ITANAGAR, 9 Apr: A one-day talk on career opportunities in anthropology was organized by the department of anthropology, Dera Natung Government College on Thursday. Speaking as a resource person on the career opportunities in anthropology in India as well as abroad, associate professor and head of the department of anthropology of the Kolkata-based Mrinali Dutta
NEW DELHI, 8 Apr: The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved major investments for two hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh, together amounting to over Rs. 40,000 crore, aimed at boosting power generation and strengthening infrastructure in the region. The Cabinet cleared Rs. 26,069.50 crore for the 1720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project (HEP),
[ Bengia Ajum ] ITANAGAR, 8 Apr: A 42-year-old woman, identified as Yapi Potom, who was working as a junior teacher at Government Secondary School, Chimpu, was murdered by one Daksen Riram here on Tuesday night. The incident occurred when the victim was returning to her house in the ESS Sector. The accused, Riram, who
Correspondent PASIGHAT, 8 Apr: Police fired tear gas as violence erupted in the Adi Students Union (AdiSU) election on Wednesday morning, leaving four police personnel injured in stone pelting. Eight protestors involved in the clash were also detained, police said. The clash broke out when a group of AdiSU members and supporters opposed the election
GUWAHATI, 8 Aug: The high-stakes elections to the 126-member Assam assembly will be held on Thursday, with most seats slated to witness a direct contest between the BJP-led NDA and the opposition coalition helmed by the Congress. The BJP is eyeing a third straight term in power in these elections, while the Congress is looking
ITANAGAR, 8 Apr: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Wednesday said the revamped Sessa mini hydel station in West Kameng district will provide electricity to more than 1,500 households. Mein made the statement after inaugurating the revamped 3×500 kw hydel station at Sessa. He said the hydel station, which was originally commissioned in 1992, had
PASIGHAT, 8 Apr: Jawaharlal Nehru College’s (JNC) economics department in collaboration with the college’s Internal Quality Assurance Cell organized a one-day workshop on indigenous craft beading. The workshop provided participants with hands-on exposure to indigenous craft techniques and encouraged them to explore skill development as a pathway to self-reliance and entrepreneurship. Assistant professor Oman Taloh
SHILLONG, 8 Apr: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and his deputy Prestone Tynsong on Wednesday met Union Minister Kiren Rijiju to flag concerns over provisions in the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) affecting charitable institutions in the state. The meeting, held in New Delhi, was also attended by representatives of
ITANAGAR, 8 Apr: Governor K.T Parnaik described the Jaswant Garh War Memorial as a sacred symbol of courage, sacrifice, and unwavering patriotism. He said the memorial will continue to inspire generations to serve the motherland with dedication, honour, and selflessness. Laying wreath at the memorial and paying tribute to the valiant hero of the 1962
LEMMI, 8 Apr: A joint team of police, forest officials, and locals destroyed wild cannabis plants spread over 20,000 square metres here in Pakke Kessang district on Wednesday. A special police team was constituted based on credible information received on the night of 7 April regarding large-scale wild cannabis cultivation under the jurisdiction of the
ITANAGAR, 8 Apr: Governor K.T Parnaik on Tuesday visited the Dirang (West Kameng)-based National Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (NIMAS) and interacted with the institute’s administrative officers and trainers and discussed the institute’s ongoing initiatives and future roadmap. Appreciating the dedication and professionalism of the team, the governor said that NIMAS has the potential
NEW DELHI, 8 Apr: Senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Wednesday criticised the rejection of the opposition’s notice for moving a motion in Parliament to remove Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar from his post, alleging that the decision undermines constitutional processes and weakens accountability in a democracy. Addressing a press conference here along
ITANAGAR, 8 Apr: The Arunachal State Badminton Association (ASBA) launched a two-week-long free summer badminton coaching camp under the “Catch them young” initiative at Khelo India Indoor Stadium here on Wednesday. The initiative, especially designed for boys and girls in the age group of 6 to 11 years, aims to nurture budding talent at an
TELAM, 8 Apr: The Govt Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Telam, Lower Siang district, got a new and upgraded library and digital computer laboratory, thanks to a collaborative effort led by alumnus Marge Sora, supported by NE-HEALS, NEAID, and NIELIT. This followed a similar inauguration held a day earlier at Govt Higher Secondary School, Nari, marking
[ Bengia Ajum ] ITANAGAR, 7 Apr: In a major setback to the PWD Highway in the state, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has appointed the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) as executing agencies for the ambitious Frontier Highway project in Arunachal Pradesh. The
Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 7 Apr: Welcoming the Supreme Court judgment directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a preliminary investigation against Chief Minister Pema Khandu over his alleged role in awarding contract works to his kith and kin, the Jan Andolan-Anti Corruption Movement of Arunachal Pradesh (JAACMAP) demanded Khandu’s resignation on moral grounds
ITANAGAR, 7 Apr: The state government has said the current stock position of motor spirit (MS), high-speed diesel (HSD), and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) across districts remains adequate and the supply and distribution of these items are normal throughout the state. On Monday, food & civil supplies minister Gabriel Denwang Wangsu along with the chief
GUWAHATI, 7 Apr: The campaign, fraught with accusations and promises galore, for the elections to the 126-member Assam Assembly ended at 5 pm on Tuesday. The polls will be held on April 9 to decide the electoral fate of 722 candidates. BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, attacked
ITANAGAR, 7 Apr: The state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dismissed the Arunachal Pradesh Committee’s (APCC) demand for resignation of Chief Minister Pema Khandu on moral ground, terming it politically motivated and misleading. The party called it a ‘desperate attempt’ by a ‘weakened’ opposition to gain political relevance by misinterpreting the observations of
BOMDILA, 7 Apr: A huge cache of seized cannabis was disposed of at the Kalaktang dumping ground in West Kameng district on Monday by the District Drug Disposal Committee (DDDC). The disposal committee was led by senior officials, including superintendent of police D.W Thongon, assistant commissioner of tax, excise & narcotics T.N. Thongdok, and representatives
