ITANAGAR, 6 Apr: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Arunachal Pradesh, celebrated the party’s 47th foundation day with great enthusiasm across the state, marking the occasion at all district and mandal offices on Monday. At the party headquarters in Itanagar, the celebration was held in the presence of minister Ojing Tasing, MLAs, former state BJP president
TAWANG, 6 Apr: The second edition of the ‘Freedom Trail’ walk concluded on Sunday at Pungteng-Tse here, marking a historic and spiritual commemoration of 14th Dalai Lama’s first entry into India in 1959, when he sought asylum and arrived in Tawang on 5 April. The six-day trek began from Kenzamani, retracing the path taken by
PASIGHAT, 6 Apr: A two-week fieldwork and community engagement programme, conducted by the tribal studies department of the Arunachal Pradesh University (APU) among the Galo community, concluded in Kadu and Rotte villages in Koyu circle of Lower Siang district on Sunday. The programme, which began on 16 March, is a mandatory curriculum requirement for second-semester
PASIGHAT, 6 Apr: Over 88 papers were presented by scholars from across the country during a national conference on ‘Contemporary trends in mathematical sciences’ held here in East Siang district on Sunday. The conference brought together mathematicians, researchers, and scholars from various institutions. The programme was jointly organised by the mathematics department of the Arunachal
ZIRO, 6 Apr: Thirty top-performing students of Lower Subansiri district were felicitated for their academic achievements during the second Golden Jubilee Meritorious Student Award ceremony for 2024-25 held here on Monday. The award initiative, launched by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, aims to recognise and encourage meritorious students from Class 3 to 12 studying in
AALO, 6 Apr: The diamond jubilee celebration of Mopin festival was held at Gumin Kiin here in West Siang district on Sunday with great pomp and gaiety. Among the attendees were Indigenous Affairs Minister Mama Natung, MLA Tseten Chombay, and Education Commissioner Amzad Tak. In his address, Natung urged the Galo community to preserve their
Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 5 Apr: Meje Taku has been elected as the president of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) for 2026-2029, securing a decisive victory in the 27th general election, the final results of which were declared on Sunday. According to the results of the last round (Round 25), conducted with a total
[ Bengia Ajum ] SUNPURA, 5 Apr: The state’s environment, forest and climate change department, in collaboration with its Karnataka counterpart, has captured rogue elephants reportedly responsible for the deaths of several individuals in Deomali in Tirap district and here in Lohit district. The operation began on 30 March, and the team captured one elephant
Monday Musing [ Amar Sangno ] They say that every child deserves a life of dignity, education, and hope. Unfortunately, for scores of children from Tirap, Changlang, and Longding (TCL) districts, the pursuit of better life and happiness has become like chasing a mirage. Unverified data suggest that a staggering number of children from the
ITANAGAR, 5 Apr: Mopin was celebrated across the state by the Galo community, showcasing its vibrant culture, traditions and spirit. Participating in the festival in Namsai on Sunday, Chief Minister Pema Khandu lauded the members of the community for preserving their rich traditions, culture, and faith. “Heartfelt thanks to our Galo elders and youths for
KARGIL, 5 Apr: Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Sunday defended the agitation for statehood and safeguards under the Sixth Schedule for Ladakh, and said he would not back out from joining talks with the government if the need for it arises. Addressing a press conference, Wangchuk, who was released on 14 March after nearly six months
NEW DELHI, 5 Apr: Neutrality of elections cannot be assured if those who conduct polls are dependent on the contestants, Justice BV Nagarathna of the Supreme Court has said, in a veiled admonishment of the Election Commission. The apex court judge raised a critical concern regarding the structural independence of those tasked with overseeing the
NEW DELHI, 5 Apr: The Congress on Sunday alleged that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife possesses passports of three countries and that he concealed information about her properties, but the BJP leader “categorically rejected” the claims as “malicious” and “fabricated” and vowed to take legal action “within 48 hours.” Targeting Sarma as the
TAWANG, 5 Apr: The Winter Adventure Tawang 2026 training programme began at the picturesque Panga Teng Tso Lake here on Sunday. The initiative aims to nurture talent in skiing, snowboarding, and other snow-based activities, while also boosting adventure tourism in the region. A total of 46 trainees are participating in the programme, and will undergo
ITANAGAR, 5 Apr: A workshop on human-wildlife conflict was conducted by the Arunachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (APSLSA), in collaboration with the environment, forest and climate changedepartment, at DK Convention Centre here on Saturday, in the presence of Gauhati High Court judge and APSLSA Executive Chairman Justice SK Medhi and other resource persons. The
ITANAGAR, 5 Apr: The capping ceremony for the first-year GNM students of the Ramakrishna Mission Hospital School of Nursing (RKMHSN) here was held on Saturday at the RKMH seminar hall. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the professional journey of the nursing students, symbolising their commitment to compassionate and ethical healthcare service. Among the
RANCHI, 5 Apr: Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bengal and Arunachal Pradesh registered wins in the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship at the Rajgir Sports Complex here on Sunday. In Pool A of Division A, Punjab secured a 2-0 win against Maharashtra with Sangat Singh (10’) and Akash Deep (53’) sounding the board. In
[ Komal Sharma ] NEW DELHI, 5 Apr: The amended transgender law has triggered fears of “regular surveillance” among members of the community, with many worrying that they could be repeatedly subjected to scrutiny, harassment, and even stripping in the name of verification. For many transgender persons, activists say, the anxiety is not limited to
[ Mimi Mangfi ] I was on my way from Itanagar to Pasighat after casting my vote in the AAPSU election when we stopped for lunch near the Subansiri bridge. That’s where a conversation began among four of us batchmates, discussing the AAPSU election, 2026. It was during this casual exchange that I heard something
[ Badak Yomgam ] The decade spanning 2015 to 2025 witnessed a significant and visible shift in the tourism development of Arunachal Pradesh. But while budgetary support has been effectively directed into several key areas, there remains an opportunity to further address structural developmental needs of many other potential tourism zones. This current distribution is
