MECHUKHA, 3 Apr: Dirang-based National Research Centre on Yak (NRCY) reintroduced yaks in Shi-Yomi district during a programme held here on 3 April, marking a significant step towards promoting livestock-based livelihoods and conserving the traditional cultural heritage associated with yak rearing in the region. As part of the programme, six yaks – four females and
AUS, IIA sign 16 MoUs NAMSAI, 3 Apr: As many as 16 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) were signed between the University-Industry Interlinkage Centre of the Arunachal University of Studies (AUS) and the Indian Industries Association (IIA) to promote collaborative growth, industry-academia partnership, and investment in Arunachal Pradesh. The pacts were signed at a business conference
NAMSAI, 3 Apr: The Namsai police, under the supervision of SP Sangey Thinley, busted two drug peddlers in separate incidents and seized a total of 57 grams of suspected heroin from their possession. On 20 March, acting on credible information, a police team conducted a raid at an abandoned rented premises near a petroleum pump,
NEW DELHI, 3 Apr: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rolled out its new curriculum, launching a phased implementation of the three-language formula from Class 6 and a two-level system of mathematics and science for Class 9 starting in the 2026-27 academic session, officials said on Friday. While the three-language formula mandated under
DAPORIJO, 3 Apr: The Alumni Association of Government Higher Secondary School, Daporijo expressed shock and grief over the sudden demise of primary school teacher Binku Nijum Tamin. Tamin passed away at his residence in Abotani Colony here in Upper Subansiri district, following a cardiac arrest on 2 April. He was 48, and is survived by
[ Bengia Ajum ] ITANAGAR, 2 Apr: The Dera Natung Government College (DNGC) authorities have requested the election committee of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) to either complete the entire election process by 5 April or shift the venue to another location to complete the remaining process. The decision was taken following a
Staff Reporter NEW DELHI, 2 Apr: Rajya Sabha member Nabam Rebia on Thursday raised the long-pending demand for inclusion of Arunachal Pradesh in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution on the floor of the House. He said that most tribal states in the Northeast region have been included in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution
Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 2 Apr: The streets of Itanagar turned into a sea of black robes on Thursday as hundreds of lawyers staged a massive protest, demanding justice for a colleague who was brutally assaulted at his residence. Led by the Gauhati High Court Itanagar Permanent Bench Bar Association (GHCIPBBA), the lawyers marched from Mithun
ITANAGAR, 2 Apr: One person was found dead while his younger brother remains missing after both were swept away by strong currents of the Tissa river in Tirap district, officials said on Thursday. The incident took place on Wednesday when the two brothers, identified as Wangthoa and Laichat Wangpan from Chasa village, were on their
ITANAGAR, 2 Apr: In a major relief to farmers, the Centre has approved Arunachal Pradesh’ full requirement of 950 metric tonnes of urea for April, officials said on Thursday. The decision came shortly after Agriculture Minister Gabriel D Wangsu raised the issue at a ministers’ conference chaired by union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday.
NAMSAI, 2 Apr: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein emphasised the importance of skill development, entrepreneurship, and adapting to the rapidly evolving technological landscape. Attending TECHXPLORE 2.0, the Inter-Polytechnic College Meet 2026, held at CP Namchoom Government Polytechnic College here on Thursday, the DCM encouraged the youths to “move beyond conventional job seeking and become job
ITANAGAR, 2 Apr: Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) on Thursday signed an MoU with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), ISRO, to study lightning phenomena and associated atmospheric processes in Arunachal Pradesh, officials said. The collaboration aims to enhance scientific understanding of lightning and thunderstorms, which frequently pose a threat to life, property, and infrastructure in
[ Prafulla Kaman ] RUKSIN, 2 Apr: Residents of several villages in Ruksin circle of East Siang district have raised fresh complaint against the ferro-silicon factory established at the Industrial Growth Centre (IGC) in Niglok. The villagers, who are on a prolonged agitation against the factory unit, submitted a fresh complaint with the Ruksin ADC
ITANAGAR, 2 Apr: A minor girl, who had been reported missing from Naharlagun on 26 March, was traced and rescued from Guwahati (Assam), in close coordination with the Assam Police, informed Naharlagun SP Dr Nyelam Nega in a release on Thursday. Acting on the complaint, Naharlagun Police Station OC Inspector K Dev swiftly initiated efforts
ITANAGAR, 2 Apr: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of the state government has arrested another alleged accused in connection with the Lada-Sarli Frontier Highway (Packages IV to V) compensation scam. The accused, Karbia Rebe (39), a resident of Rebe village in East Kameng district, was apprehended for his role in “fraudulent activities aimed at wrongful gain,
RONO HILLS, 2 Apr: The placement cell and the career counselling cell of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), in collaboration with NEXT IAS and Helping Hands, organised an orientation programme under the NECTDAM (North East Civil Services Talent Discovery & Access Mission) initiative on Wednesday at the mini auditorium of the university. The programme aimed to
DAPORIJO, 2 Apr: Upper Subansiri Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Disaster Management Authority Chairman Tasso Gumbo stressed the importance of inter-departmental coordination, timely response, and proactive measures to minimise risks and safeguard life and property during the monsoon season. Chairing a monsoon preparedness meeting here on Thursday, the DC instructed all officials concerned to remain alert and ensure
TAWANG, 2 Apr: A meeting regarding the proposed Tawang nagar panchayat was held at the deputy commissioner’s office here on Thursday. Chaired by Tawang Deputy Commissioner Namgyal Angmo, the meeting was attended by Zilla Parishad Chairperson Leki Gombu, Kyidphel ZPM Tenzin Monpa, Tawang ZPM Sonam Norzin, Lungla ADC Tashi Dhondup, GBs, PRI members, and other
RONO HILLS, 2 Apr: A team of researchers from Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), in collaboration with the University of Tübingen, Germany, has discovered three species of rove beetles new to science. The species Megalopinusarunachalensis, Megalopinusmithun, and Megalopinus micros, were documented by researchers Tobias Mainda, Hiren Gogoi, Tagam Dobiam, Sonu Singh, and Oliver Betz during an
TAWANG, 2 Apr: Tawang is preparing to host the upcoming deputy commissioners’ conference here from 8 to 12 April. A review-cum-coordination meeting was held here in this regard on Thursday, involving all departments, the Indian Army, paramilitary forces, and PRI members. Deputy Commissioner Namgyal Angmo, who chaired the meeting, said that preparations are underway for
