PASIGHAT, 1 Apr: The Arunachal Pradesh University’s (APU) outreach cell conducted a comprehensive field visit on Tuesday to assess the progress of its adopted five tuberculosis (TB) patients and three anganwadi centres, revealing encouraging outcomes from the sustained support extended over the past several months. The visit, led by Assistant Professor Dr Menuka Kadu found
KHONSA, 1 Apr: Tirap DC Techu Aran urged gaon buras (GBs) to maintain close coordination and cooperation with the district administration, security forces, and various government departments whenever required. While handing over appointment letters to four GBs at his office here on Wednesday, the DC urged them to discharge their duties with sincerity and dedication.
AALO, 1 Apr: West Siang DC Mindo Loyi on Wednesday launched the 100-day TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP), covering West Siang, Leparada, Lower Siang, and Shi-Yomi districts. Activities will include targeted screening among vulnerable populations, sputum collection, mobilisation of nikshay mitras, and nikshay camps at ayushman arogya mandirs to
[ Koj Mama ] Siikhe Lake is located approximately 12 km from Ziro, the district headquarters of Lower Subansiri district. This artificial lake was developed as a visionary initiative by former minister Tage Taki, primarily aimed at facilitating groundwater recharge. Notably, the site was once a wetland rice field before its transformation into a lake.
ITANAGAR, 1 Apr: Governor KT Parnaik expressed sincere appreciation for the people of Odisha and Bihar,and acknowledged their valuable contributions to the fields of education, administration, and business in Arunachal Pradesh. He also commended the people of Mizoram for achieving near-universal literacy, highlighting it as an inspiring benchmark for the nation. Addressing people from Odisha,
DAPORIJO, 1 Apr: Upper Subansiri District Election Officer (DEO) Tasso Gambo appealed to the political parties in the district to extend cooperation to the officials concerned for smooth conduct of the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise. Addressing a meeting with representatives of political parties of the district at his office here on Wednesday, the DC
ITANAGAR, 31 Mar: Lipin Ete from Arunachal Pradesh is set to represent India at the prestigious USA Open 2026 and Junior International Karate Championship 2026, scheduled to be held in Fort Worth, Texas, from 1 to 5 April. Ete is currently facing a serious travel crisis due to the ongoing global geopolitical tension and has
KHONSA/DEOMALI, 31 Mar: A 12-member expert team from Karnataka arrived in Deomali on 30 March to track and relocate a rogue elephant responsible for multiple human casualties in Tirap district over the past two years. Led by Senior Veterinary Officer and elephant specialist Dr Ramesha H, the team comprises experts in tranquillisation and wildlife monitoring,
NAHARLAGUN, 31 Mar: The Naharlagun police held a coordination meeting with all Bazaar Welfare Committees (BWCs) here on Monday under the chairmanship of Naharlagun SP Dr Nyelam Nega. The meeting was attended by the additional superintendent of police, the SDPO, the officers-in-charge of Naharlagun, Papu Hills, Nirjuli, and Banderdewa police stations, and the chairmen/presidents and
RONO HILLS, 31 Mar: Emphasising the role of youthsin shaping the future, Cultural Affairs Minister Dasanglu Pul on Tuesday said young people are the torchbearers of both tradition and innovation and must work towards preserving the state’s rich cultural legacy while embracing modern ideas. Addressing the Somnath Samvaad – Youth Edition (Somnath Swabhiman Parv 2026)
ITANAGAR, 31 Mar: India went down fighting 0-1 to Tajikistan in a keenly contested match of the U-23 Tri-Nation Football Championship at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia on Tuesday evening. Mukhin Alksadr scored the only goal of the match in the ninth minute. India created several chances, especially in the second half, but failed
[ Mingkeng Osik ] PASIGHAT, 31 Mar: Pasighat West MLA Ninong Ering-sponsored ‘Mission APSSB 2026’ to boost career prospects of local youths was launched here in East Siang district on Tuesday. In total, 140 APSSB (Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board) aspirants from his constituency have been selected for an intensive preparation programme. The programme includes
ITANAGAR, 31 Mar: Arunachal Pradesh’ women’s football team went down fighting 3-4 to hosts Chhattisgarh in penalty shootout in the semifinal and secured a bronze medal at the Khelo India Tribal Games. The state’s men’s football team will be up against Chhattisgarh in the second semifinal on Wednesday at 3:30 pm, the Arunachal Pradesh Football
Staff Reporter NAHARLAGUN, 31 Mar: The Gauhati High Court Itanagar Permanent Bench Bar Association (GHCIPBBA) has demanded immediate arrest of individuals involved in the attack on advocate Gegum Lollen. Addressing the media here on Tuesday, the president of the Bar association, advocate Nabam Regum, urged the police to immediately arrest the three individuals involved in
BORDUMSA, 31 Mar: On the closing day of the weeklong celebration marking the 150th year of Vande Mataram, the Changlang district art and culture department organised a programme at Kherem Birsa village here to honour the unsung heroes of the Anglo-Singpho War, Bom Singpho and Beesa Gaum. The programme was attended by Bordumsa ADC Suraj
JEMEITHANG, 31 Mar: Commemorating the entry of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama into India through Kenzamani in 1959, the second edition of the ‘freedom trail’ was flagged off in Tawang district on Tuesday to retrace the sacred path through a six-day trek from Kenzamani to Tawang. The trek will culminate at Pungteng Tse on
BOMDILA, 31 Mar: The West Kameng district administration, in coordination with officials of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh’ border protection and development departments, the Survey of India, and Itanagar-based Arunachal Pradesh Space Application Centre, has commenced joint survey for the erection of border pillars along the interstate boundary with Assam. The survey work was formally initiated
YUPIA, 31 Mar: Lobsang Tsering has assumed charge as the deputy commissioner of Papum Pare district, succeeding Vishakha Yadav, who has been transferred to New Delhi. A 1995-batch APCS officer, Tsering was previously serving as commissioner of tax, excise and narcotics. Over the years, he has held several key positions, including that of Itanagar EAC,
NAHARLAGUN, 31 Mar: The Naharlagun police apprehended a drug peddler and seized suspected heroin from his possession. Acting on credible information, a police team led by Naharlagun Police Station OC Inspector K Dev, and comprising SI Vivek Linggi, HC K Samyor, Constables AY Dangngo and Sanu Raj T, and Lady Constable W Lowang conducted an
ITANAGAR, 31 Mar: An insurgent belonging to the NSCN (IM) surrendered in Changlang district on Monday, police said. Changlang Superintendent of Police Kirli Padu said the militant has been identified as 30-year-old Jungron Chena, a resident of Manmao in the district. Chena surrendered with a .32mm pistol, a magazine, five .32 cartridges, and a handset
