TEZU, 31 Mar: Tezu-Sunpura MLA Dr Mohesh Chai, along with Tezu SDO Sotailum Bellai, inspected the ongoing construction of a major bridge over the Paya river in Lohit district on Tuesday. The inspection focused on assessing the pace and quality of work being executed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Phase-III. During the
TEZU, 31 Mar: A common facility centre (CFC), equipped with hand-driven knitting machines for self-help groups (SHGs), was inaugurated in Bekhuliang village in Sunpura block of Lohit district on Tuesday by MLA Dr Mohesh Chai. The CFC has been established under the Livelihood and Enterprise Development Programme, sponsored by the NABARD and implemented by the
YINGKIONG, 31 Mar: The three-day 9th edition of the district-level Hangpan Dada Memorial Trophy (HDMT) Football and Volleyball Tournaments for U-16 boys and girls, which commenced on 29 March, concluded at the general ground here in Upper Siang district on Tuesday. The closing ceremony was attended by former ZPC Lumgeng Litin, and Simong West-II GPC
PASIGHAT, 31 Mar: The Spearhead Gunners, under the aegis of the Indian Army’s Spearhead Division, conducted a ‘Know Your Army’ (KYA) event at the Sigar military station in East Siang district on Tuesday as part of its project ‘Navbharat’. A large number of students from the College of Horticulture and Forestry and the College of
BOMDILA, 31 Mar: The potential linked credit plan (PLP) for 2026-27, prepared by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for West Kameng district, outlining the district’s priority sector credit roadmap for the financial year, has been launched. The PLP was released by West Kameng Deputy Commissioner Dr Dilip Kumar on Tuesday, in
KHONSA, 31 Mar: The Khonsa Battalion of the Assam Rifles (AR) organised a solemn wreath-laying ceremony here in Tirap district on Tuesday to pay tributes to late havildar MB Chhetri, and late havildar DK Doley, who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation. The ceremony was conducted at the battalion’s war memorial,
PASIGHAT, 31 Mar: An awareness programme on the unique disability ID (UDID) and various government welfare schemes for children with special needs (CwSNs) was organised by H-Spring Foundation, in collaboration with the ICDS, here in East Siang district on Tuesday. The programme aimed to enhance awareness among parents, caregivers, frontline workers, and stakeholders regarding the
AAPSU election [ Bengia Ajum ] ITANAGAR, 30 Mar: The officials of Dera Natung Government College (DNGC) here have written to the education commissioner, drawing attention to the ‘grave situation’ arising out of the ongoing election process of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU). Citing the tense situation and repeated violence on campus related
ITANAGAR, 30 Mar: Arunachal Pradesh has been allocated Rs 4,900 crore under the ‘pride of hills’ scheme under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI). The scheme, with an outlay of Rs 25,000 crore for the financial year 2026-27, has been launched to accelerate development in the hill states of the country. “The
ITANAGAR, 30 Mar: Sangay Lhaden Sports Academy (SLSA), with 10 gold, 3 silver and 5 bronze medals, emerged the champion of the 5th Jarbom Gamlin State-level Boxing Championship. Sports Authority of India (SAI) Training Centre, Naharlagun secured the second position. SAI won 6 gold, 7 silver and 3 bronze medals. Kurung Kumey won the third
GUWAHATI, 30 Mar: The first hearing of the fast-track sessions court, set up by the Gauhati High Court for day-to-day trial proceedings in singer Zubeen Garg’s death case, was held on Monday, with the counsel for arrested singer Amritprava Mahanta making a submission on her behalf. Justice Sharmila Bhuyan heard Mahanta’s lawyer, AK Bhuyan, while
NEW DELHI, 30 Mar: The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, which mandate four-stream segregation of waste into wet, dry, sanitary and special care waste, will come into effect from 1 April, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. The information was shared by union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan
ITANAGAR, 30 Mar: The Galo Youth Organisation (GYO) has demanded that the Akajan-Bame two-lane road be declared as a national highway, citing its immense strategic, economic, and social importance. The organisation has sought immediate intervention of union minister Kiren Rijiju, urging him to direct the authorities concerned to formally include the road in the national
[ Prem Chetry ] TAWANG, 30 Mar: The 763 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) under Project Vartak of the Border Roads Organisation recovered a civilian vehicle that had veered off the road on the Tawang-P Tso route. The vehicle veered off the road under challenging high-altitude conditions. Demonstrating exceptional readiness and commitment, the 763 BRTF
ITANAGAR, 30 Mar: Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, Kolkata, in collaboration with the Arunachal Press Club (APC), on Monday organised ‘Anveshana – Medical education for media’ – a workshop aimed at strengthening health awareness among journalists in the state. The programme featured the launch of a media privilege card and a hands-on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training
MUMBAI, 30 Mar: The Government of Arunachal Pradesh showcased the state’s rich and diverse culinary heritage at the prestigious Times Food & Nightlife Awards held on Sunday night at The Westin, Mumbai, Powai Lake. Arunachal participated with a dedicated stall, presenting a curated selection of traditional vegetarian dishes, including amin, chambai, tasse, black rice, churpi,
Staff Reporter HOLLONGI, 30 Mar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will touch down at Donyi Polo Airport here on 1 April. As per sources, Modi will address an election rally at Vishwanath Chariali in Assam on the same day and will fly back to New Delhi from the Hollongi airport. There is no report of any
ITANAGAR, 30 Mar: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) released the state focus paper (SFP) 2026-27 for Arunachal Pradesh on 30 March, outlining the credit potential and developmental priorities for the state in the coming year. The document was formally unveiled by Chief Secretary Manish Kumar Gupta during a special ceremony at
RONO HILLS, 30 Mar: A symposium on ‘Cybercrime and its legal consequences: With special reference to the rising cybercrime rate in Arunachal Pradesh’ was organised by the Kirter Dini Bagra Welfare Society, in collaboration with the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) here on Monday. Addressing the participants, CDOE Assistant
PASIGHAT, 30 Mar: A ‘mushroom field day’ was conducted on Monday at Mirbuk and Mirku villages here in East Siang district, drawing active participation of local farmers and farmwomen. The programme aimed to promote sustainable livelihood opportunities through mushroom cultivation and value addition. During the event, the importance of mushroom cultivation as a profitable agri-enterprise
