[ Madin Hina ] Imagine your grandparents’ stories of wild mountains, rushing rivers, and deep forests. Survival demanded constant motion: swimming fierce currents, chopping wood, hunting through thickets, climbing trees, tilling steep slopes, building bamboo homes, and hauling loads over endless trails. These efforts forged lean, resilient bodies with little fat. How did they sustain
KHONSA, 24 Mar: The authorities of Wangcha Rajkumar Government College (WRGC) in Deomali in Tirap district expressed pride over the college’s two students securing the second and third positions at the state round of the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament (VBYP) 2026. Esha Kumari Sah and Toawang Atoa from the college secured the second and the
KHONSA, 24 Mar: The Khonsa Battalion of the Assam Rifles (AR) provided a public announcement (PA) system to the residents of Lazu village in Tirap district for dissemination of important information, weather and fire alerts, and other emergencyannouncements. The villagers lauded the AR for providing the system and its selfless services like timely aid during
PASIGHAT, 24 Mar: A three-month value added sales management course commenced at Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC) here in East Siang district on Tuesday. The programme, being organised by JNC’s commerce department, is aimed at enhancing the entrepreneurial skills and practical exposure of BCom students. During the inaugural session, JNC Principal Dr Gindu Borang emphasised the
LIKABALI, 24 Mar: On the occasion of the World Water Day, a plantation drive was conducted in the Gogi catchment area here in Lower Siang district recently to highlight the importance of water conservation and sustainable resource management. The programme was organised by the Likabali PHE&WS division, in collaboration with the district administration and the
RICHUKRONG, 24 Mar: A ‘garbage-free mission’was carried out here in East Kameng district on Tuesday under the guidance of Circle Officer Gaji Dele. The initiative witnessed the participation of villagers from across Richukrong circle, highlighting a strong sense of community responsibility and collective commitment towardsenvironmental cleanliness. The social service drive brought together GPMs, GPCs, GBs,
AALO, 24 Mar: Arunachal Pradesh Administrative Reforms Commission (APARC) member Hento Karga said that the APARC is working towards developing the commission into a world-class model. Chairing a meeting of the Administrative Reforms Commission at the deputy commissioner’s conference hall here in West Siang district on Monday, Karga said that the commission is mandated to
AALO, 24 Mar: A six-day training programme for Census 2027 (Phase I) began here in West Siang district on Monday, marking a key preparatory step for the upcoming house-listing and housing census(HLO). The programme is being conducted for regular assistants/clerks, as well as technical assistants engaged as contractual manpower. It aims to equip the participants
[ Dr Tejum Padu ] Many of us are wonderstruck to see many a ritual religious practice among the different groups of Arunachal Pradesh, ornamented by melodious folk chantings, folksongs and rhythmic ritual dances which visibly emerges as a festival with a religious fervour. Mopin belongs to one of the oldest and multiple culture of
ITANAGAR, 23 Mar: The North East Human Rights (NEHR) strongly opposed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, introduced in the Lok Sabha on 13 March, and demanded its immediate withdrawal, terming it discriminatory. In a letter to the union social justice and empowerment minister, NEHR chairperson Ebo Mili stated that the bill
[ Prafulla Kaman ] PASIGHAT, 23 Mar: Agriculture scientists serving in different institutions of the state have observed a highly irregular rainfall pattern since June last year, which has had a visible impact on production of both kharif and winter (rabi) crops across the state. The scientists observed that the unpredictable rainfall pattern is a
[ Prem Chetry ] BOMDILA, 23 Mar: Two persons were apprehended by the police here in West Kameng district on Monday for theft of diesel from various locations in the Singchung Tenga area. The police have registered a case against them. A team led by Sinchung Police Station SI Bharat Rai,along with HC RW Karma,
ITANAGAR, 23 Mar: Governor KT Parnaik said that India’s prison reforms are gradually transforming correctional institutions from mere places of punishment into centres of change, hope, and rehabilitation. The modern approach to the criminal justice system is increasingly shifting from retribution to restoration, which includes restoring dignity, rebuilding lives, and renewing purpose, the governor said.
NEW DELHI, 23 Mar: Member of Parliament Nabam Rebia raised the issue of racial discrimination faced by people from the Northeast in other parts of the country in the Rajya Sabha on Monday during the Zero Hour discussion. He cited the examples of the killing of Nido Tania and the recent racial attack on Arunachali
NAMSAI, 23 Mar: Stating that tourism in Arunachal Pradesh must be community driven, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein urged local stakeholders, including tour operators, homestay owners, self-help groups, and entrepreneurs to participate actively to promote sustainable tourism. Mein noted that sustainable growth can only be achieved when communities take ownership and actively contribute. Addressing the
ITANAGAR, 23 Mar: The 3rd Arunachal State Film Awards 2025-26 ceremony came alive as a vibrant celebration of storytelling, talent, and cultural expression at a city hotel in Naharlagun on Sunday, drawing filmmakers, artists, and cinema enthusiasts from across the state. Setting the tone for the evening, Yachuli MLA Toko Tatung commended the information &
ITANAGAR, 23 Mar: The Abo Tani Clan Organisation (ATCO) urged the state government to make it mandatory to prioritise indigenous youths in all categories of jobs, ranging from high-ranking to Groups C and D positions. In a memorandum it submitted to the chief minister, the ATCO stated that “while Arunachal Pradesh has seen a massive
TAWANG, 23 Mar: Tawang Deputy Commissioner Namgyal Angmo emphasised the need for quality, transparency and accountability in all developmental initiatives. Addressing a District Development Coordination & Monitoring Committee and the District Level Monitoring Committee meeting for the financial year 2025-26 here on Monday, the DC urged government departments to act as responsible custodians of public
LIKABALI, 23 Mar: The annual Malini Mela began here in Lower Siang district on Monday. Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Kardo Nyigyor, who lit the lamp marking the beginning of the mela, stressed the importance of preserving and developing important assets of the state. Prior to the inaugural session, all dignitaries visited the sacred Malini temple
ITANAGAR, 23 Mar: The Arunachal Pradesh Literary Society (APLS) celebrated the World Poetry Day, in collaboration with Rajiv Gandhi University’s (RGU) Literary Activities Club (LAC), at Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum here on 21 March. In his welcome address, APLS general secretary Mukul Pathak highlighted the importance of poetry as a powerful medium of cultural expression
