State News

25 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Drug peddler arrested; suspected heroin recovered

NAHARLAGUN, 24 Jun: A team of Naharlagun police arrested a drug peddler and recovered suspected heroin during a search operation conducted under the supervision of an Executive Magistrate in D-Sector here on Tuesday.…

25 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Timely vaccination crucial for safeguarding child health: DC

BOMDILA, 24 Jun: Timely vaccination of children in the 0-5 years age group remains crucial for safeguarding child health and reducing preventable diseases, said West Kameng deputy commissioner Dilip Kumar during a…

Timely vaccination crucial for safeguarding child health: DC
25 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Sito HGB Likha Togur passes away

ITANAGAR, 24 Jun: Likha Togur, Head Gaon Burah (HGB) and a respected community leader from Sito village under Pistana Circle in Keyi Panyor district, passed away on Monday. He was 88. Born in 1938, Togur dedicated his…

25 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Lowang inaugurates gymnasium

KHONSA, 24 Jun: Environment and forest minister Wangki Lowang inaugurated “The Tirap Police Gym” here on Wednesday to improve physical fitness and promote well-being of police personnel. Lowang hoped the gymnasium would…

25 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Jini inspects material recovery facility

AALO, 24 Jun: Sports & youth affairs minister Kento Jini, along with West Siang DC Mindo Loyi, on Wednesday inspected the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) centre at Kabu, Rokken, and directed the urban development…

24 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Govt to probe NERIST crisis: Guv

ITANAGAR, 23 Jun: Governor KT Parnaik said thatthe state government has assured him that a thorough inquiry will be conducted into the NERIST crisis, and that all those found responsible for the unruly episode will be…

Govt to probe NERIST crisis: Guv
24 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

EKSWCO demands uniform compensation rate under Package 1 to 5 of Lada-Sarli highway project

ITANAGAR, 23 Jun: The East Kameng Social Welfare and Cultural Organisation (EKSWCO) has urged the state government to ensure uniform compensation rates for land, trees, crops and other affected properties under Package…

24 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Denial of vigilance clearance a prima facie case of discrimination: APSHRC

ITANAGAR, 23 Jun: The Arunachal Pradesh State Human Rights Commission (APSHRC) ruled that the state’s Vigilance Department’s denial of a clearance certificate to a senior forest officer of the state is a prima facie…

24 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

Subansiri suspension bridge on verge of collapse, residents seek safety measures

[ Karda Natam ] DAPORIJO, 23 Jun: The residents here in Upper Subansiri district have expressed deep concern over the dilapidated condition of the Pakam Colony suspension bridge over the Subansiri River. The bridge’s…

Subansiri suspension bridge on verge of collapse, residents seek safety measures
24 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Trg prog on baking held for female jail inmates

JULLANG, 23 Jun: The National Commission for Women (NCW) and the Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW), in collaboration with Itanagar-based Mezang Academy of Pastry Arts and Baking Science, organised a…

Trg prog on baking held for female jail inmates
24 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Discussions on APFRA should be without RSS representatives: IYC

ITANAGAR, 23 Jun: Indian Youth Congress (IYC) national general secretary Tarh Johny said that the state government must ensure that all deliberations concerning the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA) are…

24 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

Org welcomes CBI probe into case involving CM

[ Bini Yurom ] ITANAGAR, 23 Jun: The Jan Andolan Anti-Corruption Movement of Arunachal Pradesh has welcomed the ongoing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the case involving Chief Minister Pema Khandu,…

Org welcomes CBI probe into case involving CM
24 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Agriculture backbone of Arunachal’s rural economy: Wangsu

NAHARLAGUN, 23 Jun: Stating that agriculture is the backbone of the state’s rural economy, Agriculture Minister Gabriel D Wangsu urged officials, particularly those from underperforming districts, to rededicate…

Agriculture backbone of Arunachal’s rural economy: Wangsu
24 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

L/Siang DA issues traffic advisory

LIKABALI, 23 Jun: The Lower Siang district administration has issued a traffic advisory,informing the general public, commuters, and transport operators that the road stretch from Garu to Likabali, including the ALB…

24 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Ziro unites to safeguard tribal rights

ZIRO, 23 Jun: Community effort to protect local identity and secure regional borders took a major step forward on Tuesday here in Lower Subansiri district. Bringing together a broad coalition of community elders,…

24 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Dist library promotes reading culture

DAHUNG, 23 Jun: As part of the National Reading Month (19 June-18 July), the West Kameng district library here conducted a two-day outreach programme through its mobile library initiative, ‘The Kitabi Express’, in…

24 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

Youths discuss developmental activities

KAMBA, 23 Jun: Members of the All 27th Liromoba Youth Organisation (A27thLYO), under the leadership of its interim president Banya Yomgam, visited the office of the additional deputy commissioner here in West Siang…

24 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

APSFC reviews NFSA schemes in Longding

LONGDING, 23 Jun: The Arunachal Pradesh State Food Commission (APSFC) reviewed the schemes under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) in Longding district on Monday. Chairing the meeting held at the DC’s conference…

APSFC reviews NFSA schemes in Longding
24 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

CHF conducts awareness prog on gerbera cultivation

LONGDING, 23 Jun: Pasighat (E/Siang)-based College of Horticulture and Forestry (CHF) organised a gerbera cultivation awareness programme under the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Floriculture at the…

24 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Facilitation camp on SIR held at Tawang monastery

TAWANG, 23 Jun: An awareness-cum-facilitation camp was organised at the Tawang monastery on Monday to create awareness among electors regarding the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and to…