RONO HILLS, 16 Mar: A two-day national seminar-cum-alumni meet themed ‘Northeast India in transition: Connectivity, development, and emerging issues’ was organised by Rajiv Gandhi University’s (RGU) geography department, in collaboration with the urban local bodies directorate, from 13 to 14 March at RGU to deliberate on the rapidly changing socioeconomic and spatial dynamics of Northeast
Arunachal Fashion Week gets underway NAHARLAGUN, 15 Mar: The ‘Arunachal Fashion Week 2026 – The Artisans’ Movement’ commenced at the Interior Park here with a grand inaugural programme titled ‘AFW night of opulence’, marking the beginning of an eight-day celebration of indigenous textiles, contemporary fashion, and creative enterprise in Arunachal Pradesh from 14 to 21
Staff Reporter PASIGHAT, 15 Mar: In an unfortunate incident, a 12-year-old boy was killed and three others were injured after a lightning strike hit Seram village in Mebo subdivision of East Siang district on Friday afternoon. The deceased has been identified as Tokge Borang (12), a Class 9 student. The incident occurred at around 2:30
Monday Musing [ M Doley ] The state government’s recent budget announcement giving priority to games and sports is a welcome move for the development of the sector. One of the major announcements made is the CM School Sports Programme. This programme, if implemented in letter and spirit, can help a lot in developing sports
World Consumer Rights Day observed ITANAGAR, 15 Mar: Consumer Affairs Minister Gabriel D Wangsu on Sunday emphasised the need to strengthen consumer awareness and protection across the state. Speaking at a consumer awareness workshop on the occasion of the World Consumer Rights Day, Wangsu said both the Centre and the state government have been making
NEW DELHI, 15 Mar: Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry will be held on a single day on 9 April, in Tamil Nadu on 23 April, and in two phases in West Bengal on 23 and 29 April, while votes will be counted for all polls on 4 May, the Election Commission announced on
[ Utpal Boruah ] ITANAGAR, 15 Mar: Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Ojing Tasing said the state government is working on a digital governance system with a local language interface to help people in rural areas better understand schemes and also to strengthen grassroots administration. The minister said the government plans to introduce digital
HOLLONGI, 15 Mar: An atmosphere of deep worship, prayer and expectation marked the four-day Arunachal revival and healing festival held here from 10-13 March, where believers from across Arunachal Pradesh and neighbouring states gathered, seeking revival and healing. Organised by The Gatekeepers Arunachal, the revival festival brought together pastors, worship teams, and thousands of believers
YINGKIONG, 15 Mar: In a significant step towards advancing the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), a significant number of families from Pugging, Ramsing and Janbo villages gathered at the DC bungalow here in Upper Siang district on Sunday and extended their consent for the pre-feasibility report (PFR) activities by signing memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with
ITANAGAR, 15 Mar: A series of communication and public speaking workshops conducted under the ‘Let’s Speak Arunachal’ initiative, in collaboration with Samagra Shiksha, has reached nearly 1,800 students across six districts, providing structured training in communication, leadership, and critical thinking. The programme, implemented through 10 workshops across six districts – Namsai, West Siang, Kurung Kumey,
PASIGHAT, 15 Mar: Arunachal Pradesh University (APU) here in East Siang district on Saturday held a formal farewell programme for its founding vice-chancellor (VC), Prof Tomo Riba, as he concludes his tenure at the institution he built from the ground up. The event, attended by faculty members, administrative staff, and students, was marked by warmth
ITANAGAR, 15 Mar: The members of the transgender community in Arunachal Pradesh have strongly opposed the Transgender Bill 2026, stating that its narrow definition of ‘transgender persons’ risks exclusion of transgender individuals from tribal and indigenous communities across India, particularly in regions such as the Northeast. They demanded that the government withdraw the policy, calling
PASIGHAT, 15 Mar: The inaugural Vice-Chancellor Cup Volleyball Tournament of Arunachal Pradesh University [APU] ended here in East Siang district on Saturday with the education department winning the boys’ title and the Hindi department winning the girls’ title. The economics department and the commerce department were the runners-up in the girls’ and the boys’ category,
NAMSAI, 15 Mar: A two-day training programme on the implementation of the National Highways Act, 1956, and hands-on training on the Bhoomi Rashi portal, organised by the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), concluded here in Namsai district on 13 March. The programme aimed to strengthen understanding of the provisions of the National
KHONSA, 15 Mar: The Khonsa Battalion of the Assam Rifles (AR) distributed artificial limbs to the beneficiaries of Tirap and Longding districts under Operation Sadbhavana during an outreach programme held here in Tirap district on Sunday. The beneficiaries were identified in coordination with the local authorities to ensure timely and genuine support. The event witnessed
TIRBIN, 15 Mar: A three-day training programme on ‘Promotion of nutrition gardens for tribal farming communities’ for women farmers was conducted here in Leparada district by Basar-based ICAR AP Centre from 12-14 March. Sixty women farmers from FPOs and SHGs, and five officials from the ArSRLM participated in the programme. Addressing the inaugural function, ZPM
[ Prem Chetry ] BOMDILA, 15 Mar: The Bomdila Tourism Society (BTS) conducted a cleanliness drive at Bomdila Pass here in West Kameng district on Sunday. BTS president Tashi Tsering said that everyone must take responsibility for maintaining cleanliness in Bomdila. “Our effort is not only to present a good image to tourists, but also
TAWANG, 15 Mar: A training programme for community resource persons (CRPs), popularly known as krishi sakhis, on natural farming under the National Mission on Natural Farming was conducted here by the Tawang agriculture department on Sunday. The programme witnessed the participation of 72 CRPs, representing 36 clusters, along with entrepreneurs from bio-resource centres and officials
[ Bengia Ajum ] ITANAGAR, 14 Mar: Thirty-three hydropower projects are coming up in the state, with a projected capacity of 19,165 mw. As per data made available by the hydropower department while replying to a question by MLA Wanglin Lowangdong in the just concluded budget session of the state Assembly, the total number of
NEW DELHI/JODHPUR/LADAKH, 14 Mar: Incarcerated for nearly six months, activist Sonam Wangchuk was released from the Jodhpur central jail on Saturday afternoon, hours after the union government announced its decision to revoke his detention under the National Security Act, a move welcomed by political parties and agitating Ladakh outfits. Wangchuk, 59, was detained on 26
