State News

7 May 2026 · 3 min read

SC asks can it direct Parliament to make law to regulate appointment of CEC, ECs

NEW DELHI, 6 May: The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked whether it can direct Parliament to make a law for regulating appointment procedures of the chief election commissioner and the deputies. The remarks were made by a…

7 May 2026 · 1 min read

Fire & Emergency Services operationalize single window clearance system

ITANAGAR, 6 May: The department of Fire and Emergency Services has become the fifth department in the state to operationalize the single window clearance system by onboarding three new services. The services are…

7 May 2026 · 2 min read

Workshop on role of Devanagari script in Tribal languages writing begins

ITANAGAR, 6 May: A three-day national workshop on “The Role of Devanagari Script in Tribal Language Writing of Arunachal Pradesh” began here on Wednesday, drawing scholars, linguists, and policymakers to deliberate on…

7 May 2026 · 2 min read

AP delegation in Indonesia to study oil palm best practices

ITANAGAR, 6 May: An official delegation from Arunachal Pradesh, led by minister agriculture and allied Gabriel D. Wangsu on Monday visited Pekanbaru, Riau in Indonesia as part of an overseas exposure programme to study…

AP delegation in Indonesia to study oil palm best practices
7 May 2026 · 1 min read

DCPU facilitates its first adoption case

SEPPA, 6 May: The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) here in East Kameng has facilitated its first adoption case, giving an abandoned child a new family. The DCPU said that nearly three years ago, an abandoned child…

7 May 2026 · 1 min read

ACF calls for peace in Manipur

ITANAGAR, 6 May: Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) has called upon people of all sections of the society in Manipur, including religious and community leaders, civil society organizations, and youth, to uphold peace,…

7 May 2026 · 4 min read

In Arunachal, harmony is practised, not preached

[ Dr. Hriday Sarma ] In mid-April, people across Arunachal Pradesh celebrated the Sangken festival, the Tai New Year water festival. This year included the 3rd International Maha Sangken Festival at the Golden Pagoda in…

7 May 2026 · 1 min read

Fire safety drill at Seppa district hospital

SEPPA, 6 May: The district hospital in East Kameng district, in collaboration with the Fire Service department, conducted a comprehensive fire safety mock drill for healthcare workers on Wednesday at the hospital…

Fire safety drill at Seppa district hospital
7 May 2026 · 1 min read

Cleanliness drive to become regular in Seppa: DC

SEPPA, 6 May: East Kameng deputy commissioner Yashaswini B announced that mass social service drives will be conducted regularly from this month on every second and fourth Saturday in Seppa town to promote cleanliness…

7 May 2026 · 1 min read

Itanagar FC wins ASMITA League

ITANAGAR, 6 May: Itanagar FC emerged champions of the U-16 ASMITA Khelo India City Football League 2026 for Arunachal Pradesh, which concluded at the Golden Jubilee Outdoor Stadium, Yupia, on 6 May. Six teams competed…

Itanagar FC wins ASMITA League
6 May 2026 · 3 min read

Hike in fees by VKV-run schools angers parents

[ Bengia Ajum ] ITANAGAR, 5 May: The sudden hike in the fees of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya (VKV)-run schools has deeply angered parents across the state. Parents have been calling for a reduction in fees and have…

6 May 2026 · 2 min read

ACF opposes HPC recommendations, demands repeal of APFRA

ITANAGAR, 5 May: The Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) expressed strong dissent over the recommendations of the high-power committee (HPC) on framing rules for implementation of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion…

6 May 2026 · 5 min read

RGU played pivotal role in shaping human resource: CM

RONO HILLS, 5 May: Chief Minister Pema Khandu said that Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) here has played a pivotal role in shaping the human resource of the state. Addressing the 9th edition of ‘Arunachal Panorama’, the…

RGU played pivotal role in shaping human resource: CM
6 May 2026 · 1 min read

Guv reviews state’s security scenario with DGP

ITANAGAR, 5 May: Governor KT Parnaikreviewed the security scenario of the state with Director General of Police (DGP) Dr Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal at the Lok Bhavan here on Tuesday. The governor advised the DGP to adopt…

Guv reviews state’s security scenario with DGP
6 May 2026 · 1 min read

Apang demands Khandu’s resignation

ITANAGAR, 5 May: Former chief minister Gegong Apang demanded that Chief Minister Pema Khandu immediately resign in view of the Supreme Court-ordered CBI preliminary enquiry being conducted against him over allegations…

6 May 2026 · 3 min read

BJP targets Gandhi over remarks against EC

NEW DELHI, 5 May: The BJP on Tuesday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of hypocrisy over his allegations against the Election Commission and EVMs, and claimed that the INDIA bloc has “completely fallen apart” after…

6 May 2026 · 1 min read

Won’t resign, poll results not people’s mandate but conspiracy: Banerjee

KOLKATA, 5 May: Outgoing West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday ruled out stepping down after her party’s defeat in the Assembly polls, claiming that the verdict was not a genuine public…

6 May 2026 · 2 min read

CM stresses on merit, transparency in recruitment

ITANAGAR, 5 May: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday underscored merit-based recruitment, transparency and integrity in public service while urging newly appointed candidates to discharge their duties with sincerity…

6 May 2026 · 2 min read

High-value Cordyceps mushroom discovered in E/Siang

PASIGHAT, 5 May: A mushroom exploration programme led by Pasighat-based Central Agriculture University Assistant Professor Dr Senpon Ngomle, along with Dr Yengkhom Disco Singh and P Chattopadhyay, has led to the…

High-value Cordyceps mushroom discovered in E/Siang
6 May 2026 · 1 min read

Guv calls for high standards in planning, execution of projects

ITANAGAR, 5 May: Governor KT Parnaik stressed the need for strict adherence to planning and execution of infrastructural projects, maintaining timeline, and ensuring high standards. While reviewing the state’s…

Guv calls for high standards in planning, execution of projects