RONO HILLS, 12 Mar: A two-day national seminar on ‘Dynamics of economic development in Northeastern region of India: Present status, emerging issues and future prospects’ got underway at Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) here on Thursday. The seminar is being organised by RGU’s economics department’s Centre for Development Studies. Addressing the inaugural function, former RGU vice-chancellor
BHALUKPONG, 12 Mar: Tawang-based 2 AP Bn NCC, in coordination with the NIMAS, is conducting a white water rafting course from 8 to 17 March at the Kameng river near Tippi here in West Kameng district. A total of 50 NCC cadets are participating in the course. Among them, 30 cadets are from Tawang and
NARI, 12 Mar: A programme under the National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment was organised at the community health centre here in Lower Siang district on Thursday as part of the state government’s initiative to promote eye health and prevent visual impairment. The programme aimed to raise awareness about the importance of
DAPORIJO, 12 Mar: A three-day district-level training programme on house-listing and housing census (Phase-I) under the Census of India 2027 commenced at the panchayat hall here in Upper Subansiri district on Thursday. The training is being conducted by the directorate of census operation, Arunachal Pradesh, under the ministry of home affairs, for census officials of
HAYULIANG, 12 Mar: Twenty-five farmers, rural youths, public leaders and members of self-help groups from Nenuliang, Supliang, Kudong, Khupaliang, Tafraliang, and Hioliang villages participated in a ‘Training-cum-input distribution programme of plum and pomegranate saplings’, organised by the Anjaw KVK here from 10-12 February. Organised under the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP), the programme featured distribution of 1,000
AALO, 12 Mar: West Siang Deputy Commissioner Mindo Loyi unveiled the logo of the Arunachal Sports Carnival 2026 during a meeting here on Thursday regarding the preparations for the upcoming event, which is going to be organised from 20 to 21 March. During the two-day event, various adventure sports and cultural events will be organised,
NAMSAI, 12 Mar: The Namsai district administration organised a Sewa Aapke Dwar (SAD) 2.0 camp at the government upper primary school in Mengkeng Miri village on Thursday. Various government departments, including transport, women & child development, health, agriculture, horticulture, veterinary, and textiles & handicrafts provided services and schemes to the villagers under ANBY, ANPY, MIDH,
PASIGHAT, 12 Mar: The women’s cell of the Arunachal Pradesh University Students’ Union conducted an awareness programme focused on menstrual hygiene at the Academic Block A seminar hall of the university here in East Siang district on Thursday. “The event was aimed to educate students on health maintenance and social advocacy regarding menstruation,” the university
KHONSA, 12 Mar: About 55 progressive farmers attended a ‘training-cum-demonstration programme’ organised here by the agriculture engineering department of Nirjuli-based NERIST on Thursday. The programme was aimed to establish connections between farmers, research institutes, and state government officials. Its primary focus was to showcase various improved technologies, including women-friendly tools and equipment, designed to reduce
Bill to regulate teachers’ transfers passed in Assembly Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 11 Mar: Education minister P.D Sona hailed the passing of the Arunachal Pradesh Transfer and Posting of Employees of Education Department (Regulation and Management) Bill, 2026 as an important step towards the rationalization of the transfer and posting of teachers in the state. Replying
[ Bengia Ajum ] ITANAGAR, 11 Mar: The Rural Works Department (RWD) has informed that a total of 146 roads and 54 bridges are yet to be completed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Arunachal Pradesh. Replying to a question from MLA Laisam Simai in the ongoing budget session of the state
RONO HILLS, 11 Mar: The department of Geography of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) bade farewell to prof. Tomo Riba, a pioneer faculty member, on his retirement from the university, at function held here on Wednesday. Prof. Gibji Nimasow highlighted prof. Riba’s invaluable contributions to the department, stating that “Prof. Tomo Riba has been a guiding
ITANAGAR, 11 Mar: Governor K.T Parnaik stressed the crucial role of tour operator organizations in the state in developing sustainable, responsible, and community-based tourism while enhancing the overall experience of visitors. He said that they should focus on sustainable tourism practices, community participation, and development of adventure tourism, skill training, and strategic promotion. “These initiatives
ITANAGAR, 11 Mar: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday informed the Assembly that the state government will take up the issue of alleged violation of the status quo along the inter-state boundary in Changlang district with the Assam government after the Assembly elections in the neighbouring state. Responding to a question by BJP MLA Laisam
NEW DELHI, 11 Mar: Rajya Sabha member Nabam Rebia has sought relaxation of PMGSY-IV guidelines for Arunachal Pradesh to ensure proper connectivity in the region during a discussion on the working of the ministry of rural development in Rajya Sabha here on Wednesday. Rebia stated that Arunachal Pradesh, though the largest state in terms of
Correspondent RUKSIN, 11 Mar: Atleast 10 shops, five houses, and a rice mill were gutted in a devastating fire that broke out at Ruksin town in East Siang district on Tuesday night. Fire tenders from Ruksin, Pasighat and nearby Jonai in Assam were pressed into service and prevented the fire from spreading further. Fortunately, there
TEZU, 11 Mar: Arunachal Pradesh Administrative Reforms Commission (APARC) chairperson Pramod Jain has stated that administrative institutions must grow alongside technological progress and stressed the need to focus on e-office systems and digitisation to ensure smoother, faster, and more efficient delivery of government services. He added that adopting digital governance mechanisms would also help reduce
ITANAGAR, 11 Mar: The Arunachal Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday constituted a committee to study increasing human-animal conflicts in the state and recommend measures for wildlife protection. Announcing the formation of the committee, Speaker Tesam Pongte said senior BJP MLA Wanglin Lowangdong would be the chairman, while lone Congress legislator Kumar Waii and BJP MLAs Dr.
GUWAHATI, 11 Mar: PSU Indian Oil Corp, which supplies LPG cylinders to almost 85 per cent of the entire Northeast market, on Wednesday, said it has enough stock to provide the cooking fuel in the region during the coming period on the backdrop of the war in West Asia. A senior official of the IOC
ANINI, 11 Mar: Alleging mismanagement involving the procurement of nearly 1 lakh exotic horticulture planting materials worth about Rs.13 crore imported during 2023-24 under the Atma Nirbhar Plantation Yojna by the directorate of horticulture, the Kiwi Growers Association (KGA) of Anini in Dibang Valley district, in a representation to the chief secretary on Wednesday, demanded
