ITANAGAR, 2 Mar: The Arunachal Press Club (APC) and the Arunachal Pradesh Union of Working Journalists (APUWJ) have expressed gratitude to the state government for approving the draft Arunachal Pradesh Press Accreditation Rules, 2025, describing it as a landmark step towards strengthening professionalism, transparency and accountability in the media ecosystem of the state. In a
[ Prafulla Kaman ] PASIGHAT, 2 Mar: Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Ojing Tasing urged members of the Adi and Mising communities to cherish a true sense of unity and brotherhood and work towards building better coordination in times of crisis. Attending the 8th Ali Aye Ligang festival organised by the Adi Mising Bane
ITANAGAR, 2 Mar: Women and Child Development Minister Dasanglu Pul launched a series of child rights awareness pamphlets at the civil secretariat here on Monday, in the presence of Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) Chairperson Ratan Anya, members of the commission, and the member secretary. The pamphlets, prepared by the
ITANAGAR, 2 Mar: The Committee on Public Undertakings (COPU) of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (APLA) in its second sitting held here on Monday reviewed issues related to the Arunachal Pradesh Forest Corporation Limited and the Arunachal Pradesh Mineral Development and Trading Corporation Limited, as flagged in the comptroller and auditor general’s report. The meeting,
ROING, 2 Mar: The NABARD’s potential linked credit plan (PLP) 2026-27 for Lower Dibang Valley (LDV) district was launched here on Monday by LDV Deputy Commissioner Fwwrman Brahma. The potential for institutional credit to priority sector for the year 2026-27 has been estimated to the tune of Rs 8,492.89 lakh for the district. The potential
ZIRO, 2 Mar: A three-day district-level training programme on House-listing and Housing Census (Phase-I) under Census of India-2027 commenced here in Lower Subansiri district on Monday. The training is being conducted by the census operations directorate for census officials of Lower Subansiri, Keyi Panyor and Kamle districts. Lower Subansiri Deputy Commissioner Oli Perme inaugurated the
DADAM, 2 Mar: A group of youths from Dadam village in Tirap district undertook a three-hour expedition to the historically and culturally significant indigenous worship site Longpong Longnyong (Male and Female Rock), located on the upper side of Dadam village, on Monday. The expedition was sponsored by MLA Chakat Aboh, and the team was led
ITANAGAR, 2 Mar: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday said the state government is looking forward to meaningful collaboration with Spotify India to amplify local artistic talent and take the music of Arunachal Pradesh to a global audience. “An immense pleasure to warmly welcome representatives of Spotify India – Music & Podcast team,” Khandu posted
PASIGHAT, 2 Mar: Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNU) here in East Siang district celebrated the National Science Day with the theme ‘Women in science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat’. “Guided by the dynamic leadership of Principal Dr Gindu Borang, the celebration united all science departments in a collaborative endeavour with the DBT STAR College Scheme and the Internal
ITANAGAR, 2 Mar: The Arunachal Olympic Association (AOA) reaffirmed its commitment to working in close collaboration with all state-level associations and authorities concerned to build a robust and inclusive sports framework that empowers youths and advances Arunachal Pradesh’ sporting aspirations at the national and international levels. The AOA on Monday held a consultative meeting with
[ Bengia Ajum ] ITANAGAR, 1 Mar: Ever since a tiger killed head constable Chikseng Manpang in Mayudia in Lower Dibang Valley district last month, panic grips residents whenever footprints resembling those of big cats are spotted. Adding to the fear are AI-generated pictures that fake news handlers are spreading on social media. Recently, a
PASIGHAT, 1 Mar: The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), under the leadership of its president Bosiram Siram, has constituted an eight-member fact-finding committee (FFC) to thoroughly study and assess the concerns arising from the ongoing indefinite hunger strike being staged by the mothers of Ngorlung-Ralung village in East Siang district. The women protestors are demanding
Monday Musing [ Amar Sangno ] 20 February, 2026 was a day of ‘cosmic irony’ for the people of Arunachal Pradesh. We went the extra mile to prove our patriotism by playing Vande Mataram, followed by the national anthem, during our Statehood Day celebration, unlike our Mizo brethren, who wouldn’t have played Vande Mataram, except
ITANAGAR, 1 Mar: The state’s senior male kata team, comprising Abab Sangdo, John Sangdo, Khyoda Talik and Tai Bengde, secured a gold medal at the 5th KIO U-21, Senior, and Para-Karate Championships, which concluded at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi, on Sunday. Ace karateka Johny Mangkhiya won a gold medal in the individual kumite in the
Oppn condemns killing of Khamenei DUBAI/NEW DELHI, 1 Mar: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack on Iran launched by Israel and the United States, throwing the future of the Islamic republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability. Iranian state television and the state-run IRNA news agency
ITANAGAR, 1 Mar: Mesom Singhi from Arunachal Pradesh, representing Hyderabad, won a gold medal in the senior female individual kata event at the KIO National Karate Championship-2026 held in New Delhi from 2 February to 1 March. This is Singhi’s second consecutive gold medal in the championship. She is currently undergoing advanced training in Hyderabad.
Correspondent RUKSIN, 1 Mar: A team of 43 gaon burahs (GBs) from Ruksin in East Siang district have embarked on a trip to the Kaziranga National Park (KNP) in Assam to learn about wildlife conservation tips from experts. After flagging off the team from the RWD guest house here on Sunday, Pasighat West MLA Ninong
ITANAGAR, 1 Mar: Governor KT Parnaik, who is on a visit to the 4 Corps headquarters in Tezpur (Assam) to participate in the reunion of the former corps commanders of the Gajraj Corps (4 Corps), on Saturday interacted with Corps Commander, Lt Gen Gambhir Singh and all former corps commanders of the Gajraj Corps. Drawing
KIMIN, 1 Mar: All Arunachal Contractor Welfare Association (AACWA) president Nabam Akin Hina urged the people not to depend on the government for the development of festival grounds. Recently, while participating in the Nyokum Yullo celebration at Bello-II here in Papum Pare district, Hina said that people should try to develop festival grounds with their
[ Mingkeng Osik ] PASIGHAT, 1 Mar: Tuting-Yingkiong MLA Alo Libang urged the members of the Adi community to preserve and promote their traditional folk songs, stating that they are not being practiced enough in the community. Addressing the first foundation day celebration of the Adi Artist Association (AAA) and its annual award function here
