Lada-Sarli land compensation scam accused granted bail

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 11 Jan: The prime accused in the Lada-Sarli Frontier Highway land compensation scam, former East Kameng DLRSO Takam Kechak, was granted bail...

Scientists discover two new frog species in Arunachal

ITANAGAR, 11 Jan: Scientists have discovered two new frog species in Arunachal Pradesh. The newly identified species - Leptobrachium somani (Soman's slender armed frog) and...

Arunachal’s new DGP: A controversial choice and a curious omission

Monday Musing   As soon as reports of the appointment of 1995-batch IPS officer Darshan Singh Jamwal as the new director general of police (DGP) of...

Mein seeks Centre’s support for key infrastructure at pre-budget meet

ITANAGAR, 11 Jan: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has requested the Centre to support Arunachal Pradesh' key infrastructure priorities while underlining its strong record...

Panchayats key drivers of grassroots development: CM

ITANAGAR, 11 Jan: Chief Minister Pema Khandu said that empowered grassroots institutions like panchayats are central to nation-building and expressed confidence that the newly...

Guv urges youths to draw inspiration from Swami Vivekananda

ITANAGAR, 11 Jan: Governor KT Parnaik called upon the young citizens to draw inspiration from Swami Vivekananda, serve the poor and the marginalised, protect...

Oath-taking ceremony of PR reps held

KOLORIANG, 11 Jan: The oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected panchayati raj (PR) representatives of Kurung Kumey district was held on Saturday. The ceremony was...

Ete invites tourists to pineapple festival

BAGRA, 11 Jan: MLA Topin Ete invited tourists from within the country and abroad to come and support the upcoming Arunachal Pineapple Festival-Bagra (APFB)...

Women’s empowerment pioneer Yayi Nima Dulom passes away

DAPORIJO, 11 Jan: Yayi Nima Dulom, a pioneer in women's empowerment in the Tagin community, passed away at the age of 85 years in...

Health camp for CRPF personnel organised

ITANAGAR, 11 Jan: The Sampoorna Suraksha Kendra, in collaboration with the District AIDS Control Society and the District Health Society, ICR, organised a comprehensive...

Statewide ZPC results: BJP sweeps grassroots leadership with 25 wins

ITANAGAR, 10 Jan: The results of the elections for the posts of zilla parishad chairpersons (ZPCs) were completed in 27 districts of the state...

Lifter Pipi Yangfo wins 2 medals

ITANAGAR, 10 Jan: Pipi Yangfo from Arunachal Pradesh won a silver medal and bronze medal at the ASMITA Khelo India National Weightlifting League, 2026,...

Arunachal win 1 gold, 1 silver at National School Games Judo

ITANAGAR, 10 Jan: Arunachal Pradesh won one gold medal and one silver medal at the 69th National School Games Judo 2025-26, which concluded in...

Khandu calls indigenous traditions living symbol of Arunachal’s identity

ITANAGAR, 10 Jan: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday described indigenous traditions as a living symbol of the state's heritage and identity while attending...

Ward 11 should set example: Guv

ITANAGAR, 10 Jan: Governor KT Parnaik said that, since the Lok Bhavan is located in Ward 11, the ward should set high standards in...

Cong launches nationwide ‘MGNREGA Bachao Sangram’

NEW DELHI, 10 Jan: The Congress on Saturday launched its 45-day nationwide campaign -'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' - against the repeal of the UPA-era rural...

Arunachal win br in women’s beach soccer

Arunachal Pradesh won the bronze medal in the women's beach soccer at the 2nd Khelo India Beach Games in Ghoghla Beach, Diu. This was...

Governor extends Sarok greetings

ITANAGAR, 10 Jan: Governor KT Parnaik has extended greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Sarok festival of the Hrusso...

National Youth Day outreach prog held

NIRJULI, 10 Jan: Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya (VKV) Nirjuli organised a National Youth Day 2026 outreach programme on 9 January at New Galaxy School here...

Pleated inkcap mushroom recorded from Arunachal

NAHARLAGUN, 10 Jan: A small saprophytic mushroom, identified as Parasola plicatilis, (curtis) redhead, vilgalys and hopple - commonly known as pleated inkcap - was...

3rd edition of Papum Poma Veteran Football Tournament begins

Staff Reporter BALIJAN, Dec 10: The third edition of the Papum Poma Veteran Football Tournament was kicked off here in Papum Pare on Saturday by...

Church celebrates 37th foundation day

YACHULI, 10 Jan: The Yachuli Town Baptist Church celebrated its 37th foundation day with great enthusiasm at the church premises on Saturday. A key highlight...

BRO organises cleanliness drive along Siang riverfront in E/Siang

ITANAGAR, 10 Jan: Project Brahmank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Saturday organised a cleanliness drive along the Siang riverfront at Pasighat in...

Awareness camp on PM Vishwakarma scheme organised

TEZU, 10 Jan: An awareness camp on the PM Vishwakarma scheme was organised on Thursday at the BRCC Hall here in Lohit district to...

IMC led by millennials: Likha Nari Tadar named new mayor, Camdir deputy

ITANAGAR, 9 Jan: Two millennials - Likha Nari Tadar and Tok Tabin Camdir - will be the new mayor and deputy mayor of the...

Rs 26,000 cr investment in 1,720 mw Kamala HEP gets PIB approval

NEW DELHI, 9 Jan: The Public Investment Board (PIB) on Thursday approved an expenditure of Rs 26,069.50 crore for the proposed 1720 mw Kamala...

Arunachal gets NEC push for health, roads, livelihood projects

ITANAGAR, 9 Jan: Arunachal Pradesh received developmental support from the Centre last year, with the North Eastern Council (NEC) releasing funds for healthcare infrastructure,...

Pin-tailed parrotfinch sighted for first time in Arunachal

DEBAN, 9 Jan: A flock of pin-tailed parrotfinch was sighted in the Namdapha National Park & Tiger Reserve in the morning of 6 January. The...

India’s growth estimate reflects strength of sustained reforms: Mein

ITANAGAR, 9 Jan: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Friday said that India's estimated 7.4 percent economic growth in 2025-26 reflects the strength of...

Doimukh police crack burglary, theft case

Staff Reporter DOIMUKH, 9 Jan: The Doimukh police have solved a burglary case involving the theft of traditional ornaments worth Rs 3.5 crore. On 27 December,...

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