Daily Archives: February 18, 2025

APFRA: Christians observe hunger strike

BORUM, 17 Feb: Christians in large numbers, irrespective of denominations, gathered here in Papum Pare district on Monday and took part in a hunger...

Thousands protest against auction of Namchik coal blocks

KHARSANG, 17 Feb: Thousands of indigenous residents from Longtom-I & II, Panchun, and Injan in Kharsang on Monday staged a protest rally against the...

Contractual drivers, DEOs announce pen-, tool-down strike

ITANAGAR, 17 Feb: The contractual drivers and data entry operators (DEO) of the Accounts and Treasuries Directorate have announced a five-day pen- and tool-down...

AITF suggests initiating comprehensive policy on ‘offspring’ issue

LONGDING, 17 Feb: The Arunachal Indigenous Tribes Forum (AITF) has suggested bringing out "a comprehensive policy through legislation with abundant and sharpened legal teeth...

DCC meeting held, NABARD PLP launched in Tezu

TEZU, 17 Feb: A meeting of the District Credit Committee (DCC) was held at the Lohit DC office here on Monday, focusing on reviewing...

Unifest begins at RGU with grand inauguration

RONO HILLS, 17 Feb: The 22nd edition of 'Unifest' at Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) began on Monday with a grand ceremony, marking the start...

CM releases DCs’ conference outcome report

NYAPIN, 17 Feb: Chief Minister Pema Khandu, along with his council of ministers and the chief secretary, released the 'Deputy commissioners' conference outcome report'...

Cabinet approves bill to create family-centric citizen database

ITANAGAR, 17 Feb: The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet on Monday gave its nod to a Bill seeking to create a family-centric citizen database to ensure...

Guv inaugurates de-addiction counselling hall

KHONSA, 17 Feb: Governor KT Parnaik inaugurated the counselling hall and isolation room of the Charju De-Addiction Centre near here in Tirap district on...

Para-athletes leave for National Para Athletics C’ship

ITANAGAR, 17 Feb: A team of 31 para-athletes, two physiotherapists, two coaches, four escorts, and five officials from Arunachal Pradesh left on Sunday for...

Guv commends SHGs for transforming socioeconomic scenario

TEZU, 17 Feb: Governor KT Parnaik commended SHGs for their proactive role in transforming the socioeconomic scenario of rural and urban Arunachal Pradesh. The governor...

Miao police arrest drug peddlers

MIAO, 17 Feb: The police here in Changlang district arrested two hardcore drug peddlers active in Miao subdivision on Sunday. On Sunday, the Anti-Drugs Squad...

Judo assn congrats Boi

ITANAGAR, 17 Feb: The Arunachal Judo Association (AJU) has congratulated Kamdon Boi for winning the state's maiden judo medal in the National Games. The AJU...

BJP organises seminar on union budget

PASIGHAT, 17 Feb: The state BJP organised a seminar on Union Budget 2025-26 here in East Siang district on Monday, bringing together intellectuals, business...

APFRA needs a relook

One of the most fundamental questions that arise regarding the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978 is: Why must an individual inform...

Reorientation training on NPHCE held

TAWANG, 17 Feb: The NCD cell for the National Programme for Health Care of Elderly (NPHCE) under the Tawang District Health Society conducted a...

Put out the fire

Tenga in West Kameng has been devastated by repeated fire accidents in the last few years. It is alarming that even after such frequent...

Will stealth F-35 fly to India?

Tariff, Gas Haze Trump Talks By Shivaji Sarkar India is set to deepen economic ties with the U.S. through a massive $500 billion purchase deal, securing...

What is causing APPSC delay in releasing mains DAF?

Editor, Through your daily, I urge the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) to enhance its APPSCCE Mains process. Despite aligning its syllabus with the Union...

Disturbance caused by labourers in Abotani Colony

Editor, I would like to bring to light the constant noise disturbance caused by labourers in Abotani Colony, Itanagar. First of all, it is doubtful...