Daily Archives: August 18, 2025

Cloudburst causes destruction in village

ANINI, 17 Aug: A cloudburst in Angrim village in Dibang Valley district has caused huge destruction in the area, including blockage of the main...

7 houses destroyed in fire in Lazu

LAZU, 17 Aug: Seven houses were reduced to ashes and two others were partially damaged in a devastating fire that broke out in Lazu...

Who will crack down on modified bike exhausts?

Monday Musing Recently, I was jolted awake by a sudden and loud burst of sound in the middle of the night. At first I couldn't...

Roing police arrest man for rape and assault

Staff Reporter ROING, 17 Aug: One Tallom Tayeng was arrested by the Roing police on Saturday for the alleged rape and physical abuse of a...

NES, others mourn Tatung’s demise 

ITANAGAR, 17 Aug: The Nyishi Elite Society (NES) has expressed deep grief over the untimely demise of former AAPSU president Takam Tatung, who passed...

KASA files police complaint against student for allegedly harassing Arunachali girl

ITANAGAR, 17 Aug: The Kolkata Arunachal Students Association (KASA) on Sunday lodged a police complaint against a student of a private university in West...

DA serves notices to 24 liquor outlets, seals 14 premises

LIKABALI, 17 Aug: The Lower Siang district administration has served notices of penalty to 24 retail liquor outlets, while 14 premises were temporarily sealed...

Arunachal’s agri-allied sector witnessing rapid growth: CM

ITANAGAR, 17 Aug: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday said the state's agriculture and allied sector is moving on a fast track of growth...

Fifty years young: The Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly

I was barely four-and-a-half months old when our great land was bestowed with a Legislative Assembly on 15 August, 1975. The Arunachal Pradesh...

Yano summits Mt Elbrus, guv congratulates her

ITANAGAR, 17 Aug: Kabak Yano summited Mt Elbrus - the highest peak in Russia and Europe - at 5:20 am (Russian time) on Saturday. Governor...

Speaker inaugurates photo exhibition showcasing APLA’s journey

ITANAGAR, 17 Aug: Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (APLA) Speaker Tesam Pongte on Saturday inaugurated a  photo exhibition titled 'The journey of the state legislative...

Futsal arena inaugurated

TAWANG, 17 Aug: A futsal arena in Serjong village in Mukto assembly constituency in Tawang district was inaugurated on Sunday. The arena is located at...

Pul inaugurates BJP mandal office

HAWAI, 17 Aug: Women & Child Development Minister Dasanglu Pul on Saturday inaugurated the newly constructed BJP mandal office here in Anjaw district, terming...

Indian Army connects with youths

YINGKIONG, 17 Aug: In a spirited initiative to inspire and engage the younger generation, the Indian Army organised 'A day with the company commander'...

DC inspects Tezu-Mompani road

TEZU, 17 Aug: Lohit DC KN Damo, along with officials of the NHIDCL, conducted an inspection of the Tezu to Mompani road on Sunday. It...

Arunachal NCC festival celebration underway

RONO HILLS, 17 Aug: The 1 Arunachal Pradesh Battalion NCC is conducting the Arunachal NCC Festival at Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) here from 14-18...

Reconsider age limit in PGT recruitment

Editor, I wish to draw the attention of the authorities concerned towards a matter of deep concern for many aspiring candidates like me regarding the...

Late-night construction work

Editor, There has been late-night construction work going on at the meat selling section of the Naharlagun daily market. This has caused us many sleepless...

MMVAFP missing its marks without local representation

Editor, I would like to draw attention to the recent announcement of shortlisted candidates for fellows and assistant fellows under the Mukhya Mantri Viksit Arunachal...

Make PRC mandatory for jobs

Editor, I am writing to bring to attention a critical issue impacting the job prospects of the indigenous people of Arunachal Pradesh. It concerns...