Monthly Archives: January 2026

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...

Yak farming in Arunachal Pradesh

Yak farming is a traditional, environmentally friendly (emits significantly less methane), semi-migratory livestock found usually in high-altitude regions of India (Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh), the...

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,...

Workshop on threat identification for Ludlow’s Bhutan Glory

SINGCHUNG, 9 Jan: The Bhutan Glory Project (BGP) team organised a threat identification workshop for Ludlow's Bhutan Glory for the members and staff of...

AC seeks support in fight against drug abuse

YUPIA, 9 Jan: Papum Pare Assistant Commissioner Dani Rikang called on all stakeholders to extend their support in the collective fight against drug abuse. Chairing...

DC displeased with network issue in U/Siang

YINGKIONG, 9 Jan: Upper Siang Deputy Commissioner Talo Jerang on Friday expressed strong displeasure over the persistent network connectivity issues in the district, particularly...

JBTV Studio emerges as major creative platform

JBTV Studio has emerged as a major creative platform in Arunachal Pradesh through its contributions in the form of music videos, films, and event...

Training progs on oyster mushroom cultivation

TAFRALIANG/GORI, 9 Jan: Following the successful technology trial of oyster mushroom cultivation using large cardamom substrate, the Anjaw Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) organised a...

Training prog on soil health held

YAZALI, 9 Jan: A training programme on soil health and value addition under the NABARD DPR project on ginger value chain was conducted here...

Exploration and environment

Arunachal Pradesh and OIL India Limited have signed an agreement for a composite licence for the Phop graphite and vanadium block in the Yazali...

India’s diplomatic balancing act

US Invasion of Venezuela By Dr. D.K. Giri (Prof of Practice, NIIS Group of Institutions) The recent US invasion of Venezuela has sent shockwaves across the globe,...