Daily Archives: April 24, 2026

No plan yet to raise petrol, diesel prices: Oil ministry

NEW DELHI, 23 Apr: The government on Thursday dismissed reports suggesting petrol and diesel prices may be hiked by Rs 25-28 a litre soon...

Plans afoot to develop Subansiri Lower pondage as tourism hub

ITANAGAR, 23 Apr: The state government has announced plans to develop the Subansiri Lower pondage into a world-class mountain-cum-river immersive tourism hub, integrating ecotourism,...

Over 1,000 cr fund utilised in financial year 2025-26: NEC

ITANAGAR, 23 Apr: The North Eastern Council (NEC) said that it has recorded a total expenditure of Rs 1,496.78 crore during the financial year...

BJP takes out march, slams Cong over women reservation bill

ITANAGAR, 23 Apr: The state BJP on Thursday organised a massive 'Jan aakrosh mahila padyatra' in support of the 33% women's reservation bill (Nari...

World Book and Copyright Day celebrated

PASIGHAT, 23 Apr: The East Siang district unit of the Arunachal Pradesh Literary Society (APLS), in collaboration with Daying Ering College of Teacher Education,...

DoTH signs MoU to strengthen handicrafts sector

ITANAGAR, 23 Apr: The state's Department of Textiles & Handicrafts (DoTH) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts...

Natung urges HoDs to work collectively

SEPPA, 23 Apr: Commending the commitment of heads of departments (HoDs) of East Kameng district, Home Minister Mama Natung urged them to work collectively...

Tani tribes urged to take pride in their heritage

PASIGHAT, 23 Apr: Noted writer and academic Prof Joram Yalam Nabam urged the younger generation of the Tani tribes to take pride in their...

Poshan Pakhwada celebrated

GENSI, 23 Apr: The 8th Poshan Pakhwada was celebrated with great enthusiasm by self-help groups (SHGs) and villagers across Gensi block in Lower Siang...

Meritorious students felicitated

BOLENG, 23 Apr: The second edition of the felicitation programme for the top three students of Class 3 to 12 under the Golden Jubilee...

Tsering inaugurates RCC bridge connecting Hijum Rime

ITANAGAR, 23 Apr: A crucial RCC bridge connecting Hijum Rime in West Siang district was inaugurated by adviser to the PWD minister, Phurpa Tsering,...

Fire Service Week observed in Tezu

TEZU, 23 Apr: The Fire & Emergency Services here in Lohit district observed the Fire Service Week from 14 to 20 April with a...

HU’s annual sports, literary and cultural meet underway

ITANAGAR, 23 Apr: The 8th annual sports, literary and cultural meet of the Himalayan University (HU) began with enthusiastic participation from students and faculty...

Census officials urged to perform duties with sincerity

KHONSA, 23 Apr: Khonsa SDO Tana Babu emphasised the need for a smooth and systematic census during the launch ceremony of census publicity materials,...

Becoming and unbecoming: Charting identity and the emotional abyss

Book Review The Anatomy of My Soul Chaong Rangjang Notion Press, 2026 Pp.77 Price: 295 Despite presenting itself as an age of freedom and comfort, the modern world remains shaped...

The invisible war on the Siang

The story of the Siang river does not begin in the verdant, sun-kissed valleys of Arunachal Pradesh, nor does it start in the bustling...

World Book and Copyright Day: Celebrating the power of books in the digital age

Every year, on 23 April, the world observes the World Book and Copyright Day, a global celebration initiated by the UNESCO to promote reading,...

Lacking representation

The Congress challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately implement the women's reservation law, after he dubbed the opposition party a hindrance to women's...

Introduce waiting list for PGT recruitment

Editor, The PGT recruitment process can be improved by introducing a waiting list at an early stage. Many candidates who qualify for PGT also appear...

Women’s reservation: Not defeated, but delayed by conditions

Editor, I wish to address the widespread confusion surrounding the recent developments on women's reservation. It must be clearly stated that the 33% reservation for women...
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