Monthly Archives: April 2026

Primary school in dilapidated condition

LIKABALI, 26 Apr: The Government Primary School in Adi Tako here in Lower Siang district is in an extremely poor and unsafe condition, with...

Photographer Raghu Rai dies after prolonged illness

NEW DELHI, 26 Apr: Raghu Rai, one of India’s best-known photographers whose lens captured India in its many shades, died at a private hospital...

World Veterinary Day celebrated in Namsai

NAMSAI, 26 Apr: The Department of Animal Husbandry, Veterinary and Dairy Development (AHVDD) celebrated the World Veterinary Day on Saturday, bringing together policymakers, veterinary...

Experts discuss IPR, its role in sports

ITANAGAR, 26 Apr: Experts discussed legal and technological aspects of intellectual property rights (IPR) and its role in driving innovation in sports at a...

The educational policy gap in Arunachal

Recent administrative decisions regarding recruitment and skill development have created a significant disconnect between government policy and the current state of educational institutions. While...

Support entrepreneurs

The selection of three entrepreneurs from Arunachal Pradesh among the top 50 in a flagship incubation programme sends a positive signal. It reflects how...

Is it turning fragile?

India's Economic Strength By Dhurjati Mukherjee The much-touted economic strength of India has come into question. Not just because of reports of GDP over estimation but...

MMSKY guest teachers deserve job security

Editor, I write this letter not just as a guest teacher under the Mukhya Mantri Shiksha Kosh Yojana (MMSKY), but as one among hundreds who...

A ray of hope in the education system

Editor, Over the past three decades, the education system in Arunachal Pradesh has deteriorated from bad to worse. This decline may be attributed to frequent...

Plea for efficient, affordable transport in capital

Editor, I would like to draw the attention of the state government and the public to the deteriorating condition and exorbitant fares of the Arunachal...

Journalism requires accuracy, accountability: DCM

APUWJ hosts workshop on responsible, legal reporting NAMSAI, 25 Apr: The Arunachal Pradesh Union of Working Journalists (APUWJ) on Saturday organised a workshop on 'Responsible...

PWD engineer killed, 3 injured in two separate incidents of trees falling on vehicles

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 25 Apr: A 43-year-old PWD engineer was killed after an uprooted tree from a hilltop fell on his moving Toyota Fortuner car...

Men on a mission to revive extinct fabrics

BICHOM, 25 Apr: Two residents - Harnam Hagam, a gram panchayat member from East Bichom, and Cheten Lagiyang of Dhikyang village - have been...

CM calls for collective push to eliminate malaria by 2030

ITANAGAR, 25 Apr: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday said 19 districts of the state have become malaria-free, urging people to join hands to...

Guv highlights Arunachal’s strong tribal ethos

ITANAGAR, 25 Apr: Governor KT Parnaik highlighted Arunachal Pradesh' strong tribal ethos, community-based traditions and harmonious social fabric, which have long upheld dignity, mutual...

Anti-drug drive concludes; illegal cannabis plantations destroyed across E/Siang

KIYIT, 25 Apr: The East Siang district unit of the Adi Ba:ne Ane Kebang (ABAK), in collaboration with district police and anti-drug teams of...

56 Infantry Div GOC, guv discuss welfare initiatives for ex-servicemen, veer naris

LIKABALI, 25 Apr: The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 56 Infantry Division, Major General Vivek Bakshi, called on Governor KT Parnaik at the...

Iconic Automobiles launches Mahindra’s Born Electric EVs

ITANAGAR, 25 Apr: The Iconic Automobiles, Naharlagun, recently launched Mahindra's entire 'Born Electric' suite. The lineup, which includes the BE 6, BE 6 FE, XEV...

Govt reconstitutes NITI Aayog

NEW DELHI, 25 Apr: The government has reconstituted the NITI Aayog, appointing Ashok Kumar Lahiri as its vice chairman and five full-time members, including...

Hardcore NSCN (I-M) militant surrenders in Tirap

KHONSA, 25 Apr: A hardcore insurgent belonging to the NSCN (I-M) surrendered before security forces in Tirap district on 24 April. The militant, identified as...