Demarcation of Assam-Arunachal boundary begins in W/Kameng

BHALUKPONG, 16 Dec: The process for permanent demarcation of the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh interstate boundary has started here in West Kameng district. As a pilot project,...

PPLAWC opposes appointment of non-Arunachali engrs under PHEP flouting norms

ITANAGAR, 18 Feb: The Pare Project Land Affected Welfare Committee (PPLAWC) has written to the NEEPCO chief managing director (CMD), alleging that two non-Arunachalis...

Fmr MLA Thangwang Wangham appointed as state NPP president

ITANAGAR, 21 May: Former MLA Thangwang Wangham has been appointed as the new president of the state unit of the National People's Party (NPP). In...

Private universities and colleges undermine B.Ed fee structure set by govt, charge hefty amount

ITANAGAR, 18 Aug: The majority of colleges offering bachelor of education (B.Ed) programme in the state are reportedly charging high fees by violating the...

Violent clash in Namsai, 15 injured, 144 CrPC imposed

NAMSAI, 14 Jan: A road rage incident turned into a violent clash between two groups here on Saturday night, forcing the Namsai district...

Congress leader Takam Pario joins BJP

APCC condemns desertion ITANAGAR, 22 Mar: The Congress candidate from Palin assembly constituency and senior leader of the party, Takam Pario, joined the BJP on...

3 new SP posts to be created in ICR

ITANAGAR, 23 Jun: In a significant step, the home department has decided to create three new posts of superintendents of police (SP) in the...

Medical team becomes victim of VIP privilege

LONGDING, 29 Nov: In a classic case of VIP privilege, a medical team, which included senior doctors, had to face the humiliation of being...

MLAs go on pilgrimage to Ayodhya

ITANAGAR, 6 Feb: A group of legislators from Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday went on a pilgrimage to Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh to pay obeisance...

Himalayan bear cub rescued

PITH, 26 Apr: A male Himalayan bear cub was rescued from here under Kebi panchayat on Wednesday by Gollo Dani, gram panchayat member of...

APMC to act against quacks posing as doctors

ITANAGAR, 3 Aug: Following allegation of unauthorised practice of modern medicine, in violation of the Arunachal Pradesh Medical Council (APMC) Act, 2004, by certain...

Former MLA Yumsen Matey shot dead

KHONSA, 16 Dec: Former MLA Yumsen Matey was shot dead on Saturday afternoon near the Indo-Myanmar border in Lazu circle of Tirap district. As per...

A red-letter day in state’s football history

Santosh Trophy YUPIA, 22 Feb: More than 10,000 people screamed their lungs out and celebrated every goal scored during Arunachal's 3-3 draw with Goa in...

Barely 4 years old, strategic Byorung bridge shut for repair

YINKIONG, 24 May: The Upper Siang district administration here closed down Byorung Bridge, popularly known as Gandhi Bridge over Siang River after two bearings...

TRIHMS: A beacon of hope

Monday Musing The Tomo Riba Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (TRIHMS), established in 2017, started the first academic session in 2018 with 50 students...

In a first, TRIHMS successfully implants CRT-D

NAHARLAGUN, 17 Jan: A 29-year-old female from Lower Dibang Valley district with Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCMP) severe left ventricular dysfunction underwent successful implantation of CRT-D...

Perils of festival of elections

Monday Musing As the festival of elections hits Arunachal Pradesh, unconfirmed reports are coming in that candidates and their supporters are luring voters not only...

Guest faculties not being paid as per UGC guideline

ITANAGAR, 11 Jul: It is alleged that most of the government as well as private colleges and universities of Arunachal Pradesh are not paying...

AAI initiates process of obtaining all-weather license for DPA

ITANAGAR, 4 Dec: The Airport Authority of India (AAI) is in the process of obtaining the necessary license for IFR (All weather operations) for...

MoRTH allocates funds for Frontier Highway

ITANAGAR, 6 Feb: The ministry of road, transport & highways (MoRTH) has allocated funds for the construction of the Frontier Highway in Arunachal Pradesh. Union...