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27 Aug

Arunachal’s Lone National Teachers’ Awardee

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh, North East

After four decades of service in the education sector, Tame Yaku, the headmistress of Government Secondary School, G-Sector, Naharlagun, has been selected as Arunachal Pradesh's lone recipient of this year's National Teachers' Award. For Yaku, the recognition marks an important moment in a teaching career that began on November 30, 1985. Over the years, she has worked in schools across different parts of Arunachal Pradesh, including remote and challenging areas, while focusing not only on classroom teaching but also on girls' education, adult literacy, school administration and the preservation of indigenous cultural identity. Yaku began her career as an Assistant…

26 Aug

Upper Subansiri Administration Conducts Blackout Mock Drill in Daporijo

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The Upper Subansiri district administration conducted a blackout mock drill in Daporijo town on Tuesday night to create public awareness about emergency preparedness and assess the administration’s response capabilities in the event of any unforeseen situation. The mock drill was led by Tasso Gambo, Deputy Commissioner, Upper Subansiri, and Pawan Kumar Yadav, Superintendent of Police, Upper Subansiri, along with officials from the district administration, police department and other concerned stakeholders. The exercise simulated a blackout situation to familiarise the public with the necessary precautions and response measures that may be required during an emergency. It also aimed to assess coordination…

25 Aug

ANSU urges CM to act on two-year road closure

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The All Nyishi Students' Union (ANSU) has sought the intervention of the Arunachal Pradesh chief minister for the immediate restoration of the Itanagar (Ganga)-Jullang road, which has remained closed for nearly two years, causing difficulties for residents and daily commuters. In a representation submitted to the chief minister, the ANSU expressed concern over the prolonged closure of the road and urged the state government to direct the department concerned to begin restoration work immediately. The union also demanded that the road be reopened for public use within a week. The ANSU said the Ganga-Jullang road is an important alternative bypass…

24 Aug

CDFI Urges ECI Intervention Over Alleged Targeting of 1,292 Chakma Voters in Arunachal Pradesh

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The Chakma Development Foundation of India (CDFI) today urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to intervene against the systematic targeting of at least 1,292 Chakma electors in four Assembly Constituencies of Arunachal Pradesh, including 413 voters in Bordumsa-Diyum, 49 voters in Miao, 774 voters in Doimukh and 56 voters in Chowkham constituencies, during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.It also sought deployment of ECI observers and central security forces during the hearings from September 2 at Diyun and Bordumsa.“One individual filed objections against up to 30 Chakma electors for not being Indian citizens despite not being…

24 Aug

Two Arunachal Athletes Earn India Spots for 2026 Asian Games

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh athletes Nyeman Wangsu and Rupa Bayor have been selected to represent India at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, scheduled to be held from September 19 to October 4. The two athletes are among 492 sportspersons approved by the Sports Ministry for the Asian Games. Wangsu will compete in women's Changquan in Wushu, while Bayor will represent India in individual Poomsae in Taekwondo. For Wangsu, the selection marks another important opportunity to compete at one of Asia's biggest sporting events. She had earlier qualified for the 2023 Asian Games in China along with fellow Arunachal Pradesh athletes…

22 Aug

Tapir Gao Revives 2019 Warning Over Alleged Chinese Intrusions in Arunachal

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The recent controversy over alleged Chinese intrusions in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district has brought back a warning raised by BJP leader and Eastern Arunachal MP Tapir Gao in Parliament seven years ago. Gao said his concerns over alleged People’s Liberation Army activity along the Arunachal frontier, which he had raised in 2019, were largely dismissed at the time. In a social media post, he recalled that some people had even accused him of demoralising the Indian Army by speaking about the alleged intrusions. “I raised the issue of Chinese PLA intrusions in Arunachal Pradesh during the Parliament session in…

21 Aug

Arunachal Congress Demands Transparency Over Taksing Intrusion Claims, Seeks Audit of Frontier Highway Alignment

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The Arunachal Pradesh Congress has demanded transparency from the state government over allegations of Chinese intrusion and infrastructure activity in the Taksing sector, urging authorities to place verified facts before the public. Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee working president Tanga Byaling rejected Union Minister Kiren Rijiju’s criticism of Rahul Gandhi’s concerns, saying national security should not become a political dispute between the BJP and Congress. He said people of Arunachal Pradesh needed facts, transparency and security rather than political rhetoric. Byaling urged the government to clarify what was alleged, what had been independently verified, its assessment of the situation and the…

19 Aug

26 District Football Bodies Join APFA Meeting on NSGA 2025

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh Football Association (APFA) held its first-ever virtual special general body meeting (SGM) on Tuesday, with representatives of 26 district football associations taking part in discussions on the National Sports Governance Act (NSGA) 2025 and its implications for football administration in the state. The meeting focused primarily on understanding the provisions of the new sports governance framework and the requirements that football associations will need to meet under the legislation. Representatives from the participating district football associations raised questions and sought clarification on different provisions of the Act. The discussions covered various aspects of governance and compliance, with…

18 Aug

Arunachal MP Tai Tagak Nominated to Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry Consultative Committee

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Arunachal Pradesh Rajya Sabha MP Tai Tagak has been nominated as a member of the official Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein welcomed Tagak's nomination and congratulated him on the new responsibility.Khandu said his provides an important platform to raise issues concerning energy access, infrastructure and development in Arunachal Pradesh and the wider Northeast in national discussions."My best wishes to him for a successful tenure. May he continue to serve the nation with diligence and sincerity," the CM said.Similarly, Mein, in a post on X…

17 Aug

Material recovery facility, vendor market inaugurated at yingkiong

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Alo Libang, MLA and Advisor to the Chief Minister, inaugurated the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) at Yingkiong in Arunachal Pradesh under the Swachh Bharat Mission, in the presence of Talo Jerang, Deputy Commissioner, Upper Siang District. The facility will strengthen scientific waste management, promote waste segregation and recycling, and encourage greater citizen participation in keeping our towns clean and sustainable. On the occasion, the Vendor Market at Yingkiong was also inaugurated. Established under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, the market will provide local vendors and small entrepreneurs with an organised, accessible and dignified space…