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24 Jul

Monyul FC Crowned Arunachal Women’s League Champions; Yumlam Lali Named Player of the League

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Monyul Football Club were crowned champions of the the Arunachal Women's League - 2026 at the Golden Jubilee Outdoor Stadium in Yupia on Thursday.Monyul FC remained unbeaten, winning all their 4 matches and topping the points table with 12 points in the championship.Kurung Kumey District Football Association (DFA) finished second and secured the Runner Up position.Yumlam Lali of Kurung Kumey DFA bagged the 'Player of the League' award for her outstanding performance during the championship.Puja Pachi of Monyul FC secured the 'Top Scorer' award. She scored a total of 15 goals.Yameh Tapen also from Monyul FC was awarded the 'Best…

23 Jul

Arunachal pradesh publishes draft electoral roll; ceo urges public participation

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The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Arunachal Pradesh has officially published the Draft Electoral Roll under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026.Out of 8,87,505 registered electors, 7,18,046 submitted their enumeration forms by July 14, while 1,69,459 forms remained uncollectable due to shifting, deaths, or absence.Emphasising total transparency, Chief Electoral Officer Pawan Kumar Sain appealed to all eligible citizens to actively verify their details and utilize the claims and objections window, which remains open from July 21 to August 20, 2026.The CEO strongly urged young citizens turning 18 by July 1, 2026, to enroll using Form-6. Assuring that…

22 Jul

Tawang District Releases Draft Electoral Rolls with 25,512 Electors Under Special Revision Drive

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The Draft Electoral Rolls for all three Assembly Constituencies of Tawang District—1-Lumla (ST), 2-Tawang (ST), and 3-Mukto (ST Draft Electoral Rolls have been published in accordance with the schedule notified by the Election Commission of India (ECI) under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls.The draft electoral rolls are available for public inspection at the offices of the District Election Officer (DEO), concerned Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), and designated Booth Level Officers (BLOs).As per the published Draft Roll, Tawang District has a total of 25,512 electors, comprising 12,227 male electors and 13,285 female…

21 Jul

Students, Citizens March in Arunachal and Meghalaya Demanding Transparent Examination System

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Demonstrations demanding greater transparency in India's education system gathered momentum across the Northeast on Monday, as thousands of students, youths and citizens held peaceful rallies in Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya in support of education reform activist Sonam Wangchuk and called for reforms in the country's examination process. In Itanagar, a large rally organised by the youth collective Youth for Change witnessed participation from students, parents and members of the public. Beginning at Akashdeep and concluding at IG Park, the march highlighted concerns over alleged examination irregularities, paper leaks and the need for greater accountability in the education sector. Addressing the…

21 Jul

Archaeologists Unearth 3,500-Year-Old Cave Sites in Noklak

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A team of archaeologists has uncovered evidence of prehistoric human habitation in caves and rockshelters in Nagaland's Noklak district, a discovery that is expected to significantly improve understanding of the state's ancient history and early human settlement. The discovery was made during a preliminary archaeological expedition conducted in March by a joint team from the Department of History and Archaeology, Nagaland University, and the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Nagaland. The research team was led by Prof. Tiatoshi Jamir, Dr. Heme Lamthaiu, Dr. Limasanen Longkumer, Archaeological Research Officer Khumeng T., Robinson Huidrom and Victoria Leyri of Delhi University.…

20 Jul

Yak Mela in Tawang Strengthens Army-Brokpa Bond, Promotes Border Area Development

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The Indian Army's Gajraj Corps organised a grand Yak Mela at Groleteng in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district on Sunday, celebrating the rich cultural heritage and resilient spirit of the Brokpa community while reaffirming its commitment to the development of border villages. Held at an altitude of nearly 15,000 feet near the Taktsang Gonpa, the event brought together members of the Brokpa community, senior Army officers, civil administration officials, representatives of paramilitary forces and village elders. The programme was attended by General Officer Commanding (GOC), 5 Mountain Division, Major General Amit Nautiyal, Tawang Additional Deputy Commissioner Rinchin Leta, Tawang Brigade Commander…

18 Jul

Exchange of Fire Near Tengapani Reserve Forest Leaves Woman Wounded, Probe Underway

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A woman was injured after being caught in the crossfire during an exchange of fire between the 8 Assam Rifles and an unidentified insurgent group in Arunachal Pradesh's Namsai district on Thursday night. Two suspects were later apprehended in connection with the incident. According to official sources, the gunfight broke out at around 9.15 pm on July 17 in the area between Tengapani Reserve Forest and Lal Pahar Road. During the exchange of fire, Koilani Namchoom (30), daughter of Chow Nalaching Namchoom and a resident of Momong village in Namsai district, sustained a bullet injury to her left knee. She…

18 Jul

Khandu Highlights Infrastructure, Education Gains Over 10 Years

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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday said the state has recorded strong economic growth and witnessed major improvements in infrastructure, connectivity, education, healthcare and social welfare over the past decade, creating a solid foundation for its future development. Speaking to reporters in Itanagar to mark 10 years of his government, Khandu said the state's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) has grown by nearly 149 per cent during the period, while the state budget has increased by more than 238 per cent. "The state's own resources have grown more than five-fold, while per capita income has more than doubled,…

17 Jul

High-Powered Committee Starts Deliberations on Future-Ready ILP Regime in Arunachal Pradesh

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The Arunachal Pradesh government fully recognises the critical importance of streamlining the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system and is working on it with all seriousness and dedication, State Minister Gabriel D Wangsu said after chairing the inaugural meeting of the High-Powered Committee on the ILP Framework in Itanagar on Thursday. "We held extensive deliberations and received valuable suggestions from all stakeholders on building a more robust, efficient, transparent, and future-ready ILP framework for the state," the Minister said. This first sitting was attended by the member secretary Ranphoa Ngowa (IFS), Secretary (Political), along with the committee members consisting of representatives…

17 Jul

Arunachal, Bihar rural livelihood missions sign MoU to strengthen nutrition and health programmes

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The Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM) and the Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen food, nutrition, health and sanitation initiatives across rural Arunachal Pradesh under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). The agreement was signed in Gaya, Bihar, on Thursday by ArSRLM State Mission Director Sangeeta Yirang and BRLPS State Mission Director Himanshu Sharma, IAS, in the presence of Swati Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, along with senior officials from both organisations. The three-year partnership aims to improve the implementation of Food, Nutrition,…