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Rukmo boundary row: Arunachal, Assam agree to joint ground survey

Posted on 2026-11-03

ROING, Nov 2: A joint ground-level survey of the disputed Rukmo sector has been proposed as part of efforts to resolve the long-pending inter-state boundary issue between Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.

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Khandu inaugurates Modular OT at Tawang District Hospital

Posted on 2026-11-03

ITANAGAR, Nov 2: Khando Drowa Sangmo District Hospital in Tawang has strengthened its surgical facilities with the inauguration of a newly equipped Modular Operation Theatre (OT), aimed at improving a

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Youth for Himalaya raises concerns over SUMP, seeks dialogue with affected communities

Posted on 2026-11-03

ITANAGAR, Nov 2: Youth for Himalaya has called for greater attention to the concerns of indigenous communities opposing the proposed 11,500-MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), alleging that th

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APCC reiterates demand for SUMP cancellation, seeks withdrawal of cases against protesters

Posted on 2026-11-03

Itanagar, Nov 2: The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has reiterated its opposition to the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), demanding its permanent cancellation, release of

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245 exhibits on show at Science Exhibition in VKV, Itanagar

Posted on 2026-11-03

ITANAGAR, Nov 2: Aimed at inculcating scientific temper and practical innovation among the young minds, Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya (VKV), Itanagar organized its annual School-level Science Exhibitio

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Two-day nat’l conf on Digi-Tribidentity commences at RGU

Posted on 2026-11-03

RONO HILLS, Nov 2: A two-day interdisciplinary national conference, Digi-Tribidentity 2026, organised by the Department of Mass Communication, Rajiv Gandhi University, in collaboration with the Depart

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Debendra Dalai takes charge as NHPC Chief Vigilance Officer

Posted on 2026-11-03

ITANAGAR, Nov 2: Senior Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Debendra Dalai has assumed charge as the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of NHPC Limited, the country's premier hydropower company, on Monday,

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DC stresses stricter earth cutting regulations in Papum Pare dist

Posted on 2026-11-03

YUPIA, Nov 2: Distressed at the evolving river siltation, damaged roads and drainage-related ‘woes’ in Papum Pare district, Deputy Commissioner Mamu Hage has stressed for stricter regulation of e

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No SUMP construction decision without public consent: Khandu

Posted on 2026-11-03

| Staff REPORTER | ITANAGAR, Nov 2: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has assured the people of the Siang and Upper Siang districts, particularly the Adi community, that no decision on the

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DLSA L/Siang holds child protection awareness campaign, mediation training for GBs

Posted on 2026-11-03

LIKABALI, Nov 2: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Lower Siang, under the aegis of the Arunachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (APSLSA), conducted a series of legal awareness prog

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Indigenous concerns must be addressed with sensitivity: Author Subi Taba on Siang project

Posted on 2026-11-03

| Naresh Kaushik | Gangtok, Nov 2: Award-winning author Subi Taba has called for a sensitive and inclusive approach to the proposed mega hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh's Siang region, say

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Papum Pare launches Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 4.0

Posted on 2026-11-03

YUPIA, Nov 2: Papum Pare district has launched the 60-day Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 4.0 to strengthen tobacco control measures and prevent tobacco use among young people, particularly schoolchildren

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North East NSS Festival begins at AUS Namsai

Posted on 2026-11-03

NAMSAI, Nov 2: The five-day North East NSS Festival 2026 commenced at Arunachal University of Studies (AUS), Namsai, on Monday, with around 300 volunteers from different Northeastern states taking par

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APU bid to promote innovation & entrepreneurial thinking among youth

Posted on 2026-11-03

PASIGHAT, Nov 2: Promoting innovation and entrepreneurial thinking among youth, the Department of Commerce, Arunachal Pradesh University (APU) in collaboration with the Satellite Incubation Cell (SIC)

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AFTF condemns alleged police action against Arunachal protesters in Delhi

Posted on 2026-11-03

| Staff REPORTER | ITANAGAR, Nov 2: The Arunachal Frontier Tribal Front (AFTF) has condemned the alleged mistreatment and detention of Arunachali protesters by Delhi Police during a demonstration aga

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AATSU seeks action against unauthorised firecracker sales, year-round pollution control

Posted on 2026-11-03

ITANAGAR, Nov 2: The All Arunachal Tribal Students’ Union (AATSU) has urged the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) district administration to crack down on unauthorised firecracker sales and introduce ye

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Vivek Khare assumes office as new GM, NFR

Posted on 2026-11-03

MALIGAON, Nov 2: Vivek Khare, an IRSME officer of 1989 batch, has joined as the new General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway on 1st November, 2026. As the General Manager, he will serve as the ov