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BRO launches 180-ft Bailey bridge in KK, strengthening border connectivity

Posted on 2026-07-04

Itanagar, Jul 3: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has completed the construction of a 180-ft Bailey bridge in the remote Kurung Kumey district of Arunachal Pradesh, significantly enhancing strategi

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Apatani’s Next Top Model 2026 celebrates indigenous fashion and cultural identity

Posted on 2026-07-04

Itanagar, Jul 3: Indigenous fashion, cultural pride and emerging modelling talent took centre stage as the grand finale of Apatani Fashion Week and Apatani’s Next Top Model 2026 concluded at Hija vi

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CATC-68 & YAMS program concludes, equipping NCC cadets with military, disaster response skills

Posted on 2026-07-04

ITANAGAR, Jul 3: The 1 Arunachal Pradesh Battalion of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) successfully concluded its Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC-68) cum Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme (YAMS) programme on

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Steps in to step up correctional reforms through education, counselling, and public health interventions

Posted on 2026-07-04

ITANAGAR, Jul 3: A one-day stakeholder consultation on ‘Drugs, HIV, and Prison Health Responses - Discussing Welfare Initiatives and Reforms for Inmates to Address Public Health Challenges of Substa

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Illegal gambling racket busted in Daporijo

Posted on 2026-07-04

Daporijo, Jul 3: The Upper Subansiri District Administration and the District Police busted an illegal gambling racket during a surprise enforcement drive conducted across Daporijo township on Thursda

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Minister Kento Jini urges Gadkari to entrust Akajan–Likabali–Bame road project to BRO

Posted on 2026-07-04

ITANAGAR, Jul 3: Arunachal Pradesh Minister Kento Jini has urged Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari to entrust the implementation and maintenance of the Akajan–Likabali–Bame St

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Centre appoints Dr Shivaraj as regular VC of RGU, AAPSU hails the move

Posted on 2026-07-04

ITANAGAR, Jul 3: The long wait of the Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) for a full-time Vice Chancellor has ended, with the Central Government appointing Dr Shivaraj, retired Professor of Chemistry at Osm

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Minister Gabriel D Wangsu reviews ILP enforcement at Banderdewa check gate

Posted on 2026-07-04

Itanagar, Jul 3: Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Minister Gabriel D Wangsu, who also chairs the High-Powered Committee constituted to review and strengthen the state's Inner Line Permit (ILP) system, vi

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Mein lauds development of eco-friendly hand wash from native Dikang tree

Posted on 2026-07-04

ITANAGAR, Jul 3: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has congratulated researcher Dr Temin Payum and his team for successfully developing a natural hand wash from the state's native Dikang (Gymnocladus

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Accused in Nirjuli sexual harassment case arrested after interstate operation

Posted on 2026-07-04

Itanagar, Jul 3: The Nirjuli Police has arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with a case of alleged sexual harassment and outraging the modesty of a young woman after conducting an operation in n

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Nocte Idol makes a grand opening with Season 1

Posted on 2026-07-04

BORDURIA, Jul 3: In a significant event for the Nocte community, the ‘grand premiere’ of Nocte Idol Season–1 was held with great enthusiasm at the Towang Lowangdong auditorium here on Thursday.

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AFTF to launch agitation seeking scrapping of 80:20 recruitment ratio

Posted on 2026-07-04

Staff REPORTER ITANAGAR, Jul 3: The Arunachal Frontier Tribal Front (AFTF) has announced a phase-wise democratic agitation demanding the abolition of the state's 80:20 job recruitment ratio, with a ma

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HRA expresses concern over alleged Chinese intrusion in Taksing area

Posted on 2026-07-04

ITANAGAR, Jul 3: The Human Rights of Arunachal (HRA) has expressed concern over the alleged intrusion by Chinese forces in the Taksing area of Upper Subansiri district. The concern follows claims by t

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Residents of Gensi, Sibe circles protest smart meter installation

Posted on 2026-07-04

ITANAGAR, Jul 3: Residents of Gensi and Sibe circles in Lower Siang district staged a peaceful demonstration opposing the installation of smart electricity meters, alleging that the new meters have re

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Sacred Nangpai Choikor Chenmo procession reaches Bomdila

Posted on 2026-07-04

A Correspondent BOMDILA, July 3: Hundreds of devotees participated in the sacred Nangpai Choikor Chenmo procession, which reached Bomdila on Friday after commencing from Rupa Monastery. Organised by t