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APCC seeks SUMP protesters’ release, white paper on Rs 350-crore package

Posted on 2026-11-07

ITANAGAR, Nov 6: The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has demanded the immediate release of all protesters detained in connection with the ongoing protests against the proposed Siang Upper

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Arunachal Govt approves 3% DA, DR hike

Posted on 2026-11-07

ITANAGAR, Nov 6: The Arunachal Pradesh Government has approved a three-percent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for State Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners and family pen

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Rajesh Kumar takes charge as Arunachal DGP

Posted on 2026-11-07

ITANAGAR, Nov 6: Senior IPS officer Rajesh Kumar has assumed charge as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Arunachal Pradesh on Friday following his appointment by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MH

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Arunachal gets Rs 1,476-Cr advance tax devolution; CM thanks PM, FM

Posted on 2026-11-07

ITANAGAR, Nov 6: The Union Government has released Rs 1,476 crore to Arunachal Pradesh as advance tax devolution, enabling the state to accelerate development activities and meet welfare-related expen

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NEC releases Rs 11.18 crore for Arunachal projects; strategic roads, girls’ hostel get boost

Posted on 2026-11-07

ITANAGAR, Nov 6: The North Eastern Council (NEC) has released Rs 11.18 crore for various development initiatives in Arunachal Pradesh during October 2026, with a major focus on improving strategic roa

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Mein conferred Bhupen Hazarika Samanway Award 2026

Posted on 2026-11-07

GUWAHATI, Nov 6: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein was conferred the Bhupen Hazarika Samanway Award 2026 in recognition of his contributions towards strengthening cultural and emotio

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Public feedback sought on draft ESZ

Posted on 2026-11-07

AALO, Nov 6: The Along Forest Division has invited objections and suggestions from the public, particularly residents of fringe villages, on the draft notification proposing an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ

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MLA Phurpa Tsering inaugurates projects, lays foundation stones during Dirang tour

Posted on 2026-11-07

DIRANG, Nov 6: Dirang MLA and Advisor to the Minister for PWD, Highways and Science & Technology, Phurpa Tsering, inaugurated several development projects and laid foundation stones for new infrastruc

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Governor calls Buddha relics exposition a landmark spiritual occasion for Arunachal

Posted on 2026-11-07

ITANAGAR, Nov 6: Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik has described the exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha Shakyamuni at Tawang, followed by Bomdila and Namsai, as a significant spiritual occas

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Draft Seppa Master Plan–2051 discussed, focus on planned urban expansion

Posted on 2026-11-07

SEPPA, Nov 6: The proposed Draft Seppa Master Plan–2051, which envisages the town’s development over the next 25 years, was discussed at a meeting chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) P

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Kongto Raba Trekking Expedition flagged off in Kra Daadi

Posted on 2026-11-07

From a Correspondent PIPSORANG, Nov 6: An eight-day trekking expedition and exploration programme in the Kongto Raba Mountain Range was flagged off by Tourism Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona at Niyobia vi

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ABVP-hosted career counselling program benefits over 250 students

Posted on 2026-11-07

KHONSA, Nov 6: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Tirap District unit, successfully organized a comprehensive Career Counselling Programme at PM SHRI Govt Hr Sec School, Khonsa, on Friday.

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BSc Agri students get ‘exposure to mass media’ at RGU

Posted on 2026-11-07

RONO HILLS, Nov 6: Students of BSc Agriculture (3rd semester) at Rajiv Gandhi University today visited the Department of Mass Communication as part of their practical learning activities, gaining firs

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LMCA team inspects Itanagar market, cautions on unlawful trade practices

Posted on 2026-11-07

ITANAGAR, Nov 6: A team of the Department of Legal Metrology & Consumer Affairs (LMCA), GoAP, ICR & Papum Pare District led by Dr Debia Tana, Asstt Controller-cum-District Consumer Protection Officer,

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Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 4.0 launched in Leparada dist

Posted on 2026-11-07

BASAR, Nov 6: The District Tobacco Control Cell (DTCC), Leparada, organised a District Level Coordination Committee (DLCC) meeting-cum-formal launching programme of the Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 4.0

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Two-day national seminar on ‘GST reforms & socio-economic transformation in NE India’ begins at RGU

Posted on 2026-11-07

RONO HILLS, Nov 6: A two-day national seminar on ‘GST Reforms and Socio-Economic Transformation in North-East India: Pathways to Inclusive Growth and Regional Development’, organized by the Depart

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SUMP protest march reaches Pasighat, seeks release of detainees, withdrawal of forces

Posted on 2026-11-07

Staff REPORTER ITANAGAR, Nov 6: The ‘Itanagar Chalo Abhiyan’ foot march opposing the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) reached Pasighat in East Siang district on Friday after coveri

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8th Arun Lit Fest: APU holds curtain raiser

Posted on 2026-11-07

PASIGHAT, Nov 6: Arunachal Pradesh University (APU) hosted the curtain raiser programme of the 8th Arunachal Literature Festival on Thursday, setting the stage for the main festival scheduled from 20

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Young artists explore journalism through colours and creativity

Posted on 2026-11-07

ITANAGAR, Nov 6: Around 12 students from six educational institutions showcased their artistic talent at an inter-college painting competition organised as part of the run-up to National Press Day cel