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CM distributes NMTE appointment orders, reaffirms transparent recruitment system

Posted on 2026-05-06

Itanagar, May 5: Chief Minister Pema Khandu felicitated successful candidates of the Non-Ministerial Technical Examination (NMTE) 2025, conducted by the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board, and ha

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CM attends Arunachal Panorama at RGU, highlights cultural unity and youth empowerment

Posted on 2026-05-06

Rono Hills, May 5: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday attended the inaugural ceremony of the 9th edition of Arunachal Panorama, the flagship cultural and youth festival of Rajiv Gandhi University,

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CM, Guv review development works with focus on timely execution

Posted on 2026-05-06

Itanagar, May 5: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday called on Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik at Lok Bhavan, where the two leaders had a comprehensive review of the state’s development trajecto

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Operation Dawn 2.0: Drug ‘peddler’ arrested with ‘narcotics’

Posted on 2026-05-06

PASIGHAT, May 5: Under the ongoing Operation Dawn 2.0, East Siang Police successfully arrested an alleged drug peddler at Pasighat today and recovered suspected heroin and ganja from his possession.

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Over 500 NCC cadets from four districts participating in 10-day CATC

Posted on 2026-05-06

TAWANG, May 5: The Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC) of 2 Arunachal Pradesh Battalion NCC commenced at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Tawang on Sunday last. The camp is scheduled to be concluded

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APCC urges Govt to ensure CUET centres across Arunachal

Posted on 2026-05-06

Itanagar, May 5: The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has called on the state government to urgently address the limited availability of Common University Entrance Test (CUET) centres withi

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Ruksin administration cracks down on irregular ST, PRC recommendations

Posted on 2026-05-06

Itanagar, May 5: The Ruksin administration in East Siang district has issued a strict directive to curb irregularities in the recommendation process for Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Permanent Resident Cer

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AAPYO issues 7-day ultimatum over NH-415 flyover irregularities, warns of shutdown

Posted on 2026-05-06

| Staff REPORTER | ITANAGAR, May 5: The All Arunachal Pradesh Youth Organisation (AAPYO) has served a seven-day ultimatum to the state’s chief vigilance authority and Chief Minister Pema Khandu, al

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Power disruption likely in several Arunachal districts from May 7

Posted on 2026-05-06

ITANAGAR, May 5: The Arunachal Pradesh State Load Despatch Centre (APSLDC) has informed that power supply across several districts of the state is likely to be affected for about 8–10 days beginning

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Man stabbed to death in Tawang; accused arrested within hours

Posted on 2026-05-06

Itanagar, May 5: A 36-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death following a heated altercation in Tawang, with police arresting the accused within hours of the incident. According to police, inform

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Rare hornbill sighted in Pasighat after long gap: Officials

Posted on 2026-05-06

Itanagar, May 5: A rare adult Oriental pied hornbill has been sighted at Pasighat in East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh after a long gap, indicating a healthy forest ecosystem in the region, off

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Major drug bust in Namsai; two arrested, heroin seized

Posted on 2026-05-06

Itanagar, May 5: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Namsai Police has arrested two alleged accused and seized a total of 57 grams of suspected heroin in two separate operations carried out with

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A new ‘significant’ species of mushroom discovered in East Siang

Posted on 2026-05-06

PASIGHAT, May 5: A “significantly worth” mushroom – Cordyceps has been discovered in East Siang district, thanks to a mushroom exploration programme led by Dr Senpon Ngomle, Asstt Professor, Col

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NCC cadets get to learn about rich cultural heritage of a vibrant village in U/Subansiri

Posted on 2026-05-06

ITANAGAR, May 5: The ‘Vibrant Village Programme’ initiated for the NCC cadets of 1 AP Bn NCC, Itanagar under the leadership of Commanding Officer marked a significant step towards community develo

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Assam Rifles conducts outreach on Op Sindoor ‘anniv’ at Wakka

Posted on 2026-05-06

ITANAGAR, May 5: As part of the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor (which falls on May 7), an outreach programme was organized by the Assam Rifles at Wakka town in Longding district. The event, w

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51 units of blood collected at VBD camp in DNGC

Posted on 2026-05-06

ITANAGAR, May 5: A voluntary blood donation (VBD) camp was organized by the Arunachal Life Saving Foundation in collaboration with Dera Natung Govt College at the DNGC auditorium here today, in which

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NFR maintains steady freight performance

Posted on 2026-05-06

MALIGAON, May 5: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) continued its strong freight performance in April 2026, recording a notable mark in unloading activity. During the month, 1135 freight rakes were unlo

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Cabinet approves 3 projects of Railway Ministry costing Rs 23,437 cr

Posted on 2026-05-06

New Delhi, May 5: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved three projects costing about Rs 23,437 crore of the Railway Ministry. These proj