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Khandu pitches for greater central support as IMCT assesses flood damage in Keyi Panyor

Posted on 2026-07-09

Itanagar, Jul 8: An Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT), led by Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Nishtha Tiwari, on Wednesday visited Keyi Panyor district to assess the extensive damage ca

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Arunachal employees’ body demands early implementation of CEA, TA entitlements

Posted on 2026-07-09

Itanagar, Jul 8: The Arunachal Pradesh Employees’ Welfare Federation (APEWF) has urged the State Government to implement the Children Education Allowance (CEA) and Transport Allowance (TA) for eligi

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From Patkai Hills to the screen: Ancient Wancho folktale comes alive through animation

Posted on 2026-07-09

Itanagar, Jul 8: A traditional Wancho folktale from the remote Patkai Hills of Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding district is being transformed into an animated short film, marking the first known animati

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Retusa WFPCL boosts market access for women farmers in eastern Arunachal

Posted on 2026-07-09

Itanagar, Jul 8: In a major initiative to strengthen rural livelihoods and promote women-led agricultural enterprises, the Namsai-based Retusa Women Farmer Producer Company Limited (WFPCL) is emerging

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Rain damage forces Khonsa–Lazu road closure; traffic diverted

Posted on 2026-07-09

KHONSA, Jul 8: The Khonsa–Lazu Road near the Khonsa Post Office has been closed to all vehicular traffic after a 110-mtr stretch was extensively damaged by continuous heavy rainfall, rendering the r

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APSHRC organises educational field visit for college interns to Chimpu PS

Posted on 2026-07-09

ITANAGAR, Jul 8: The Arunachal Pradesh State Human Rights Commission (APSHRC) on Wednesday organised an educational field visit for its internship students to Chimpu Police Station as part of its ongo

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POCSO awareness program held at GHSS Mariyang

Posted on 2026-07-09

MARIYANG, Jul 8: Mariyang Police conducted an awareness programme on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Mariyang, to educate stud

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Mein-chaired Core Committee reviews progress on documenting Arunachal’s unsung heroes

Posted on 2026-07-09

Itanagar, Jul 8: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Core Committee on Unsung Heroes of Arunachal Pradesh to review the progress of efforts aimed at identifying, do

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Rare Himalayan flowering plant rediscovered in Tawang after 158 yrs

Posted on 2026-07-09

Itanagar, Jul 8: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Wednesday hailed the rediscovery of the rare Himalayan flowering plant Cyananthus hookeri in Tawang, describing it as a significant milestone for

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DC stresses importance of equipping students with future-ready skills

Posted on 2026-07-09

JEMEITHANG, Jul 8: Tawang Deputy Commissioner Namgyal Angmo on Wednesday emphasized the need to equip students with future-ready skills while attending the valedictory session of the three-day K–10

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RWD Minister reviews progress of PMGSY, VVP projects

Posted on 2026-07-09

ITANAGAR, Jul 8: Rural Works Department (RWD) Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona on Wednesday chaired a comprehensive performance review meeting of the department to assess the progress of Pradhan Mantri Gra

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APTM seeks action in alleged Rs 270-Cr Fisheries Dept scam

Posted on 2026-07-09

ITANAGAR, Jul 8: The Arunachal Pradesh Tribal Movement (APTM) on Wednesday reiterated its demand for strict action against all those allegedly involved in the purported Rs 270-crore Fisheries Departme

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SSB launches month-long tailoring training programme for women in Vibrant Villages

Posted on 2026-07-09

DIRANG, Jul 8: The 30th Battalion of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Dirang, on Wednesday inaugurated a 30-day vocational training programme in tailoring and stitching under the Civic Action Programme

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AAA donates flood relief funds to affected villages

Posted on 2026-07-09

PASIGHAT, Jul 8: The Adi Artistes Association (AAA) has extended financial assistance to families affected by the recent floods by donating relief funds through the Deputy Commissioner of East Siang.