ITANAGAR, 5 May: The Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) expressed strong dissent over the recommendations of the high-power committee (HPC) on framing rules for implementation of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978. In a representation submitted to HPC chairman Justice Brojendra Prasad Katakey, ACF chief adviser and HPC member Tarh Miri said the […]
PASIGHAT, 5 May: A mushroom exploration programme led by Pasighat-based Central Agriculture University Assistant Professor Dr Senpon Ngomle, along with Dr Yengkhom Disco Singh and P Chattopadhyay, has led to the discovery of Cordyceps mushroom in East Siang district. The finding is considered highly significant from medicinal and biogeographical perspectives. The species, belonging to the […]
ITANAGAR, 5 May: Governor KT Parnaik stressed the need for strict adherence to planning and execution of infrastructural projects, maintaining timeline, and ensuring high standards. While reviewing the state's development trajectory, monsoon preparedness, and execution of ongoing projects with Chief Minister Pema Khandu at the Lok Bhavan here on Tuesday, the governor emphasised that meticulous […]
ITANAGAR, 5 May: Grid power supply is expected to be affected in Keyi Panyor, Kra Daadi, Kurung Kumey, Lower Subansiri, Kamle, Upper Subansiri, Leparada, Lower Siang, West Siang, Siang, and East Siang districts by way of local load shedding and low voltages, following the shutdown of an affected transmission line, for 8-10 days, effective from […]
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ITANAGAR, 5 May: The sudden hike in the fees of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya (VKV)-run schools has deeply angered parents across the state. Parents have been calling for a reduction in fees and have sought the intervention of the state government in this regard. They alleged that the fee hike is almost […]
NEW DELHI, 5 May: The BJP on Tuesday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of hypocrisy over his allegations against the Election Commission and EVMs, and claimed that the INDIA bloc has “completely fallen apart” after the West Bengal election results. In a video post on X, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged that Gandhi questions […]
KOLKATA, 5 May: Outgoing West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday ruled out stepping down after her party's defeat in the Assembly polls, claiming that the verdict was not a genuine public mandate but the result of a conspiracy. Banerjee also alleged that the TMC's contest in the polls was not […]
PASIGHAT, 5 May: A mushroom exploration programme led by Pasighat-based Central Agriculture University Assistant Professor Dr Senpon Ngomle, along with Dr Yengkhom Disco Singh and P Chattopadhyay, has led to the discovery of Cordyceps mushroom in East Siang district. The finding is considered highly significant from medicinal and biogeographical perspectives. The species, belonging to the […]
ITANAGAR, 5 May: Governor KT Parnaik stressed the need for strict adherence to planning and execution of infrastructural projects, maintaining timeline, and ensuring high standards. While reviewing the state's development trajectory, monsoon preparedness, and execution of ongoing projects with Chief Minister Pema Khandu at the Lok Bhavan here on Tuesday, the governor emphasised that meticulous […]
ITANAGAR, 5 May: Grid power supply is expected to be affected in Keyi Panyor, Kra Daadi, Kurung Kumey, Lower Subansiri, Kamle, Upper Subansiri, Leparada, Lower Siang, West Siang, Siang, and East Siang districts by way of local load shedding and low voltages, following the shutdown of an affected transmission line, for 8-10 days, effective from […]
ITANAGAR, 5 May: The Arunachal Life Saving Foundation (ALSF), in collaboration with Dera Natung Government College (DNGC), organised a voluntary blood donation camp at the college auditorium here on Tuesday. Students, faculty members, and volunteers participated in it. Addressing the gathering, DNGC Principal Dr MQ Khan stated that blood donation can help reduce the risk […]
HAWAI, 5 May: Key developmental issues and ongoing projects across Anjaw district were reviewed during a District Level Monitoring Committee (DLMC) meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Millo Kojin here on Tuesday. The meeting was attended by Chaglagam ZPM Gogrem Hagabre and Hayuliang ZPM Mantaw Bellai, along with heads of departments and representatives of executing agencies. […]
Tawang boasts a rich history as a key Buddhist centre, the homeland of the Monpa people, and the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama (Tsanyang Gyatso). It is famous for high-altitude tourism, with the historic Tawang monastery – founded in the 16th century – being India's largest and drawing many visitors. […]
History and official records say that the Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Services (APSTS) was established in the year 1975. And 5 December, 1975,was the first day and the year in which an APSTS bus started its journey from Khonsa in Tirap district to Naharkatiya in Assam. The APSTS Department had […]
ITANAGAR, 5 May: Cadets of the 1 AP Bn NCC were taken on a visit to vibrant village Meche Marde in Upper Subansiri district on Tuesday. “The visit marked a significant step towards community development and cultural preservation in the village,” the battalion stated in a release. The initiative witnessed enthusiastic participation of cadets, with […]
TAWANG, 5 May: Around 500 NCC cadets from Tawang, East Kameng, West Kameng and Bichom districts are participating in the combined annual training camp (CATC) of the 2 Arunachal Pradesh Battalion NCC, which commenced at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) here on 3 May. The primary objective of the 10-day camp is to provide structured training […]
Beijing, 29 Dec: China on Sunday unveiled an updated model of its high-speed bullet train which its manufacturer claims reached speeds of 450 kmph during the test runs, making it the world’s fastest high-speed train. According to the China State Railway Group Co (China Railway), the new model, known as the CR450 prototype, will further […]
DIMAPUR, 7 Feb: As eastern Nagaland celebrates the signing of the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) agreement, the ENPO on Saturday described the development as the first step towards achieving its longstanding goal of separate statehood. The Centre on Thursday signed a tripartite agreement with the Nagaland government and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO) […]
SINGAPORE, 25 Mar: A state coroner on Wednesday upheld the Singapore Police Coast Guard's (PCG) finding that there was no foul play in the death of Indian singer Zubeen Garg and ruled the death an accidental drowning near an island of the city state in September last year. Directly addressing a concern raised by Garg's […]
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, 24 Dec: China probably seeks to capitalise on decreased tension along the LAC with India to stabilise bilateral relations and prevent the deepening of US-India ties, according to a report by the US Department of War. In its annual report to Congress on Tuesday on 'Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic […]
BEIJING, 23 Jul: China on Wednesday defended the launch of the construction of a dam over the Brahmaputra river in the ecologically sensitive Tibet region and allayed concerns over its impact in the lower riparian countries such as India and Bangladesh. It is learnt that India is keeping a close eye on the construction of […]
GUWAHATI, 12 Feb: Queer-trans activist Sawang Wangchha from AP QueerStation highlighted the gaps in livelihood opportunities for the transgender and queer community in Arunachal Pradesh, noting that the state lags behind other Northeastern states such as Manipur and Assam in terms of structured support systems. He said this during a consultative meeting with community-based organisations […]
BEIJING, 8 Aug: China on Friday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned visit to the Tianjin Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to be held later this month, describing the event as “a gathering of solidarity, friendship and fruitful results.” PM Modi is expected to travel to China later this month, after […]
GUWAHATI, 18 Feb: The Assam government is in the process of resolving its border disputes with adjoining states, with consensus already reached for some points of difference, the assembly was informed on Wednesday. Border protection and development minister Atul Bora said that talks are on at the highest level with Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram, […]
BEIJING, 22 May: Talks to resolve border issues with India and Bhutan “continue to advance,” a new white paper on China's national security has said, identifying a host of internal and external threats faced by the country and its one-party political system. The 23-page security paper released recently in Mandarin has outlined a […]
GUWAHATI, 14 Feb: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated several projects in Assam, including a bridge on the Brahmaputra river, an IIM and a data centre for the Northeastern region. The projects, which were rolled out months ahead of the Assam assembly elections, aim to boost connectivity, strengthen digital infrastructure, promote higher education, and […]
DULIAJAN, 24 Apr: Oil India Limited (OIL) has been conferred the prestigious 16th Annual EEF Global CSR Award 2026 in the platinum category by the Energy and Environment Foundation (EEF). The award recognizes the company's impactful and effective Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives across its areas of operation. The award was presented at a ceremony […]
NEW DELHI, 26 Apr: Raghu Rai, one of India’s best-known photographers whose lens captured India in its many shades, died at a private hospital here in the early hours of Sunday. He was 83. “Dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago but he was cured. Then it spread to the stomach, that too […]
BEIJING, 8 May: China on Thursday urged India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and refrain from taking actions that may “further complicate” the situation, as it asked the two neighbours to act in the “larger interests of peace and stability.” During a media briefing here, Chinese Foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that […]
CHENNAI, 8 Apr: The Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) here in Tamil Nadu celebrated its University Day on Tuesday. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Indian Bank, Binod Kumar, in his address, encouraged students to prepare themselves for a rapidly changing world. He stressed the importance of continuous effort and adaptability to overcome challenges […]
BENGALURU, 9 Apr: Dayananda Sagar University (DSU), a leading private multidisciplinary university in Karnataka recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NVIDIA to build India's first AI-first factory. The initiative will leverage NVIDIA's next-generation AI supercomputing platform, Blackwell, designed for large-scale model training and inference, enabling AI-driven innovation in education and multidisciplinary research, and […]
NEW DELHI, 25 Mar: State-owned oil companies on Wednesday said there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG in the country, urging citizens not to believe rumours circulating on social media or resort to panic buying. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the nation's largest oil firm, said “there is no shortage of petrol or diesel,” […]
BEIJING, 8 Aug: China on Friday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned visit to the Tianjin Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to be held later this month, describing the event as “a gathering of solidarity, friendship and fruitful results.” PM Modi is expected to travel to China later this month, after […]
BEIJING, 22 May: Talks to resolve border issues with India and Bhutan “continue to advance,” a new white paper on China's national security has said, identifying a host of internal and external threats faced by the country and its one-party political system. The 23-page security paper released recently in Mandarin has outlined a […]
BEIJING, 17 Jul: China on Thursday expressed its support for Russia's initiative to revive the dormant Russia-India-China (RIC) troika, saying the trilateral cooperation not only serves the interest of the three countries but also the security and stability of the region and the world. Russian news portal Izvestia on Thursday quoted Russia's Deputy […]
NEW DELHI, 21 Apr: India's renewable power generation from solar, wind, hydro and bioenergy saw a record increase of 98 terawatt-hour (TWh) in 2025, double the previous high of 49 TWh in 2022, according to a new report. Solar and wind both set new individual records for year-on-year increases last year in the country, rising […]
KJM Varma BEIJING, 21 Apr: India's strategic autonomy doctrine offers value and predictability for partner countries, Consul General of India to Shanghai Pratik Mathur said on Tuesday. Mathur was speaking at the Economist Enterprise Corporate Network (EECN) Shanghai's Regional Strategic Forecast. He reaffirmed “India's doctrine of strategic autonomy”and said that “India's value as a partner […]
Bhubaneswar, 21 Apr: Nearly 1,000 couples tied the knot in mass weddings in 27 of 30 districts of Odisha under a state government scheme on Tuesday, officials said. The Department of Women and Child Development has organised the programmes under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana, launched with an aim to support families facing financial constraints […]
BEIJING, 27 Jan: India and China should meet each other halfway and commit themselves to mutual understanding rather than mutual suspicion, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday as he met Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri here. Misri is here on a two-day visit for talks with Chinese officials to improve India-China relations, in the […]
BEIJING, 19 Aug 19: India-China relations are showing a positive trend towards returning to cooperation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said, stressing that the two countries should view each other as partners, not rivals. Yi, who reached New Delhi on Monday, made the remarks during his meeting with External Affairs Minister S […]
IMPHAL, 18 Apr: Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Saturday said that law and order in the state remains sensitive but under control. Singh made the remarks after he held a meeting with the Assam Rifles IGAR (South) at the state secretariat here. “The briefing by IGAR (South) Major General Gaurav Sharma at the […]
AGARTALA, 18 Apr: Tipra Motha Party (TMP) founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on Saturday said the party secured a massive mandate in the tribal council elections as it stood up for people's future and rights. The regional party on Friday registered a landslide victory in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) polls, winning […]
NEW DELHI, 18 Apr: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday accused the Centre of conspiring to change the federal structure of the country in the garb of women's reservation and asserted that the defeat of the bill to amend the women's quota law in the Lok Sabha was a victory of opposition unity. Addressing […]
NEW DELHI, 29 Apr: The Congress on Wednesday alleged that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh gave a “shameful clean chit” to Pakistan while speaking at an SCO meeting in Bishkek, and claimed that his shocking statements were “anti-national.” Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh also alleged that this “new stance” in relation to Pakistan is […]
Yupia, 9 May: Danny Meitei scored a hat-trick as India thrashed Sri Lanka 8-0 to kick off their SAFF U-19 Championship title defence in a spectacular fashion here on Friday. Danny scored in the 26th, 31st and 50th minutes while Prashan Jajo bagged a brace in the comprehensive win. Md Arbash , Omang Dodum , […]
Beijing, 29 Dec: China on Sunday unveiled an updated model of its high-speed bullet train which its manufacturer claims reached speeds of 450 kmph during the test runs, making it the world’s fastest high-speed train. According to the China State Railway Group Co (China Railway), the new model, known as the CR450 prototype, will further […]
BEIJING, 8 May: China on Thursday urged India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and refrain from taking actions that may “further complicate” the situation, as it asked the two neighbours to act in the “larger interests of peace and stability.” During a media briefing here, Chinese Foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that […]
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, 24 Dec: China probably seeks to capitalise on decreased tension along the LAC with India to stabilise bilateral relations and prevent the deepening of US-India ties, according to a report by the US Department of War. In its annual report to Congress on Tuesday on 'Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic […]
BEIJING, 23 Jul: China on Wednesday defended the launch of the construction of a dam over the Brahmaputra river in the ecologically sensitive Tibet region and allayed concerns over its impact in the lower riparian countries such as India and Bangladesh. It is learnt that India is keeping a close eye on the construction of […]
BEIJING, 8 Aug: China on Friday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned visit to the Tianjin Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to be held later this month, describing the event as “a gathering of solidarity, friendship and fruitful results.” PM Modi is expected to travel to China later this month, after […]
BEIJING, 22 May: Talks to resolve border issues with India and Bhutan “continue to advance,” a new white paper on China's national security has said, identifying a host of internal and external threats faced by the country and its one-party political system. The 23-page security paper released recently in Mandarin has outlined a […]
BEIJING, 17 Jul: China on Thursday expressed its support for Russia's initiative to revive the dormant Russia-India-China (RIC) troika, saying the trilateral cooperation not only serves the interest of the three countries but also the security and stability of the region and the world. Russian news portal Izvestia on Thursday quoted Russia's Deputy […]
BEIJING, 11 Aug: China is set to build the most ambitious rail link connecting Xinjiang province with Tibet, part of which will “run near” the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India, according to a media report. Work is expected to get underway this year on one of the world's most ambitious rail […]
BEIJING, 27 Mar: The Chinese military on Thursday said it is willing to work with its Indian counterpart to implement a fair and just solution to the border issue besides sound and stable defence ties. A spokesman for China's National Defence, Sr Col Wu Qian, made the remarks at a media briefing here […]
BEIJING, 2 Feb: China on Monday deplored the Grammy Award given to the Dalai Lama, saying it “firmly opposes” the Tibetan spiritual leader using the recognition to carry out “anti-China activities.” The Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, won his first Grammy on Sunday in the category of best audio book, narration, and storytelling recording for his […]
GENEVA, 29 Jan: Expressing annoyance over the continued detention of over 40 journalists in Myanmar, Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, urged the military regime in Naypietaw to release all media persons without any condition and delay. According to Independent Press Council Myanmar (IPCM), at least seven journalists were killed […]
GENEVA, 8 Aug: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, expressed shock over the murder of a journalist in the capital city of Bangladesh and urged the interim regime in Dhaka to nab the killers. Md Asaduzzaman Tuhin (40), who was associated with Mymensingh-based Bengali newspaper Dainik Pratidiner Kagoj, was hacked […]
BEIJING, 27 Jan: India and China should meet each other halfway and commit themselves to mutual understanding rather than mutual suspicion, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday as he met Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri here. Misri is here on a two-day visit for talks with Chinese officials to improve India-China relations, in the […]
BEIJING, 19 Aug 19: India-China relations are showing a positive trend towards returning to cooperation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said, stressing that the two countries should view each other as partners, not rivals. Yi, who reached New Delhi on Monday, made the remarks during his meeting with External Affairs Minister S […]
ISLAMABAD, 24 Apr: Pakistan on Thursday said any move to divert water meant for it under the Indus Water Treaty will be considered an act of war as it announced the suspension of trade, bilateral accords, including the Simla Agreement, and airspaces with India, among other moves in retaliation to New Delhi's measures […]
DIMAPUR, 7 Feb: As eastern Nagaland celebrates the signing of the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) agreement, the ENPO on Saturday described the development as the first step towards achieving its longstanding goal of separate statehood. The Centre on Thursday signed a tripartite agreement with the Nagaland government and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO) […]
SINGAPORE, 25 Mar: A state coroner on Wednesday upheld the Singapore Police Coast Guard's (PCG) finding that there was no foul play in the death of Indian singer Zubeen Garg and ruled the death an accidental drowning near an island of the city state in September last year. Directly addressing a concern raised by Garg's […]
GUWAHATI, 8 Feb: Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday dismissed CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's allegations about his Pakistani connections as “most mindless and bogus.” Gogoi called the press conference where Sarma made the allegations “worse than C-grade cinema,” which was “super flop.” “I pity the journalists from Delhi and Assam who had to suffer […]
GUWAHATI, 12 Feb: Queer-trans activist Sawang Wangchha from AP QueerStation highlighted the gaps in livelihood opportunities for the transgender and queer community in Arunachal Pradesh, noting that the state lags behind other Northeastern states such as Manipur and Assam in terms of structured support systems. He said this during a consultative meeting with community-based organisations […]
GUWAHATI, 18 Feb: The Assam government is in the process of resolving its border disputes with adjoining states, with consensus already reached for some points of difference, the assembly was informed on Wednesday. Border protection and development minister Atul Bora said that talks are on at the highest level with Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram, […]
NEW DELHI, 4 Feb: President's rule in Manipur was revoked on Wednesday, hours before the formation of a new state government with NDA legislature party leader Y. Khemchand Singh as the chief minister. “In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (2) of article 356 of the Constitution, I, Droupadi Murmu, President of India hereby […]
DULIAJAN, 6 Feb: Oil India Limited (OIL) has been conferred the prestigious FIPI Award 2025 as the 'Oil & Gas Production Company of the Year' (More than 1 MTOE). It is a recognition of OIL's outstanding performance and contributions to India's energy sector. OIL Chairman and Managing Director Dr Ranjit Rath received the award from […]
GUWAHATI, 14 Feb: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated several projects in Assam, including a bridge on the Brahmaputra river, an IIM and a data centre for the Northeastern region. The projects, which were rolled out months ahead of the Assam assembly elections, aim to boost connectivity, strengthen digital infrastructure, promote higher education, and […]
GUWAHATI, 14 Feb: Northeast's first emergency landing facility (ELF), which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Moran in Assam's Dibrugarh district on Saturday, will strengthen defence, logistics and disaster response in the region, officials said. The Rs 100 crore landing facility will act as a strategic and multi-functional runway for Indian Air Force […]
DIMAPUR, 5 Feb: The station headquarters of the Indian Army's Spears Corps here, in collaboration with the Nagaland state government, is organising a two-day intensive workshop on oyster mushroom cultivation as a sustainable agri-business opportunity for the ex-servicemen community of Nagaland from 9 and 10 February at RMS Dimapur. The workshop aims to empower ex-servicemen […]
JULLANG, 30 Mar: The faculty members of Himalayan University (HU) here apprised the Arunachal Pradesh Private Educational Institution Regulatory Commission (APPEIRC) of several burning issues confronting them, during a visit by the commission to the university on Friday and Saturday. The 11-member committee, comprising experts in their respective subjects, visited various […]
Yupia, 9 May: Danny Meitei scored a hat-trick as India thrashed Sri Lanka 8-0 to kick off their SAFF U-19 Championship title defence in a spectacular fashion here on Friday. Danny scored in the 26th, 31st and 50th minutes while Prashan Jajo bagged a brace in the comprehensive win. Md Arbash , Omang Dodum , […]
