From the Himalayan Foothills to Thailand: Arunachal’s Vice Chancellor Takes Centre Stage at Global Leadership Awards

When Prof. Dr. Prakash Divakaran walked up to the podium at the Thailand International Leadership Award 2026, he was carrying more than just his own credentials — he was carrying the name of Arunachal Pradesh into a room full of the world’s achievers. The Vice Chancellor of Himalayan University, Itanagar, represented India at this prestigious … Read more

Over 1,600 Young Dreams Walk Into JNC Pasighat — And the College Is Ready for Them

There’s something quietly electric about the first day of college. The unfamiliar faces, the nervous laughter, the feeling that your life is about to change — and you’re not entirely sure how. On September 8, Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC) in Pasighat tried to make that moment count, welcoming no fewer than 1,674 freshers at its … Read more

Arunachal Hits the Brakes on New Private Schools — And the Reason Is Long Overdue

No new private school is getting the government’s nod in Arunachal Pradesh. Not now. Not until the rules catch up with reality. That was the clear message from Education Minister Passang Dorjee Sona on Monday when he addressed the first foundation day-cum-scholars’ meet of the Rajiv Gandhi University Research Scholars’ Forum near Itanagar. In what … Read more

RGU’s New Broadcast Centre Is More Than a Studio — It’s a Signal for Arunachal’s Future

A camera. A studio. And suddenly, students at Rajiv Gandhi University have something far more powerful than a classroom — they have a platform. On August 20, Governor KT Parnaik inaugurated the Broadcast & Digital Media Resource Centre at Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), Rono Hills, and the moment couldn’t have been more fitting. The very … Read more

Six New Buildings, One Big Promise: Namsai’s Buddha College Just Got a Major Upgrade

Six New Buildings, One Big Promise: Namsai's Buddha College Just Got a Major Upgrade

Namsai just got a little more reason to believe in its future. A Landmark Day for Higher Education in Namsai On August 16, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein inaugurated six brand-new facilities at Mahabodhi Lord Buddha College in Namsai — and it wasn’t just a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Namsai MLA Chau Zingnu Namchoom stood … Read more

A Fresh Start at Rono Hills: RGU’s New VC Prof. Shivaraj Steps In With Big Promises

Rajiv Gandhi University has a new face at the top — and if Tuesday’s welcome function was anything to go by, the faculty is cautiously hopeful. On August 5, the Teachers’ Association of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGUTA) hosted a formal welcome for newly appointed Vice Chancellor Prof. Shivaraj at the university campus in Rono Hills. … Read more

Arunachal Finally Has Its Own: Dr. Tayek Talom Makes History as First Local VC of Apex Professional University

Arunachal Finally Has Its Own: Dr. Tayek Talom Makes History as First Local VC of Apex Professional University

It took 13 years. But Arunachal Pradesh finally has one of its own at the helm of Apex Professional University — and the moment has sent ripples of pride across the state’s academic community. A Historic First at APU’s Doors Dr. Tayek Talom has been appointed the new Vice Chancellor of Apex Professional University (APU) … Read more

IGGC’s New Research Journal “The Dawnlit Review” Is a Big Moment for Lohit District’s Academic Scene

A college in one of Arunachal Pradesh’s quieter districts just did something that deserves a lot more attention than it’s getting. Indira Gandhi Government College (IGGC) in Tezu, nestled in Lohit district, launched its very first research journal on Friday — and for anyone who cares about higher education in the Northeast, that’s worth stopping … Read more

The Teacher Who Chose Arunachal Over Everything Else — Dr. MQ Khan Bids Farewell After 37 Years

He could have gone back. He had the offers, the options, the easy path home to Bihar. But Dr. MQ Khan chose Arunachal Pradesh — and Arunachal Pradesh never forgot it. On July 31, the corridors of Dera Natung Government College (DNGC) in Itanagar felt a little quieter than usual. The man who had walked … Read more

RGU Brings Home the Gold: Arunachal’s Premier University Wins Top Prize at Delhi Expo 2026

RGU Brings Home the Gold: Arunachal's Premier University Wins Top Prize at Delhi Expo 2026

Rajiv Gandhi University just proved that the hills of Arunachal Pradesh are producing more than just scenic views — they’re producing some of the country’s finest academic minds. Rono Hills’ pride, Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), has clinched the first prize in the ‘Holistic Learning & Academic Growth’ category at the prestigious Delhi Expo 2026, held … Read more