East Siang Bandh Over Teacher Transfers Ends Peacefully in Arunachal
A 12-hour bandh called across Arunachal Pradesh’s East Siang district over the Education Department’s teacher transfer exercise passed off peacefully.
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East Siang Bandh Passes Off Peacefully Over Teacher Transfers
A 12-hour bandh called by the Bogong Banggo Yameng Kebang and eight youth and student organisations was observed peacefully across East Siang district on October 7 over the Education Department’s teacher transfer and rationalisation exercise.
A Historian at the Helm: Prof. Ashan Riddi Takes Charge as APU Vice-Chancellor
After months of sitting vacant, the top academic chair at Arunachal Pradesh University finally has someone in it — and his story is worth telling. Professor Ashan Riddi has been officially appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Arunachal Pradesh University (APU), situated in Pasighat, the scenic headquarters of East Siang district. The announcement came on September … Read more
When Arunachal’s Young Marched on Kartavya Path, the Whole State Stood Tall
There’s something quietly powerful about watching young people from a remote northeastern state step onto one of the most watched stages in the country — Kartavya Path on Republic Day. For Arunachal Pradesh, that pride came full circle on Tuesday when Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik (Retd.) personally honoured the NCC cadets who carried the … Read more
From a Student in Tawang to the Top Chair — Pema Khandu Bets Big on Government Schools
The Chief Minister didn’t just make promises from a podium. He reminded everyone that he was once sitting exactly where those students are. Itanagar, September 10 — There was something different about the way Pema Khandu spoke on Wednesday. Standing before bright-eyed students, proud parents, and a room full of educators at the state-level Golden … 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
East Siang Beat Upper Siang 6-0 in Tadar Tang Football Clash
East Siang thrashed Upper Siang 6-0 in the Tadar Tang State-Level Football Championship at Pasighat. Catch all the goals, results, and standings here.
A Museum That Refuses to Let the Adi World Be Forgotten
Deep in Pasighat, a quiet building is now holding the weight of an entire civilization. The Giidang Angong Society (GAS) on Tuesday unveiled its long-awaited ethno museum in Pasighat — a space dedicated entirely to keeping the traditions, practices, and living identity of the Adi community right where they belong: alive and visible. It’s the … Read more
More Than Just Retired — Pasighat Honours Its Elders With Dignity, Shawls, and a Song
They gave years of their lives to government service. On Friday, Pasighat gave something back. A Celebration Long Overdue The East Siang district unit of the Arunachal Pradesh Service Pensioners Association (APSPA) organised a heartfelt felicitation programme on the occasion of World Senior Citizens’ Day, honouring senior members and recently retired officials from various government … Read more
Downstream Communities Say ‘Hear Us First’ — ESDDAPF Takes Upper Siang Fears Straight to CM Pema Khandu
When a dam threatens your river, your village, and your way of life — you don’t sit quietly. You knock on the highest door available. That’s exactly what the East Siang Downstream District Affected People’s Forum did on August 10, when a two-member delegation walked into a meeting with Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu … Read more
