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11/07/2025

𝐀𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 & 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫

Itanagar, July 11:
The Arunachal Pradesh Allied and Healthcare Council (APAHC) held a press briefing today at 2 PM at the Arunachal Press Club, Itanagar, to update stakeholders, media, and the public on recent developments and initiatives aligned with strengthening the healthcare ecosystem of the state.

During the briefing, the Council highlighted the implementation of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Act, 2021, which aims to regulate and maintain high standards in education and services for allied health professionals across India. The Act encompasses 57 professions under 10 broad categories including Physiotherapy, Optometry, Medical Lab Science, Dialysis Therapy, Health Informatics, and more.

Key Highlights:
• APAHC was formally notified on 19th September 2024. The Council Secretariat began operations on 1st November 2024, with Chairperson Dr. Som Sankar Mukherjee, Secretary Dr. Nabam Peter, and Registrar Dr. Tumpi Siram taking charge.
• As per NCAHP’s directive, the term “Paramedical” is now discontinued in all official usage, replaced with “Allied and Healthcare.”
• Institutions will mandatorily adopt the approved curricula for ten key healthcare disciplines from the academic session 2026–27.
• The Council emphasized strict regulation for opening new allied healthcare institutes and courses, with clear guidelines issued for the transitional period.

The Council currently operates from its temporary office at D-Sector, Naharlagun (2nd floor, ATI building).

Contact Info:
• Chairperson: Dr. Som Sankar Mukherjee (Ph.D)
📞 7630059755
• Secretary: Dr. Nabam Peter
📞 9402475729
• Registrar: Dr. Tumpi Siram
📞 9402977981

This marks a pivotal step in the healthcare reform efforts of Arunachal Pradesh, aiming to ensure quality education and services in the allied health sector.

09/07/2025

𝐂𝐨𝐒𝐀𝐀𝐏 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐃𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬

The Confederation of Service Associations of Arunachal Pradesh (CoSAAP) staged a peaceful dharna today, July 9, 2025, at the Arunachal Pradesh Civil Secretariat in Itanagar. The protest was held under the aegis of the All India State Government Employees’ Federation (AISGEF) as part of a nationwide call to highlight critical issues faced by government employees.

CoSAAP put forth five major demands:
1. Immediate constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission.
2. Repeal of PFRDA Acts of 2013 and 2015, and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme.
3. Release of 18 months’ pending DA from the COVID-19 period.
4. Regularization of all contractual and contingency staff.
5. A halt to privatization and downsizing of PSUs and government departments.

The protest saw participation from various service sectors, with employees urging the government to take swift action on their long-pending demands.

09/07/2025

𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐀 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐓 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐏𝐂 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐫

The Arunachal Pradesh Teachers Education Association (APTEA) today held a press conference at the Arunachal Press Club (APC), Itanagar, raising serious concerns over irregularities in the salaries of regular employees working under various District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) in the state.

The association expressed disappointment over the prolonged delay and inconsistent disbursement of salaries, which they said is affecting the morale and livelihood of dedicated teaching professionals. APTEA urged the state government and the Education Department to take immediate corrective measures to ensure regular and timely payment of salaries.

08/07/2025

𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐀𝐏𝐒𝐔, 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬
Itanagar, July 8:
Hon’ble Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Shri Kento Jini held a media briefing today following a meeting with representatives of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU).

The meeting was held in response to AAPSU’s peaceful protest on Monday. The student body submitted a charter of demands highlighting key issues concerning students and youth. The Minister assured that all concerns would be reviewed carefully and necessary action would be taken.

He also praised AAPSU for its democratic approach and reiterated the government’s commitment to address youth issues through dialogue and cooperation.

08/07/2025

𝐒𝐨𝐥 𝐃𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐦 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐠’𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭, 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧

Itanagar, July 8:
Renowned social activist Sol Dodum held a press briefing today at the Arunachal Press Club, exposing what he claims to be a multi-crore land compensation scam linked to the Bichom Hydro Project in East Kameng district.

Dodum alleged large-scale irregularities in the distribution of compensation, demanding an immediate reassessment of the beneficiaries and land records.

08/07/2025

Home Minister Holds Key Meet with AAPSU on Chakma-Hajong & Illegal Immigration

Itanagar | 8 July 2025 –
Home Minister Mama Natung today chaired a crucial meeting addressing the long-standing issue of Chakma-Hajong settlers and illegal immigration in Arunachal Pradesh. Representatives from the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) and affected border areas participated in the discussion. The meeting aimed at gathering ground-level inputs and finding a concrete way forward to tackle illegal immigration concerns in the state.

07/07/2025

𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐀𝐏𝐒𝐔 𝐃𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐚, 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐀𝐏𝐒𝐔 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬

Itanagar, 7th July 2025:
The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) today staged a peaceful protest dharna at Sangay Lhaden Sports Academy, Chimpu, demanding urgent reforms in the state’s sports sector. The protest, held under the theme “Stands United for the Rights of the People of Arunachal Pradesh,” drew significant participation from student leaders and sports enthusiasts.

AAPSU’s core demands included:
• Appointment of regular District Sports Officers (DSOs) through the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC).
• Posting of regular hostel wardens for boys and girls at Sangay Lhaden Sports Academy.
• Appointment of qualified coaches for 14 disciplines.
• Increasing student intake per district from 2 to 5.
• Transparency and public disclosure of fund utilization.
• Expedited establishment of the Miao Sports Academy in Changlang District.

Following the protest, AAPSU leaders formally submitted their charter of demands to the Department of Sports. In response, the state government issued an official memorandum addressing each issue:

✅ DSO Appointment: The process of recruiting DSOs is underway with requisition sent to the APPSC.

✅ Hostel Wardens & Coaches: The department has agreed to engage qualified coaches and hostel wardens and to explore the proposal to increase student intake to 5 per district.

✅ Fund Transparency: Officials assured that funds under the CM’s flagship programme ‘Khelo Arunachal Mission’ will be transparently utilised and annual expenditure details will be made public.

✅ Miao Sports Academy: The government has committed to expedite the establishment of the academy at Miao, Changlang.

AAPSU President Tana Dozi Tara, General Secretary Ritum Tali, and Sports Secretary Zentle Mosu reiterated that while these assurances are welcome, the Union will closely monitor progress to ensure commitments translate into action on the ground.

The peaceful demonstration concluded with a call for accountability, transparency, and justice for Arunachal’s aspiring sporting youth.

07/07/2025

LIVE: AAPSU Stages Peaceful Protest Dharna Over Sports Sector Negligence in Arunachal Pradesh

Students Demand Regular DSOs, Revamp of Sports Academies, and Accountability in Funds Utilization—Protest Underway at Sangay Lhaden Sports Academy, Chimpu, Itanagar

06/07/2025

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐩𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐚’𝐬 𝟗𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞

Itanagar, July 6 — To celebrate the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, the All Monpa Student Union, in collaboration with All Capital Student Union Monpa, organized a mass tree plantation and blood donation camp today at Thupten Ga-tseling Monastery (Itanagar Gompa). The event highlighted a message of compassion, environmental stewardship, and service to humanity. Participants offered prayers and pledged to carry forward the Dalai Lama’s vision of peace and sustainability.

05/07/2025

𝐇𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐲𝐨 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐞! 𝐕𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫

Itanagar, July 5:
The Dree Festival 2025 was celebrated today with traditional zeal and grandeur across the Capital Complex, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Apatani community. The day-long program began early in the morning with the gathering of executive members, Daminda members, and the general public.

A solemn one-minute condolence was observed in memory of Pura Guth Tago, former General Secretary of CCDFC, before the flag hoisting and Dree Anthem.

The event featured an array of cultural performances, including folk dances by Meder Nelo troupes from Itanagar, Naharlagun, and Banderdewa, the energetic Pakhu-Itu Dance, and a Dree Mega Dance. A modern group dance by competition winners and a group performance by Daminda Party added contemporary flair to the celebrations.

The Apatani Career Guidance Forum Award Ceremony and the release of an audio album by Popi Samii Society highlighted community achievements. Souvenirs and edited books were also unveiled.

The Chief Guest delivered an inspiring speech, followed by a vote of thanks and the traditional Daminda closing dance. The festival concluded with a community feast and retreat, reflecting unity, gratitude, and cultural pride.

04/07/2025

Arunachal BJP Spokesperson Speaks for State, Thanks Legislators on Assembly’s 50-Year Milestone

Speaking on behalf of the BJP Arunachal Pradesh, party spokesperson and Advisor to the Home and Education Minister, Mutchu Mithi, on Friday expressed deep gratitude to both present and former members of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly for their contributions to strengthening democratic values as the Assembly celebrated its Golden Jubilee.

Addressing reporters in Itanagar, Mithi said the 50-year journey of the Assembly reflected the collective commitment of legislators across generations to uphold democratic governance.

“At this golden milestone, we honour not only the eminent past members who laid the foundations of our democracy, but also those serving today who carry forward the legacy with integrity, dedication, and vision,” he stated.

The month-long celebrations, culminating on August 18, will include cultural programmes, exhibitions, and special sessions to reflect on the state’s legislative history since its inception in 1975, when it began as a 33-member Provisional Assembly later expanded to 60 members. Over the decades, the Assembly has played a pivotal role in shaping policy and promoting grassroots democracy in Arunachal Pradesh.

03/07/2025

𝐕𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝟓𝟎 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲

Itanagar, July 3 — A special dance performance celebrating the 50-year journey of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly was staged today at DK Convention Hall, IG Park. The choreography highlighted the Assembly’s growth and milestones, captivating the audience during the cultural night organized to mark this historic occasion.

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