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CHANGLANG : As part of its efforts to strengthen digital governance and promote paperless administration, the Changlang district administration is conducting department-wise e-Office training programmes to facilitate the smooth implementation of the platform across government offices in the district. The latest training session was held for the Office of the Deputy Director of School Education (DDSE) at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall in Changlang. The programme was conducted by National Informatics Centre (NIC) Changlang District Informatics Officer Shiva Ram Krishna and attended by the Deputy Director of School Education along with officers and staff of the department. The training covered the complete e-Office workflow, from basic concepts to advanced functionalities. Participants received hands-on training in receipt management, file creation, noting and drafting, electronic file movement, digital signatures and other key modules required for efficient day-to-day office functioning. The interactive session also addressed participants’ queries and highlighted the role of digital workflows in improving efficiency, transparency, accountability and the timely disposal of official files. According to the district administration, all branches under the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Changlang, are now successfully using the e-Office platform for official file movement, marking a significant step towards transparent, efficient and paperless governance. The department-wise training programme will continue across government offices to ensure the seamless adoption of e-Office and further strengthen digital administration and public service delivery in the district. (DIPR)    

DAPORIJO : The Upper Subansiri district administration has launched the airlifting of essential food commodities to the flood-affected administrative circles of Nilling, Lingdam and Upper Giba, ensuring the uninterrupted supply of relief materials to communities cut off by widespread road and bridge damage caused by recent monsoon rains. Heavy rainfall severely damaged roads leading to Nilling and Upper Giba following breaches along the Nyo and Jao rivers, while the bridge over the Jao River was washed away, leaving 22 villages in Upper Giba completely isolated from the district headquarters. Another 20 villages under Nilling Circle also remain disconnected after road links were severed. Road connectivity to Lingdam was similarly disrupted, making the transportation of essential commodities by road impossible. In view of the hardships faced by the affected residents, the district administration, led by Upper Subansiri Deputy Commissioner, promptly initiated the requisition of helicopter services to transport food grains, medicines and other essential supplies. The proposal received support from local MLA Taniya Soki before being forwarded to the Directorate of Civil Aviation, Government of Arunachal Pradesh. The Directorate of Civil Aviation subsequently approved the request and issued a revised helicopter sortie schedule for July 22 and 23. Under the operation, helicopters are transporting rice and other essential commodities from Daporijo to Lingdam and Nilling to ensure timely delivery of relief materials to the affected population. The district administration, in coordination with the Department of Civil Aviation, District Food and Civil Supplies Office, circle administrations, police and other line departments, has put in place all necessary arrangements at the helipads, including security, crowd management, fire and emergency services, cleanliness, obstacle clearance and other safety measures in accordance with Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) guidelines. The administration expressed gratitude to the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, the Directorate of Civil Aviation, the helicopter crew, line departments and local representatives for their timely support and coordinated efforts in ensuring that essential supplies reach some of the district’s most remote and inaccessible areas. It reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the welfare of residents and said efforts would continue until normal road connectivity is restored.      

NAHARLAGUN :  Seva Bharati Arunachal Pradesh (SBAP), in collaboration with the Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI), Itanagar, organised a free health camp at Pachin village near Naharlagun on Tuesday. Around 120 patients suffering from ailments such as fever, cough and allergies received medical consultation and treatment during the camp. The programme was inaugurated by Seva Bharati Arunachal Pradesh President Dr Rinchin Dorjee Megeji in the presence of Arunachal Shiksha Vikas Samiti State Coordinator Sukamaran KV and other dignitaries. Senior Research Fellow (Ayurveda) Dr Joram Jayir and Dr Tamchi Rohini conducted the camp, providing free health check-ups and medicines to the beneficiaries. The organisers said the initiative was aimed at improving access to healthcare services and promoting community health and well-being.

ITANAGAR : The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday published the Draft Electoral Roll under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), marking the beginning of the claims and objections phase aimed at ensuring an accurate and inclusive electoral roll. According to a statement issued by Joint Chief Electoral Officer Liken Koyu, 7,18,046 electors submitted their Enumeration Forms by July 14 out of the 8,87,505 registered electors recorded as on June 2, 2026. The remaining 1,69,459 Enumeration Forms (19.09 per cent) were classified as uncollectable due to various reasons, including deaths (25,573), untraceable or absent electors (54,678), permanently shifted voters (78,980), duplicate enrolments (4,947) and other reasons (5,281). The claims and objections period will remain open from July 21 to August 20, during which eligible citizens whose names were omitted during the enumeration phase can apply for inclusion in the electoral roll. The CEO’s office clarified that no name will be deleted from the draft electoral roll without due process, including prior notice and a reasoned order issued by the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) or Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO). Young citizens who have attained, or will attain, 18 years of age on or before July 1, 2026, have been encouraged to enrol using Form 6 along with the prescribed declaration form. To facilitate voter services, special help desks and enrolment camps have been established across the state, while volunteers have been deployed to assist senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PwDs) and other vulnerable groups. The Draft Electoral Roll can be accessed through the Chief Electoral Officer’s website, the National Voters’ Service Portal, the ECINET mobile application, or through Booth Level Officers (BLOs), EROs, AEROs and District Election Officers (DEOs). Applications for new enrolment, correction or deletion can be submitted online or through the designated BLO using the prescribed forms. Earlier in the day, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Pawan Kumar Sain convened a meeting with representatives of recognised political parties at the CEO’s office in Itanagar to brief them on the findings of the enumeration phase and hand over copies of the Draft Electoral Roll. During the meeting, Sain informed that all District Election Officers would hold similar meetings in their respective districts to share the draft rolls, explain the claims and objections process, provide details of appellate authorities and furnish weekly updates on claims and objections. He also said DEOs would issue separate press releases documenting the handover of draft electoral rolls to authorised representatives of political parties. The Election Commission has also appointed senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers as Electoral Roll Observers to oversee the Special Intensive Revision process across the state. The observers attended the meeting and interacted with representatives of political parties.    

ITANAGAR : Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday called upon the government employees to uphold the highest standards of public service, stating that efficient governance and dedicated employees are the key drivers of development. Interacting with the newly elected Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the Confederation of Service Associations of Arunachal Pradesh (CoSAAP), led by president Likha Tech and secretary general Leena Taggu, the Chief Minister stressed that officers and employees should spend maximum time in their offices, remain accessible to the public and ensure efficient delivery of government services. “Strong institutions, efficient governance and dedicated employees are how Arunachal Pradesh moves forward. Public service comes first. When government employees perform efficiently, the State grows. When the State grows, the nation grows,” Khandu said. The CoSAAP delegation called on the Chief Minister to formally introduce its newly elected executive members and to follow up on a memorandum adopted during the association’s Annual General Conference at Pasighat. The delegation raised several issues affecting government employees, including the scrapping of the National Pension System (NPS) and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), implementation of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), review of an Office Memorandum issued on May 21, 2025, construction of a CoSAAP Office-cum-Bhawan, the APCS lateral entry issue, and the grant of Leave Travel Concession (LTC). Responding to the demands, Khandu assured the delegation that he would personally take up the issue of restoring the Old Pension Scheme with the Government of India. He also reiterated that the Arunachal Pradesh Government would implement the recommendations of the 8th Central Pay Commission after they are accepted by the Centre and officially notified. The delegation was informed that the review of the May 21, 2025 Office Memorandum is already underway, while the proposal for Leave Travel Concession is being examined by the Finance Department. On the APCS lateral entry issue, the Chief Minister’s Office informed CoSAAP that since the matter is sub judice, the viva voce process has been kept in abeyance pending an appropriate resolution. Khandu also assured the association that the request for financial assistance for construction of a CoSAAP Office-cum-Bhawan would be considered sympathetically. Expressing satisfaction over the meeting, CoSAAP thanked the Chief Minister for his positive response and assurances, while expressing hope that the pending issues concerning government employees would be addressed at the earliest.      

ITANAGAR : The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on Tuesday strongly condemned the detention of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several senior Congress leaders, terming the action “illegal, arbitrary and undemocratic” and alleging that it amounted to a direct assault on democracy and constitutional values. In a statement issued by APCC General Secretary-cum-Spokesperson Kon Jirjo Jotham, the party alleged that the BJP-led Union Government had resorted to intimidation, arbitrary detention and misuse of law enforcement agencies to suppress peaceful democratic dissent instead of engaging in dialogue over issues concerning students and the nation. It claimed that the detention of opposition leaders reflected an “authoritarian and dictatorial mindset” and demonstrated intolerance towards democratic protests and dissent. The APCC further alleged that the government was attempting to silence those demanding accountability over repeated examination irregularities instead of addressing the concerns of students. It maintained that arrests and police action could not conceal administrative failures or suppress the voice of the people. Expressing solidarity with Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, detained Congress leaders, student organisations and party workers, the APCC demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged examination irregularities, a comprehensive discussion in Parliament on examination-related issues and institutional accountability, withdrawal of all FIRs and criminal cases registered against students in connection with the Delhi protest, and an end to the alleged misuse of police and investigative agencies against opposition parties and democratic voices. The APCC also appealed to democratic forces, civil society organisations, student bodies and citizens to unite in defence of the Constitution and democratic freedoms. Reaffirming its commitment to peaceful and constitutional methods of protest, the party said it would continue raising issues concerning the country’s youth and defending democratic values. Meanwhile, the APCC staged a protest near the Raj Bhavan area in Itanagar on Tuesday evening against the detention of the Leader of Opposition during the protest in New Delhi. The demonstration was led by APCC President and former minister Bosiram Siram and witnessed the participation of Congress leaders and party workers. The protesters condemned the detention, expressed solidarity with the detained leaders, demanded their immediate release and raised slogans against the action taken by the authorities in New Delhi.