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LEKHI : The eighth-day 6th State-Level Inter-School Basketball Tournament 2026, organised by the Arunachal Pradesh Basketball Association (APBA), concluded at Khinia Sports Arena in Lekhi with more than 600 student-athletes from schools across the state showcasing their talent and competitive spirit. Koloriang MLA Pani Taram attended the closing ceremony as the chief guest. Officer on Special Duty to the Home, Public Health Engineering & Water Supply and Interstate Border Affairs Minister Radhe Natung was the guest of honour, while Assistant Director of Sports (Secondary Education) Takam Pate attended as the special guest. The tournament featured competitions in four categories—Senior Boys, Senior Girls, Junior Boys and Junior Girls. In the Senior Boys category, Donyi Polo Vidya Bhawan emerged champions, while Don Bosco School, Jollang finished runners-up and Government Secondary School RGU secured third place. Don Bosco School, Jollang won the Senior Girls title, with Alphabet Girls Residential Public School finishing second and Good Shepherd Public School taking third place. Vivekananda Residential Public School clinched the Junior Boys championship ahead of Lekhi Public School and Model English School. Don Bosco School, Jollang completed a double triumph by winning the Junior Girls title. Joms High School finished runners-up, while Alphabet Girls Residential Public School secured third place. Individual honours were also presented to outstanding performers. Dillu Sharma, Eta Milli, Talar Teli and Eta Milli were adjudged the Most Valuable Players in the Senior Boys, Senior Girls, Junior Boys and Junior Girls categories respectively. The Highest Scorer awards went to Tadar Jeenam (Senior Boys), Nangram Abi (Senior Girls), Eta Milli (Junior Boys) and Talar Teli (Junior Girls), while the Best Defensive Player awards were presented to Biri Tassay (Senior Boys), Punam Yomdo (Senior Girls), Rigum (Junior Boys) and Messi Regia (Junior Girls). Following the prize distribution ceremony, APBA President Donyi Eshi Ori and General Secretary Dikto Kare thanked the participating schools, student-athletes, school managements, officials and technical staff for contributing to the tournament’s success. Kare said the successful conduct of the championship reflected the collective efforts of the association and the enthusiasm of young players. He, however, urged the state government to provide greater support for basketball by strengthening sports infrastructure and expanding opportunities for budding athletes. “Our youth possess tremendous talent. With enhanced support and better facilities, basketball in Arunachal Pradesh can achieve new milestones at the national and international levels,” he said.        

ANINI : The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the Arunachal Pradesh Innovation and Investment Park (APIIP) and the Dibang Valley district administration, on Monday organised a workshop under the Transforming Entrepreneurial Journeys Across States and Districts (TEJAS) initiative to promote grassroots entrepreneurship and innovation. Held at the Circuit House conference hall in Anini, the workshop aimed to identify, nurture and support aspiring entrepreneurs, startups and students from non-metro regions by providing access to mentorship, institutional support and entrepreneurial resources. The TEJAS initiative is being implemented across 132 districts in the country with a focus on capacity building, strengthening local startup ecosystems and expanding access to entrepreneurial opportunities. The programme was attended by Dibang Valley Circle Officer Anmol Singh, representing the district administration, Zilla Parishad Members Eta Mihu and Siyo Miwu, District Planning Officer Zeela Meto, State Bank of India Anini Branch in-charge Branch Manager H Jamatiya, along with representatives of the district administration, self-help groups, tour operators, Panchayati Raj Institution members, aspiring entrepreneurs and students. Resource persons included Startup India representative Rohan Sachdeva, who spoke on the Startup India ecosystem and opportunities available to entrepreneurs, and APIIP Project Head Sutanu Sen, who highlighted the startup landscape and support mechanisms available in Arunachal Pradesh. State Bank of India Branch Manager H Jamatiya briefed participants on loan schemes for entrepreneurs, while Anmol Singh, District Planning Office Fellow Dr M. Amin Khan and Assistant Fellow Ronit spoke on the role of the district administration and various Central and state government schemes supporting entrepreneurship. The workshop, attended by more than 120 participants, featured interactive sessions on business ideation, access to government schemes, funding opportunities, market linkages and sector-specific innovation. Participants were also introduced to the benefits of DPIIT recognition, incubation support and access to national startup platforms. The initiative aligns with the Government of India’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat@2047, with the objective of building a robust and inclusive startup ecosystem across the country.

ITANAGAR : Niti Vihar Police have cracked a two-wheeler theft racket by solving three vehicle theft cases and recovering seven stolen scooters from different parts of the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR). The cases were registered as Niti Vihar Police Station Case Nos. 33/26, 34/26 and 36/26 under Section 305(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Acting on intelligence inputs and sustained investigation, police apprehended several children in conflict with law allegedly involved in the thefts. Following their interrogation, seven stolen scooters were recovered from multiple locations in Itanagar and Naharlagun. Police said efforts are underway to establish the ownership of some of the recovered vehicles while continuing the investigation to trace other stolen two-wheelers that may be linked to the racket. The investigation is continuing, with police also verifying the possible involvement of other persons connected to similar vehicle theft cases.    

RUPA : Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik (Retd) on Sunday paid homage to the heroes of the 1999 Kargil War, describing their sacrifice as a timeless inspiration for national unity and youth-led nation-building during the Kargil Vijay Diwas celebration at Rupa in West Kameng district. The Governor laid a wreath at the 5 Mountain Division War Memorial and offered floral tributes to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during the conflict. He also interacted with officers and Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) who had participated in the Kargil War. Addressing the troops, Parnaik said Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorates India’s historic victory in the 1999 conflict, fought over 83 days in some of the world’s most challenging high-altitude battlefields. Despite harsh weather, rugged terrain and enemy occupation of strategic heights, he said, the Indian Armed Forces displayed extraordinary courage and determination to reclaim every inch of Indian territory. Recalling the sacrifice of more than 500 soldiers, the Governor paid tribute to gallantry award recipients including Captain Vikram Batra, Lieutenant Manoj Kumar Pandey, Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav and Rifleman Sanjay Kumar. He said the Kargil victory symbolised not only military success but also the strength of national unity, with people across the country standing firmly behind the Armed Forces. Urging young people to draw inspiration from the courage, integrity and selfless service of the Kargil heroes, he called on them to contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 through dedication, innovation and patriotism. Highlighting the strategic importance of border regions, the Governor described border villages as the nation’s first line of strength and stressed the need to improve infrastructure, connectivity and livelihood opportunities to enhance national security and resilience. Parnaik also underlined the importance of modernising the Armed Forces and strengthening strategic infrastructure to meet emerging security challenges. He expressed gratitude to serving soldiers, veterans and border communities for their unwavering commitment to the nation and urged citizens to uphold the ideals of courage, unity and national service for which the Kargil heroes laid down their lives. The Governor complimented the General Officer Commanding, 5 Mountain Division, for organising the commemoration and appreciated the participation of public representatives, the civil administration, veterans and local residents. Among those present were Rupa MLA Tseten Chombay, General Officer Commanding 5 Mountain Division Major General Amit Nautiyal SM VSM, Commander 311 Mountain Brigade Brigadier Arun R. Nambisan, Commander 351 Mountain Brigade Brigadier Vinay Jasrotia, Commander 5 Mountain Artillery Brigade Brigadier Vineet Goyal, West Kameng Deputy Commissioner Dilip Kumar Chetia and Superintendent of Police DW Thungon.