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GUWAHATI, 17 Dec: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday handed over ex gratia of Rs. 5 lakh each to the next of kin of 21 labourers from the state who were killed in a road accident in Arunachal Pradesh. A truck carrying 22 workers from Tinsukia district fell off a cliff on Hayuliang-Chaglagam Road in Anjaw district in the eastern part of Arunachal Pradesh on the night of December 8. All the victims were from Dhelaghat in Gillapukri Tea Estate. Sarma wished the lone survivor, ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 15 Nov: The Raj Bhavan here celebrated the foundation day of Uttarakhand and Jharkhand under the Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat initiative on Saturday. Participating in the celebration, Governor KT Parnaik lauded the services and contributions of the people of the two states residing in Arunachal Pradesh, stating that their commitment has enriched the state's developmental journey. Drawing parallels between the two states and Arunachal, the governor highlighted the deep cultural and geo ...Read More >
New Delhi, 10 Nov: A high-intensity explosion ripped through a car parked near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening, gutting several vehicles and killing at least eight people, officials said. Twenty-four people were injured in the blast that took place on a busy evening when the area was milling with people. The injured were taken to the LNJP hospital a few kilometres away. A high alert has been sounded in Delhi. Ten fire tenders were rushed to the spot with police cordoning off the a ...Read More >
MALIGAON, 10 Nov: Several elephants were recently saved from possible accidents due to the vigilance and timely action of alert loco pilots and staff in different sections under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR). On 10 October, tower wagon driver Jitendra Kumarduring his run noticed two elephants crossing the railway track between Rajabhatkhawa and Kalchini section of the Alipurduar division. Acting swiftly and responsibly, he applied the brakes and brought the tower wagon to a complete halt ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 27 Oct: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday extended profound tribute to the nation's infantry personnel, saluting their supreme courage and unmatched commitment to safeguarding India's frontiers. In a post on X, Khandu lauded the infantry for embodying patriotism in its highest form and standing as the first line of defence of the nation. "On the occasion of Infantry Day, we pay solemn tribute to the indomitable spirit, courage, and sacrifice of our infantry personnel, the sentinel ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 26 Oct: A militant belonging to the banned United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) outfit has been nabbed in Namsai district, a defence spokesperson said on Sunday. Acting on a tip-off, a joint operation by the Assam Rifles and Arunachal Pradesh Police was launched in Manfeisang-Hanthi Camp area on Saturday. During the operation, 24-year-old self-styled corporal Thawseng Asom, alias Anupom Dohatiya, a resident of Makum Bariakoli in Assam's Tinsukia district, was arrested, defen ...Read More >
DAPORIJO, 26 Oct: The two-day seminar on 'Traditional System of Tagin: Change and Continuity', organised by the Tagin Cultural Society (TCS), in collaboration with the Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture (VKIC), concluded here in Upper Subansiri district on Sunday. Addressing the valedictory function, Daporijo MLA Taniya Soki applauded the programme, and said that the presentations made by scholars during the seminar would be published for future reference. "The Tagins have achieved a lot ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 25 Oct: The Nirjuli police have issued a lookout notice against former Itanagar Capital Region deputy commissioner Talo Potom in connection with Nirjuli Police Station Case No 92/2025, U/S 108/271/272/3(5) of the BNS, 2023, dated 25-10-2025. Potom is reportedly at large after an FIR was registered against him in connection with the suicide of 19-year-old youth Gomchu Yekar. Potom, currently posted as special secretary (PWD) under the Delhi government, remains untraceable. A manhunt is ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 25 Oct: The NHPC Limited launched the wet commissioning of the unit-1 (250 MW) of its ambitious 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (HEP) on 24 October, following a successful mechanical run of the turbine, marking the beginning of operation of the project. Attending the event, NHPC Chairman Bhupender Gupta described the achievement as more than a project milestone, stating that it symbolizes India's unstoppable march towards a cleaner, greener, and self-reliant energy futu ...Read More >
DAPORIJO, 25 Oct: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said that every religion should be respected and not criticized. He said this on the inaugural day of a two-day seminar on 'Traditional System of Tagin: Change and Continuity', being organised by the Tagin Cultural Society (TCS), in collaboration with the Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture (VKIC), here in Upper Subansiri district on Saturday. The DCM also inaugurated the TCS secretariat building-cum-Tagin Heritage Centre here on the occa ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, 25 Oct: The Election Commission of India (ECI) is likely to roll out the first of pan-India special intensive revision (SIR) of voters' list next week, beginning with 10 to 15 states, including those going to polls next year, officials said Saturday. Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and West Bengal will go to polls in 2026 and they are amongst the states where the voters' list cleanup exercise will begin first. The poll authority is likely to announce the first phase of SIR mid ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 24 Oct: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday concluded his Japan tour, terming the visit "immensely productive" as he held a series of high-level engagements aimed at boosting tourism, cultural exchange, academic collaboration and strategic partnership between the East Asian country and India's Northeast. In a series of posts on X, Khandu said the visit helped build a roadmap for deeper engagement with Japan in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On the final day of ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 23 Oct: Chief Minister Pema Khandu, who is currently on an official visit to Japan, held a series of high-level meetings in Tokyo on Thursday,aimed at expanding cultural and economic cooperation between India and Japan. In a significant engagement, Khandu met Yasutoshi Nishimura, member of the House of Representatives Japan and chairman of the Japan-India Parliamentary Friendship League. The two leaders discussed ways to take forward the India-Japan partnership and deepen cultural ex ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, 23 Oct: India and Bhutan reviewed bilateral security cooperation, border management and issues like mobile signal spillover, future roadmap for integrated check posts, among others, at a high-level meeting held in Thimphu. The 14th India-Bhutan meeting on border management and security, held in Thimphu between October 16 and 17, also discussed issues related to capacity building for the Bhutan Police. Both sides reviewed bilateral security cooperation, border management, issues rela ...Read More >
MUMBAI, 23 Oct: Škoda Auto India launched the all-new Octavia RS recently, commemorating the celebration of Skoda Auto's 25 years of journey in the country. Available in limited numbers as a fully-built unit (FBU), the Octavia RS embodies unmatched driving dynamics, bold design, and the unmistakable RS spirit, making its comeback in India an exclusive icon for enthusiasts and purists alike. Commenting on the launch, Škoda Auto India brand director Ashish Gupta said: "The response to the Octavi ...Read More >
MUMBAI, 22 Oct: Tata Motors has witnessed close to 30% growth in passenger vehicles during the two days of Dhanteras and Diwali period. In a recent press release, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. chief commercial officer Amit Kamat said, "This year, Dhanteras and Diwali deliveries are spread over two - three days in line with the auspicious mahurats. Overall demand has been robust, and the GST 2.0 reform has further provided positive momentum. We expect to deliver over 25,000 vehicles during ...Read More >
KHONSA, 21 Oct: Nine shops were reduced to ashes while 12 shops were partially damaged in a fire that broke out at the market here in Tirap district at around 11:30 pm on Monday. The fire was reportedly caused by bursting of firecrackers during the Diwali celebration. The blaze spread rapidly through several shops, triggering panic among residents and business owners. Tirap Deputy Commissioner Techu Aran, along with Khonsa ADC Namneet Singh immediately coordinated the response efforts with the ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 18 Oct: Thousands of Indigenous faiths' believers on Saturday took out a peaceful march themed 'Chalo Itanagar', organized by the Indigenous Faith & Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh (IFCSAP), demanding immediate framing and implementation of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA) 1978. Indigenous faiths' believers from Tawang to Longding joined the march, as the IFCSAP renewed its longstanding demand for immediate framing of rules and implementation of the APFRA. ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, 17 Oct: Hockey Arunachal president Gumjum Haider was honoured with the 'Best Sports Administrator Award' in hockey, in recognition of his able administration, during the annual Northeast Hockey Award ceremony held at Manipur Bhavan here on Friday. Haider, who has been working with dedication for promotion and development of hockey in Arunachal Pradesh since the establishment of Hockey Arunachal in 2010, dedicated the award to the people of the state. "This award is not mine alone; it ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 8 Oct: The Arunachal Pradesh government has banned the sale and use of Coldrif cough syrup in the wake of death of 14 children in Madhya Pradesh, linked to consumption of the medicine, an official said on Wednesday. The Arunachal Pradesh Drugs Control has issued an advisory prohibiting the sale, distribution and stock of Coldrif cough syrup, manufactured by Sresan Pharmaceutical, the official said. The advisory has been issued following reports linking the cough syrup to child deaths ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 30 Sep: Three more operatives of the United Tani Army (UTA), which the state police have designated as the eastern flank of the NSCN, surrendered on Tuesday at the police headquartershere. The surrendered operatives have been identified as Jonali Basumatary (corporal), Jummik Riba (lieutenant finance secretary), and Seng Seng Thowmoung (sergeant major, eastern zone commander). The trio also laid down their arms, surrendering their pistols and live ammunition. All three had joined the ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, 28 Sep: The family of Assam's cultural icon Zubeen Garg filed a complaint with the state CID over his death by drowning in Singapore, seeking a thorough probe into the incident. Garg's uncle Manoj Kumar Borthakur, a signatory in the complaint, told PTI that they had sent it to the CID through email on Saturday. "We want a thorough probe into the circumstances leading to Zubeen's death," he said. Garg's wife Garima and his sister Palme Borthakur are the other signatories. "We have s ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: EC on Thursday revised the rules relating to counting of postal ballots, making it mandatory for all postal ballot papers to be counted before the penultimate round of EVM/VVPATs counting is taken up.The new practice will be first implemented in Bihar where assembly polls are due in Nov.This restores the arrangement prior to May 2019, when EC had changed the guidelines to allow EVM counting to proceed regardless of postal ballot counting stage. The 2019 change did not rule out chances ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, 25 Sep: Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik praised the Indian armed forces as one of the finest professional forces in the world. Delivering the keynote address on 'Emerging technologies, transforming geopolitics and new tactics for future warfare' at the inaugural session of the 3rd edition of the Bharat Defence Conclave held here on Thursday, the governor highlighted the Indian armed forces' unmatched experience in combating terrorism, insurgencies, and radicalization, while als ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 15 Sep: In a unique display of protest, students of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) in Nyangno village in Pijeriang circle of Pakke-Kessang district organized a march on Sunday night to protest against inadequate number of teachers in the school. Reportedly, 90 students embarked on a foot march from Nyangno village at around 12 o'clock on Sunday night, covering over 65 kilometres, and reached Lemmi, the district headquarters, on Monday morning. It is learnt that the protest m ...Read More >
PASIGHAT, 15 Sep: A month-long diploma course in yoga education concluded with a graduating ceremony held at the Seva Bhavan here in East Siang district on Sunday. The programme was organized by the Siang Trust under the aegis of Imphal-based Manipur International University (Imphal), with faculty support from Yog Gurukul Asom, Guwahati. Eleven trainees, including seven women, from seven districts of Arunachal Pradesh completed the rigorous training and are now qualified to serve as certified ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, 15 Sep: The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday said the issue concerning ecology and environmental conditions is not going to be limited to Himachal Pradesh only as the entire Himalayan range, which is 'very violent' this time, is facing it. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said it would pass its order on 23 September in the suo motu matter concerning issues relating to ecology and environmental conditions prevailing in Himachal Pradesh. "Ultimately, it is not going to be ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 15 Sep: Expressing concern over the condition of the cooperative movement in Arunachal Pradesh, Cooperation Minister Ojing Tasing assured to ensure "financial upgradation of the Cooperation Department," while also committing to coordinate with the Arunachal Pradesh State Cooperative Union (APSCU) in the greater interest of the cooperative sector. He said this during a meeting with members of the APSCU here on Monday to discuss the upcoming golden jubilee celebration of the APSCU, to b ...Read More >
TEZU, 14 Sep: Hindi Diwas was celebrated with the theme 'Hindi - Ras?riya Ekta aur Vaishvik Pehch?n ki Takat', underscoring the role of the Hindi language in fostering unity and strengthening India's global identity, at Indira Gandhi Government College (IGGC) here in Lohit district on Sunday. IGGC Principal Dr Kangki Megu described Hindi as a "contact language" within India and highlighted the importance of translating literature from English into Hindi. He cited contributions of Arunachali wri ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 12 Sep: The 48-hour shutdown of hospitals across Arunachal Pradesh was called off on Friday evening after the state government assured the medical fraternity of addressing all their demands and ensuring their safety. At a meeting held at the civil secretariat, Health Minister Biyuram Wahge and Home Minister Mama Natung assured representatives of the medical fraternity to look into their demands at the earliest and announced a mass meeting with doctors and nurses at the TRIHMS at 8 am ...Read More >
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