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NEW DELHI, 8 Apr: The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved major investments for two hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh, together amounting to over Rs. 40,000 crore, aimed at boosting power generation and strengthening infrastructure in the region. The Cabinet cleared Rs. 26,069.50 crore for the 1720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project (HEP), to be constructed across Kamle, Kra Daadi, and Kurung Kumey districts, with an estimated completion period of 96 months. The pro ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 8 Apr: A 42-year-old woman, identified as Yapi Potom, who was working as a junior teacher at Government Secondary School, Chimpu, was murdered by one Daksen Riram here on Tuesday night. The incident occurred when the victim was returning to her house in the ESS Sector. The accused, Riram, who was waiting for her, brutally assaulted her near the gate of her house using a traditional machete. The injuries were so severe that by the time she was rushed to the hospital, doctors at RKM Hosp ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 7 Apr: The state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dismissed the Arunachal Pradesh Committee's (APCC) demand for resignation of Chief Minister Pema Khandu on moral ground, terming it politically motivated and misleading. The party called it a 'desperate attempt' by a 'weakened' opposition to gain political relevance by misinterpreting the observations of the Supreme Court of India, stating that the SC has only directed a preliminary inquiry and no wrongdoings have been establis ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, 7 Apr: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday asserted that the opposition alliance will form a government in Assam by winning around 73 seats of 126 assembly constituencies in the upcoming elections. Addressing a press meet here, he described Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as the "most corrupt" in India and sought comments from RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on this. "The Congress-led alliance is going to form the next government in Assam. We will win 72-73 seats," Khar ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 7 Apr: Welcoming the Supreme Court judgment directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a preliminary investigation against Chief Minister Pema Khandu over his alleged role in awarding contract works to his kith and kin, the Jan Andolan-Anti Corruption Movement of Arunachal Pradesh (JAACMAP) demanded Khandu's resignation on moral grounds for a free and fair investigation. Addressing a press conference, JAACMAP chairman Nabam Tagam termed the apex court judgment a vi ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 7 Apr: Chief Minister Pema Khandu urged the newly recruited assistant engineers (AEs) to uphold highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and public service. "You have joined government service by choice. Always remember that you are public servants, and your primary responsibility is towards the people," he said after handing over appointment orders to the successful candidates of the Arunachal Pradesh Engineering Services Examination (APESE) 2026, conducted by the Arunachal P ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, 6 Apr: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the CBI to register within two weeks a preliminary enquiry into allegations of preferential allotment of contracts for public works in Arunachal Pradesh to firms allegedly owned or related to the family members of Chief Minister Pema Khandu. Observing that the state and its instrumentalities cannot confer benefits according to the "whims of any political or administrative functionary," the apex court said it is a fit case where an "independ ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 6 Apr: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday welcomed the CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) preliminary enquiry (PE) ordered by the Supreme Court of India into allegations surrounding the awarding of government contracts to his kin, and assured of full cooperation with the investigating agency. Responding to the development, Khandu said the enquiry would help clear the air and reaffirm transparency in governance. He said his government has nothing to hide and will extend all suppor ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 6 Apr: The Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) deputy commissioner has issued a circular for LPG consumers, stating that refilled cylinders will be issued only through online booking. For consumers who have already registered their mobile numbers and have completed eKYCs against their connections, they can book by simply giving a missed call to 8927225667, 8391990070 and 8454955555, DC Toko Babu stated in the circular. A six-digit delivery authentication code (DAC) will be sent to their re ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 6 Apr: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Arunachal Pradesh, celebrated the party's 47th foundation day with great enthusiasm across the state, marking the occasion at all district and mandal offices on Monday. At the party headquarters in Itanagar, the celebration was held in the presence of minister Ojing Tasing, MLAs, former state BJP president Tai Tagak, corporators, senior leaders, state BJP office bearers, all morcha teams, and dedicated karyakartas, the BJP's media cell informed ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, 5 Apr: The amended transgender law has triggered fears of "regular surveillance" among members of the community, with many worrying that they could be repeatedly subjected to scrutiny, harassment, and even stripping in the name of verification. For many transgender persons, activists say, the anxiety is not limited to appearing before a medical board for certification. They fear that with self-identification now abolished under the amended law, they could be forced to repeatedly "pro ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 4 Apr: The body of a youth who went missing after being swept away by the strong currents of the Tissa river in Tirap district was recovered on Saturday following a joint search operation by the NDRF, SDRF and local authorities. The body of Laichat Wangpan (25), a resident of Chasa village, was recovered from the river near Otongkhoa village by a joint team of the 12th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) from Khonsa, an ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, 4 Apr: The government on Saturday urged citizens to avoid panic buying of petrol, diesel and LPG, saying that fuel supplies remain adequate despite disruptions linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The ministry of petroleum and natural gas said the government is taking proactive steps to ensure the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products and cooking gas, while advising people to rely only on official information and conserve energy. The government has prioritised d ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 3 Apr: Arunachal Pradesh wrapped up its inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games campaign on a satisfactory note, finishing in the top five among the 25 states and union territories, with six gold, one silver and four bronze medals. The most heartening news for the state was the winning of a gold medal by Nedi Ngi in the women's 5,000 race. Athletics is an area where the state rarely wins medals. Ngi took the gold medal with a time of 18:24.66s, while Aarti Dhar of Madhya Pradesh (18:29:28 ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 2 Apr: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of the state government has arrested another alleged accused in connection with the Lada-Sarli Frontier Highway (Packages IV to V) compensation scam. The accused, Karbia Rebe (39), a resident of Rebe village in East Kameng district, was apprehended for his role in "fraudulent activities aimed at wrongful gain, following the money trail," the ACB said in a statement on Thursday. It urged citizens who witness corruption or face bribe demands to r ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 1 Apr: Arunachal Pradesh has recorded the highest goods and services tax (GST) revenue growth across all states and union territories in India for the cumulative period from April 2025 to March 2026, registering an overall growth rate of 27.5 percent compared to the same period in the previous financial year. "At 27.5% overall growth, Arunachal Pradesh is growing at over four times the national GST growth rate of 6.4% - a feat unmatched by any other state in the country," the central ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, 1 Apr: The Congress on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the government over the rise in prices of certain essential commodities, alleging that the Modi government has completely "destroyed" the country's strategic and economic policies. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said while the common citizens are hoping for relief, the BJP leadership remains entirely focused on "looting the public and plundering the nation amidst this crisis." In a post in Hindi on X, Kharge said, ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 1 Apr: Governor KT Parnaik expressed sincere appreciation for the people of Odisha and Bihar,and acknowledged their valuable contributions to the fields of education, administration, and business in Arunachal Pradesh. He also commended the people of Mizoram for achieving near-universal literacy, highlighting it as an inspiring benchmark for the nation. Addressing people from Odisha, Bihar and Mizoram who are serving and living in Arunachal, during the foundation day celebration of Odi ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 31 Mar: India went down fighting 0-1 to Tajikistan in a keenly contested match of the U-23 Tri-Nation Football Championship at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia on Tuesday evening. Mukhin Alksadr scored the only goal of the match in the ninth minute. India created several chances, especially in the second half, but failed to convert, with missed opportunities costing them dearly. India had beaten Bhutan 5-0 in their other match, while Tajikistan had defeated Bhutan 1-0 earlier thi ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 31 Mar: An insurgent belonging to the NSCN (IM) surrendered in Changlang district on Monday, police said. Changlang Superintendent of Police Kirli Padu said the militant has been identified as 30-year-old Jungron Chena, a resident of Manmao in the district. Chena surrendered with a .32mm pistol, a magazine, five .32 cartridges, and a handset with SIM before the Changlang police, in the presence of senior police officers and personnel of the Assam Rifles. The SP said the surrendered ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 30 Mar: Arunachal Pradesh has been allocated Rs 4,900 crore under the 'pride of hills' scheme under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI). The scheme, with an outlay of Rs 25,000 crore for the financial year 2026-27, has been launched to accelerate development in the hill states of the country. "The allocation of Rs 4,900 crore for Arunachal will help us improve fiscal stability and invest further in creating revenue generating assets," Chief Minister Pema K ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 30 Mar: Sangay Lhaden Sports Academy (SLSA), with 10 gold, 3 silver and 5 bronze medals, emerged the champion of the 5th Jarbom Gamlin State-level Boxing Championship. Sports Authority of India (SAI) Training Centre, Naharlagun secured the second position. SAI won 6 gold, 7 silver and 3 bronze medals. Kurung Kumey won the third position with 6 gold, 3 silver and 4 bronze medals. Lower Subansiri (4th) won 5 gold, 6 silver and 4 bronze medals, Changlang (5th) won 4 gold, 4 silverand 2 ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, 30 Mar: The first hearing of the fast-track sessions court, set up by the Gauhati High Court for day-to-day trial proceedings in singer Zubeen Garg's death case, was held on Monday, with the counsel for arrested singer Amritprava Mahanta making a submission on her behalf. Justice Sharmila Bhuyan heard Mahanta's lawyer, AK Bhuyan, while the counsels of two other accused, Shyamkanu Mahanta and Siddhartha Sharma, will present their cases on Tuesday. Shyamkanu Mahanta was the chief organ ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 30 Mar: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) released the state focus paper (SFP) 2026-27 for Arunachal Pradesh on 30 March, outlining the credit potential and developmental priorities for the state in the coming year. The document was formally unveiled by Chief Secretary Manish Kumar Gupta during a special ceremony at the civil secretariat here. The event was attended by Finance Commissioner YW Ringu, NABARD GM/OIC SV Ranga Rao, RBI Itanagar DGM Ramjatan K ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 30 Mar: In the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat', Rajasthan Diwas was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Lok Bhavan here on Monday. Governor KT Parnaik, along with his wife Anagha Parnaik, and members of the Rajasthani community serving in the state participated in the celebration. Addressing the gathering, the governor appreciated the Rajasthani community for its valuable contributions to the development of Arunachal Pradesh. He commended their spirit of valour, patriotis ...Read More >
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 >
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