On the opening day of the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly session, bills ranging from fiscal reforms to improved education system and fire safety were introduced, signalling a strong focus on good governance. Among the bills…
With delegates from over 100 countries and 20 international organisations in attendance, the recently concluded India AI Impact Summit-2026 announced that India will expand its sovereign compute capacity by adding…
By taking a series of important decisions in its Cabinet meeting on 2 March, the Arunachal Pradesh government has shown determination to provide good governance and enhance human resource development. By approving new…
The Iran-US conflict, driven by decades of mistrust of each other, has reached a boiling point. The US believes that Iran’s nuclear ambitions and support for armed groups across the Middle East is a threat, while Iran…
True to its interim budget 2024-25, presented in the Parliament on 1 February, 2024, the central government launched a nationwide human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign to prevent cervical cancer on Saturday.…
A few days after the tragic death of a police official in Lohit district following an attack by a wild elephant, two villagers in Changlang district were attacked by an elephant on the outskirts of their village. One of…
The government agencies in Tirap district recently conducted a joint operation, during which they destroyed illegal poppy cultivation spread over more than 11,000 square metres in a village area. Earlier, in January…
People from the Northeastern region are routinely mocked in mainland India. Languages and food habit of NE people are weaponised against them. They are subjected to racial slurs and harassment. The recent incident of…
Reports of forest fires are pouring in for the last couple of months from most of the districts, forcing the state to lose its forest resources. After the reported major forest fires in Anjaw and West Kameng, Lower…
Many police personnel have been caught selling drugs in the state. The latest case has emerged from West Siang, where the anti-drug squad of the West Siang district police arrested several individuals, one of whom is a…
The expansion of the aviation industry following the inauguration of the Donyi Polo airport has given an impetus to air travel in the state. However, air connectivity – one of the most vital factors in linking…
The boundary conflict in the region has been severe, with several states embroiled in it. Assam, which shares its boundary with many northeastern states, has been at loggerheads with them, and there have been violent…
Chief Minister Pema Khandu has invited citizens to help shape the state budget for 2026-27. The last date for submission of suggestions is February 20, with the top five suggestions set to be awarded a cash prize of Rs.…
As Assam heads towards elections, it has seen several projects being rolled out, along with the timely inauguration and completion of others. One of the most prominent among them is the first underwater road-cum-rail…
The process of installing boundary pillars has begun along the interstate border between Arunachal Pradesh’ Pakke-Kessang district and Assam’s Biswanath district, signalling a major step towards boundary peace. The…
The All Idu Mishmi Students’ Union (AIMSU) has expressed concern over the fear and anxiety among residents following repeated sightings of tigers in Jamupani village in Hunli circle and other nearby villages in Lower…
After months of protest by villagers against the silicon factory, the Itanagar Bench of the Gauhati High Court (HC) has directed state government authorities to ensure that M/s Aether Alloys LLP at the Industrial Growth…
The Nah Welfare Society submitted a six-point memorandum to the chief minister during his recent visit to Taksing, seeking basic facilities such as road connectivity, water supply, and livelihood options. Taksing…
Social media is abuzz with an extortion letter purportedly written by the NSCN-K (YA) to the Public Works Department (PWD), Longding district. The organisation, which claims to be seeking Naga liberation, is active in…
The season of forest fires is here. These fires can be all-engulfing, devastating forests for days, killing wildlife, and threatening nearby townships. Cold regions like much of western Arunachal Pradesh are under…
