The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has declared the commercial operation of Unit 4 of the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (SLHEP), adding another 250 MW to the national power grid and taking the project’s total operational capacity to 1,000 MW. The commissioning marks another major milestone in the phased development of the 2,000 MW hydropower
Parents across the state are strongly protesting the sudden and steep fee hike introduced by Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya-run schools. Many parents claimed that the fees have been increased by nearly 100%, making it difficult for families to afford it. Parents alleged that the school authorities did not provide prior notice before implementing the fee hike,
The recent busting of a sex racket operating from a resort in Meka by the Lower Dibang Valley district police has brought attention to illegal activities being carried out once again in the state. The raid, conducted following reliable information, resulted in the rescue of four female sex workers and the detention of the resort
Congratulating government employees on the enhancement of dearness allowance and dearness relief, Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed optimism that they would reciprocate by giving their best for the welfare of the people, reaching even the last person in the queue. The state government has announced a 2 per cent increase in dearness allowance (DA) for
Govt has decided to terminate the contract with M/s Woodhill-Shivam (JV), the contractor engaged for the construction of Package B of the four-lane highway from Papu Nallah to Nirjuli under EPC mode. Package B, stretching from Papu Nallah to Nirjuli, covers 11.3 km and includes a 3.95-km-long two-lane flyover from the Benjamin Hotel in Papu
The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to form the government in Assam for the third consecutive term after securing a majority along with its allies, the Bodo People’s Front (BPF) and the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP). In West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged victorious, unseating the Trinamool Congress. Meanwhile, in
The Environment Ministry has raised concerns regarding compliance with guidelines prescribing penal compensatory afforestation (PCA) in cases involving violations of the forest conservation law. In its letters to states, it expressed concern that “submission of incomplete compliance, without fulfilling penal compensatory afforestation requirements, is leading to delays in the grant of Stage-II approval, as the
The National Green Tribunal has sought responses from the Centre and other authorities over the risks posed by hanging glaciers in the central Himalayas. Recent findings indicate that these glaciers are becoming increasingly unstable, with evidence of glacier retreat, detachment of tributary glaciers, and the destabilisation of previously stable ice formations. The report underscores that
The Look East Policy (LEP) became the Act East Policy (AEP) in 2014, with the aim of proactively strengthening ties with ASEAN, with the Northeast at the centre of India’s approach to its partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) over time. However, apart from the change in nomenclature, this shift has not
The Chinese and Indian defence delegations have met even as the recent row over the renaming of several places in Arunachal Pradesh and the establishment of border villages threatens to further strain relations. Bishkek hosted Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and China’s Admiral Dong Jun on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) defence ministers’
The Enforcement Directorate has uncovered a major interstate liquor smuggling network in the region, with raids conducted across multiple locations in Arunachal Pradesh. The case originated from FIRs registered by the Assam Police regarding illegal liquor inflow into Assam, and raids were carried out in Itanagar, Naharlagun, Seppa, Ziro, Daporijo, Namsai, and Roing. The network
A PWD engineer was killed after a tree, uprooted by strong winds, fell on his moving vehicle near Potin and Posa in Keyi Panyor district. The stretch is notorious for landslides and tree falls during heavy rains. The victim died on the spot, while the driver survived with minor injuries and shock. The incident occurred
The selection of three entrepreneurs from Arunachal Pradesh among the top 50 in a flagship incubation programme sends a positive signal. It reflects how many young people are making a remarkable shift towards entrepreneurship, transforming not only their own career trajectories but also creating opportunities for others. Backed by the North Eastern Council, the initiative
The Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) has escalated its opposition to the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978 by deciding to boycott the high-powered committee (HPC), which is scheduled to meet soon. This latest move indicates that all is not well, and underscores a deepening standoff between the ACF and the state government over
The Congress challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately implement the women’s reservation law, after he dubbed the opposition party a hindrance to women’s rights. The charge came after the government failed to secure its position in Parliament, framing delimitation as a women’s rights measure. Accusing the government of failing to implement the law for
Arunachal Pradesh athletes have delivered a strong international showing across wushu, karate, and para badminton, underlining the state’s rising sporting profile in individual sports. National champions Nyeman Wangsu and Mercy Ngaimong added to their credentials at the Moscow Wushu Star Championship in Russia. Wangsu clinched three silver medals across changquan, daoshu, and gunshu events, showcasing
As the East Kameng Social Welfare and Cultural Organisation (EKSWCO) has sharply criticised the state’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), alleging ineffective investigation and lack of decisive action against key accused individuals, the EKSWCO’s Lada-Sarli Compensation Issue Committee described the ACB as a “toothless tiger,” arguing that the agency has failed to deliver meaningful accountability despite the
A fact-finding team visited Siang and Upper Siang districts to assess local concerns regarding the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). The proposed project has an estimated capacity of around 11,200 MW, making it one of India’s largest hydropower projects. Over 20 villages may be fully submerged, while more than 50 villages could be affected directly
The Arunachal Delimitation Demand Committee (ADDC), under the leadership of Takam Sanjoy, has called for comprehensive delimitation reforms in Arunachal Pradesh. It has appealed to the Government of India, the Election Commission of India, and the Delimitation Commission of India to prioritise strategic, geographical, and national security factors rather than just population. The ADDC is
A 42-year-old junior teacher, Yapi Potom, was allegedly murdered on the night of 7 April in Itanagar while returning to her residence in ESS Sector. The accused, Daksen Riram, reportedly waited near her gate and attacked her with a machete, causing fatal injuries. She was taken to RKM Hospital, where doctors declared her brought dead.
