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 this year, security forces carried out a similar drive near the India-Myanmar border in Longding district, where poppy plantations covering eight acres of
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 racial remarks against women from Arunachal Pradesh has once again exposed the ugly face of national capital. Reports confirm that those
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 Dibang Valley district is witnessing forest fires for almost a week. Alert police personnel have had to
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 policeman. The police seized suspected heroin, marijuana, and cash from the accused. While the police are investigating further
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 rural Arunachal as well as connecting it with mainland India – still leaves much to be desired. Several places
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 clashes resulting in human casualties. However, with the intervention of the court, some of the issues have made steady progress.
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. 50,000 each. The effort aims to make the planning process more inclusive, as public participation can
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 tunnel, which will be the first of its kind in India and has recently been approved by the Cabinet Committee on
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 process, which is being monitored by officials from both states, along with representatives of the Centre and the Survey of India, is the outcome of talks
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 Dibang Valley district. The union stated that there is a need for the authorities to implement preventive measures, as no rapid
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 Centre (IGC) in Niglok, East Siang district, is allowed to operate. The company had filed a writ petition seeking a
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 remains one of the most underdeveloped regions and was accessible only by air, as roads remained unbuilt for decades. The area was brought under
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 Tirap, Changlang, and Longding areas and has been under the scanner of the government for its alliance with ULFA 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 constant threat of forest fires. A small spark is enough to burn down an entire forest, often caused by a human error that
Chief Minister Pema Khandu has called for a serious, time-bound, and consultative approach to resolve the long-pending issues of the Vijaynagar settlers, describing them as the “sentinels of Vijaynagar” who have safeguarded one of Arunachal Pradesh’ most remote frontiers for generations. The unresolved grievances of the settlers, mostly Gorkhas of the Assam Rifles, who were
Not one or two, but as many as 48 roads constructed under the Prime Minister Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Arunachal Pradesh have been damaged over the past two years due to recurrent landslides and heavy monsoon rainfall. Rural Works Department (RWD) Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona blamed the fragile terrain, high rainfall, and geological vulnerability
Chief Minister Pema Khandu has vowed to take action against all those involved in the alleged land compensation scam linked to the Lada-Sarli stretch of the ambitious Frontier Highway project. The controversy surrounding the project has been hitting headlines for months, even as the case is under investigation. The latest assurance from the chief minister
The issue of human-elephant conflict in Deomali subdivision of Tirap district was discussed in a meeting attended by the Regional Action Plan Committee for Mitigating Human-Elephant Conflict in the Northeast Region, the Arunachal Pradesh forest department, local communities, and other stakeholders. The meeting is crucial as many lives have been lost in the area following
The Arunachal government has welcomed the 41 percent vertical devolution of central taxes to states, as recommended by the 15th and 16th Finance Commissions. While the 16th Finance Commission has revised the horizontal share, the 41 percent vertical devolution remains intact. Under the Budget Estimates (BE) 2025-26, the state was allocated Rs. 24,992.35 crore with
Even as the controversy surrounding Lada–Sarli refuses to die down, shocking statistics are emerging. The Siang district unit of the All Adi Youth Association (AAYA) has alleged fraudulent disbursement of compensation amounting to over Rs 100 crore to bogus beneficiaries during the construction and improvement of the road from Ditte-Dimme to Migging in Siang district.
