The state cabinet has bestowed a special development package on Anini under the Cabinet Aapke Dwar initiative. The border town, which hosted the latest cabinet sitting, received approval for 11 projects. The package includes a high-altitude medicinal plant research centre, a high-altitude trout hatchery, an advanced landing ground, and the resurfacing of three roads. Border
The 4th Assam Rifles camp at Ranglom village in Changlang district was attacked on the morning of Republic Day 2026 by the NSCN/GPRN (YA). The attack saw heavy firing and explosions near the camp. The attack coincided with a joint boycott call of the Republic Day celebrations by the NSCN/GPRN (YA) and the ULFA-Independent. The
Over the last decade, India’s startup ecosystem has expanded to more than two lakh startups, with strong participation from Tier-II and Tier-III cities and women entrepreneurs, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said recently, adding that Arunachal Pradesh has emerged as an important player in the sector. Startups across India have created nearly 20 lakh direct jobs,
The Arunachal Frontier Tribal Forum has called for the scrapping of the 80:20 ratio followed in recruitments conducted by the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission and the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board. The forum stated that the existing ratio in state civil services examinations has outlived its relevance, as unemployment has become widespread across the
Representatives of M/s Woodhill Shivam, the main contractor for the Papu Nallah-Nirjuli stretch of the four-lane national highway, did not appear in court to make submissions regarding the long delay in the execution of the project. The company is a respondent in a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by two citizens before the Gauhati High
Addressing the All India Presiding Officers’ Conference, Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Tesam Pongte said that technology has the potential to simplify legislative procedures, enhance accountability, and bring citizens closer to the lawmaking process. He noted that democracy is increasingly judged by the transparency and effectiveness of institutions, as well as by the extent to
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was finalised between the Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM) and Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) to promote academic, research, and institutional collaboration aimed at strengthening sustainable rural livelihoods in the state. The MoU seeks to enhance cooperation in areas such as research, capacity building, internships, field-based studies, documentation, and knowledge
During a recent interaction, Governor KT Parnaik advised Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service (APCS) trainee officers to adopt a citizen-centric approach rooted in the spirit of service, placing compassion, dignity, and the needs of the common people at the heart of governance. He urged them to align every action with the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision by ensuring
The BJP has made its financial strength known to the public after submitting its annual audit report to the Election Commission recently, revealing nearly Rs. 10,000 crore in cash and bank deposits. The party recorded a net increase of Rs. 2,882.32 crore in its cash and deposits during 2024-25. According to the report, the BJP’s
Miscreants have damaged school infrastructure at a school in West Siang, forcing the police to launch an investigation after a complaint was lodged by the school authorities. A subsequent inspection by a police team revealed that unknown individuals trespassed onto the school premises by climbing over the boundary wall and deliberately damaged government property. According
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has issued certificates to 11 athletes from Arunachal Pradesh who won medals and participated in various regional and national-level competitions over the past nine years. In total, 17 certificates – three gold, five silver, and nine bronze medals – were issued after proper verification by the Arunachal Olympic Association
What should have been a memorable trip turned into tragedy when, on 5 January, a group of tourists met with an accident that resulted in two deaths. The tourists walked onto the frozen surface of Sela Lake, where the ice gave way, leading to the fatal incident. Tourists often fail to heed advisories, resulting in
The issue of alleged air and water pollution from the silicon factory in IGC Niglok has been taken up by the Central Pollution Control Board, Pasighat West MLA Ninong Ering said while attempting to appease citizens during a meeting attended by stakeholders and agitating villagers opposing the unit for allegedly polluting the area. The meeting
The 152 National Cadet Corps’ (NCC) volunteers, including 80 girl cadets, received training as first responders for disaster management in Arunachal. The volunteers recently completed the combined annual training camp-cum-yuva aapda mitra programme at Dera Natung Government College. The camp was organised by the 1st Arunachal Pradesh Battalion of the NCC, with major emphasis on
The Arunachal Pradesh Trade Union Federation (APTUF) has threatened to launch phase-wise hunger strikes against the government’s failure to reinstate 75 terminated employees under the EARAS scheme of the Agriculture Department, despite repeated appeals. The APTUF has termed the inaction a disregard for the livelihood and dignity of the affected workers and has demanded a
The prime accused in the Lada-Sarli Frontier Highway land compensation scam has been granted bail due to discrepancies on the part of the police. While granting bail, the court noted that there are sufficient incriminating materials against the accused, and that other individuals are also involved in the commission of the alleged crime. However, the
Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has requested the Centre to support Arunachal Pradesh’ key infrastructure priorities, with particular emphasis on infrastructure projects such as the augmentation of water supply and drainage systems in Itanagar and other urban areas. During the pre-budget consultation for the Union Budget 2026-27, the deputy chief minister highlighted that despite Arunachal’s
The results of the elections for the posts of zilla parishad chairpersons (ZPCs) were completed in 27 districts of the state on Saturday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) securing an overwhelming victory. The BJP won 25 of the 27 ZPC posts, while the People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)
Arunachal Pradesh and OIL India Limited have signed an agreement for a composite licence for the Phop graphite and vanadium block in the Yazali circle of Keyi Panyor district. The exploration site is located at Phop village near Pitapool in Yazali circle. OIL will begin exploration work under the composite licence, with exploration expected to
Arunachal Pradesh recorded a 35.7 percent increase in GST collections from April to December 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, exceeding the national average growth rate of 6.8 percent during the same period. The CGST Itanagar Commissionerate described the performance as a reflection of strong economic resilience, and improved compliance with targeted revenue
