Editorial

14 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Golden voice

Asha Bhosle passed away at the age of 92, marking the end of an era in Indian music. She broke all barriers – be it language or age – and her popularity never diminished. With her distinct voice, she was…

13 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

FCRA and charity organisations

Conrad K Sangma and Prestone Tynsong met Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi, during which they raised the issue of the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), which has been under intense…

11 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Frontier Highway

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has appointed new executing agencies for the Frontier Highway project in Arunachal Pradesh, as the Border Roads Organisation and National Highways & Infrastructure Development…

10 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Environment and hydro power

The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved two hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh, with a total investment exceeding Rs.40,000 crore. An amount of Rs. 26,069.50 crore has been approved for the…

9 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Stakes are high in Assam

Assam is all set for the 126-member Assam Assembly elections on Thursday. The election is being held in a single phase, with a total of 722 candidates trying their luck. The ruling NDA alliance includes the Bharatiya…

8 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Human-animal conflict

The Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department of Arunachal Pradesh collaborated with Karnataka to capture rogue elephants responsible for multiple human deaths. The operation began on 30 March, and the first…

7 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project

The controversy surrounding the Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project (SUHEP) public hearing reflects growing unease over the integrity of consultation processes in large infrastructure projects in Arunachal. The…

6 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Depth of shortage

The government has urged citizens to avoid panic buying of petrol, diesel, and LPG, emphasising that supplies remain adequate despite global disruptions. Concerns arose due to disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz,…

4 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Inclusive decision

The public hearing for the proposed 680 MW Athunli Hydroelectric Project (HEP) was conducted on 1 April in Athunli, Dibang Valley district. The hearing is a statutory requirement for obtaining environmental clearance…

3 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Revenue growth

Arunachal Pradesh recorded the highest GST revenue growth among all Indian states and union territories for April 2025-March 2026, registering an overall growth rate of 27.5% compared to the previous financial year…

2 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Solid waste management rules

The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, which mandate four-stream segregation of waste into wet, dry, sanitary, and special care categories, have come into effect. Notified on 27 January, these rules supersede the Solid…

1 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Prudent use of SASCI

Arunachal Pradesh has been allocated Rs 4,900 crore under the ‘pride of hills’ scheme, a component of the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI). The scheme, with an outlay of Rs 25,000 crore for…

31 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Need for protection of victims’ identities

The Supreme Court has strongly condemned the disclosure of a rape survivor’s identity and called for strict compliance with privacy protections. It directed all high courts to ensure that the names of survivors and…

30 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

LPG shortage

Consumers have been rushing to LPG agencies due to fears of a cooking gas crisis in the state, with several consumers seen waiting in long lines outside agencies like Donyi Polo Gas Agency and Marina Gas Agency in…

28 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Match action with intent

The Pasighat Municipal Council (PMC) has rolled out a set of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to establish ‘no garbage zones’ along both sides of the national highway passing through the township, as well as across…

27 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Questionable conduct

The repeated suspension of routine activities at Dera Natung Government College (DNGC) highlights a worrying trend in which academic priorities are being sidelined due to violent All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union…

26 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Need for centralised data

The Centre has stated that there is no centralised data on incidents of “hate speech, racial slurs, harassment and discrimination” against people from the Northeast. The National Crime Records Bureau compiles and…

25 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Tapping the hydropower potential

Even as the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation commissioned the third unit (250 mw) of the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, raising the total capacity to 750 mw of the 2,000 mw power plant, the state…

24 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

North East Games

The Arunachal Olympic Association (AOA) has proposed hosting the 4th North East Games 2026 in Arunachal Pradesh and submitted it to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for a decision. The event aims to promote regional…

23 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Allegations against NHPC

The All Nyishi Youth Association (ANYA) has flagged alleged administrative irregularities at the NHPC Ltd’s Itanagar regional office. It has raised concerns over the transfer of local employees, shortage of staff, and…