Emerging Technologies for Senior Govt Officials NIELIT Itanagar
Emerging Technologies for Senior Govt Officials NIELIT Itanagar
Arunachal: World Water Day 2025 celebrated
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR, March 23: The ICAR-National Research Centre on Yak (ICAR-NRCY), Dirang, in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Tawang, celebrated World Water Day 2025 by organizing an awareness programme on the scientific rearing of highland animals for the tribal farmers of Tawang. The event, held in the Lembardung area, witnessed the participation of []
Narcotics trafficker arrested in Itanagar after gun battle
YMCR leads river clean-up initiative in Itanagar
Cops seize 4.49kg of cannabis in Itanagar
Carcass and skins of wild animals disposed in Arunachal
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR, MARCH 21: The officers and officials of the Itanagar forest division and Itanagar wildlife sanctuary on Thursday disposed off carcass and skins of wild animals and hornbill beak The Ranga Forest officer (RFO) Tadar Raju informed that on March 19 (Wednesday) the items were seized from Gang Market area. It was found []
Govt engg held in Itanagar under Pocso
Arunachal: MOU signed for medicinal and aromatic plant cultivation
ITANAGAR:Kirat Biotech Private Limited and Koje Janggo MAP Farmer Producer Company (FPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the cultivation, processing, and marketing of medicinal and aromatic plants in Arunachal Pradesh on March 19,2025. It aims to create sustainable livelihood opportunities for rural communities in conserving and developing medicinal plant species [] The post Arunachal: MOU signed for medicinal and aromatic plant cultivation appeared first on NorthEast Now .
IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh, Rising Temperatures in Northwest India
HT Digital ITANAGAR, Mar 17: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning of heavy rainfall at isolated places over Arunachal Pradesh as an indication of wet conditions over the north eastern state. Meanwhile, thunderstorm with gusty winds will strike Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram today. While the northeast prepares to face stormy conditions, []
APTUF organises mass meeting to discuss Eight Point Charter
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR, March 16: The Arunachal Pradesh Trade Union Federation (APTUF) on Saturday March 15 organised a mass meeting to discuss various issues including the Eight Point charter of demands and other issues confronting the casual and contingency labourers and workers community of the state. Representatives from various labour and workers unions and associations []
Arunachal: Locals urge highway department to restore damaged bridge and NH-415
ITANAGAR, March 16: The local residents of the capital complex and commuters of NH-415 from Hollongi to Itanagar have urged upon the Highway authority to immediately take up the reprising and maintenance and restoration of the damaged portion. The locals allege that due to flash flood, landslide and earth cutting, several parts of road have []
Arunachal: World Consumer Rights day observed
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR, March 15: The World Consumer Rights Day-2025 along with Consumer Awareness Program was held at Community Hall, Borum, Yupia Papum Pare district on Saturday. The programme was participated by General Public, Panchayat Body, School Management Committee Members, Students, Teaching Staffs and Officials from various departments. District Consumer Protection Officer (DCPO)-cum-Assistant Controller Legal []
Arunachal CM and Oil India officials review infrastructural needs
Itanagar:Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Mebo MLA Oken Tayeng met the officials of Oil India Limited to address critical infrastructure requirements in the region, particularly the construction of a bridge over the Taro-Tamak River in between Namsing and Gadum villages in lower Mebo areas under Mebo Sub-division. During the meeting, participants acknowledged that [] The post Arunachal CM and Oil India officials review infrastructural needs appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Man Arrested for Forging Signature of Kurung Kumey Deputy Commissioner
Ht Digital ITANAGAR, Mar 14: Kurung Kumey police arrested a 31-year-old man, Bengia Mangkum, on Wednesday on charges of forging the signature of Kurung Kumey Deputy Commissioner (DC) Vishaka Yadav. The accused was caught from Papu Nallah on a complaint lodged by the DC. According to police sources, Mangkum had fabricated the DCs signature at []
Minister launches two revolutionary software platforms at TRIHMS
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR, March 13: The Arunachal Pradesh Health & Family welfare Minister Biyuram Wahge on Thursday launched two revolutionary Software platforms at TRIHMS, Naharlagun for the convenience of patients. Launching the software, health minister Wahge said, Arunachal Pradesh leads the Way in Healthcare Innovation: These two revolutionary software platforms for TRIHMS, Naharlagun may help []
Arunachal govt to introduce film policy soon: Minister
ITANAGAR, March 12: The Arunachal Pradesh government will soon introduce a film policy to boost the states film industry, Information and Public Relations (IPR) minister Nyato Dukam told the assembly on Wednesday. Dukam responding to a question from BJP MLA Tai Nikio during Question Hour, said the state cabinet has approved an interim committee and []
Arunachal to take up Changlang border issue with Assam soon
ITANAGAR, March 12: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday said that his government will soon take up the boundary dispute in Changlang district with Assam for an amicable settlement. Changlang was not included in the purview of the Namsai Declaration signed between the chief ministers of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in 2022 to []
Arunachal govt to seek views of all religious groups before framing rules of APFRA: CM
ITANAGAR, March 11; Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday said the state government will form a committee comprising members from various religious groups to seek their views before framing the rules of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978. Responding to concerns raised by MLAs during a discussion on the motion of thanks []
Arunachal to create family-based ID system, bill passed in assembly
ITANAGAR, March 11; The Arunachal Pradesh assembly on Tuesday passed a bill, which seeks to bring more transparency in the distribution of public welfare benefits through the creation of a family-based identification system. The Arunachal Pradesh Arun Parivar Authority Bill, introduced on March 6 by deputy chief minister Chowna Mein, was passed by a voice []
No malaria death reported in Arunachal in last 8 yrs: Official
ITANAGAR, March 11: No malaria-related death has been reported in Arunachal Pradesh in the last eight years, a senior health official said. Between 2022 and 2024, two more districts have been declared malaria-free, taking the total number of such districts in the state to 16, he said. Health services deputy director Dr K T Mulung, []
Electronic media advertisement policy within 6 months in Arunachal
ITANAGAR, March 11: Arunachal Pradesh minister Nyato Dukam on Tuesday assured the assembly that the electronic media advertisement policy will be fully implemented within six months after necessary modifications. The information and public relations (IPR) minister, while responding to a question raised during Question Hour by NCP MLA Toko Tatung, said while the policy has []
Likha maaj inaugurates 1st ever flower show
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR,March 9: Mega Food Park Lead Promoter and Entrepreneurs Likha Maaj on Sunday inaugurated the 1st ever flower show at Golgotha Baptist Church, Papunallah in presence of huge gathering. The flower show was organsied by the Women department, Yupia pastoral range, NBCC and hoisted by Golgotha Baptist Church with a theme work hard []
Demarcation nears completion for Assam-Arunachal 6 dispute districts, says C M Khandu
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday stated that the authority will complete boundary demarcation between Arunachal Pradesh and Assam for six disputed districts of the states by the effort of a joint team of the states. Chief Minister made the statement replying to a supplementary question raised in the assembly by BJP [] The post Demarcation nears completion for Assam-Arunachal 6 dispute districts, says C M Khandu appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Arunachal Jobs : GHC Itanagar Bench Recruitment 2025
Applications are invited for recruitment of various legal positions or jobs in GHC Itanagar Permanent Bench Arunachal Pradesh. Gauhati High Court (GHC) Itanagar Permanent Bench Arunachal Pradesh is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Grade-III of Arunachal Pradesh Judicial Service. The Gauhati High Court (Establishment of a Permanent [] The post Arunachal Jobs : GHC Itanagar Bench Recruitment 2025 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Power department workers union meet held in Itanagar
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR, March 9: The workers community of All Arunachal Pradesh Power department workers union (AAPPDWU) held its crucial meeting here on Sunday at C Sector in the city and discussed various issues including the recently issued retirement notification for the contingency basis. AAPPDWU President Ringu Chapo who is also the President of the []
ONOE to be the biggest electoral reform in India: CM Khandu
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR, March 9: Chief minister Pema Khandu on Saturday said that the One Nation One Election rather known as ONOE would be the biggest reform in the electoral system in India. He further asserted that the state of Arunachal Pradesh is already benefiting from the idea of One Nation One Election. Speaking to []
International Womens Day celebrated by BJP Mahila Morcha Arunachal Pradesh
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR, March 9: The Bharatiya Janata Party Mahila Morcha (BJPMM) organised a grand celebration of International Womens Day at the BJP Head Office in Itanagar under the leadership of its President Kohman Lungphi Ngemu. The event themed, Financial Empowerment of Women and Organ Donation Awareness Programme and witnessed an enthusiastic participation from women []
Posting of regular DLRO for Kurung Kumey district requested
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR, March 8: Koloraing MLA and PHED ministers advisor Pani Taram requested the Land Management department and state government for posting of regular DLRO for Kurung Kumey for the fastrack land acquisition and land for the construction of Frontier Highway in the district. Raising the question in the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (APLA) []
Arunachal Pradesh Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) (Amendment) Bill, 2025 passed
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR, March 8: Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (APLA) on Friday passed Arunachal Pradesh Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and Arunachal Pradesh Flood Plain Zoning Bill, 2025 which was moved by minister of Land Management Balo Raja and minister for water resources Biyuram Waghe for consideration. The APLA also adopted []
Arunachal Guv, CM hail womens resilience, strength, excellence
ITANAGAR, March 8: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik and Chief Minister Pema Khandu extended their greetings to women of the state on the occasion of International Womens Day. Parnaik, in his message, urged society to take decisive action towards a fair and just world where every woman has the opportunity to []
Arunachal tribes body calls for restraint amid tension over rules under APFRA
ITANAGAR, March 8: The Arunachal Indigenous Tribes Forum (AITF) has appealed to people to restrain themselves, amid prevailing tension over the framing of rules under a states law relating to the freedom of religion. AITF, an apex body of organisations of indigenous tribes, claimed that protests, including hunger strikes by members of the Arunachal Christian []
Arunachal Governor extends International Womens Day greetings
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR, March 7: Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik, has extended hisheartfelt greetings to the women of the state in the momentous occasion of International Womens Day. This years IWD theme is Embracing Equity, Inspiring Change, He urged all to move beyond equality and take decisive action to create a truly fair and just []
Arunachal senior officers promoted to IAS cadre
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR, March 7:To redefine excellence in public service and administration, four officers from the Arunachal Pradesh State Civil Service (APCS) have been honored with their promotion to the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and will join the distinguished AGMUT Cadre. Phunchu Norbu Thungon (born on May 1, 1966), Duly Kamduk (born on March []
Arunachal: Unidentified Group Kidnaps KBWC Presidents Cousin, Demands Resignation
HT Digital ITANAGAR, Mar 7: An unidentified militant group abducted Khonsa Bazaar Welfare Committee (KBWC) president Asan Wangsus cousin brother, Panlam Wangpan, on Wednesday evening. The abduction occurred around 10:30 PM when the attackers visited Wangpans residence at RKSM Colony, reportedly with the motive to abduct Wangsu himself. Realizing the threat, Asan Wangsu was able []
Arunachal Cabinet approves 3 major policy to enhance horti, agri & tourism sectors
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR, March 6: Arunachal Pradesh government has approved three major policies to enhance the states horticulture, agriculture and tourism sector. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday. The state cabinet has approved three important policy which include the Arunachal Pradesh Horticulture Policy 2025-35, the New []
Arunachal: Guv urges MLAs to drive states growth, highlights budget vision
ITANAGAR, March 6: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik on Thursday emphasised the crucial role of MLAs in bridging the governments vision with grassroots realities, and asserted that legislators must focus on the states growth and inclusive development. Addressing the legislators on the inaugural day of the budget session of the state []
Arunachal govt to strictly deal with illegal gambling, lotteries: Dy CM
ITANAGAR, March 6: The Arunachal Pradesh government would strictly enforce laws to tackle the menace of illegal gambling and unauthorised lotteries, the assembly was informed on Thursday. Responding to a Private Member Resolution (PMR) moved by the lone Congress MLA Kumar Waii, Deputy chief minister Chowna Mein acknowledged that despite existing laws, problems of illegal []
Arunachal Assembly introduces four Bills for better governance
ITANAGAR, March 6: The Arunachal Pradesh Assembly on Thursday introduced four Bills aimed at improving governance and administrative efficiency in the state. Deputy chief minister Chowna Mein, who also holds the tax and excise portfolio, introduced the Arunachal Pradesh Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to amend the states Goods and Services Tax Act []
46-Year-Old Anti-Conversion Law Making A Comeback, Arunachal Christians Protest
Thousands of people under the banner of the Arunachal Christian Forum held a peaceful protest near Itanagar against the implementation of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act 1978, an anti-conversion law.
Opposed to Freedom of Religion Act, Christians in Arunachal warn of referendum rally
GUWAHATI: The protest against the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978, is getting intensified with thousands of Christians holding a peaceful demonstration on Thursday, demanding its repeal. The Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF), the states largest Christian organisation, which is spearheading the protest, warned of a referendum rally. If APFRA is not repealed within this month, we will organise a referendum rally, ACF president Tarh Miri told this newspaper, adding that, If the Act is not repealed, it should be kept dormant like what it was. He alleged APFRA violates the freedom of accepting a faith and religious belief. Earlier, ACF Secretary General James Techi Tara warned that the enforcement of APFRA would create hatred among people. Changing faith is ones own choice, he said. The ACF claimed that over 1 lakh people had turned up at the rally which was organised at Naharlagun near the state capital Itanagar. The ACF had plans to organise it in Itanagar but authorities denied permission as the budget session of the state Assembly began on Thursday. While the Christians in the state stand opposed to APFRA, the indigenous faith believers, however, endorse it. They also took to the streets recently demanding its early implementation. They demonstrated their solidarity with the state government for its move to implement the Act by organising a Sadbhavna Pad Yatra at Doimukh. This Act was introduced in 1978 for the welfare of the indigenous tribal society. Despite repeated requests, it has not been implemented yet, lamented Pai Dawe, president of the Indigenous Faith and Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh. Earlier, the state government stated that APFRA would be implemented in deference to a directive of the Gauhati High Court. The court asked the government to finalise the Acts draft rules within six months from September 2024. Chief Minister Pema Khandu said the draft rules were not against any religion. The Act was introduced to safeguard the traditional religious practices of indigenous communities from external influence or coercion. However, it was never implemented. Indigenous faith believers, Christians and Buddhists are Arunachals three major communities.
Arunachal: Fodder Bank at vibrant village Zemithang
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR, March 5: A significant step towards supporting livestock farmers in extreme winter conditions was taken with the inauguration of a Fodder Bank at Vibrant Village Zemithang recently. The initiative was inaugurated by Dr Sanjay Kumar, chairman, Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board (ASRB), New Delhi, in the presence of deputy commissioner, Tawang, Kanki Darang, []
Arunachal: Cleanliness is next to Godliness
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR, March 5: Cleanliness is next to godliness, said Yumlam Achung, former All Nyishi Youth Association (ANYA) and former Itanagar Market Welfare Association (IMWA). He appealed all section of society to maintain cleanliness and hygiene to remain in a clean and green environment and disease free society. Achung informed that we under the []
Arunachal: First-Ever Tiger Captured in Camera Trap at Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary
HT Digital ITANAGAR, Mar 5: For the very first time, a tiger was caught on camera trap during a recent survey and monitoring exercise held in Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary. This milestone is a significant breakthrough in the conservation work of the sanctuary. The survey was coordinated by Mehao Range Forest Officer (RFO) Dr. Kabuk Lego, []
Arunachal: Major Landslide at KM5 on NH-313 Disrupts Traffic Between Anini and Roing
HT Digital ITANAGAR, Mar 5: Severe traffic disruption between Anini and Roing has been caused by a massive landslide at KM5 from Etalin on National Highway-313, for which the Dibang Valley district administration had to issue an advisory against travel. On March 4, the landslide completely closed the highway, rendering it impassable. Officially, at least []
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao big success in Arunachal: Minister
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR, March 3:The implementation of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme in Arunachal Pradesh has led to an improvement in the sex ratio, with 14 out of 25 districts recording over 900 females per 1,000 males in 2023-24, women & child development minister Dasanglu Pul said on Monday. Addressing a Beti Janmotsav []
ACF to continue the democratic movement despite permission denied
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR, March 2: The Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) to continue with democratic movement on March 6 with Assembly gheraw programme, informed ACF president Tarh Miri. Miri was speaking to newsperson here at Papu Nallah in city after an emergency meeting on Sunday afternoon. Miri said, We had an emergency meeting of the central []
Banned Gambling rampant in Arunachal Pradesh
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR, March 1: Arunachal Pradesh has banned gambling under Arunachal Pradesh Gambling Prohibition Act, 2012 however district administration time and again issues circular prohibiting gambling during festivals and during such occasions. It has been noted that despite issues of several advisory and orders gambling has not ceased to exist in state. On various []
ArSRLM convenes strategic review meeting
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR, March 1: In a concerted effort to bolster employment opportunities for rural youth, the Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM) recently hosted a comprehensive review meeting with its empaneled Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs). The gathering focused on assessing the current placement status of candidates trained under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya []
Families seek compensation before power line project in Changlang
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR, March 1: The residents of Jyotipur-I and Jyotipur-II villages under Diyun Circle in Changlang district have urged the administration to provide compensation for damages before proceeding with the 132 KV power line project and before the execution of the earth works in the residential areas. A statement received from the locality said []
Arunachal minister flags off 1stever Subansiri Marathon
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR, March 1: The urban affairs and land management minister who is also the guardian minister of Upper Subansiri district Balo Raja on Saturday flagged off first-ever Subansiri Marathon on Saturday. While lauding the theme of the marathon run, minister Balo Raja said that people should do something better for the society so []
Arunachal indigenous faith group rallies for anti-conversion law
The demonstration at Doimukh followed a meeting of indigenous faith believers with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in the States capital Itanagar
Arunachal Pradesh: Indigenous faith believers take out rally in support of Freedom of Religion Act
GUWAHATI: Days after Christians in Arunachal Pradesh staged a hunger strike opposing the state governments move to implement the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978, the states indigenous faith believers took out a rally on Saturday demanding early implementation of the Act. During the Sadbhavna Pad Yatra organised by the Indigenous Faith and Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh (IFCSAP) at Doimukh, the participants shouted slogans demanding early implementation of the anti-conversion law. IFCSAP vice president Pai Dawe told media that through this rally, the indigenous faith believers demonstrated their solidarity with the government for early implementation of the Act. This Act was introduced in 1978 for the welfare of the indigenous tribal society. Despite repeated requests, it has not been implemented yet, Dawe said. Stating that the Act was passed in the Assembly within four months of its maiden session and it subsequently got the Presidential assent, he lamented that successive governments gave lip service by committing to stand for the welfare of tribals. He said the Act, once implemented, would protect the tribals culture, tradition and belief system. A participant said the Act was introduced to protect indigenous people from becoming extinct. If it is implemented, we will be able to preserve and maintain our culture, tradition and rituals. Our people are increasingly converting to other religions. This Act will control conversion. Thats the reason why we support it, he said. On February 17, the Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) had staged an eight-hour hunger strike in Itanagar to oppose the Act. Thousands of Christians, including some MLAs, participated. ACF president Tarh Miri claimed APFRA violates the freedom of accepting a faith and religious belief. We oppose this Act. Anti-conversion law is enforced in 11 states. This is only against Christianity, he alleged. ACF secretary general James Techi Tara had stated the enforcement of APFRA would create hatred among people. Changing faith is ones own choice, he stated. Earlier, the state government said APFRA would be implemented in deference to a directive of the Gauhati High Court. The court asked the government to finalise the Acts draft rules within six months from September 2024. Chief Minister Pema Khandu has already said that the draft rules are not against any religion.
Arunachal: Man Arrested for Sexual Abusing, Abducting Minor Sister
HT Digital ITANAGAR, Mar 1: Itanagar Women Police Station has arrested a man for suspected serial sexual abuse of his 11-year-old biological sister. Police said the arrest came after a lengthy statement given by the victim, which uncovered a horrific history of abuse starting in 2022 and continuing over a period of years. Authorities confirmed []
Arunchal Guv highlights states tourism potential as core economic driver
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR, Feb 26: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik, PVSM, UYSM, YSM (Retd.) has highlighted the states immense potential as a major tourist destination, emphasising its unparalleled natural beauty as one of the core drivers of its economy. The Governor said while participating in the prestigious ET Now Business Conclave & Awards []
Arunachal minister stresses need for modern teaching methods for ITI trainees
ITANAGAR, Feb 24: Arunachal Pradesh Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Nyato Dukam on Monday stressed the need to modernise teaching methods and pedagogy to align those with industry demands, particularly for trainees at the states Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). He inaugurated a five-day Training of Trainers (ToT) in Pedagogy, organised by the state government in []
CNYC, 2025 Chairman appeals everyone to take part in Nyokum festival
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR, Feb 24: The Central Nyokum Yullo Committee (CNYC), 2025 Chairman Tadar Mangku on Monday appealed to all sections of society to join hands and take part in Nyokum celebration across the state. Addressing the media, CNYC Chairman Mangku said that Nyokum is celebrated by the Nyishi tribes of the state which is []
Review-cum-District Task Force meeting on health programs held in Tawang
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR, Feb 24: A Review-cum-District Task Force Meeting, along with capacity building and training on key health programs such as MDR, CDR, JAS, HMIS, RCH, and ANMOL, was conducted on Monday at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioners Office, Tawang, an official statement said. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner Tawang, []
Tawang launches targeted mental health interventions under NMHP
HT Correspondent ITANAGAR, Feb 24: In a significant step toward strengthening mental health services, the District Counselling Centre, Tawang, under the National Mental Health Programme (NMHP), launched a comprehensive initiative titled Targeted Interventions for Anxiety Disorders, Stress, Depression, PTSD, and General Mental Health, an official statement said on Monday. The initiative aims to enhance accessibility []
Arunachal: Five Detained by Namsai Police During AMSUs PRC Agitation
HT Digital ITANAGAR, Feb 24: The Namsai police apprehended five persons on Sunday during an agitation by the All Moran Students Union Arunachal Pradesh unit, which sought permanent residence certificates (PRC) for the Moran community in Namsai district. A case was lodged against them, and they were later released after interrogation. This protest was one []
Frontier Highway game changer for Arunachals border development: Rijiju
ITANAGAR, Feb 20: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday asserted that the multi-crore Frontier Highway project will be a game changer for the border areas of Arunachal Pradesh. Speaking at the 39th Statehood Day celebrations here, Rijiju said this is the highest allocation ever made by the Centre for a single project in the country. The Frontier Highway is going to be the largest road project in the history of India. It is going to be around 1,400 kilometres long, [] The post Frontier Highway game changer for Arunachals border development: Rijiju appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
In a 1st, Assam House session outside Guwahati
GUWAHATI: Assam made history on Monday by holding an Assembly session outside the states seat of power Guwahati, for the first time. Ministers and MLAs woke up early as they took a bus ride to the Bodo heartland Kokrajhar, 210 km away from Guwahati, to be a part of history. Excitement was writ large on their faces. Businesses on the inaugural day of the Budget session were conducted at the secretariat of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) with Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya delivering the customary speech. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tabled the report of Justice (Retd) Biplab Sarma regarding irregularities committed in the Combined Competitive Examinations of 2013 and 2014 before the Assembly. He termed the session historic. The session from Tuesday will be held at the Assembly building in Guwahati. Minister Pijush Hazarika highlighted the journey of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) from restlessness to peace and development. Fifteen years ago, there was a situation in BTR where people demanded a separate state. Now, they dont want it. They welcomed us for the Assembly session. This is new Assam and new Bharat, Hazarika said. He also said that PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah had been instrumental in developing BTR and establishing peace in the region. Two days ago, Modi stated the NDA governments at the Centre and Assam had been working tirelessly to empower the Bodo community and fulfil Bodo aspirations. He said these works would continue with even greater vigour. I fondly recall my own visit to Kokrajhar where I witnessed the vibrant Bodo culture, the PM had stated. Protest against Freedom of Religion Act in Arunachal Thousands turned up at an Itanagar ground on Monday as the Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) staged an eight-hour hunger strike in protest against the state governments move to implement the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978. The participants held posters with messages like We demand the repeal of APFRA and Do not turn us against one another.
Arunachal church body stages hunger strike to oppose Freedom of Religion Act
GUWAHATI: Thousands turned up at a ground in Itanagar on Monday as the Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) staged an eight-hour hunger strike in protest against the state governments move to implement the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978. Some MLAs were among the participants. The participants held posters which had messages such as we demand the repeal of APFRA, do not turn us against one another, there is no honour in enforcing APFRA. ACF president Tarh Miri claimed that APFRA violates the freedom of accepting faith and religious belief. We oppose this Act. Anti-conversion law is enforced in 11 states. This is only against Christianity, he alleged. ACF secretary general James Techi Tara said the enforcement of APFRA would create hatred among people. Changing faith is ones own choice. Forced conversion is restricted in the Indian Constitution. Show me one instance where a complaint was lodged against forced conversion. We want nothing less than the repeal of the Act, Tara said. Earlier, the state government said APFRA would be implemented in deference to a directive of the Gauhati High Court. The court asked the government to finalise the Acts draft rules within six months from September 2024. Chief Minister Pema Khandu said the rules, being framed as per a directive of the High Court, were not against any religion. The government has been asked to frame the rules to give some more protection to indigenous (faiths), Khandu said. He said he would ask the states department of indigenous affairs minister and the home minister to deliberate the matter together with all stakeholders. The ACF, however, slammed him for his alleged double standard.We dont entertain his statement. In 2018, he himself had announced that he will repeal this draconian law. But in 2024, he announced that it will be implemented. This is his double-standard, ACF president Tarh Miri told TNIE . The Act was introduced in 1978 to safeguard the traditional religious practices of indigenous communities from external influence or coercion.
GST fraud racket busted: Fake invoices worth Rs 658.55 crore unearthed
Central GST Itanagar Commissionerate has uncovered a racket issuing fake invoices worth Rs 658.55 Crores without supplying goods, leading to a loss of nearly Rs 100 Crores to the government. Two masterminds, Ashutosh Kumar Jha and Bipin Kumar Jha, have been arrested, and forensic analysis is underway.
Rise and Shine in Arunachal 2025 Calendar launched in Itanagar
The Department of Tourism, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, in partnership with Miss India Organisation, Times Group, has launched the Rise and Shine in Arunachal Pradesh 2025 Calendar. The calendar, billed as a tribute to the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the Northeastern state, was unveiled on Saturday at an event at the Dorjee Khandu [] The post Rise and Shine in Arunachal 2025 Calendar launched in Itanagar appeared first on The Shillong Times .
A 10-Year-Old Dies in a Tragic Road Mishap on Her Way to School
Hyderabad: A 10-year-old Class V student who was on the way to school on her fathers two-wheeler died on the spot after a lorry hit their vehicle at Sitanagar on the Shaikpet-Manikonda road. The incident took place at 8.10 am, Filimnagar sub-inspector A. Ganesh Goud said. Her father, a social media manager with an electronic media firm, who survived with injuries said the lorry was being driven in a rash manner and hit their two-wheeler from the rear. We fell on the road and my daughter came under the wheels of the lorry, he said. The 10-tyre multi-axle lorry was carrying a cargo of sugar. The father fell towards the right side and the victim fell on the left side and came under the lorrys wheels. By the time the driver realised and applied brakes, it was too late, said G. Giri who runs a kiosk near the accident spot. The victim, the only daughter of the family, had gone to a taekwondo class at 6 am from her residence in Shaikpet and returned by 7.40. She changed and got ready for school, a family member of the victim said. She was very active and always stood first in her school, the relative said. The victims parents were married around 18 years back and migrated to the city from Suryapet, the family member said. The victim was well-mannered and punctual. It's a great loss, the victims school mate told Deccan Chronicle . Police arrested driver Yasin Quereshi, seized the lorry and registered a case of death due to rash and negligent driving. The victims body was handed over to the family after a post-mortem examination at the Osmania General Hospital.
AP civil supplies minister conducts ward inspection in Tenali
Vijayawada :Food and civil supplies minister, Nadendla Manohar, conducted a ward inspection in Tenali on Monday, addressing long-standing civic issues and promising sweeping reforms. The inspection revealed several infrastructure gaps left by the previous administration, including an incomplete housing project worth `530 crore meant for poor beneficiaries, the minister claimed. During his visit to the municipal high school, the minister interacted with students and teachers. He said immediate action will be taken to level the school's boundary wall, which had been in disrepair. We have uncovered several instances where welfare pensions were arbitrarily canceled by the previous government. An investigation is under way, and we will ensure justice for all legitimate beneficiaries, he said. The minister announced several new initiatives for Aitanagar, including a park near the water tank, at a cost of `1.30 crore. This would open by summer. The other plans are for the modernization of existing parks and development of new walking tracks, renovation of the pond adjacent to Aitanagar school and a three-year programme to integrate Anganwadi students into government municipal schools On women's empowerment, he outlined plans to strengthen the savings societies and create income-generating opportunities. Our government is committed to transparent governance and inclusive development, he stated. The inspection highlighted issues with previous housing projects, wherein some units were completed without basic amenities while others remained only on paper despite land allocation. The minister promised that these irregularities would be set right.
4 tourists fall in frozen Sela Lake in Arunachal while attempting to walk
Itanagar: Four tourists fell into the frozen Sela Lake in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh, while attempting to walk on its icy surface, an official said on Monday. However, they were safely pulled out of the icy water, the district official said. At Sela Pass in Arunachal Pradesh. My advice to tourists: Walk on the Frozen Lakes with experienced people, drive carefully on slippery snow roads and be aware of snow avalanche. Temperatures is freezing so wear warm clothes and enjoy. Your safety is important. pic.twitter.com/UWz8xOzd57 Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) January 5, 2025 The incident took place at the scenic lake, located at an altitude of 14,000 feet on Sunday, when the four tourists from Assam, including one woman, ventured onto the frozen surface despite clear risks. Fortunately, their companions acted quickly, pulling them out of the icy water and preventing a tragedy, the official said. The incident occurred around 10 am when the tourists ventured onto the frozen surface of the lake. There was no casualty reported and all of them are fit and fine, additional deputy commissioner (ADC) Hakraso Kri said. Local authorities had previously issued warnings against such activities. In December last year, Tawang Deputy Commissioner Kanki Darang had advised visitors to avoid walking on high-altitude frozen lakes, including Sela Lake, Shongetser Lake, PT Tso Lake, and the lakes around Bumla Pass. For the local community, these lakes hold deep cultural and spiritual significance. According to tradition, tampering with or polluting these sacred water bodies is believed to invite misfortune. Meanwhile, Union Parliamentary Affairs minister Kiren Rijiju who hails from the state has cautioned tourists to remain careful while walking in such frozen lakes. Enjoy mountains but be careful of snow avalance, icy roads and ice lakes, Rijiju said in a post on X. At Sela Pass in Arunachal Pradesh. My advice to tourists: Walk on the frozen lakes with experienced people, drive carefully on slippery snow roads and be aware of snow avalanche. Temperatures is freezing so wear warm clothes and enjoy. Your safety is important, he added.
Arunachal to frame rules to implement the Act to curbs religious conversion
Mr Khandu made this announcement recently in a programme organised by the Indigenous Faith and Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh (IFCSAP) in Itanagar on Friday, Mr Khandu said that the Act would play a significant role in preserving Arunachals indigenous faith and cultures
ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), estimated to cost Rs 1.13 lakh crore, was being planned by the Centre not just for generating electricity but to maintain the natural flow of the river all year round and mitigate risks of flooding if China released excess water. Khandu's remarks came in the wake of China approving the construction of the world's largest dam , at a cost of USD 137 billion, on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet close to the Indian border. The dam is to be built at a huge gorge in the Himalayan reaches where the Brahmaputra river makes a huge U-turn to flow into Arunachal Pradesh and then to Bangladesh. The SUMP, with an estimated installed capacity of 11,000 mw, is not just about generating power, but also about maintaining the natural flow of the Siang river and mitigating potential flood risks from water releases by China, Khandu told PTI in an interview. Describing SUMP as a project of national importance, he said hydropower generation is only the secondary goal of it. The real objective of the project is to save the Siang river and the communities that have depended on it for generations, he said. The survey for preparing the pre-feasibility report of the projects is yet to be done amid stiff opposition from locals who are concerned about displacement, loss of livelihoods, and environmental impact of the mega dam. Warning of severe consequences if China's project moves ahead without safeguards, Khandu said the neighbouring country's plans to divert water from the Brahmaputra into its arid regions could drastically reduce the flow of the Siang river during winters. In such a scenario, the volume of water could decrease so much that one might be able to cross the mighty river on foot, he claimed. The proposed Siang project would create a reservoir capable of storing 9 billion cubic meters of water. This would ensure the river maintains a consistent flow, even during dry seasons. Additionally, the reservoir would act as a buffer in case of sudden water releases from upstream Chinese dams, potentially averting catastrophic flooding in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Bangladesh, he said. Acknowledging the ongoing bilateral discussions between India and China, the CM cautioned against complacency. China is unpredictable and can do anything, Khandu said, underscoring the need for India to remain vigilant. We cannot take chances when it comes to national security and the welfare of our people, he said. The Chinese government approved the construction of the hydropower project in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo river, the Tibetan name for the Brahmaputra. It is expected to generate more than 300 billion kWh of electricity each year enough to meet the annual needs of over 300 million people. The total investment in the dam could exceed one trillion yuan (USD 137 billion), which would dwarf any other single infrastructure project on the planet, including China's own Three Gorges Dam, regarded as the largest in the world. On the concerns of the locals, Khandu said the government would conduct extensive surveys before finalising the plans. Only after these studies, we will know the exact location of the dam, its height, and the submergence area, he said, adding that a public hearing will be held to listen to people's concerns . The CM said India was a democratic country, and it does not believe in forcing things on its people. However, he criticised activists, accusing them of spreading misinformation among villagers about the project . He claimed that these activists were instigating people without providing accurate information about the project's benefits. I urge people to come forward and get their confusions addressed through dialogue, he said. Khandu also spoke about the state's broader hydropower development plans. He said the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) recently sanctioned Rs 1,750 crore for the 186 mw Tato-I Hydro Electric Project and Rs 1,939 crore for the 240 mw Heo Hydro Electric Project in the Shi Yomi district. The CM said the state has signed agreements with NHPC, NEEPCO, THDCIL, and SJVN to develop 13 hydropower projects with a combined capacity of over 11,000 mw. Once completed, these projects are expected to generate substantial revenue for the state. The Centre has also approved a significant equity support scheme to boost hydropower development in the Northeast, he said. Under this initiative, Rs 4,136 crore has been allocated to northeastern states to develop hydroelectric projects with a cumulative capacity of 15,000 mw by 2032. This initiative will transform the hydroelectric landscape of Arunachal Pradesh and the northeast region, Khandu said, adding the Centre has also agreed to increase the Local Area Development Fund (LADF) contribution from power projects to over 2 per cent. We are taking steps to ensure that Arunachal Pradesh becomes a powerhouse for the nation while protecting the interests of our people and environment, he added.
Siang Project Not Just For Generating Power But Mitigating Flood Risks Posed By China: Arunachal CM
ITANAGAR, Dec 29: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), estimated to cost Rs 1.13 lakh crore, was being planned by the Centre not just for generating electricity but to maintain the natural flow of the river all year round and mitigate risks of flooding if China released excess water. Khandus remarks came in the wake of China approving the construction of the worlds largest dam, at a cost of USD 137 billion, on [] The post Siang Project Not Just For Generating Power But Mitigating Flood Risks Posed By China: Arunachal CM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Arunachal child rights comm recommends disciplinary action against officials involved in sex racket
Itanagar, Dec 12: The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) has recommended to the state government for initiating strict disciplinary action and termination of services against three state government employees, including a policeman, for their alleged involvement in a sex racket involving minor girls. The alleged sex racket case was brought to light by the minor victims in August this year and a regular case was subsequently registered. Police have arrested 9 people, out of which [] The post Arunachal child rights comm recommends disciplinary action against officials involved in sex racket appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
'Progress in last decade bridged gap between Delhi, Northeast': PM Modi
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said efforts have been made over the last decade to bridge the emotional and developmental gap between Delhi and the Northeast, emphasising the importance of bringing the region closer to the nations heart. Inaugurating the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav here to celebrate the vibrancy of the Northeast, Modi said the progress of the region was not given much emphasis under the previous governments due to fewer population and votes in those states. He said the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government was the first to create a dedicated ministry for the region and also earmarked 20 per cent budget of every ministry for its development. Describing the event as a significant step toward new avenues for progress across the northeastern states, Modi said the region is now getting opportunities for every section. The PM said that during the last decade, his government tried to reduce the feeling among people about the gap of Delhi and Dil with the Northeast. Union ministers made 700 visits to the Northeast in the last decade and the government was connecting the region with the trinity of emotion, economy and ecology, he said. In the last decade, we have seen a wonderful journey of the development of the Northeast but it was not easy. We have taken every possible step to connect the northeastern states with Indias growth story, he said. For a long time, we have seen how development was weighed against votes. Northeastern states had fewer votes and seats, so previous governments did not pay attention to the development of the region, he said. Modi said he believes the coming days are of eastern India and the Northeast. Like Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bengaluru, cities of the region such as Guwahati, Shillong, Imphal, Itanagar and Aizawl will be new beacons of growth, the PM said.
Development of NE neglected by previous govt due to fewer votes, seats: PM Modi
Mr. Modi said Guwahati, Shillong, Imphal, Itanagar and Aizawl will follow the paths of Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bengaluru
Arunachal cops apprehend Ri-Bhoi village headman
From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, Dec 5: Badhok Nongmalieh, the headman of Mawtnum village in Ri-Bhoi, was arrested on Wednesday night by a team from Itanagar Police Station, Arunachal Pradesh. The arrest was carried out within the jurisdiction of Nongpoh Police Station, following a Non-Bailable Warrant of Arrest (NBWA) issued by the Judicial Magistrate First Class []
Upset over girlfriend's affair, man commits suicide in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Pahadishareef police said a driver, Naveen Sharma, died by suicide at his house in Natua Enclave of Jalpally late on Wednesday night. Police said Sharma was in love with a girl for 10 years and was upset when he came to know that she was in an affair with another person. Two die after mistakenly consuming chemicals at Osmania Hospital Two persons who reportedly mistook a chemical and consumed it died while undergoing treatment at Osmania General Hospital (OGH). Malakpet police identified the victims as Chintala Narender and his friend G. Venkatesh. They were found unconscious by Lakpathi, the employer of the victims, near Saleemnagar Park on Wednesday evening, and shifted to the OGH. Police said the duo was drinking liquor and mistook the contents of an abandoned bottle and drank it. Teenager commits suicide at home A 16-year-old Intermediate second-year student died by suicide at her house in Sitanagar, Filmnagar police said on Thursday. The victim had earlier quarrelled with her father, an autorickshaw driver, who had refused to drop her at college. Police said the father, who used to drop her at college daily, was earlier angered by the student talking with her classmates for too long. On Wednesday, he refused to drop her even though she called him to do so. When he returned home, the father found the students body at home and informed the police. Ganja worth Rs 53 lakh seized The special teams from Bhadrachalam excise task force intercepted a car and seized 210 kilograms of ganja and other property worth `53 lakh on Thursday, and arrested transporters Pune natives Pandari and Dattatreya. The duo was taking the contraband from AP to Pune and was then intercepted at the Bhadrachalam RTO check post, Bhadrachalam SHO Rahimunissa Begum said. The duo was produced before a court for remand. V.B. Kamalahasan Reddy, director of TG excise enforcement, appreciated the action of the Bhadrachalam police. Awareness manual against drugs released Higher education principal secretary Burra Venkatesham on Thursday released an awareness manual against drugs, at a programme for educational institutions here on Thursday. He directed the educational institutions to form prahariclubs/anti-drug Committees and educate students on the ill effects of drugs. He also said that we have to control the Drug menace at any cost because it will spoil our nation with Narco Terrorism. Sandeep Shindilya, director for TGNAB, said awareness programmes played a major role in curbing the drug menace. TGNAB links cocaine found in Telangana raids to Afganistan Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGNAB) has found that the cocaine that was seized during a crackdown on smugglers here was similar to that found in Afghanistan. TGNAB officials have shared the information with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. We have shared intelligence on synthetic drugs with agencies across borders to identify the main foreign suppliers involved in smuggling drugs into the country, TGNAB director Sandeep Shandilya told Deccan Chronicle. He said that foreign intelligence had helped secure leads on the main drug suppliers. TGNAB for the first time invoked the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976 (Safema) on August 22 to neutralise the resources of the smuggler gangs frequently indulging in smuggling. That operation involved the seizure of `40.3 lakh cash and the TGNAB under the act secured an attachment order and seized property worth `5.2 crore from a family of Nanakramguda.
