Arunachal signs MoUs worth Rs 6,357 crore at Rising Northeast Investors Summit
Arunachal Pradesh secured Rs 6,357 crore in MoUs with 16 investors at the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025. These agreements span sectors like biofuel, afforestation, bamboo, IT, healthcare, and tourism. The investments are projected to create numerous jobs and boost skill development, healthcare, and agriculture in the state.
NGT slams Arunachal pollution board for inaction on stone crusher violations
Guwahati: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Eastern Zone Bench has expressed serious concern over the apparent inaction of the Arunachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (APSPCB) despite a joint committee report confirming significant environmental violations by several stone crusher and mining operations in the Rupa area of West Kameng district. The NGTs strong remarks came [] The post NGT slams Arunachal pollution board for inaction on stone crusher violations appeared first on NorthEast Now .
ULFA (I) Cadre Arrested; Major Arms Haul in Arunachals Namsai District
HT DigitalArunachal Pradesh, May 25: Following the arrest of ULFA (Independent) cadre Rupam Asom, the Indian Army and security forces launched a high-intensity operation in the Namsai district of Arunachal Pradesh. During the operation, a significant cache of arms and live ammunition was recovered. The seized items include one MQ rifle, three magazines, and 120 []
Arunachal: Anti-dam protests continue against Siang Upper project
Itanagar: Protests intensified at Begging village in Arunachal Pradeshs Siang district, on Saturday as local residents and the Siang Indigenous Farmers Forum (SIFF) continued their demonstration against pre-feasibility survey work for the proposed 11,000 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). Villagers have set up a camp about one km from Begging village, near the survey [] The post Arunachal: Anti-dam protests continue against Siang Upper project appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Thrissur man secures Arunachal govt job using forged Cusat certificate
KOCHI: A former student of the Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) has landed in legal trouble after it was found that he secured a government job in Arunachal Pradeshs Public Works Department (PWD) by submitting forged educational documents. The accused, who is from Thrissur, allegedly submitted a fake BTech mechanical engineering certificate despite actually graduating in BTech information technology from Cusat in 2006 with good marks. He reportedly used a certificate belonging to a friend and altered the name and registration number to match his own. The fraudulent act went undetected during the initial verification by the Arunachal Pradesh PWD. He was appointed to the department in 2018 and continued in the post for over five years, a police officer said. However, trouble began when the department initiated a qualification verification drive three months ago for all its employees, a first-time effort to ensure authenticity of credentials. As part of the process, the submitted documents were sent to Cusat for verification. On close scrutiny, Cusat officials discovered that the accused had never studied mechanical engineering and had instead completed a degree in information technology. The university promptly informed the department and also filed a formal police complaint. Based on this, the Kalamassery police registered an FIR against the person and launched a probe. He is expected to be summoned for questioning soon. Police are now investigating how the forged certificate was created and whether he had assistance from any certificate forgery rackets for the act. The police said they would contact their counterparts in Arunachal Pradesh to verify whether any investigation was conducted into the incident there. Also, if the forged document was created in Arunachal Pradesh, they will seek the assistance of the police there as part of the probe, said an officer.
Southwest monsoon likely to hit Andhra Pradesh in two to three days
VISAKHAPATNAM: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that conditions are favourable for the onset of the Southwest monsoon into parts of Andhra Pradesh over the next two to three days. The monsoon has officially set in over Kerala on May 24, which is eight days prior of its onset date of June 1. This marks the earliest monsoon onset over Kerala since 2009, when it arrived on May 23. The current Northern Limit of the Monsoon (NLM) passes through coordinates, including Karwar, Shimoga, Dharmapuri, Chennai, and extends through eastern and northeastern regions such as Saiha and parts of Arunachal Pradesh. The IMD has noted the presence of southwesterly and southerly winds in the lower tropospheric levels over AP and the Union Territory of Yanam. Under these prevailing conditions, heavy rainfall is likely at isolated locations across North Coastal Andhra Pradesh (NCAP), Yanam, and South Coastal Andhra Pradesh (SCAP) on Sunday. In addition, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are expected at isolated places across NCAP, SCAP, and Rayalaseema. Gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph are likely to occur in these regions. These conditions are forecast to persist until May 28. The IMD further noted that from May 20 onwards, isolated heavy rainfall has been recorded in NCAP and Yanam. Despite the active monsoon conditions, no change in maximum daytime temperatures is expected across AP and Yanam during the next seven days. Also, a fresh low-pressure area is likely to develop over the west-central and adjoining north Bay of Bengal around May 27, according to the IMD.
MP Tapir Gao slams Chinas expansionist policy
HT Bureau NAMSAI, May 24: Lok Sabha MP from Arunachal East, Tapir Gao, has strongly criticized Chinas expansionist policy, calling it a threat to regional stability and an infringement on Indias territorial sovereignty. In a recent media interaction, the MP firmly rejected Chinas practice of renaming geographical features within Arunachal Pradesh, stating that such tactics []
Coached by Army, 38 students from remote areas in Arunachal clear Sainik School entrance exam
ITANAGAR, May 24: Thirty-eight students from remote areas in Arunachal Pradesh cleared the All India Sainik School Entrance Examination with the help of coaching provided by the Indian Army. Their success is the result of the coaching programme conducted by the Armys Gajraj Corps from July last year to April, defence spokesperson Lt Col Mahendra []
AIMS new executive members elected
New executive council members of Apunba Ireipakki Maheiroi Sinpanglup AIMS for the session of 2025 26 were elected on Saturday In a release, AIMS election committee returning officer Rajesh Yumnam informed that the 31 member executive council included Longjam Thonglen Meitei as president, Sunil Salam as vice president, Oinam Amarjit Meitei as secretary general and Swamisonarjit Hemam as finance secretary Source Chronicle News Service
One killed in hit and run incident
A 65 year old man was killed in a hit and run incident involving a four wheeler near Khurai Chaithabi Leirak under Porompat police station early Saturday morning The deceased has been identified as Hijam Gojendro son of late Hijam Jugeshor of Lairikyengbam Leikai According to a report, Gojendro was on his morning walk along Imphal Ukhrul road when he was hit by a four wheeler near Khurai Chaithabi Leirak at around 4 am Saturday The four wheeler fled the scene while Gojendro succumbed to his injuries Source Chronicle News Service
Kunja Ras Leela performed at Kakching
A 'Kunja Ras Leela' dance performance organised by Harinam Sankirtana Jagya Mandali, Kakching Khunyai Leikai under the sponsorship the Ministry of Culture gi Cultural Function and Production Grant Scheme CFPGS was held at Shri Radha Madhava Mandop, Kakching Khunyai Leikai on Thursday The dance performance was attended by Kakching Municipal Council ward No 7 caretaker councillor Sandham Premita as chief guest, scholar cultural activist Naorem Chandramani as president and retired teacher Naorem Amuyaima as guest of honour Source Chronicle News Service
Chinese Checkers: India's strategic message to Beijing with a road, port and fest in the east
On January 1, 2026, Arunachal Pradesh plans to host the Sunrise Festival in Dong village near the India-China-Myanmar border, featuring a mass Surya Namaskar event and cultural activities. This festival, approved during a state cabinet meeting held at a forward army post facing China, carries strategic significance as part of Indias effort to assert its presence near the eastern border.
Banned ULFA(I) leader Rupam Asom held from Assam-Arunachal border area
DIBRUGARH/ TINSUKIA, May 24: The operational commander of proscribed outfit ULFA (I), Rupam Asom, was arrested from a forest area near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border on Saturday, a top police officer said. Operations are underway in the area in search of more cadres of the militant group, he said. Rupam, who was allegedly running the []
Govt. to have annual Khelo India North-Eastern Games soon: Mandaviya
New Delhi, May 24: Expanding the governments flagship Khelo India programme, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday announced that the northeastern states will have annual Khelo India Games dedicated exclusively to the region. Mandaviya made the announcement while addressing the Rising Northeast Investors Summit here at the Bharat Mandapam. The minister said that each of the eight northeastern states Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura will host the Games on a rotational basis. In [] The post Govt. to have annual Khelo India North-Eastern Games soon: Mandaviya appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Terror Group ULFA (I) Commander Behind 2018 Killing Of Assam Cop Arrested
Police have arrested Ulfa (I) commander Rupam Asom from the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border.
Top ULFA (I) leader Rupam Asom arrested near Assam-Arunachal Border
DIBRUGARH: n a major breakthrough, a top leader of the banned militant outfit ULFA (I), Rupam Asom, has been arrested from a forested area near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, police said on Saturday. Security forces also recovered arms and ammunition from his possession during the operation, which was launched on Friday night based on specific intelligence inputs. Rupam Asom, named in the NIA charge sheet for the 2018 killing of Bordumsa Police Station officer-in-charge Bhaskar Kalita, was allegedly running ULFA (I)s extortion network across parts of eastern Assam. Rupam Asom is the key figure behind extortion activities in eastern Assam. We had credible information about his presence near the interstate border. An operation was planned, and he was apprehended, a senior police officer said. The officer added that Rupam and his group had been operating from the jungle near the Assam-Arunachal border, using the remote terrain to evade arrest while continuing their extortion activities. Following Rupam's arrest, a manhunt has been launched to track down other members of the banned organization hiding in the border areas.
Villagers embrace visionary Siang Upper Multipurpose Project
HT Bureau NAMSAI, May 23: In a significant stride towards ensuring water security, regional development, and national strategic resilience, the villagers of Pangkang (Kumku)in Siang Districthave formally partnered with the Government of Arunachal Pradeshthrough the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)to initiate the Preliminary Feasibility Report (PFR)for the ambitious Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). []
Memo to Labour Minister demanding retired casual/contingency workers family members engagement
HT Bureau NAMSAI, MAY 23:The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), Arunachal Pradesh unit, on Thursday submitted a memorandum to the Minister of Labour & Employment, raising a significant demand on behalf of casual and contingency workers across various government departments. The organization urged the state government to mandate the compulsory engagement of family membersof those casual []
Arunachal: Siang Upper dam project faces protests, villagers clash with security forces
Boleng: Clashes erupted on Friday between villagers and security forces in Geku as authorities moved to restrict access to Beging, a proposed survey site for the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) in Arunachal Pradesh. The villagers were attempting to join a sit-in protest led by the Siang Indigenous Farmers Forum (SIFF), a local body representing [] The post Arunachal: Siang Upper dam project faces protests, villagers clash with security forces appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Arunachal villagers sign landmark MoU to kickstart Siang Upper Multipurpose Project
The Pangkang villagers and Arunachal Pradesh government signed an MoU to start a feasibility report for the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). The project aims to benefit the local community, strategically counter Chinese hydropower projects, and ensure environmental resilience. A development package of Rs 5 crore will be rolled out for infrastructure, health, and livelihood programs.
Arunachal Minister urges centre to add more CUET exam centres
Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona has formally appealed to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to increase the number of CUET (Common University Entrance Test) centres in the state. Currently, CUET exams are held at just four locations: NIT Jote, NERIST Nirjuli, RGU Doimukh, and iON Digital Zone Naharlagun all clustered around the [] The post Arunachal Minister urges centre to add more CUET exam centres appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Arunachal locals protest CAPF deployment for Siang mega power project
GUWAHATI: Protests broke out at Beging village of Siang district in Arunachal Pradesh on Friday against the deployment of Central Armed Police Force personnel for the proposed 11,000 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project. The personnel were deployed in some villages and the headquarters of Siang, Upper Siang and East Siang districts to assist the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) to conduct a survey-cum-pre-feasibility report for the project on the Siang river. The protestors, mostly women, came out of their homes holding placards and shouted slogans against the project. An indefinite dharna was organised by the Siang Indigenous Farmers Forum (SIFF) and another local organisation. They demanded the immediate withdrawal of the central force and a peaceful dialogue with SIFF and the project-affected families. These families have been opposing the proposed dam project for a long time under the banner of SIFF. They said the forceful survey was a blatant violation of their fundamental rights under the Constitution of India. They condemned the alleged arbitrary abuse of power, stating that it hurt and violated their sentiments and rights. Even as the opposition to the project continued, the NHPC had in July last year written to the state government seeking round-the-clock security at the proposed sites for core drilling works and geophysical studies. Chief Minister Pema Khandu batted for the project, citing concerns over Chinas plans on the Siang River. Earlier, he stated that India needed this project considering Chinas approval for the construction of a project capable of generating around 60,000 MW of power on the Yarlung Tsangpo river which becomes Siang in Arunachal and the Brahmaputra in Assam. According to Khandu, China, which is not a signatory to the International Water Conventions, intends to divert water from multiple reservoirs that will be created under its project to the dry regions of Tibet and other parts of the country. In such a scenario, it is inevitable that the volume of water in Siang will drastically get reduced so much so that during winters one will be able to cross the mighty river on foot, Khandu had stated. He emphasised another pressing reason for India to proceed with the Siang project: the potential devastation downstream in the Siang belt and Assam if China were to release water from its dams suddenly.
Vedanta to invest Rs 30,000 crore in Northeast in oil & gas, critical minerals and other sectors
Vedanta Group is set to invest Rs 30,000 crore in Northeast India, expanding its commitment to the region's development. This investment will span across Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Tripura, Meghalaya, and Mizoram, focusing on sectors like oil and gas, critical minerals, and renewable energy. The initiative aims to generate one lakh jobs and boost socio-economic growth.
Arunachals NIMAS team conquers Mount Kangchenjunga, worlds 3rd highest peak
Guwahati: A team from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) based in Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh, has successfully scaled Mount Kangchenjunga, the worlds third-highest peak and Indias tallest. This monumental achievement, confirmed by officials on Thursday, marks the grand finale of the patriotic Har Shikhar Tiranga campaign, which aimed to hoist the national [] The post Arunachals NIMAS team conquers Mount Kangchenjunga, worlds 3rd highest peak appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Arunachal legislators attend BJPs orientation programme in Guwahati
HT Bureau NAMSAI, May 22:In a move aimed at enhancing legislative effectiveness and deepening the spirit of public service, legislators from Arunachal Pradesh recently took part in a three-day Legislators Orientation and Training Programme held in Guwahati. The initiative was organized by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and brought together elected representatives for a structured []
13 year old boy drowns in pond
A 13 year old boy got drowned while swimming with some of his friends in a water supply pond near a mosque at Sangaiyumpham Part 2, under Thoubal police station, around 1 pm on Thursday The deceased has been identified as Md Sarif, son of Md Sahid of Sora Maning Leikai in Kakching district He was a Class VIII student at Child Care English School, Sangaiyumpham Part 2 According to reports, Sarif and his friends were swimming in the pond when he drowned Despite frantic efforts by his friends and locals to locate him, he remained missing Expert divers were later called in, and his body recovered around 3 50 pm Source Chronicle News Service
One held with drugs worth 8377 5 crore
A drug trafficker has been apprehended in Noney district and large quantity of narcotic items being transported in a truck along the Imphal Jiribam section of National Highway 37 recovered on Wednesday On checking of the truck at a security check post in Noney district, 50 soap cases of heroin weighing 569 24 grams and estimated to worth around Rs 4 crore, and 49 sachets containing Amphetamine Methamphetamine tablets, valued around Rs 1 crore were seized Identity of the drug trafficker has not been revealed by authorities concerned Source Chronicle News Service
Sit in staged against Gwaltabi incident
Denouncing the Gwaltabi incident of harassing journalists and directing them to conceal the word 'Manipur' from an MST bus, 14 Meira Paibi organisations staged sit in protest at Nongpok Sekmai Shikhong Bazar on Thursday Protesters held placards inscribed with slogan such as Central government is keeping us in a cage , Withdraw central forces from Manipur , Governor and security advisor should resign immediately , and Whois behind the order to disallow the use of the word Manipur , among others Source Chronicle News Service
Justice Somashekar takes charge as CJ
Justice Kempaiah Somashekar was on Thursday sworn in as the ninth Chief Justice of High Court of Manipur The oath of office to Justice Somashekar was administered in the swearing in ceremony held at the Darbar Hall of Raj Bhavan, Imphal Justice Kempaiah Somashekar of Karnataka High Court was appointed as the Chief Justice of High Court of Manipur by the President of India on May 20 Judges of the High Court of Manipur, judicial officers and representatives of Bar Associations, among others attended the swearing in ceremony Source Chronicle News Service
IKAL to host remembrance event
Ireibak Kanba Apunba Lup IKAL will be organising a remembrance ceremony in memory of the lives lost in the tragic Khamenlok massacre which occurred on June 13, 2023 Speaking to the media, IKAL advisor N Sanatomba Meetei said that the remembrance ceremony will be held at Nongshum on June 13, 2025 He also appealed to the public to attend the ceremony and offer flowers prayers as homage to the martyrs Source The Sangai Express
Namsai concludes week-long awareness campaign on Solid Waste Bye-Laws
HT Bureau NAMSAI, May 21:The week-long awareness programme on the implementation of the Arunachal Pradesh Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Bye-Laws 2023concluded today at Gandhi Chowk, Namsai Tinali, with enthusiastic participation from residents and shop owners of 2nd Mile, Namsai Tinali, Old Bazaar, and Thana Road areas. The concluding event began with a welcome address []
Arunachal Pradesh to Gujarat: 2 women cyclists attempt 4,000 km tandem Guinness record
Dibrugarh: From the dawn-kissed peaks of Arunachal Pradesh to the sun-baked shores of Gujarat, two extraordinary women have embarked on an epic 4,000-kilometer odyssey on a single bicycle. Dr. Meera Valankar, a scientist, and Dr. Manisha Waghmare, an ophthalmologist, are not just cycling; theyre pedaling into the annals of history, aiming for a Guinness [] The post Arunachal Pradesh to Gujarat: 2 women cyclists attempt 4,000 km tandem Guinness record appeared first on NorthEast Now .
53 from Haryana arrested in Arunachal Pradesh for cheating in recruitment exam
Arunachal police uncover elaborate cheating network operated from Haryana; electronic devices seized, probe teams dispatched
J&K, Ladakh Declared Hard Area For IFS Officers Under New AGMUT Guidelines
JAMMU, May 21: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued fresh guidelines for the transfer and posting of Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers under the Joint AGMUT Cadre. As per the order dated September 5, 2024, the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh have now been categorized as Category B Hard Area along with Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep. This amendment followed the merger of the J&K cadre into the [] The post J&K, Ladakh Declared Hard Area For IFS Officers Under New AGMUT Guidelines appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Worrying signs for Odisha as sex ratio slips to 933
BHUBANESWAR: Prohibition of sex determination and strict enforcement notwithstanding, the sex ratio at birth in Odisha has recorded a worrying decline over the past decade. As per the Civil Registration System (CRS) report released by the Ministry of Home Affairs recently, the sex ratio at birth in the state stood at 933 women per 1,000 men in 2021. The ratio has significantly dropped from 979 recorded during 2011-12. Odisha is among the bottom-10 states with low sex ratio. The lowest 863 was recorded in Assam, 905 in Rajasthan, 908 in Bihar, 909 in Gujarat, 910 in Maharashtra, 911 in Haryana and 922 in Telangana. The highest sex ratio at birth has been reported by Arunachal Pradesh (997) followed by Uttar Pradesh (995), Uttarakhand (975), Manipur (974), and Kerala (967). Surprisingly, the sex ratio in Odisha had dropped from 979 in 2011 to 930 in 2017 and then went up to 947 in 2019 before falling again to 933. The data is considered more authentic as it is based on registered births worked out after deducting the respective time delay in birth registration of more than one year. The latest data has highlighted growing gender disparities in the state, despite several government interventions aimed at promoting girl child welfare and curbing sex-selective practices. Experts attributed the sharp decline to a combination of deep-rooted patriarchal norms, single child norm and preference for sons. Senior gynaecologist Dr GSS Mohapatra said sons continue to be seen as bearers of the family legacy and financial security for ageing parents, while daughters are often perceived as an economic burden in many communities across Odisha. Many are choosing to not go for a second child if the first one is a son, he said. Female foeticide has come down drastically after the implementation of pre-conception and pre-natal diagnostic techniques (PCPNDT) Act. But the mindset of people has not changed. People still ask us if there is any specific way or drug to have a male child. Continued awareness and education can only prevent this, he said. Although the PCPNDT Act prohibits sex determination, some field-level health workers said, enforcement remains patchy. They pointed out that discrimination in access to nutrition and healthcare further aggravates the gender imbalance. Girl children in some areas suffer from higher rates of malnutrition and infant mortality. Authorities also admitted that regulatory mechanisms require strengthening to effectively tackle these violations. Director of family welfare Dr Sanjukta Sahoo said there is a decline in the total number of births also. The decline is due to adoption of one child norm by parents. The state government is addressing it by creating awareness regarding the importance of a girl child. Frequent inspections are being carried out at diagnostic centres and hospitals to prevent sex determination and selection. Collectors also have been put on alert, she added. Recently, CM Mohan Charan Majhi had expressed concern over the declining sex ratio in the state. He had assured that efforts would be made towards increasing access to quality education and economic opportunities for girls to empower them and reduce the preference for sons. ALARMING TREND The ratio has significantly dropped from 979 recorded during 2011-12 Odisha is among the bottom-10 states with low sex ratio The sex ratio in Odisha had dropped from 979 in 2011 to 930 in 2017 and then went up to 947 in 2019 before falling again to 933
Over 50 Haryana candidates arrested in Arunachal for cheating in NVS exam
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Police arrested over 50 candidates from Haryana for using sophisticated electronic devices to cheat in a recruitment examination conducted by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), officials said on Tuesday. Addressing the media, Capital Superintendent of Police Rohit Rajbir Singh said the arrests were made in connection with the exam held on Sunday [] The post Over 50 Haryana candidates arrested in Arunachal for cheating in NVS exam appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Arunachal records highest-ever monthly GST collection in April
ITANAGAR, May 19:In a significant fiscal milestone, Arunachal Pradesh has recorded its highest-ever monthly Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection, amounting to Rs 332 crore in April 2025, reflecting a 66% increasecompared to the same period last financial year. According to a release from the CGST & CX Commissionerate (Anti-Evasion Unit), this growth in GST []
Over 50 people from Haryana arrested in Arunachal for cheating in recruitment exam
ITANAGAR, May 20: Over 50 people from Haryana were arrested in Arunachal Pradesh for allegedly cheating in a recruitment examination conducted by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), police said on Tuesday. They were arrested for allegedly using electronic devices to cheat in the examination, held on Sunday, for the recruitment of lab assistants and junior []
Input distribution prog held at Shirui village
As part of the inaugural function of the 5th State Level Shirui Lily Festival 2025, an input distribution programme under the Transfer of Technology initiative of the Farmer FIRST Programme, ICAR, New Delhi, was held on Tuesday at Heritage Ground Vahgayan, Shirui village, in Ukhrul district The inputs were distributed to the beneficiaries of Shanshak Khullen, Ukhrul in the presence of Central Agricultural University , Imphal vice chancellor of Dr Anupam Mishra Tangkhul Naga Long president Sword Vashum and TNAL president Tennyson Kashung also attended the inaugural ceremony as guest of honour Source Chronicle News Service
NEW DELHI: Protesting against the crude infrastructure and lack of basic amenities, students of the inaugural batch of the Film and Television Institute (FTI) in Arunachal Pradesh have been boycotting classes and any kind of academic activity since May 15. Presently attached to the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SFRTI) in Kolkata, which falls under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, it is set to become Indias third FTI in the future. The Institute is located in Jollang-Rakap, 24 kms away from the capital Itanagar. This is the second major protest this month. We decided to halt all academic activity since May 15. This is to demand urgent action to restore dignity, safety and basic infrastructure, they said in a joint statement. TNIE interacted with the protesting students, who were angered by the administration's inaction. They have paid Rs 1,20,000 for the first semester. A few have even resigned from jobs to pursue their passion for films. A total of 45 students are pursuing these 2-year Diploma courses - Screen Acting, Documentary Cinema and Screen Writing here. Five students belong to Arunachal Pradesh while the rest are from Delhi, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Hyderabad and Maharashtra. Students requested anonymity fearing punitive action from the Institute in future for voicing out. Meant to begin their academic year in August 2024, the students received mails in February this year asking them to join on March 6. A student said, The biggest issue is we do not have access to clean drinking water as the water we consume is muddied. Students frequently fall ill. Just last week, an emergency vehicle here had to rush one of the students to a hospital in Itanagar, 23 kms away. The institute arranged water cans but they would get exhausted and we would again have to boil the muddy water and drink. A woman student said the frequent power cuts upset her the most. A week ago, we did not have power supply throughout nights. The phones could not be charged too and there are network issues. Our parents get really worried. A few girl students abandoned the course on safety grounds as security personnel cannot be spotted after 3 am and outside vehicles enter the campus, she said. Classes are held in unfinished buildings, said another student. A library with a makeshift class room is used. This is a visual medium and we need proper screening and editing rooms, not mere laptops. The faculty is good though. The name FTI is regarded highly and the one in Pune is world class. We feel cheated trusting the brand. There are no proper roads or footpaths on the hilly terrain to take us inside, said another student. We have not even been provided student ID cards and will be completing three months here, he said. TNIE spoke to those in-charge of managing the FTI. We agree there are problems and are doing our best to redress it. Uninterrupted power is now being ensured through DG sets during outages. We have requested the State electricity department to install a dedicated feeder line here, he said. Another official said, The construction work is being done by the Central Public Works Department and there have been delays from their side due to local problems. A total of 10 out of 21 buildings have been handed over so far and the rest would be done in phases. Around 30 security personnel are being provided round-the-clock, he claimed. The process of finalising the Institutes official name and logo is under way and ID cards will be issued soon, the official added. Asked why students were taken on board without facilities in place, another official said, The students had already got the admission. We did not want one academic year to go waste for them and did it for their sake only.
Indian Armed Forces begin combat exercise in Assam forest
The Indian Armed Forces have commenced a multi-dimensional combat exercise in Assam's Lakhimpur district, set to continue until August. This exercise at Dulung reserve forest, near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, includes bombing, rocket launching, and shooting drills.
Arunachal Pradesh hits highest-ever monthly GST collection in April
Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh recorded its highest-ever monthly GST collection in April 2025, reflecting a nationwide surge in goods and services tax revenues. The states GST receipts rose to Rs 332 crore, marking a 66% increase over the same period last year, according to a release from the CGST & CX Commissionerates Anti-Evasion Unit. India as [] The post Arunachal Pradesh hits highest-ever monthly GST collection in April appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Namsai authorities continue awareness drive on solid waste management bye-laws
HT Bureau NAMSAI, May 19:In a continuing effort to enforce the Arunachal Pradesh Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Bye-Laws, 2023 across Namsai township, the District Urban Development Agency (DUDA), Namsai organized another community-level awareness programme today at the Satsang Nagar Community Hall. The event witnessed active participation from residents of Reliance Colony, Itabhatta, and Satsang []
FTI, Arunachal Pradesh students alleged being deprived from basic amenities
HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, May 19: The students of the Film and Television Institute (FTI), Arunachal Pradesh, have alleged severe administrative neglect, stating that they are being deprived of the most basic amenities necessary for academic and personal well-being. In an official statement issued by the first batch of students, they announced an indefinite academic halt []
2nd Arunachal Pradesh Battalion NCC Concludes 10-Day Annual Training Camp
HT Bureau NAMSAI, May 19: The 10-day Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC), organized by the 2nd Arunachal Pradesh Battalion of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), concluded with a vibrant and ceremonial valedictory function at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Tawang. The camp, held with the objective of instilling discipline, leadership, and a sense of national pride []
24 trafficked tea garden workers rescued from Arunachal
HT Correspondent JORHAT, May 19: A total of 24 victims of human trafficking under the jurisdiction of Mariani Police Station in the Titabar sub-division of Jorhat district were rescued in two batches from Arunachal Pradesh and reunited with their families by the Jorhat district police in the past few days, an official said. The victims, []
Assam: Border tensions rise in Lakhimpur over Arunachal encroachment
North Lakhimpur:Tension has risen in a border village in Assams Lakhimpur district following an alleged encroachment by people from Arunachal Pradesh. Authorities report the incident from No. 1 Adarshagaon under Pathali Pahar Gaon Panchayat under Narayanpur Revenue Circle in Lakhimpur district, where encroachers from Arunachal Pradesh illegally built a house on a plot of land [] The post Assam: Border tensions rise in Lakhimpur over Arunachal encroachment appeared first on NorthEast Now .
TDSPU meet elects office bearers
The general council meeting of Thoubal District State Pensioners' Union TDSPU was held at Thoubal Awangleikai community hall on Sunday during which new office bearers were elected for a three year term The new office bearers are Likmabam Binod as president, Mutum Nabachandra as secretary and Laishram Yaiskul as treasurer Source Chronicle News Service
State stall bags prize at Madhya Pradesh Expo
The Department of Horticulture and Soil Conservation, Manipur bagged the second best stall coordination prize at the Asia Agri, Horti and Food Tech Expo 2025 held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, from May 14 to 16 The state stall showcased Gl tagged products of Manipur like Tamenglong orange, Kachai lemon, and Sirarakhong chilli Department officials including MIDH mission director Chungong Pamei, officer in charge Bikram Yumlembam, and assistant agriculture officer Deepak Huidrom, represented the state at the exhibition, which featured 80 stalls from different parts of the country, including multinational companies, showcasing their products Source Chronicle News Service
Landslide disrupts vehicular movement
A massive landslide and rock fall occurred on Sunday afternoon at K Sinam village, near the waterfall along the National Highway 37 Imphal Jiribam Road , in Kangpokpi district As a result, vehicular movement was severely disrupted, leaving numerous vehicles stranded on both ends of the road awaiting debris clearance The road construction firm, Ganpati Company, promptly mobilised efforts to address the situation, deploying three excavators to remove the debris After several hours of intensive work, the affected section was cleared by 6 30 pm, allowing all stranded vehicles to resume their journeys Source Chronicle News Service
TG Higher Secondary School has informed all the students who had registered earlier for the entrance test for admission into Class XI Science Arts Commerce streams to collect their admit cards from the school on May 19,2025 from 10 am onwards A release issued by the school's Principal also urged all the registered students to bring their mark sheets Sportspersons, internally displaced persons and People With Disabilities are also advised to bring relevant original documents certificates Source The Sangai Express
MPCC extends wishes to Haj pilgrims
The Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee MPCC has extended its best wishes to Muslims from Manipur embarking on the Haj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia A MPCC team led by its president K Meghachandra Wangkhem AC MLA and Khangabok AC MLA Surjakumar Okram met the pilgrims at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport and wished them well The MPCC team included Md Amir Hussain general secretary , Md Wahidur Rahman general secretary , Md Siraj Ahmed general secretary and Md Zakir Hussain chairman of Minority Department among others K Meghachandra appealed to the pilgrims to pray for Manipur during their stay in Mecca Source The Sangai Express
A Court has directed one Vinod Sharma and his family to vacate the premises of Shri Shri Radha Krishna Tetnple Tha kurbadi , Paona Bazar within two months The Court delivered a verdict against the illegal occupation of the temple premises by Purnanand Sharma and his son Vinod Sharma who claimed the temple and the deity as their private property, according to a press release issued by the Shri Shri Radha Krishna Mandir Working Committee, Paona Bazar Source The Sangai Express
Centre approves four integrated aquaparks for Northeast India to boost fish production
Guwahati: The central government has approved the establishment of 11 Integrated Aquaparks across India to boost fish production, with four of these parks planned for the northeastern states of Assam, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh announced on Sunday. Speaking after virtually laying the foundation [] The post Centre approves four integrated aquaparks for Northeast India to boost fish production appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Earthquake Of Magnitude 3.8 Hits Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley
3.8 magnitude earthquake hits Arunachal Pradeshs Dibang valley
Guwahati: Residents of Arunachal Pradesh were awakened by noticeable ground shaking as a moderate earthquake, registering 3.8 on the Richter scale, occurred at 5:06 AM, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) has confirmed. The seismic activity was pinpointed to the Dibang Valley district of the state, originating at a depth of 10 kilometers beneath the [] The post 3.8 magnitude earthquake hits Arunachal Pradeshs Dibang valley appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Takam Sanjoy condemns Chinas renaming of Arunachal places
HT Bureau NAMSAI, May 17: Former Member of Parliament and senior Congress leader Takam Sanjoyhas strongly criticized Chinas recent move to rename 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh, calling the act unethical, arbitrary, and humiliatingto the indigenous people of the state. In a press statement issued on Friday, Sanjoy denounced Chinas renaming attempt as a deliberate []
HT Bureau NAMSAI, May 17: The Arunachal Pradesh Literary Society (APLS)has announced the recipients of the Luminous Lummer Dai Literary Award (LLDLA) 2025, selecting two distinguished literary figuresShri Ramchandra ChutiaandAshok Kumar Pandeyin recognition of their outstanding contributions to the literary and academic fields of Arunachal Pradesh. The selection was made by a dedicated committee comprising []
Poknapham asst machine man Gogo listed for award
All Manipur Newspaper Electronic Media Employees Association AMNEMEA has announced that its group c member and Poknapham assistant machine operator Gogo Meitram, son of late Meitram Nabadwip of Keishampat Leimajam Leikai, will be conferred with AMNEMEA Award, 2025 In a release, AMNEMEA informed that the award will be presented at its foundation day to be held on May 20 at Laishoi AQUAMAN , Bishnupur district The award carries Rs 10,000, a memento and a certificate, it added Source Chronicle News Service
Health camp held in connection with World Hypertension Day
In connection with 'World Hypertension Day', the Senior Citizen Society, Khundrakpam A C, organised a health camp on the theme 'Measure your blood pressure accurately, control it, live longer' at RAM School located at Pangei Bazar on Saturday Senior Citizen Society secretary Dr Ksh Kala appealed to the public to regularly monitor their blood pressure, reduce salt intake, avoid tobacco products and alcohol, maintain a healthy body weight, follow a balanced diet, and engage in regular exercise Around 110 people participated in the health camp,' where medicines were also distributed Source Chronicle News Service
Painting competition organised
Resident Welfare Association, Wangkhei Khunou organised second edition of summer vacation painting competition at the club premises on Saturday The painting competition was held under two categories Class I to V on the theme 'Mother', and Class VI to X on the theme 'No single use plastic' In all, 51 students took part at the competition Source Chronicle News Service
IMD forecasts rainfall, thunderstorms across several parts of India
In eastern India, especially in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh, the weather is set to remain hot and humid
Awareness programme on Arunachal Pradesh Solid Waste Bye-Laws 2023 held
HT Bureau NAMSAI, May 16: In continuation of the awareness drive for the implementation of the Arunachal Pradesh Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Bye-Laws 2023, a comprehensive awareness programme was conducted today at the APIL Ground, Namsai, targeting several key colonies including Adi Line, Shanti Nagar, Milan Nagar, Jaipur Road, Dangoria Than Road, PHE Colony, []
Chandel police hand out helmets to senior citizens
Under the supervision of Chandel SP Babitarani Swain, the district police conducted a traffic enforcement and awareness drive on Thursday around Chandel town and other parts of the district During the drive, traffic violators were detained and advised to follow traffic rules for their own safety and that of others, while senior citizens and elderly persons riding two wheelers without helmets were provided helmets free of cost Approximately 20 elderly persons received the helmets during the drive, aimed at promoting road safety and responsible driving among all age groups Source Chronicle News Service
A team of special commando unit arrested a man with six vials of heroin from Khabeisoi area on Thursday morning According to a police report, acting on reliable input, the team raided the residence of one Md Abdullah Khan 46 s o Md Atawallah Khan of Khabeisoi Sabal Leikai The team body searched Abdullah and recovered six vials of heroin from his possession Abdullah confessed to dealing in drugs and he was arrested at around 11 25am He was handed over to Heingang PS for further course of legal action Source Chronicle News Service
CRPF organises friendly football at Haraothel
D 158 Bn CRPF organised a football match between the villagers of Haraothel and Alphaijan at Haraothel village on Friday The football friendly was organised by the sub unit of 158 Bn CRPF to enhance rapport between the force and the local population, and for working together for the society and the nation It was facilitated by D 158 Bn CRPF AC Sudhir Kumar under the supervision of commandant Sanjay Negi Team A representing Haraothel village won the match Later, prizes were distributed by Sudhir Kumar to both the teams Source Chronicle News Service
MPCC clarifies on president's tenure
Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee MPCC has clarified that the term of president of MPCC is not three years, as reported in some media outlets In a release, MPCC informed that the term of the president is five years under Article VI i of the Constitution of Indian National Congress Rules, as amended and approved at the 83rd Congress Plenary Session, 2010 85th Congress Plenary Session, 2023 Source Chronicle News Service
Governor discusses development projects
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla chaired a meeting of 'Governor in Council' on Thursday at the conference hall of Raj Bhavan, here A release issued by Governor's secretariat informed that the meeting was attended by chief secretary, commissioners, secretary to Governor and secretaries from various departments Several proposals were discussed, mainly fo cusing on development projects, administrative improvements, and steps to strengthen overall governance The discussions reflected the government's efforts to improve coordination and ensure better delivery of public services, said the release Source Chronicle News Service
Centre Cancels Transfer Of Saugat Biswas, Yasha Mudgal
JAMMU, May 16: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has cancelled the transfer of two IAS officers. As per an order, Saugat Biswas will no longer move from Arunachal Pradesh to Jammu and Kashmir now, and Yasha Mudgal will not be shifted from Jammu and Kashmir to Puducherry. The post Centre Cancels Transfer Of Saugat Biswas, Yasha Mudgal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Governors' approval of bills was delayed in 2024 for many states, says think tank report
NEW DELHI: Amid an ongoing debate following the Supreme Courts recent verdict in the Tamil Nadu case setting a deadline for granting assent to bills, the think tank PRS Legislative Research on Thursday released its report highlighting significant variations in the time governors took to give assent to bills in 2024. The report noted that around 18 per cent of bills across states took over three months to receive final clearance. In its report, PRS Legislative Research stated, In 2024, state legislatures passed more than 500 Bills and scrutinised their state budgets, cumulatively worth about Rs 58 lakh crore. After analysing the functioning of 31 state legislatures in 2024, PRS found that assemblies sat for an average of 20 days, amounting to approximately 100 hours in total. And during these days passed more than 500 Bills and the budgets worth Rs 58 lakh crore, the report said. It added that Odisha held the highest number of sitting days at 42, followed by Kerala with 38 and West Bengal with 36. In contrast, Manipur which is under President's Rule, met for only 14 days, Nagaland for six, Sikkim for eight, and Arunachal Pradesh for 16. As the Constitution mandates legislature to meet at least once in six months, only eleven states met this requirement through short sessions that lasted for one or two days, the report stated. 'Can SC fix timelines for assent to bills by President, Governors?': Murmu's poser to top court The report further highlighted that only 4% of bills passed in 2024 were examined by committees. Of over 500 bills, just 22 were referred to committees across seven states, with reports on 15 of them presented to their respective assemblies.As an example, it noted that 12 bills in Kerala were referred to Subject Committees. It also revealed that 28 states, on average, discussed their budgets for seven days. Kerala and Goa spent the most time on budget discussions, dedicating 18 days each, followed by Odisha with 16 days, Gujarat with 14, and Rajasthan with 13. On the other hand, six states including Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Telangana, debated and passed their budgets within just two days. The Annual Review of State Laws report released by PRS on Thursday observed that in states such as Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Mizoram and Rajasthan, all bills received assent within a month. Across states, 60 per cent of bills obtained the governors assent within a month. In 2024, across states, there was wide variation in the time taken by governors to give assent to bills, the PRS report stated. States where a significant proportion of bills took more than three months to receive assent included Congress-ruled Himachal Pradesh (72 per cent of bills), Trinamool Congress-ruled West Bengal (38 per cent), and Sikkim (56 per cent). Of all bills passed in 2024, 18 per cent received assent after more than three months. This includes bills still awaiting assent as of April 2025. The Tamil Nadu government had earlier approached the Supreme Court regarding 12 bills pending with the governor, which the legislature had passed between 2020 and 2023. After receiving notice from the court in 2023, the governor returned 10 of these bills to the assembly. When the legislature passed them again, the governor reserved the bills for the Presidents opinion. These bills remain pending. Some states have had issues with summoning of session and governor's address, the report noted, pointing out that assembly sessions begin when the governor summons the House and end when the governor prorogues it. In 2024, sessions in Delhi, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal continued for more than six months without prorogation, with long intervals between sittings. In Delhi and Tamil Nadu, a session lasted from February to December 2024, with 18 sittings in Tamil Nadu. In West Bengal, a session that began in July 2023 had not been prorogued as of May 2025. In Tamil Nadu, in February 2024, the governor refused to deliver his address to the assembly and walked out of the House, a similar incident occurred in January 2025. It is notable that on 8 April, the apex court issued a verdict concerning the powers of governors in handling bills, as contested by the Tamil Nadu government. For the first time, the Court stipulated that the President should decide on bills reserved for her consideration by the governor within three months of the reference being received. Subsequently, on 13 April 2025, President Droupadi Murmu invoked Article 143(1)a provision rarely usedto seek the Supreme Courts opinion on whether judicially-imposed timelines could govern the Presidents discretion in dealing with bills passed by state assemblies. The Centre opted for a presidential reference instead of requesting a review of the verdict, a move that has triggered sharp political reactions.
Bangladeshi national arrested in Bodh Gaya; fake Aadhar card, documents recovered
PATNA: A Bangladesh national identified as Pawan Kranti Barua (62) was arrested in Bihars Gaya district for staying in Indian territory without a valid visa, police said on May 15. He was staying in Buddha International Welfare Mission (Sleeping Buddha Monastery) as a Buddhist monk for the past 15 days. Police recovered a fake Aadhaar card and other documents from his possession. Barua, a native of Kath Khali police station limits in Bangladesh, had entered Indian territory without a visa. Manoj Kumar Singh, the station house officer of Bodh Gaya police station, said that Barua was trying to hide himself during the verification of monks staying in the Buddha International Welfare Mission on Wednesday. On suspicion, he was detained at the police station for interrogation. Initially, he tried to mislead police by revealing his identity as Prafull Chakma, a resident of Arunachal Pradesh. He also produced his Aadhar Card issued from Arunachal Pradesh. However, during verification, the Aadhaar card was found to be fake. He was immediately arrested for staying in Indian territory without a valid visa, SHO said. On Thursday, he was produced before the chief judicial magistrate in Bodh Gaya who remanded him in 14-day judicial custody at Gaya Central Jail. We have informed other investigating agencies about the arrest of a Bangladeshi citizen. They will interrogate him, if need be, the SHO said, adding that the motive behind his stay in the monastery was being ascertained. The Bodh Gaya police have been put on a high alert following tensions between India and Pakistan after the killing of 26 tourists by terrorists at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. Meanwhile, police have stepped up vigil in the holy town, which witnesses a surge of tourists, including international ones during summer. Earlier, three Chinese nationals were arrested from the India-Nepal border in East Champaran district last week. They were arrested while trying to enter Indian territory from Nepal without a valid visa. The porous India-Nepal border is considered vulnerable for infiltrators sneaking into Indian territory from Nepal.
Awareness campaign on Arunachal Pradesh solid waste bye-laws 2023 begins in Namsai
HT Bureau NAMSAI, May 15: A week-long awareness campaign on the implementation of the Arunachal Pradesh Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Bye-Laws 2023 was formally launched on May 15, 2025, at the Town Club in Namsai. The campaign is being conducted to sensitise residents across several colonies regarding the new bye-laws and to promote responsible []
Skill development training in IECT for unemployed youth inaugurated in Namsai
HT Bureau NAMSAI, May 15: In a significant step towards enhancing the employability and digital competence of youth in Arunachal Pradesh, a Skill Development Training Programme in Information, Electronics and Communication Technology (IECT) was officially inaugurated today at the District Industries Centre, Department of Industries, Namsai. The training programme is being implemented by the National []
Creativity by China: Tibetan question & Dalai Lama factor in Arunachal Pradesh
India strongly opposes China's attempts to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh. The Ministry of External Affairs dismisses these actions. India asserts that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of the country. China's repeated efforts, including publishing lists of new names, are seen as attempts to assert its claim. China also objects to Indian leaders' visits and has issued stapled visas.
India rejects Chinas attempt to rename locations in Arunachal Pradesh
New Delhis reaction came in response to Beijing announcing Chinese names for some places in Arunachal Pradesh, which the neighbouring country claims as the southern part of Tibet
Arunachal BJP organises Tiranga Yatra supporting armed forces, hails Op Sindoor
ITANAGAR, May 14: The Arunachal Pradesh unit of the BJP on Wednesday organised Tiranga Yatra to celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor and express solidarity with the Indian Armed Forces. The yatra, which began at Tower Clock Ganga, concluded at the Tennis Court in IG Park here, and drew participants from all walks of life. []
Awareness on job placement held
Kha Manipur College, Kakching Placement and Progression Cell Committee PPCC and Internal Quality Assurance Cell IQAC , in collaboration with Emporium Training and Consultancy Private Limited Manipur Kolkata organised a one day awareness programme on 'Job Placement in Hospitality Sectors' at the College's multipurpose hall on Wednesday The event was attended by Emporium operation manager Anirban Mukherjee as chief guest, Kha Manipur College principal Dr Okram Rudrababu as president and PPCC senior member Yengkhom Raju as guest of honour Source Chronicle News Service
Police nab woman with banned syrup
Manipur police have arrested a woman along with 51 bottles of banned Codeine Phosphate Tripolicline HCI Syrup 100 ml TUSSREX TR on Tuesday According to Manipur Police Control Room release, the banned items were seized from the house of Fatima 44 of Lilong Haoreibi Turel Kaleikhong, who has also been arrested Source Chronicle News Service
NE state an integral part of India, says MEA
NEW DELHI, May 14: India on Wednesday outrightly rejected as vain and preposterous China renaming some places in Arunachal Pradesh and said such attempts will not alter the undeniable reality that the state was, is, and will always remain an integral part of India. New Delhis reaction came in response to Beijing announcing Chinese names []
Creative naming of Arunachal locations by China does not change reality: India
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has firmly dismissed China's persistent attempts to rename locations within Arunachal Pradesh, reiterating that the state is, was, and will forever be an inseparable part of India. This rejection follows similar rebuffs in the past, with the MEA emphasizing that assigning invented names does not alter the reality of Arunachal Pradesh's integral status.
Assam police rescue 4 victims of human trafficking from Arunachal
Dibrugarh: Doomdooma police of Assam rescued four victims of human trafficking this week from various areas in Arunachal Pradesh. According to the police, they rescued one victim from Mechuka and brought her to the Doomdooma police station on Wednesday. Earlier, Sub-Inspector Arpana Gogoi led the Doomdooma police in rescuing three more trafficking victims from Papum [] The post Assam police rescue 4 victims of human trafficking from Arunachal appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Arunachal Pradesh Holds Rare Cabinet Meeting Near LAC
The high-altitude session, part of the Cabinet Aapke Dwar initiative, aimed to bring governance to remote areas.
India rejects Chinas latest renaming of places in Arunachal Pradesh
NEW DELHI, May 14 (Reuters) India said on Wednesday that it rejects Chinas move to rename places in the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh where the Asian neighbours share a border, adding that the Himalayan territory was an integral part of India. Beijing has renamed places in Arunachal Pradesh in the past as well and the issue has been an irritant in ties between the two countries, especially as they deteriorated sharply after a deadly military clash elsewhere on their border in 2020. They reached an agreement in October to step back from their four-year military stand-off in the
India blocks X handles of Chinese media Global Times, Xinhua
NEW DELHI: The X account handles of Global Times and Xinhua on Wednesday showed that it has been withheld in India in response to a legal request. The official X account of Global Times now reads: Account Withheld. @globaltimesnews has been withheld in IN in response to a legal demand. An email query sent to the Ministry of Electronics and IT elicited no immediate reply in this regard. Earlier, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) had repeatedly flagged misinformation shared on the social media pages of the Chinese state media regarding Operation Sindoor. The Indian Embassy in China has also slammed the Global Times for sharing misinformation without verifying facts. (1/n) Dear @globaltimesnews , we would recommend you verify your facts and cross-examine your sources before pushing out this kind of dis-information. https://t.co/xMvN6hmrhe India in China (@EOIBeijing) May 7, 2025 This development comes in the backdrop of Beijing announcing Chinese names for some places in Arunachal Pradesh, which the neighbouring country claims as the southern part of Tibet. India on Wednesday outrightly rejected as vain and preposterous China renaming some places in Arunachal Pradesh and said such attempts will not alter the undeniable reality that the state was, is, and will always remain an integral part of India. We have noticed that China has persisted with its vain and preposterous attempts to name places in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. Consistent with our principled position, we reject such attempts categorically, he said. Vain and Preposterous: India object to China renaming locations in Arunachal
Assam Businessman Held for 35 Lakh Investment Fraud in Arunachal
HT Digital GUWAHATI, May 14: A businessman from North Lakhimpur, Assam, has been arrested by the Sangram Police in Arunachal Pradeshs Kurung Kumey district on charges of defrauding local residents through a fake investment scheme. The accused, Rahman Ali, had been operating a business in Sangram for nearly nine years before he allegedly cheated people []
India Slams Chinas Renaming of Arunachal Locations, Calls Move Preposterous
HT Digital GUWAHATI, MAY 14: Indias Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a strong condemnation of Chinas repeated attempts to rename locations within Arunachal Pradesh. In a sharply worded official statement, the MEA asserted that such efforts are futile and unacceptable. We have noticed that China has persisted with its vain and preposterous attempts []
India blocks Twitters acs of China's Global Times, Xinhua
This development comes against the backdrop of Beijing announcing Chinese names for some places in Arunachal Pradesh, which the neighbouring country claims as the southern part of Tibet.
Vain and preposterous: India on China renaming places in Arunachal Pradesh
NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday outrightly rejected as vain and preposterous China renaming some places in Arunachal Pradesh and said such attempts will not alter the undeniable reality that the state was, is, and will always remain an integral part of India. New Delhis reaction came in response to Beijing announcing Chinese names for some []
X accounts of Chinas Global Times, Xinhua blocked in India
This development comes in the backdrop of Beijing announcing Chinese names for some places in Arunachal Pradesh
India blocks Chinese state media's X account over disinformation: Report
The Centre has blocked the X account of a Chinese state-run media outlet, Global Times over its publication of what the Centre described as disinformation concerning Operation Sindoor, a counter-terrorist operation conducted by the army targeting cross-border terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK). The official X account of Global Times now reads: Account Withheld. @globaltimesnews has been withheld in response to a legal demand. The 'X' account of Chinese propaganda media outlet 'Global Times' withheld in India. pic.twitter.com/B9Q941FTjX ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2025 Earlier in the day, India issued a statement condemning China's renewed attempts to assert territorial claims over Arunachal Pradesh. The Indian government has firmly rejected China's latest attempt to rename locations in Arunachal Pradesh, calling it a vain and preposterous effort to assert territorial claims. Indias sharp response comes at a time when regional dynamics remain tense, particularly with Pakistan, and Beijings actions are likely to be seen as more than coincidental.
