Arunachal’s Tara Village Girl Sonam Wins Gold at APKA State Karate Championship

Itanagar: A young girl from a remote village in Arunachal Pradesh has made her community and the state proud by winning a gold medal at the Arunachal Pradesh Amateur Karate Association (APKA) State Karate Championship 2026. Tara Sonam, a resident of Tara Village under Upper Subansiri district, clinched the gold medal in her weight category … Read more

Arunachal Police Rescue Missing Teen Girl from Rajasthan, Arrest Online Grooming Predator

Itanagar: In a swift and well-coordinated operation, Arunachal Pradesh Police have rescued a 16-year-old girl from Rajasthan who had gone missing and arrested the accused involved in her online grooming and abduction. The girl, a resident of Rajasthan, was reported missing by her family a few days ago. Acting on a tip-off and through technical … Read more

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu Inaugurates Wudong Mentoh Rhododendron Festival 2026 in Tawang

Tawang: Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated the Wudong Mentoh Rhododendron Festival 2026 at Thingbu in Tawang district on April 11, describing it as a beautiful celebration of nature, culture, and tourism. The annual festival, which showcases the spectacular bloom of rhododendrons in the high-altitude landscapes of Tawang, aims to promote eco-tourism and highlight the rich … Read more

Arunachal’s Pongtu Kuh Festival Celebrates Rich Cultural Identity, Sparks Strong Call for Indigenous Heritage Preservation

Itanagar: The vibrant Pongtu Kuh Festival, the traditional New Year celebration of the Nyishi community, was observed with great enthusiasm across Arunachal Pradesh, reinforcing the state’s rich cultural heritage and indigenous identity. The festival, which marks the beginning of the Nyishi New Year, was celebrated with traditional rituals, folk songs, dances, and community feasts. People … Read more

Inside Story: Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe into Alleged Favouritism in ₹1,270 Crore Contracts Awarded to Arunachal CM Pema Khandu’s Family

Itanagar/New Delhi: The Supreme Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a preliminary enquiry into serious allegations of nepotism and corruption involving Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and his family members in the award of public works contracts worth over ₹1,270 crore between January 2015 and December 2025. In a … Read more

Thousands Join Emotional Candlelight Rally in Itanagar to Honour Slain Teacher Yapi Potom

Itanagar: In a moving show of solidarity and grief, thousands of people from all walks of life participated in a massive candlelight rally in Itanagar on the evening of April 9 to pay tribute to Yapi Potom, the young government school teacher who was brutally murdered on April 5. The rally began from the Vivekananda … Read more

Shyaro Hydroelectric Project to Significantly Boost Power Supply in Tawang: Deputy CM Chowna Mein

Tawang: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has said that the upcoming Shyaro Hydroelectric Project will play a vital role in ensuring reliable and quality power supply to the people of Tawang district. Reviewing the progress of the 2 MW Shyaro Mini Hydel Project on April 9, the Deputy CM expressed satisfaction with the … Read more

Arunachal Police Arrest Man for Dao Attack in Itanagar, Recover Weapon and Vehicle

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Police have arrested a man in connection with a dao (machete) attack that took place in the heart of Itanagar on April 9. The incident occurred near the Vivekananda Kendra area when the accused, identified as Tage Rinyo (28), a resident of Upper Subansiri district, allegedly attacked a person with a sharp … Read more

Winter Adventure Tawang 2026 Initiative Aims to Boost Winter Sports and Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh

Tawang: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has described the Winter Adventure Tawang 2026 initiative as a significant step towards building a robust winter sports ecosystem in the state while unlocking the immense tourism potential of Tawang in the Eastern Himalayas. During his visit to the ongoing training programme at the picturesque Panga Teng Tso … Read more

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu Dedicates Re-Rated Kitpi Mini Hydel Project to People of Tawang

Tawang: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on April 9 formally dedicated the re-rated Kitpi Mini Hydel Project (2 x 1.5 MW) to the people of Tawang district, marking a significant boost to local power supply. The project, located on the Kitpi River, has been successfully upgraded and re-rated to generate 3 MW of electricity. This enhancement … Read more