Itanagar Municipal Corporation Orders Hotels and Restaurants to Rename Establishments, Avoid Specific Meat References

Itanagar: The Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) has directed all hotels and restaurants operating in the capital region to stop using business names that explicitly mention specific animal meats such as pork, chicken, beef, or mutton. In an official order issued by Joint Commissioner Datum Gadi, the civic body observed that several establishments have been obtaining … Read more

Naharlagun Police Hold Coordination Meeting with Bazar Committees to Strengthen Security and Public Safety

Naharlagun: In a proactive step to enhance law and order, the Naharlagun Police organised a coordination meeting with representatives of various bazar committees in the capital complex area on March 30. The meeting, chaired by Capital Region Superintendent of Police Nyelam Nega, was attended by market welfare associations, shopkeepers’ committees, and senior police officials. It … Read more

Dry Days Declared in Banderdewa Ahead of Assam Assembly Elections 2026

Banderdewa: The administration in Banderdewa, located on the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Papum Pare district, has declared dry days from March 31 to April 9, 2026, to ensure free, fair, and peaceful polling in the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections. The order, issued under the relevant provisions of the Assam Excise Act, prohibits the sale, … Read more

Gaurav Gogoi Calls Himanta Biswa Sarma and Badruddin Ajmal ‘Two Sides of the Same Coin’ at Marikachar Rally

Marikachar (Assam): Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief Badruddin Ajmal, describing them as “two sides of the same coin” and “like uncle and nephew” during an election rally in Marikachar. Addressing a public meeting in support of Congress … Read more

Assam Logs Second-Highest Complaints Under Jal Jeevan Mission in Country with 1,226 Grievances

Guwahati: Assam has recorded the second-highest number of complaints under the Centre’s flagship Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), with 1,226 grievances flagged so far, according to data shared by the Union Government in the Rajya Sabha. In a written reply on March 30, Minister of State for Jal Shakti V Somanna informed the House that a … Read more

EVM Commissioning for Assam Assembly Elections 2026 Begins March 31; Over 41,000 Ballot Units to Be Prepared

Guwahati: The Election Commission of India has initiated the crucial commissioning process for Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) ahead of the Assam Legislative Assembly elections. The exercise will commence on March 31, 2026, across all 126 constituencies in the state. Commissioning will take place at designated premises notified by the respective District Election Officers. The process … Read more

Centre Announces ‘Pride of Hills’ Initiative with Rs 25,000 Crore for Himalayan States; Arunachal Pradesh Gets Highest Share of Rs 4,900 Crore

Itanagar: In a major boost for infrastructure and fiscal stability in India’s Himalayan region, the Centre has introduced a new component called ‘Pride of Hills’ under the Special Assistance for Capital Investment (SASCI) framework, allocating a total of Rs 25,000 crore for nine hill states in the financial year 2026-27. Arunachal Pradesh has emerged as … Read more

Assam Rifles Distributes Solar Lights in Arunachal’s Tirap District to Enhance Rural Connectivity and Security

Khonsa: In a significant welfare initiative, the Assam Rifles distributed solar-powered street lights and home lighting systems to remote villages in Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh. The distribution drive was carried out under the civic action programme aimed at improving quality of life, boosting rural connectivity, and strengthening civil-military relations in the sensitive border region. The … Read more

Arunachal Pradesh Weightlifter Sambo Lapung Clinches Gold Medal in 110 kg Category at Khelo India Tribal Games 2026

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh’s talented weightlifter Sambo Lapung has once again brought glory to the state by winning the gold medal in the men’s 110 kg heavyweight category at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 held in Chhattisgarh. Competing in the prestigious national event, Lapung delivered a commanding performance by lifting a total of 299 kg, … Read more

New Butterfly Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh Named After Legendary Assamese Singer Zubeen Garg

Itanagar: In a remarkable scientific achievement highlighting Arunachal Pradesh’s rich biodiversity, a new butterfly species has been discovered in the state and named Euthalia (Limbusa) zubeengargi in honour of the late Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg. The discovery was made by butterfly enthusiast and policeman Roshan Upadhaya along with researcher Kalesh Sadasivan during field surveys … Read more