Gunfight Erupts Along India-Myanmar Border in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang District; NSCN-K(YA) Link Suspected

Security forces exchanged fire with suspected militants near the India-Myanmar border in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district, prompting heightened alert in the sensitive frontier region. The brief clash occurred as Assam Rifles personnel supervised border fencing construction, with intelligence sources pointing to a possible connection to the NSCN-K(YA) faction, though authorities have yet to issue an … Read more

Four Arrested with Heroin in Arunachal’s Naharlagun: Major Drug Bust by Police and Security Forces

Itanagar/Naharlagun: In a significant anti-narcotics operation, Arunachal Pradesh Police, in collaboration with security forces, arrested four individuals and seized a substantial quantity of heroin from Naharlagun in Papum Pare district. The arrests took place on March 22 following credible intelligence inputs about drug trafficking activities in the area. The operation was conducted by a joint … Read more

Arunachal Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik Releases Book on India’s Prison Reforms at Itanagar Event

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General (Retd) KT Parnaik on Monday released a significant book titled “Prison Reforms in India: Contemporary Perspectives and Challenges” at a special function held in Itanagar. The book, authored by senior IPS officer and former Director General of Prisons (Arunachal Pradesh & Mizoram) Dr. H. J. Dora, offers a comprehensive … Read more

Community-Driven Tourism Essential for Arunachal Pradesh’s Sustainable Growth: Deputy CM Chowna Mein

Namsai: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has stressed that community-driven tourism holds the key to unlocking the state’s vast tourism potential while ensuring inclusive and sustainable development. Speaking at the North-East India Tourism Confederation (NEITC) conference held in Namsai district — the first such major tourism event hosted by the district — Mein … Read more

Environmental Public Hearing Held for 1,605 MW Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri District

Daporijo: A crucial environmental public hearing for the proposed 1,605 MW Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project was successfully conducted at Daporijo in Upper Subansiri district on Tuesday. The hearing, organised by the Arunachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board, forms an essential statutory step towards securing environmental clearance for the ambitious hydropower initiative. The event saw active … Read more

Arunachal Deputy CM Chowna Mein Distributes E-Rickshaws to 40 Beneficiaries Under Gram Bandhu Initiative in Namsai

Namsai: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Tuesday handed over electric rickshaws to 40 beneficiaries in Namsai district as part of the pilot phase of the Gram Bandhu initiative, aimed at boosting rural livelihoods through eco-friendly transportation. The distribution event, held under the revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA), saw 40 e-rickshaws being … Read more

Assam Minister Nandita Garlosa Joins Congress After BJP Ticket Denial, Set to Contest Haflong Seat in 2026 Polls

Guwahati/Haflong: In a major pre-poll setback for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam, state minister and sitting Haflong MLA Nandita Garlosa formally joined the Indian National Congress on March 22, 2026, after being denied a ticket by the ruling party. The Congress immediately announced her as its candidate for the Haflong (ST) Assembly constituency, … Read more

Four Arrested with Heroin in Arunachal’s Naharlagun: Major Drug Bust by Police and Security Forces

Itanagar/Naharlagun: In a significant anti-narcotics operation, Arunachal Pradesh Police, in collaboration with security forces, arrested four individuals and seized a substantial quantity of heroin from Naharlagun in Papum Pare district. The arrests took place on March 22 following credible intelligence inputs about drug trafficking activities in the area. The operation was conducted by a joint … Read more

Arunachal Fashion Week 2026 Concludes: Artisans’ Movement Celebrates Five Years with Focus on Indigenous Textiles, Livelihoods, and Youth Empowerment

Itanagar/Naharlagun: The eight-day Arunachal Fashion Week 2026 – The Artisans’ Movement wrapped up successfully at Interior Park in Naharlagun, marking a milestone five years of the initiative. The grand finale, observed as Cultural Heritage Day and Awards Night, brought together designers, weavers, artisans, models, creative professionals, and industry stakeholders to celebrate Arunachal Pradesh’s rich indigenous … Read more

Meghalaya Football Association Launches MFA Academy in Shillong to Nurture Future Football Stars

Shillong: The Meghalaya Football Association (MFA) has officially launched its dedicated MFA Academy at Polo Ground in Shillong, marking a landmark initiative to develop young football talent and strengthen the state’s grassroots football ecosystem. The launch, coinciding with the MFA’s golden jubilee year, underscores the association’s long-term vision for producing professional players capable of competing … Read more