Keshav Pathak

Anini / New Delhi – Lisha Umpo, a young climate practitioner from the Idu Mishmi community in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley, has emerged as a powerful advocate for indigenous knowledge systems by graduating from the National Youth Climate Consortium (NYCC) Fellowship. As the sole fellow from Arunachal Pradesh in the Climate Change Action category, she … Read more

Roing, Lower Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh – Multiple recent sightings of tigers along the Mayudia Road have prompted the Arunachal Pradesh Forest Department to issue an urgent public advisory, urging residents and travellers to avoid using the stretch on foot or two-wheelers until further notice. The advisory follows credible reports and camera-trap images confirming the … Read more

Deomali, Tirap District, Arunachal Pradesh – In a proactive step to reduce escalating human-elephant conflict, the Deomali Forest Division organized a community-level interactive meeting involving local villagers, gaon buras (village headmen), farmers, and frontline forest staff. The session focused on practical solutions, early warning systems, and long-term coexistence strategies in one of the most affected … Read more

Itanagar / Anini, Arunachal Pradesh – Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed deep gratitude to legendary playback singer Udit Narayan for dedicating the iconic patriotic song Aisa Des Hai Mera to Anini—the headquarters of Dibang Valley district—during a recent public performance. The emotional moment, captured on video and widely shared across social media, struck a chord … Read more

Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh – In a proud moment for Arunachal Pradesh’s growing sports fraternity, a talented local physiotherapist has secured a prestigious appointment with the Rajasthan United FC Academy. The selection marks a significant milestone, showcasing the talent emerging from the Northeast and opening doors for more professionals from the region to contribute to mainstream … Read more

Bomdila, West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh – The body of a middle-aged man was recovered from a river in West Kameng district on February 3, bringing a tragic end to a search operation that had been underway after he went missing. Local police and community volunteers coordinated the recovery effort in a remote stretch of the … Read more

Assam Section Fast-Tracked • Bengal Portion Facing Major Land Acquisition Problems Kokrajhar / Guwahati — The much-awaited rail connectivity between Kokrajhar (Assam) and Gelephu (Bhutan) is expected to become operational within the next 2.5 to 3 years, with very fast progress being made on the Indian side. According to the latest update from senior railway … Read more

Guwahati, Assam – In a significant move toward lasting peace and reintegration in Assam, the Union Budget 2026-27 has earmarked a dedicated ₹500 crore special package specifically for the rehabilitation and resettlement of former United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres. The announcement, made during Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget presentation, underscores the central government’s … Read more

Guwahati, Assam – In a significant boost to spiritual and cultural tourism in India’s Northeast, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new scheme for the development of Buddhist circuits during the Union Budget 2026-27 presentation. The initiative targets six states—Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura—aiming to preserve ancient Buddhist heritage while enhancing pilgrimage … Read more

Yingkiong, Upper Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh – Residents of Karko village have taken a significant step forward in supporting one of India’s largest proposed hydropower initiatives by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Arunachal Pradesh government. The agreement formalizes community backing for the preparation of the Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) for the Siang Upper … Read more