Arunachal: Tragic Collision Near Ayeng Village Claims One Life, Injures Multiple Students and Locals

A devastating road accident near the welcome gate of Ayeng village in East Siang district has left one person dead and several others injured, including a group of students returning from agricultural work. The incident occurred on Thursday evening, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns in the region’s rural stretches. Incident Details The collision involved a … Read more

East Kameng Social Welfare & Cultural Organisation Flags ‘Serious Lapse’ in Frontier Highway Probe

The East Kameng Social Welfare & Cultural Organisation (EKSWCO) has raised alarm over a critical oversight in the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in the compensation and alignment processes of the Lada–Sarli Arunachal Frontier Highway project. In a strongly worded memorandum submitted to Transport Commissioner and Fact-Finding Committee Chairman Saughat Biswas, the organisation demanded immediate … Read more

Rare Hornbills Return to Silluk After Years; Pasighat DFO Issues Strict No-Hunting Advisory

In a heartening sign of ecological revival, a flock of around 14 rare Great Indian Hornbills (Buceros bicornis) has been sighted in Silluk village under the Mebo Sub-Division of East Siang district, after years of absence. The birds, identified as Arunachal Pradesh’s state symbol, were spotted flying and foraging in the surrounding woodlands on Monday, … Read more

‘Journalism Must Serve the People, Not Power’: Amar Sangno Urges APSU Students to Prioritise Ethics Amid Digital Challenges

Renowned journalist and Caretaker President of the Arunachal Pradesh Union of Working Journalists (APUWJ), Amar Sangno, delivered a compelling address to students at Arunachal Pradesh State University (APSU), emphasising that journalism’s true calling lies in serving the public interest rather than amplifying power structures. Speaking on the theme “Journalism as Public Service: Responsible Reporting and … Read more

‘Not Going to Change Reality’: India Challenges China After Arunachal Woman Halted in Shanghai

In a sharp diplomatic retort, India has firmly rebuffed China’s denial over the detention of an Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh at Shanghai International Airport, asserting that such actions will not alter the “indisputable reality” of the state’s integral status within India. The incident, which unfolded during the woman’s transit to Japan, has reignited longstanding … Read more

Arunachal Leaders Urge Citizens to Reinforce Constitutional Values on Constitution Day

Arunachal Pradesh marked the 76th Constitution Day with a series of statewide programmes, where prominent leaders called upon citizens to reaffirm their commitment to the foundational principles of the Indian Constitution. Observed annually on November 26 to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution by the Constituent Assembly in 1949, the day serves as a poignant … Read more

Non-Government Panel Report on Assam Agitation Set for Historic Assembly Tabling

In a landmark move towards historical transparency, the Assam state cabinet has approved the tabling of the Justice (Retd.) T.U. Mehta Commission Report – a non-government panel inquiry into the violence during the Assam Agitation – in the state assembly during its upcoming five-day session beginning Tuesday. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision … Read more

Citizens Warn Assam Government Against Politicising Nellie Massacre Report

Prominent citizens and civil society leaders have issued a strong caution to the Assam government against politicising the long-buried Tewary Commission Report on the 1983 Nellie massacre, emphasising that selective or inflammatory use of its findings could reignite communal tensions rather than foster resolution on illegal migration and indigenous safeguards. The appeal came during a … Read more

Arunachal: Chakma Students’ Union Demands High-Level Probe into Brutal Murder of Buddhist Monk at Margherita Monastery

The All India Chakma Students’ Union (AICSU) has vehemently condemned the shocking and violent murder of the head monk at the Inthem Buddhist Monastery in Assam’s Tinsukia district, demanding a thorough, high-level investigation to ensure swift justice and enhanced security for religious institutions. The incident, which unfolded at the monastery under P.S. Pangree in Margherita … Read more

Arunachal: Three Arrested in TRIHMS Hospital Theft Case; Gang Targeted Unlocked Vehicles in High-Traffic Areas

Arunachal Pradesh Police have dismantled an interstate vehicle theft racket operating within the premises of the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS), arresting three suspects in connection with multiple thefts from parked vehicles. The operation, triggered by a formal complaint from hospital authorities, underscores the vulnerabilities in securing public parking spaces amid … Read more