Arunachal: Vehicle Theft Gang Busted at TRIHMS; Three Arrested, One on the Run

In a swift crackdown on rising vehicle-related crimes, Arunachal Pradesh police have busted an interstate theft racket operating brazenly within the secure premises of the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS). Three members of the gang have been arrested, while a fourth accomplice remains at large, as investigations intensify to dismantle the … Read more

Arunachal Suspends IAS Officer, Four Others Over Frontier Highway Compensation Scam

In a major crackdown on corruption, the Arunachal Pradesh government has placed five senior officials, including a senior IAS officer, under suspension with immediate effect for their alleged involvement in large-scale irregularities and misappropriation of land compensation funds related to the strategically important Trans-Arunachal (Frontier) Highway project. The suspended officers are: Huzar Lomi, IAS, former … Read more

Arunachal Authorities Halt Activities at Naharlagun Helipad Area Masjid Over Missing Permits

The district administration of Papum Pare has immediately stopped all religious and construction-related activities at the controversial Helipad Area Masjid in Naharlagun following serious violations of land and building norms. Authorities have found that the mosque structure has been built without obtaining mandatory approvals from key departments, including the Town Planning Department, Urban Development & … Read more

East Kameng Gears Up for Panchayat Elections: Newly Appointed Woman DC Takes Charge of Preparations

East Kameng district is intensifying its preparations for the upcoming Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) elections scheduled for December 15, 2025, under the leadership of its newly appointed Deputy Commissioner, Mary Ronya, who has assumed charge as the District Election Officer (DEO-PR). In her first major review meeting since taking over, DC Mary Ronya chaired a … Read more

Arunachal: Minor Rescued from Army Labour Camp in Dirang; Child Labour Case Reported to CWC

In a swift operation, a 14-year-old minor boy engaged as a domestic help at the Munna Army Camp in Dirang, West Kameng district, was rescued by a joint team comprising the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), police, and labour department officials. The rescue followed credible information about the employment of a minor in violation of … Read more

Arunachal CM Flags Massive Misuse of Land Compensation Funds; Urges CBOs to Lead Anti-Corruption Crusade

Chief Minister Pema Khandu has expressed serious concern over the widespread misuse and misappropriation of huge amounts of money disbursed as land compensation for various infrastructure projects across Arunachal Pradesh. Addressing a coordination meeting of Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) at the State Banquet Hall here, the CM described the rampant corruption in land-compensation distribution as a … Read more

BJP Announces Four Candidates for Arunachal Panchayat Polls in Kalaktang

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially declared its candidates for the upcoming Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) elections in the Kalaktang area of West Kameng district. The announcements were made during a well-attended party workers’ meeting held at the community hall in Kalaktang, signalling the party’s strong intent to consolidate its presence at the grassroots … Read more

Arunachal Congress Chief Calls on Youth to Uphold Indira Gandhi’s Ideals on Her 108th Birth Anniversary

The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) observed the 108th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi with solemn tributes and commemorative programmes across the state, highlighting her monumental contributions to national unity, sovereignty, and socio-economic development. A central event was organised at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, Itanagar, where APCC President Nabam Tuki led the homage … Read more

Sitting Itanagar Mayor Denied BJP Ticket for IMC Election; Party Releases Full List of Candidates

In a major development ahead of the upcoming Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) elections scheduled for December 15, 2025, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Arunachal Pradesh has denied a ticket to the sitting Mayor of Itanagar, Tame Phassang, for the mayoral post. The party officially released its complete list of candidates for the 20-ward IMC election … Read more