Keshav Pathak

A comprehensive study on landslides in Arunachal Pradesh has reignited calls for the formulation and enforcement of mountain-specific building bylaws, highlighting the state’s acute vulnerability to slope instability amid rapid infrastructure development and climate-induced hazards. The research, conducted by experts from the Arunachal Pradesh State Remote Sensing Application Centre (ARSAC) and other institutions, underscores how … Read more

The sole survivor of a horrific road accident in Arunachal Pradesh’s remote Anjaw district continues to fight for his life at Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh. Budheswar Deep, a 23-year-old labourer from Assam’s Tinsukia district, sustained severe head and chest injuries, internal trauma, and shock in the crash that claimed at least … Read more

The historic Pangsau Pass on the Arunachal Pradesh-Myanmar border emerged as a focal point for discussions on reviving cross-border trade and strengthening bilateral ties during a high-level coordination meeting held on Wednesday. The meeting, chaired by Changlang Deputy Commissioner Sunny K. Singh, brought together Indian and Myanmar officials to address long-standing challenges and explore opportunities … Read more

A heartbreaking fire incident at a private school hostel in Hapoli, Ziro, has resulted in the death of a six-year-old boy, prompting the Lower Subansiri district administration to order an immediate and comprehensive review of fire safety measures across all educational institutions and boarding facilities in the district. The blaze erupted late Tuesday night at … Read more

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed immense pride in his son Nandil Sarma’s remarkable achievement at the Ironman 70.3 triathlon in Bahrain, hailing it as a testament to perseverance and grit. The 24-year-old law student completed the grueling half-Ironman race on December 5, finishing in an impressive 6 hours and 48 minutes after … Read more

Congress deputy leader in the Lok Sabha and Assam unit president Gaurav Gogoi has praised the ongoing student-led protests at Tezpur University as a symbol of the “Kanchenjunga spirit” of a “new Assam” (#NatunAxom), while sharply criticizing the state government’s handling of the unrest. The agitation, now in its 79th day, has seen students and … Read more

The Sikkim University Students’ Association (SUSA) has voiced strong apprehensions regarding the recent appointment of Dr. Braja Bandhu Mishra as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Vice-Chancellor, citing procedural lapses and the candidate’s controversial past at Tezpur University. In a formal statement, SUSA described the decision as “deeply troubling” and a potential threat to … Read more

The Namsai District Administration and Police in Arunachal Pradesh have issued a stern final warning to residents against engaging in illegal poppy cultivation, announcing an impending full-scale enforcement drive following a recent ground survey that uncovered multiple sites of illicit narcotic plantations. The survey, conducted by the Anti-Drug Squad of Namsai Police in coordination with … Read more

In a significant blow to narcotics trafficking in eastern Arunachal Pradesh, Namsai Police intercepted a consignment of heroin weighing 309 grams (including container) with an estimated street value of ₹25 lakh during a late-night operation on Friday. One suspect has been arrested, and investigations are underway to dismantle the larger supply chain. The seizure took … Read more

In a display of remarkable talent and resilience, 13-year-old table tennis sensation Riying Modi from Napit village clinched three gold medals at the 4th Kalikho Pul State Level Table Tennis Championship 2025, emerging as the standout performer in a fiercely contested event. The young prodigy, a Class X student at Siang Model School in Pasighat, … Read more