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APSTS Emerges as Lifeline for Arunachal’s Remote Areas

APSTS Emerges as Lifeline for Arunachal’s Remote Areas

Arunachal Pradesh’s public transport network has quietly shaped the lives of thousands living in far-flung hills for half a century. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein recently praised the Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Services (APSTS) for its remarkable journey in bridging isolated communities. Speaking at the launch of the three-day Golden Jubilee celebrations in Khonsa, Tirap … Read more

East Siang District Flags 73 ILP Violations in April

East Siang District Flags 73 ILP Violations in April

PASIGHAT: Authorities in Arunachal Pradesh’s East Siang district have detected 73 cases of Inner Line Permit (ILP) violations during April 2026. The revelation came during a detailed performance review meeting that examined multiple aspects of governance and public service delivery. The District Development Review cum District Level Monitoring Committee meeting, chaired by the Deputy Commissioner, … Read more

Arunachal Pradesh Launches Major Initiative to Protect Tribal Identity

Arunachal Pradesh Launches Major Initiative to Protect Tribal Identity

Itanagar: In a significant development, the Arunachal Pradesh government has decided to set up four dedicated high-powered committees. These panels will examine critical issues related to tribal certificates and border security in the sensitive northeastern state. Chief Minister Pema Khandu made this announcement on May 29, 2026, following extensive talks with various stakeholder groups. The … Read more

Sikkim Enters New Development Era as It Celebrates 51st Statehood Day

Sikkim Enters New Development Era as It Celebrates 51st Statehood Day

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has declared that the Himalayan state is stepping into a fresh phase of progress centred on quality, sustainability, youth empowerment, and inclusive economic growth as it marked its 51st Statehood Day on May 16. In a heartfelt public message, CM Tamang extended warm greetings to Sikkimese people across the … Read more

Flood Fears Rise as NH-127B Construction Sparks Concern in Assam’s Dhubri

Flood Fears Rise as NH-127B Construction Sparks Concern in Assam’s Dhubri

Residents in Assam’s Dhubri district have raised serious alarms over the ongoing construction of National Highway 127(B), fearing that a newly built structure could worsen flooding risks and leave hundreds of families vulnerable during the upcoming monsoon. Local people living between Tamarhat and Kumarganj areas along the Gangadhar River have protested against the work being … Read more

Arunachal Needs Tailored National Planning Due to Unique Terrain and Demographics: Governor

Arunachal Needs Tailored National Planning Due to Unique Terrain and Demographics: Governor

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General (Retd) KT Parnaik has called for a special development approach for hill states like Arunachal Pradesh, urging policymakers not to apply uniform parameters used for plains regions when designing national strategies. Speaking on May 15 during a meeting with Dr Joram Aniya at Lok Bhavan in Itanagar, the Governor highlighted … Read more

Arunachal Dy CM Hails 1,000 MW Milestone at Subansiri Lower Hydropower Project

Arunachal Dy CM Hails 1,000 MW Milestone at Subansiri Lower Hydropower Project

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has congratulated NHPC Limited on achieving a major engineering feat, as the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project crossed the 1,000 MW operational capacity mark with the successful commissioning of its fourth unit. Mein, who also oversees the Power and Hydro Power departments, extended his appreciation on May 10 to … Read more

ST Bachao Andolan Alleges Illegal Entry, Cash Demands at Arunachal’s Hollongi Check Gate

ST Bachao Andolan Alleges Illegal Entry, Cash Demands at Arunachal’s Hollongi Check Gate

A prominent tribal rights organisation in Arunachal Pradesh has raised serious concerns over alleged irregularities at the Hollongi check gate, claiming that several individuals were allowed entry without valid documents while others were asked to pay money to cross into the state. Members of the Arunachal ST Bachao Andolan, a group dedicated to safeguarding Scheduled … Read more

Arunachal Launches Special Training to Combat GLOF Threats

Arunachal Launches Special Training to Combat GLOF Threats

Arunachal Pradesh has taken a proactive step to strengthen disaster preparedness by training officials in advanced techniques to monitor and mitigate risks from glacial lakes, amid growing concerns over potential Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). With 32 high-risk glacial lakes identified in the state, the Arunachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has organised a … Read more