Latest news from Arunachal Pradesh — politics, development, culture and sports, reported by Abotani TV.
Pasighat: In a swift anti-drug operation under ‘Operation Dawn 2.0’, East Siang district police arrested a man with suspected heroin and ganja while he was entering Pasighat town on May 5, 2026. Acting on specific intelligence inputs about narcotic movement, a team from Pasighat Police Station set up a naka checkpoint around 9:05 AM and … Read more
Tawang: A taxi driver from West Bengal was allegedly stabbed to death during a late-night altercation in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang district, police said on May 5, 2026. The victim, identified as Akash Lama (36), originally hailed from Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal and had been living in Tawang for several years. The accused, Pema Wangchu … Read more
Likabali (Lower Siang): Lower Siang Police have intensified their crackdown on drug trafficking following the recent posting of a new Superintendent of Police and Deputy Superintendent of Police in the district. Over the past one month, five individuals have been arrested in separate anti-drug operations conducted at the Likabali Check Gate and other locations. Authorities … Read more
Guwahati: As Assam awaits the Assembly election results on May 4, Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi has strongly dismissed exit poll predictions favouring the BJP, asserting that the Congress-led opposition alliance will comfortably secure power with over 70 seats. Speaking to the media on May 2, Gogoi expressed full confidence in the public mandate, claiming … Read more
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu participated in the ICPP Growth Conference 2026 held at the Taj Mahal Hotel in New Delhi, where he presented the state’s impressive growth story and future vision. Hosted by the Isaac Centre for Public Policy, the conference served as a key platform for discussions on nation-building, economic development, … Read more
Khonsa: Security forces have apprehended three alleged militants linked to the NSCN-K (Niki Sumi) faction in a joint operation in Tirap district, dealing a fresh blow to insurgent activities in the region. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, Assam Rifles and Arunachal Pradesh Police conducted the raid in the Wancho Colony area of Khonsa on May … Read more
Itanagar: The Director of the Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS) represented Arunachal Pradesh at a national-level workshop on geothermal energy held recently, highlighting the state’s vast untapped potential in this renewable sector. The workshop provided a platform for experts, policymakers, and researchers to discuss advancements, challenges, and opportunities in harnessing geothermal energy … Read more
Itanagar: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has delivered a significant blow to drug trafficking by seizing nearly 60 kg of ganja valued at over Rs 29 lakh from railway stations in the region between April 20 and 22, 2026. In two separate incidents at New Jalpaiguri railway station, RPF … Read more
Itanagar: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches at nine locations linked to wholesale liquor businesses in Arunachal Pradesh as part of a widening probe into an alleged large-scale interstate liquor smuggling racket. Officials from the ED’s Guwahati Zonal Office carried out the operations on April 23, 2026, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act … Read more
Itanagar: The United Christian Forum (UCF) has written to Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, calling for urgent and decisive steps to address the worsening violence and humanitarian crisis in the state. In a letter dated April 25, 2026, UCF spokesperson Toko Teki expressed deep concern over the continued clashes between communities that have led … Read more
