National

Itanagar: The first phase of the Census 2027 – Self-Enumeration – will commence in Arunachal Pradesh from April 16, 2026, and continue till May 31, 2026. The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India has notified that during this period, citizens will be able to fill up the census questionnaire online through the official portal … Read more

Itanagar: A 16-year-old girl from Arunachal Pradesh, who had gone missing with the intention of travelling to Mumbai, was safely traced by police near the Tigdo Bridge area in the Capital Region on April 13. Acting on a missing person complaint filed by the girl’s family, Capital Police launched a swift search operation. The minor … Read more

Pasighat: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on April 14 launched a massive ₹19,644 crore development package for Siang district, aimed at transforming infrastructure, connectivity, education, health, and rural economy in the region. During his visit to Pasighat, the headquarters of Siang district, CM Khandu formally inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple key … Read more

Itanagar: Prominent Arunachal Pradesh-based social activist and community leader Toko Teki has been appointed as the Spokesperson of the United Christian Forum (UCF) for the entire Northeast region. The appointment was formally announced by the United Christian Forum, an apex platform representing various Christian organisations and communities across the eight northeastern states. Toko Teki, who … Read more

Silchar: In a major anti-narcotics operation, Assam Police seized 290 grams of suspected heroin valued at approximately Rs 1.5 crore in the international black market and arrested two persons from Manipur near Silchar. The seizure took place on April 13, 2026, around 11:20 PM at the Ramnagar bypass under Silchar Police Station in Cachar district. … Read more

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General (Retd) KT Parnaik actively participated in the ‘Let’s Speak Arunachal’ youth interaction programme held in Itanagar on April 13, engaging directly with young students and professionals from across the state. The programme, organised to encourage open dialogue between youth and senior leaders, provided a platform for young minds to … Read more

Haflong: The one-man inquiry commission probing the death of renowned Assamese singer and activist Zubeen Garg will record the statements of two key individuals — Shekhar Jyoti Goswami and Amritprabha Mahanta — inside Haflong Jail on April 14. The commission, headed by retired District and Sessions Judge M. Deka, was constituted by the Assam government … Read more

Churachandpur: In a remarkable display of community initiative, villagers and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Churachandpur district have taken up the task of repairing the long-neglected Khuga Dam Road on their own. The Khuga Dam Road, which connects several villages and serves as a vital link for local residents, had been in a severely dilapidated … Read more

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Police have finally arrested a key accused in a major driving licence scam who had been evading arrest for more than a year. The accused, identified as Toko Takar, was nabbed by a team of Capital Police from a hideout in the Itanagar-Naharlagun area on April 11. He had been on the … Read more