Yak Reintroduction Drive Launched in Mechuka to Revive Traditional Livelihoods in Arunachal Pradesh

Mechuka (Shi-Yomi District): In a major boost to traditional livestock rearing and tribal economy, the Arunachal Pradesh government has launched a yak reintroduction programme in the remote high-altitude region of Mechuka in Shi-Yomi district. As part of the initiative, six yaks (four females and two males) were formally distributed to local tribal farmers on Friday. … Read more

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu Congratulates Rupa Bayor on Historic World Taekwondo Ranking No. 5

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has extended heartfelt congratulations to taekwondo player Rupa Bayor for achieving a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian to secure World Ranking No. 5 in World Taekwondo (WT). CM Pema Khandu described Bayor’s achievement as a proud moment not just for Arunachal Pradesh but for the entire … Read more

Tripura Police Gear Up with Tight Security Arrangements for TTAADC Polls: DGP Anurag

Agartala: Tripura Police have made elaborate and fool-proof security arrangements to ensure the smooth and peaceful conduct of the 12th Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections. Tripura Director General of Police Anurag said that comprehensive security measures have been put in place and forces have already been deployed across sensitive and vulnerable pockets … Read more

57 Grams of Suspected Heroin Seized in Namsai; Two Arrested in Major Anti-Drug Operations

Namsai: Arunachal Pradesh Police have dealt a fresh blow to drug traffickers in Namsai district with the seizure of 57 grams of suspected heroin and the arrest of two persons in two separate operations conducted within a span of 12 days. Details of the Operations: March 20 Operation: Police raided a rented house near 2nd … Read more

Itanagar Municipal Corporation Directs Hotels & Restaurants to Remove Specific Meat References from Names and Signboards

Itanagar: The Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) has issued a fresh directive asking all hotels, restaurants, and eateries in the capital region to remove direct references to specific meats such as pork, beef, chicken, mutton, or fish from their business names and signboards. In an official order issued on April 2, 2026, Joint Commissioner Datum Gadi … Read more

Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project Achieves Key Milestone with Wet Commissioning of Unit 4

Itanagar/Dhemaji: The 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (SLHEP), India’s largest under-construction hydropower project, has achieved a significant milestone with the beginning of wet commissioning of its Unit 4 (250 MW) on April 1, 2026. NHPC Limited, the project executing agency, confirmed that wet commissioning — a critical testing phase involving water flow through the … Read more

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu Hails Twin Recognition for Donyi Polo Airport as Major Milestone for Regional Connectivity

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has welcomed the dual achievement of the Donyi Polo Airport at Itanagar, describing it as a historic milestone that will significantly boost air connectivity and economic development in the state and the entire Northeast region. The airport has received two major recognitions recently: International Airport Status – Granted … Read more

Public Hearing Conducted for 680 MW Attunli Hydropower Project in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley

Anini: A crucial environmental public hearing for the proposed 680 MW Attunli Hydropower Project was successfully held on April 1, 2026, at Anini, the headquarters of Dibang Valley district in Arunachal Pradesh. The hearing, organised by the Arunachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB), was chaired by Dibang Valley Deputy Commissioner Bekir Nyorak. It was attended … Read more

Arunachal Pradesh to Host First-Ever National Ski Mountaineering Championship in April 2026

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh is set to make history by hosting the 1st Open National Ski Mountaineering Championship in April 2026, marking the formal beginning of organised snow sports in India’s Northeast region. Chief Minister Pema Khandu described the event as a “landmark moment for Indian winter sports and tourism.” He announced that the championship will … Read more

Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project Achieves Major Milestone as Wet Commissioning of Unit 4 Begins

Itanagar/Dhemaji: The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (SLHEP), India’s largest under-construction hydroelectric project, has reached a significant milestone with the commencement of wet commissioning of its Unit 4 (250 MW). The wet commissioning process — a critical pre-synchronisation phase — began successfully on April 1, 2026. During this stage, the unit undergoes rigorous testing with water … Read more