UPPL Unveils ‘People’s Manifesto’ for Assam Polls, Pledges Full Implementation of BTR Peace Accord and Inclusive Development

Kokrajhar: The United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) on April 2 released its much-awaited ‘People’s Manifesto’ at the party’s central office in Kokrajhar, outlining a comprehensive vision for peace, harmony, and all-round development in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) ahead of the Assam Assembly elections on April 9. Party president and former BTR Chief Executive Member … Read more

Senior Bureaucrat Lobsang Tsering Takes Charge as New Deputy Commissioner of Papum Pare District in Arunachal Pradesh

Yupia: Senior Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service (APCS) officer Lobsang Tsering assumed charge as the Deputy Commissioner of Papum Pare district on March 31, 2026. He succeeds Vishakha Yadav, who has been transferred to New Delhi. A 1995-batch APCS officer, Lobsang Tsering brings with him a rich administrative experience spanning several key positions. Prior to this … Read more

Karnataka Expert Team Deployed in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tirap to Capture Rogue Elephant Causing Human Casualties

Deomali (Tirap): A specialised 12-member expert team from Karnataka has arrived in Arunachal Pradesh to track and capture a rogue elephant that has been responsible for multiple human deaths in Tirap district over the past two years. The team, led by senior veterinary officer and elephant specialist Dr. Ramesha H., reached Deomali on March 30. … Read more

Freedom Trail 2026 Flagged Off in Arunachal Pradesh: Retracing Dalai Lama’s Historic 1959 Escape Route

Zemithang (Tawang): The second edition of the Freedom Trail was formally flagged off on March 31 at Zemithang in Tawang district, Arunachal Pradesh. This six-day foot march retraces the historic path taken by Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama (Tenzin Gyatso) during his escape from Tibet and entry into India in 1959. The trail begins at … Read more

Naharlagun Police Bust Drug Racket, Seize Heroin and Arrest One in Fresh Anti-Narcotics Operation

Naharlagun: Naharlagun Police have cracked down on a drug racket operating in the capital region, seizing a quantity of heroin and arresting one person in a swift operation on March 31. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a team from Naharlagun Police Station raided a location and recovered heroin along with other incriminating materials. One individual … Read more

Itanagar Municipal Corporation Orders Hotels and Restaurants to Rename Establishments, Avoid Specific Meat References

Itanagar: The Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) has directed all hotels and restaurants operating in the capital region to stop using business names that explicitly mention specific animal meats such as pork, chicken, beef, or mutton. In an official order issued by Joint Commissioner Datum Gadi, the civic body observed that several establishments have been obtaining … Read more

Centre Announces ‘Pride of Hills’ Initiative with Rs 25,000 Crore for Himalayan States; Arunachal Pradesh Gets Highest Share of Rs 4,900 Crore

Itanagar: In a major boost for infrastructure and fiscal stability in India’s Himalayan region, the Centre has introduced a new component called ‘Pride of Hills’ under the Special Assistance for Capital Investment (SASCI) framework, allocating a total of Rs 25,000 crore for nine hill states in the financial year 2026-27. Arunachal Pradesh has emerged as … Read more

Assam Rifles Distributes Solar Lights in Arunachal’s Tirap District to Enhance Rural Connectivity and Security

Khonsa: In a significant welfare initiative, the Assam Rifles distributed solar-powered street lights and home lighting systems to remote villages in Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh. The distribution drive was carried out under the civic action programme aimed at improving quality of life, boosting rural connectivity, and strengthening civil-military relations in the sensitive border region. The … Read more

New Butterfly Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh Named After Legendary Assamese Singer Zubeen Garg

Itanagar: In a remarkable scientific achievement highlighting Arunachal Pradesh’s rich biodiversity, a new butterfly species has been discovered in the state and named Euthalia (Limbusa) zubeengargi in honour of the late Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg. The discovery was made by butterfly enthusiast and policeman Roshan Upadhaya along with researcher Kalesh Sadasivan during field surveys … Read more

Arunachal Pradesh to Organise Annual Job Fairs in Bomdila, Itanagar and Roing to Empower Youth

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has announced that the state government will organise Annual Job Fairs across three major towns to provide direct employment and career opportunities to the youth. The initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Youth Affairs, aims to connect young job seekers with potential employers through walk-in interviews and interactive … Read more