Bail Meant Nothing: Assam Slaps NSA on Kaziranga Land Rights Activist the Very Next Day

The ink on his bail order was barely dry. Within 24 hours of walking free, indigenous land-rights activist Pranab Doley found himself locked up again — this time under a law so sweeping, the courts can’t touch him for up to a year. The Arrest That Defied a Bail Order On July 30, the Assam … Read more

AAPSU Draws a Hard Line: “Cancel the July 13 Meeting or Face Intensified Opposition”

AAPSU Draws a Hard Line: "Cancel the July 13 Meeting or Face Intensified Opposition"

The students’ union is not mincing words — and the state government would do well to listen. The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union has thrown its full weight against a state government plan to hold a consultative meeting on whether the Kachari community of Namsai and Changlang districts should be granted Scheduled Tribe status in … Read more

Rain Couldn’t Stop Them: 247 NCC Cadets Finish Itanagar Training Camp Against All Monsoon Odds

Rain Couldn't Stop Them: 247 NCC Cadets Finish Itanagar Training Camp Against All Monsoon Odds

When the skies threw everything they had at Arunachal Pradesh this monsoon season, 247 young NCC cadets decided that wasn’t reason enough to stay home. These cadets — drawn from across the state’s remote corners — braved washed-out roads, dangerous detours, and relentless rainfall to make it to Itanagar for the Combined Annual Training Camp … Read more

Who’s Telling the Truth in Taksing? Arunachal Rights Body Steps In to Find Out

When a tribal community says the Chinese PLA has been creeping into their land for years — and the Indian Army calls it baseless — someone has to ask the uncomfortable question. Now, a rights body has. The standoff between what the Nah Welfare Society (NWS) claims is happening on the ground in Taksing and … Read more

Arunachal Artists Rumi Taki and Domin Karbak Receive Sangeet Natak Akademi Honours

Arunachal Artists Rumi Taki and Domin Karbak Receive Sangeet Natak Akademi Honours

Two artists from Arunachal Pradesh have earned national recognition through the Sangeet Natak Akademi. Rumi Taki and Domin Karbak received prestigious awards for their work in preserving and promoting the state’s traditional performing arts and cultural practices. At a glance Rumi Taki awarded Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for folk theatre and traditional folk dance. … Read more

Doimukh Enforcement Drive Finds 11 Shops Violating Trade Norms

Doimukh Enforcement Drive Finds 11 Shops Violating Trade Norms

Authorities in Arunachal Pradesh carried out a Doimukh enforcement drive that identified multiple violations of trade regulations in the local market area. The operation focused on licensing requirements and restrictions around educational institutions. At a glance Joint team inspected markets near two schools in Doimukh Eight shops lacked valid trading licenses; three operated with expired … Read more

Apatani Fashion Week 2026 Auditions Draw Over 100 in Arunachal

Apatani Fashion Week, Arunachal Pradesh, indigenous textiles, Dree Festival, creative economy, Apatani community, artisan empowerment, Northeast fashion, model auditions, cultural entrepreneurship, FDCAP, Siilang Ditting Committee, handicrafts promotion, sustainable livelihoods

More than 100 young aspirants turned out for the auditions of Apatani Fashion Week 2026 in Arunachal Pradesh, signaling strong local interest in blending cultural heritage with modern creative opportunities. The auditions, which included both online and physical rounds, selected participants for Apatani’s Next Top Model 2026 and highlighted efforts to boost indigenous industries. At … Read more

Strong Leadership Choice Signals Continuity in Arunachal Politics

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has selected seasoned politician Tai Tagak as its official candidate for the single Rajya Sabha seat from Arunachal Pradesh. This decision highlights the party’s trust in long-serving members who have dedicated years to building strong roots in the northeastern state. Tagak brings decades of experience to the table, making him … Read more

Arunachal Christian Forum Gives Government 15 Days to Pause Controversial Religious Law Rules

Itanagar: The Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) has drawn a firm line with the state government, issuing a 15-day ultimatum over the contentious rules being prepared under the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978. Community leaders have warned that failure to suspend the process could spark widespread peaceful protests across the state. In a … Read more

“Abotani TV Family Celebrates Dr. Tony Koyu’s Nomination for Prestigious Luminous Lummer Dai Literary Award 2026 – A Trailblazer of Tanilipi and Tani Literature”

The Abotani Tv family hereby extend hearty congratulations to Dr. Tony Koyu ji on being nominated for“LUMINOUS LUMMER DAI LITERARY AWARD g2026” being the lone literary award recognised by the Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh as announced by President of Arunachal Pradesh Literary Society, Mr. Yeshe Dorji Thongchi ‘Sahitya Academy Awardee’. The award function has been … Read more