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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has refuted claims of misinformation regarding the 12,500 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project. He emphasized that the project is multifaceted and not solely focused on dam construction. Khandu expressed concern over activists from outside the state misleading local communities. He assured the public that he would address these concerns … Read more

The Siang Open Football Tournament, featuring both men’s and women’s categories, commenced on December 17th at the General Ground in Tuting, Arunachal Pradesh.1 A total of 15 teams (10 men’s and 5 women’s) are participating in the week-long league-cum-knockout tournament, organized in collaboration with the Indian Army, the civil administration, and local schools.2 The tournament … Read more

Residents of Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district actively participated in the follow-up program of the Chintan Shivir cum Educational Conclave held in Hawai on December 17th. Education Minister P.D. Sona, along with senior education officials, attended the event. Local MLA and Minister of Women & Child Development, Dasanglu Pul, expressed gratitude for the Minister’s commitment to … Read more

Donyi Polo Vidya Niketan in Pasighat has taken a significant step towards promoting equitable education by inaugurating a Sanskar Kendra in Rani village, under the Sille-Oyan circle of East Siang district. The inauguration ceremony was attended by esteemed guests, including Talom Tatak, Head Gaon Bura of Rani Village, and Dr. Kaling Dai, SMC Chairman of … Read more

Researchers from the North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Folk Medicine Research (NEIAFMR) in Pasighat have made a significant discovery. A new plant species, named Ophiorrhiza gajureliana, has been identified in the forest areas of Mayodia, Lower Dibang Valley district, Arunachal Pradesh. The newly discovered species belongs to the Rubiaceae family and the Ophiorrhiza genus. … Read more

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has extended his congratulations to Janeth Pinggam, whose debut short film “NUMB” has been nominated at the 17th Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF) 2025. Taking to Twitter, the CM expressed his best wishes for Pinggam’s future endeavors and anticipated more cinematic brilliance from her. Hailing from Shi-Yomi district, Pinggam’s … Read more

Police in Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh, have launched an investigation into alleged malpractice during the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Combined Competitive Examination (APPSCCE). The investigation stems from two distinct incidents: the discovery of a mobile phone in the possession of a candidate and the disappearance of an OMR answer sheet. The Naharlagun Superintendent of Police’s office … Read more

On December 16th, the Guwahati branch of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) conducted an awareness program for Gram Panchayats at the DC Conference Hall in Bomdila, Arunachal Pradesh. Representatives from 37 Gram Panchayats in the West Kameng region participated in the event, engaging in important discussions about the role of BIS across various sectors. … Read more

A 22-year-old man sustained critical injuries following an attack by a wild elephant in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday afternoon, according to official sources. The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 pm when Chukhu Obi, a resident of Dobam village within the Banderdewa circle, entered the forest to check on his Mithuns (semi-domesticated bovine animals). He was … Read more