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Itanagar: In a powerful display of grief and solidarity, thousands of people took part in a massive candlelight rally in Itanagar on April 9 to pay tribute to Yapi Potom, the young teacher who was brutally murdered in Upper Subansiri district. The rally started from the Vivekananda Kendra and proceeded through the main streets of … Read more

Shillong: Meghalaya’s young athletes delivered a stellar performance at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, clinching a total of 9 medals and putting the state firmly on the national sports map. The contingent returned with 3 Gold, 3 Silver, and 3 Bronze medals, showcasing exceptional talent across multiple disciplines. The impressive showing has boosted confidence … Read more

Itanagar: In a major boost for Arunachal Pradesh’s hydropower sector, the Union Cabinet has approved an investment of ₹26,069.50 crore for the construction of the 1,720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project (HEP). The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave its nod to the project, which will be developed … Read more

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General (Retd) KT Parnaik has strongly advocated for granting international status and global recognition to the National Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (NIMAS) at Dirang in West Kameng district. While addressing a gathering at NIMAS on April 8, the Governor highlighted the institute’s strategic location in the Eastern Himalayas … Read more

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has expressed deep gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Cabinet after the Centre gave its approval to the massive 3,097 MW Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project in Anjaw district with an estimated cost of ₹14,105 crore. The project, to be developed by the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation … Read more

Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on April 6 demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Minister Pema Khandu on moral grounds following the Supreme Court’s directive to the CBI for a preliminary inquiry into alleged irregularities in the allotment of public works contracts worth over ₹1,270 crore to firms linked to his relatives. APCC … Read more

New Delhi: In a significant development, the Supreme Court on April 6 directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a preliminary inquiry into allegations of favouritism in the award of public works contracts worth around ₹1,270 crore to companies linked to relatives of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu. A bench comprising Justices … Read more