Gaurav Gogoi Calls Himanta Biswa Sarma and Badruddin Ajmal ‘Two Sides of the Same Coin’ at Marikachar Rally

Marikachar (Assam): Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief Badruddin Ajmal, describing them as “two sides of the same coin” and “like uncle and nephew” during an election rally in Marikachar. Addressing a public meeting in support of Congress … Read more

Assam Logs Second-Highest Complaints Under Jal Jeevan Mission in Country with 1,226 Grievances

Guwahati: Assam has recorded the second-highest number of complaints under the Centre’s flagship Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), with 1,226 grievances flagged so far, according to data shared by the Union Government in the Rajya Sabha. In a written reply on March 30, Minister of State for Jal Shakti V Somanna informed the House that a … Read more

EVM Commissioning for Assam Assembly Elections 2026 Begins March 31; Over 41,000 Ballot Units to Be Prepared

Guwahati: The Election Commission of India has initiated the crucial commissioning process for Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) ahead of the Assam Legislative Assembly elections. The exercise will commence on March 31, 2026, across all 126 constituencies in the state. Commissioning will take place at designated premises notified by the respective District Election Officers. The process … 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

Arunachal Pradesh Weightlifter Sambo Lapung Clinches Gold Medal in 110 kg Category at Khelo India Tribal Games 2026

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh’s talented weightlifter Sambo Lapung has once again brought glory to the state by winning the gold medal in the men’s 110 kg heavyweight category at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 held in Chhattisgarh. Competing in the prestigious national event, Lapung delivered a commanding performance by lifting a total of 299 kg, … 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

NEITC 2026 Convention Concludes in Arunachal Pradesh, Charting a Unified Path for Sustainable Tourism Across Northeast India

The North East India Tourism Confederation (NEITC) successfully wrapped up its landmark 2026 Annual General Meeting and Tourism Convention, signalling strong momentum for collaborative and responsible tourism growth in the region. Hosted across Namsai, Anini, and Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh from March 22 to 27, the event brought together stakeholders from all eight northeastern states … Read more

Students Union Files Complaint Against Doctor for Prolonged Absence at PHC Tato in Arunachal Pradesh’s Shi Yomi District

A students’ organisation in Arunachal Pradesh has formally lodged a complaint against a medical officer for failing to report for duty at the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Tato, Shi Yomi district. The prolonged absence, spanning over two months, has severely disrupted essential healthcare services for local residents in this remote area. Complaint Highlights Healthcare … Read more

Four Killed, Three Injured After Pickup Truck Plunges into Gorge in Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw District

A tragic road accident in a remote border area of Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district claimed the lives of four people, including a young child, while three others sustained injuries when their pickup truck veered off the road and fell into a deep gorge. The incident occurred between Yakung village and Bara Kundan in the Kibithoo … Read more