Arunachal Pradesh Orders Wages Release for 4,745 Excess Employees

Arunachal Pradesh Orders Wages Release for 4,745 Excess Employees

The Arunachal Pradesh government has directed the immediate release of wages to 4,745 excess employees identified during an official review of appointments across departments. This move provides interim relief to casual, contingency, and work-charged staff whose payments were halted earlier this year. At a glance Committee identified 4,745 personnel working beyond sanctioned strength. Breakdown includes … Read more

PPA Opposes Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act Enforcement

PPA Opposes Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act Enforcement

The People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) has voiced strong opposition to the enforcement of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act. This development, reported on June 13, 2026, highlights ongoing discussions about balancing legal measures with social harmony in the state. At a glance PPA, a BJP ally under NEDA, called for suspension of the … Read more

Agartala Airport Passenger Traffic Nearly Doubles in 12 Years

Agartala Airport Passenger Traffic Nearly Doubles in 12 Years

Agartala airport passenger traffic has shown remarkable growth, rising from about eight lakh passengers annually in 2014 to 15 lakh in the 2025-26 financial year. This increase highlights improved air connectivity in the region and the impact of infrastructure upgrades at Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport. At a Glance Annual passenger numbers rose from around … Read more

East Kameng Vehicle Accident: Five Killed in Arunachal Gorge Plunge

East Kameng Vehicle Accident: Five Killed in Arunachal Gorge Plunge

A serious East Kameng vehicle accident claimed five lives and left one person critically injured on June 13 when a commercial vehicle veered off National Highway-13 and fell into a deep gorge. The incident has drawn attention to road safety challenges in the hilly terrain of Arunachal Pradesh. At a glance Five people lost their … Read more

Indian Army Defuses 1962 War-Era Mortar in Tawang, Arunachal

Indian Army Defuses 1962 War-Era Mortar in Tawang, Arunachal

A live mortar shell believed to originate from the 1962 India-China war was successfully neutralized by the Indian Army in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang district. The 1962 mortar defused Tawang operation highlights ongoing safety efforts in border regions where old ammunition occasionally surfaces. At a glance A live mortar shell from the 1962 era was recovered … Read more

Arunachal Fisheries Scam: Rs 300 Crore Ghost Ponds Alleged

The Arunachal fisheries scam has drawn significant attention after a Joint Action Committee (JAC) publicly claimed that approximately Rs 300 crore in public funds were siphoned through non-existent “ghost ponds.” According to the source, these alleged irregularities involve funds meant for fisheries development that were released for ponds that either do not exist or were never functional. … Read more

Arunachal Pradesh APEDP 5.0: Seed Funding Up to Rs 10 Lakh

The Arunachal Pradesh APEDP 5.0 programme is now open. On June 12, 2026, the state government formally launched the fifth edition of its flagship entrepreneurship development initiative, promising seed funding of up to Rs 10 lakh to selected startups. At a Glance Official launch date: June 12, 2026 Programme name: Arunachal Pradesh APEDP 5.0 Maximum … Read more

Kiren Rijiju Highlights BJP 12 Years in Itanagar Media Samvad

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju addressed a Media Samvad programme in Itanagar on June 12, 2026, where he highlighted the progress made under 12 years of the BJP-led central government. The event at the BJP headquarters focused on development initiatives, infrastructure improvements, and welfare delivery across the country, with special emphasis on achievements driven by people-centric … Read more

NH-415 Damage Near Donyi Polo Airport Unrepaired for Over a Year

NH-415 Damage Near Donyi Polo Airport Unrepaired for Over a Year

A damaged section of NH-415 damage near Donyi Polo Airport continues to create challenges for travelers in Arunachal Pradesh more than a year after it appeared. Commuters and local residents have voiced worries about safety and slow progress on repairs along this important route linking Holongi in Assam to Itanagar. At a glance Damaged stretch … Read more

Tai Tagak Elected Unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Arunachal

Senior BJP leader Tai Tagak secured election to the Rajya Sabha from Arunachal Pradesh without opposition on June 11, 2026. This outcome marks a smooth process for the state’s lone upper house seat and highlights continued BJP influence in the region. At a glance Tai Tagak, a veteran BJP figure in Arunachal Pradesh, won unopposed. … Read more