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Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh – Arunachal Pradesh’s powerlifting and strongman athletes delivered a stellar performance at the recently concluded World Powerlifting Congress (WPC) Nationals, with standout lifter Azad Basfore clinching the Strongman of India title for the sixth year in a row. The achievement not only reinforces Basfore’s dominance in the sport but also highlights the … Read more

Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh – Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has hailed the recently concluded India-US bilateral trade agreement as powerful evidence of India’s growing stature on the global stage under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. The CM described the deal as a landmark achievement that underscores the country’s enhanced negotiating power, economic confidence, and … Read more

New Delhi / Arunachal Pradesh – The Union Government has acknowledged early signs of reverse migration to border villages in Arunachal Pradesh under the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP), even as no formal impact assessment has been carried out on the scheme’s effectiveness in curbing outmigration or promoting return. In a written reply to the Lok … Read more

Anini / New Delhi – Lisha Umpo, a young climate practitioner from the Idu Mishmi community in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley, has emerged as a powerful advocate for indigenous knowledge systems by graduating from the National Youth Climate Consortium (NYCC) Fellowship. As the sole fellow from Arunachal Pradesh in the Climate Change Action category, she … Read more

Roing, Lower Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh – Multiple recent sightings of tigers along the Mayudia Road have prompted the Arunachal Pradesh Forest Department to issue an urgent public advisory, urging residents and travellers to avoid using the stretch on foot or two-wheelers until further notice. The advisory follows credible reports and camera-trap images confirming the … Read more

Deomali, Tirap District, Arunachal Pradesh – In a proactive step to reduce escalating human-elephant conflict, the Deomali Forest Division organized a community-level interactive meeting involving local villagers, gaon buras (village headmen), farmers, and frontline forest staff. The session focused on practical solutions, early warning systems, and long-term coexistence strategies in one of the most affected … Read more

Itanagar / Anini, Arunachal Pradesh – Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed deep gratitude to legendary playback singer Udit Narayan for dedicating the iconic patriotic song Aisa Des Hai Mera to Anini—the headquarters of Dibang Valley district—during a recent public performance. The emotional moment, captured on video and widely shared across social media, struck a chord … Read more

Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh – In a proud moment for Arunachal Pradesh’s growing sports fraternity, a talented local physiotherapist has secured a prestigious appointment with the Rajasthan United FC Academy. The selection marks a significant milestone, showcasing the talent emerging from the Northeast and opening doors for more professionals from the region to contribute to mainstream … Read more

Bomdila, West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh – The body of a middle-aged man was recovered from a river in West Kameng district on February 3, bringing a tragic end to a search operation that had been underway after he went missing. Local police and community volunteers coordinated the recovery effort in a remote stretch of the … Read more

Assam Section Fast-Tracked • Bengal Portion Facing Major Land Acquisition Problems Kokrajhar / Guwahati — The much-awaited rail connectivity between Kokrajhar (Assam) and Gelephu (Bhutan) is expected to become operational within the next 2.5 to 3 years, with very fast progress being made on the Indian side. According to the latest update from senior railway … Read more