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On January 6, 2025, the Indian Army deployed a specialized Relief Task Force to rescue miners trapped in a coal mine in Umrangso, a remote industrial town in Assam’s Dima Hasao district. Deployment of STask Force Responding to an urgent request from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Indian Army assembled a highly skilled … Read more

Increase in Voter Numbers Arunachal Pradesh has reported a 0.99% increase in registered voters compared to the final electoral rolls of 2024. The total electorate now numbers 891,518, comprising 437,609 men, 453,905 women, and four individuals identifying as third gender. Inclusion of New Voters Joint Chief Electoral Officer Liken Koyu stated that the primary goal … Read more

Major Earthquake Strikes Nepal A powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck Nepal early on January 7, 2025, at around 6:50 am. The epicenter of the earthquake was located approximately 201 kilometers from Tadong in Sikkim, with coordinates 28.86°N latitude and 87.51°E longitude. Impact on Nepal In Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, … Read more

Introduction The Arunachal Pradesh Union of Working Journalists (APUWJ) has vehemently denounced the tragic death of independent journalist Mukesh Chandrakar. His body was discovered in a septic tank following his investigative reporting on corruption within a road construction project in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. Exposure of Corruption Chandrakar, a contributor to national media outlets, had recently … Read more

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has issued a safety advisory for tourists visiting Arunachal Pradesh during the winter months, emphasizing the importance of caution when engaging in activities like walking on frozen lakes and driving on snow-covered roads. Safety Advisory for Tourists In light of recent incidents, such as tourists becoming stranded on the frozen Sela … Read more

The Itanagar Police have successfully dismantled a gang responsible for a series of thefts in the Itanagar Capital Region. Following a month-long investigation, the arrests were made by a dedicated team led by Inspector K. Yangfo, Officer-in-Charge of Police Station Itanagar, with support from IPS officer Vivek Kr. Maurya and Sub-Inspectors RK Jha, Padam Padi, … Read more

Introduction Arunachal Pradesh’s Agriculture and Horticulture Minister, Gabriel D. Wangsu, has called on the Central Government to revise its fund allocation strategy. He emphasizes that the state’s vast land resources and the socio-economic conditions of its farmers should be primary considerations, rather than solely population metrics. Current Funding Challenges During a virtual discussion on agricultural … Read more