Fever season is here, and this time, it’s come with a warning. Itanagar woke up this weekend to a formal health advisory from the district medical officer of the Itanagar Capital Region, Dr. C. Lowang Mallo, sounding the alarm over a noticeable rise in sudden fever cases across the state capital. The message is clear … Read more
A shutdown that paralysed parts of Arunachal Pradesh has pushed the state’s Chief Minister to the negotiating table — and Pema Khandu isn’t happy about how things reached this point. Chief Minister Pema Khandu has described the 12-hour bandh called by the All Nyishi Students’ Union (ANSU) as “unfortunate,” even as he assured that the … Read more
Wednesday morning in Itanagar looked nothing like a normal working day. Shops shuttered. Roads eerily quiet. And a city of thousands effectively paused — because a student union had had enough of waiting. The All Nyishi Students’ Union (ANSU) called a 12-hour bandh across the Itanagar Capital Region on September 24, kicking off at 5 … Read more
Itanagar didn’t look like a capital city on Thursday morning. By the time most people were supposed to be heading to work or school, the streets were already unusually quiet — shutters down, traffic thin, and a visible tension hanging in the air. The All Nyishi Students’ Union (ANSU) had called a 12-hour bandh, and … Read more
Before the sun could rise over Itanagar on September 24, the administration had already made its position crystal clear — this bandh isn’t happening. Not legally, at least. The District Magistrate of Itanagar Capital Region, Toko Babu, issued a firm order on September 23 declaring the 12-hour bandh announced by the All Nyishi Students’ Union … Read more
The streets of Naharlagun came alive on Saturday morning, and for once, it wasn’t the usual traffic. Around 300 runners — school kids, seasoned athletes and everyday fitness enthusiasts — laced up their shoes and hit the road for the Itanagar Marathon Promo Run, Naharlagun Edition, a taste of what promises to be one of … Read more
If you’re planning to drive through parts of Itanagar on September 9, you might want to leave a little earlier — or rethink your route entirely. The Itanagar Capital Region Traffic Police has rolled out a traffic advisory ahead of Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan’s visit to the state capital. He’s arriving for … Read more
Every year, families across Arunachal Pradesh lose someone on roads that wind through some of India’s most unforgiving terrain. The state government says enough is enough. A Target That Can’t Be Ignored Transport Minister Ojing Tasing made it official on August 20 — Arunachal Pradesh is committed to slashing road accident fatalities by 50 percent … Read more
Ten TVS NTORQ scooters. Two states. A gang of juveniles hiding in plain sight as labourers. Chimpu Police just pulled the curtain off one of the more brazen vehicle theft operations the Itanagar Capital Region has seen in recent memory. How It All Started It began with what looked like a routine theft. A TVS … Read more
Eleven stolen bikes. Six arrests. And a reminder that Itanagar’s streets are being watched. In what looks like a significant win for law enforcement in the capital region, Arunachal Pradesh Police on Monday announced the arrest of six individuals — including two children — in connection with a vehicle theft racket operating in and around … Read more
