Northeast’s Child Rights Convention Could Define the Next Two Decades of Policy — And That’s Not an Exaggeration

Northeast's Child Rights Convention Could Define the Next Two Decades of Policy — And That's Not an Exaggeration

A two-day gathering in Itanagar just ended, and the people in that room say what happened there will echo for the next 20 years. The Kalawangpo Convention Hall in Itanagar saw something meaningful wrap up on August 1 — the Regional Convention of State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights, organised by the Arunachal Pradesh … Read more

“Speeches Don’t Protect Children” — Pema Khandu’s No-Nonsense Stand at Northeast’s Landmark Child Rights Convention

"Speeches Don't Protect Children" — Pema Khandu's No-Nonsense Stand at Northeast's Landmark Child Rights Convention

Words are cheap. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu made that very clear on July 31 when he walked into a room full of child rights officials and told them, plainly, that none of what they were doing would matter unless children actually got saved. A Historic First for the Northeast The first-ever North East … Read more

Arunachal Assam Agree to Curb Illicit Excise Trade

Arunachal Assam Agree to Curb Illicit Excise Trade

Arunachal Pradesh and Assam have taken a significant step forward in addressing challenges related to Arunachal Assam illicit excise trade. On June 17, 2026, senior leaders from both states met in Itanagar and agreed to strengthen cooperation in excise administration, prevention of illicit activities, and revenue mobilisation. At a Glance Date of meeting: Wednesday, June … Read more