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08 Sep

India-China Military Talks in Arunachal’s Kibithoo Focus on Border Stability and LAC Tensions

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India and China on Sunday held corps commander-level military talks to assess the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh, in a fresh effort to maintain peace along the disputed frontier. The meeting took place shortly after the two countries resumed high-level discussions on their long-pending boundary dispute. The talks were conducted at the Wacha-Damai Border Personnel Meeting point in the Kibithoo area of Arunachal Pradesh. According to people familiar with the development, maintaining peace and stability along the border was a key focus of the discussions. India was represented by Lieutenant General Girish Kalia, commander…

07 Sep

Matsya e-Vaahini and e-Rickshaw Services Flagged Off to Support Farmers Across Arunachal

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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday inaugurated the State Agriculture Information Hub-cum-Farmers’ Hostel at the Directorate of Agriculture in Naharlagun, marking a significant step towards strengthening agricultural services and farmer support in Arunachal Pradesh. The programme was organised by the Department of Agriculture in association with the Departments of Horticulture and Fisheries and was attended by Agriculture and Allied Departments Minister Gabriel D. Wangsu, senior government officials, farmers and invited dignitaries. During the programme, the Chief Minister unveiled the plaque and inspected the newly established facility. The event also featured the launch of Arunachal Organic Coffee under MOVCD…

07 Sep

Shah Unveils Three-Year Roadmap to Make India Drug-Free by 2029

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said the Narendra Modi government has prepared a three-year roadmap to make India drug-free by 2029, with the aim of ensuring that a drug-free younger generation contributes to a developed India by 2047. Speaking after a high-level narcotics meeting in Goa, Shah said the Centre has adopted a coordinated national strategy to dismantle the entire drug network, covering trafficking, financing, synthetic drugs, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. The strategy is built on four pillars: intelligence- and operation-based enforcement, control of synthetic drugs, demand and harm reduction, and stronger capacity and coordination. Shah said the government…

05 Sep

Bordumsa Unrest: AAPSU Seeks Arrests, Calls for Halt to Electoral Roll Revision

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The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) on Friday demanded the immediate suspension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Chakma-Hajong inhabited areas and other places with Chakma-Hajong voters, following violence during protests at Bordumsa in Changlang district. “Our clear-cut demand to the Arunachal government is the immediate suspension of the SIR exercise across Chakma-Hajong inhabited areas and places with Chakma-Hajong voters,” AAPSU president Meje Taku said at a press conference following a meeting held after the violence. Taku said an AAPSU activist was injured during the unrest and alleged that members of the students’ organisation had…

05 Sep

Tirap Programme Promotes Women-Led Enterprises and Sustainable Livelihoods

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A one-day programme promoting women’s empowerment through entrepreneurship, enterprise development and market linkages was held in Khonsa, Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh, on Friday in collaboration with the Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM). Organised by the DBT-APSCS&T Centre of Excellence for Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Kimin, the programme focused on building the capacity of rural women to process and add value to millet and other underutilised crops through technology adoption and awareness. Speaking at the event, ZPM Dadam block Chasom Hakhun encouraged women to become self-reliant by developing their skills, establishing enterprises and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities. Assistant Commissioner Khonsa…

05 Sep

AAPSU to Announce Next Course of Action on September 12 Amid Bordumsa SIR Tensions

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The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) on Friday, September 4, warned of further action over the violence reported in Bordumsa in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district during a hearing related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. AAPSU president Meje Taku, along with general secretary Mato Bui and convenor Tadar Baro, said the organisation would continue its campaign over the issue involving the Chakma community. The union is expected to announce its next course of action on September 12. Speaking on the developments, Taku said, “They have started the fight, and we will finish it,” indicating that the…

04 Sep

Prohibitory orders issued in Arunachal’s Bordumsa after violence during SIR hearing

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Tension gripped Bordumsa in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district on Friday after an SIR hearing turned violent, prompting the local administration to impose prohibitory orders under BNSS Section 163, officials said.Bordumsa Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Sabadam Tayang said the hearing for Bijoypur was initially held at the panchayat hall on September 3 to dispose of claims and objections under Forms 6 and 7.The hearing was, however, adjourned following disruptions by some youths and rescheduled to September 4 at the ADC office.Members of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU), Bordumsa Students’ Union and other organisations reportedly protested against the alleged inclusion…

02 Sep

Tawang prepares for sacred exposition of holy relics of shakyamuni buddha

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A coordination meeting for the Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha, scheduled in Tawang from October 31 to November 7, 2026, was held on Tuesday. The meeting was chaired by Tawang Deputy Commissioner, Namgyal Angmo at the DC Conference Hall. The meeting brought together ZPC Tawang Leki Gombu , SP Tawang Darang Tasi, senior district officials, representatives of monasteries and nunneries, Tawang Brigade, heads of offices and other stakeholders to deliberate on security, logistics, crowd management, cleanliness, publicity and coordinated preparations. The sacred exposition, being held in Tawang after 2013, is expected to draw thousands of devotees…

02 Sep

Arunachal Pradesh Records India’s Highest Revenue Surplus at 12.1% of GSDP

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Arunachal Pradesh recorded a revenue surplus equivalent to 12.1 per cent of its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) in 2024-25, the highest among states and Union Territories with comparable data, Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Chowna Mein said on Tuesday. Citing data from the Reserve Bank of India’s Handbook of Statistics on Indian States and the Business Standard Fiscal Health Tracker, Mein said the achievement reflected the state government’s focus on fiscal discipline, sound financial management and sustainable economic growth. He said the strong surplus indicated a healthier financial base while the government continued to implement development and welfare…

01 Sep

Arunachal Lok Nritya 2nd edition begins auditions to preserve state’s rich folk heritage

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The second edition of Arunachal Lok Nritya (ALN), an initiative aimed at preserving and promoting the diverse folk traditions of Arunachal Pradesh, starts with auditions on September 1, the organisers said.Organised by NGO People Foundation, the cultural initiative seeks to provide folk dance groups and traditional artists from across the state with a platform to showcase their talent and heritage before a wider audience.Speaking to the media at the Press Club in Itanagar, ALN chairman Mirnia Game said the programme is focused on promoting traditional art forms and encouraging younger generations to remain connected to their cultural roots.The winner of…