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05 Mar

AAPSU Polls Cancelled in Itanagar After Clashes Between Rival Candidates Raise Tensions

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The district administration in Itanagar has withdrawn permission for holding the election and conference of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) following concerns over the law and order situation in the state capital. The permission was earlier granted for the AAPSU election and conference to be held at the Jubilee Hall of Dera Natung Government College in Itanagar. The approval had been issued by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Itanagar, through an order dated February 5, 2026. Under the order, Chief Election Commissioner Nabam Tamar had been allowed to conduct the election process between February 17 and February…

05 Mar

AAPSU Election Halted After Itanagar Administration Withdraws Permission

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The Itanagar district administration has revoked permission for the All–Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) election and conference due to increasing law and order concerns following violent clashes between rival candidates. The Deputy Commissioner of Itanagar formally withdrew the previous approval, initially granted through Office Order No. DC/ICC/17012/12/2026-JUD on February 5, 2026, which allowed elections from February 17 to 23, 2026, contingent on certain conditions. The original order stipulated that the district administration could suspend or cancel the election depending on the law-and-order situation. Recent incidents of violence have prompted officials to act, particularly in light of the upcoming Sixth Session…

03 Mar

Arunachal Dy CM Urges United Push for Wildlife Conservation

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On the occasion of World Wildlife Day today, the Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Chowna Mein, said the government is committed to conserving the state's rich biodiversity and urged people to safeguard forests and endangered species. "On this World Wildlife Day, let us protect the extraordinary biodiversity that enriches our planet with life and colour. Arunachal Pradesh, blessed with vast forests and remarkable wildlife, shelters some of the most majestic and rare species on Earth," he said. Mein appealed to citizens to act as "responsible stewards of nature" and emphasised that conservation goes beyond protection. Conservation is about sustaining…

03 Mar

Residents Of An Arunachal Pradesh Village Sign MoU For Siang Multipurpose Project PFR Activities

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In a pivotal move for the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), the Government of Arunachal Pradesh and Pangkang Jorkong village residents signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) allowing for Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) activities. The MoU was endorsed by 79 of 86 households in the village, showcasing strong local support for a project deemed crucial for national energy security and regional development. Key officials, including Minister Ojing Tasing, expressed commitment to inclusive development, emphasizing the need for environmental and community interest safeguards. The MoU is specifically for PFR, with plans for consultations with Project Affected Families (PAFs) post-feasibility, and development packages…

03 Mar

Arunachal Cabinet Meeting Ends with Key Approvals

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The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, has approved several pivotal decisions aimed at enhancing various sectors including education, financial management, health administration, employee welfare, and climate action. Five significant resolutions concerning the education sector were made, which include: the regulation of teacher transfers through legislative measures; the granting of professorships to college educators under the Career Advancement Scheme per UGC Regulations 2018; amendments to the recruitment rules for government college principals; establishing rules for Physical Education Teachers; and a revision of the state's seat reservation policy for diploma and allied programs. A major legislative initiative, the…

26 Feb

FLN Centre at Doimukh launched by Pema Khandu to boost early learning

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh, Latest

In an effort to improve early-grade education in the state, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu opened a Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) Center in Doimukh. The center is designed to guarantee that every kid attains foundational reading and numeracy by the end of Grade 3 while being attentive to local culture and requirements, according to the Chief Minister. It is in line with the National Education Policy 2020 and the NIPUN Bharat Mission. "Opened the Doimukh Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (FLN) Center. The FLN Center is the first in the nation to guarantee that all children acquire fundamental literacy…

26 Feb

Pema Khandu Inaugurates Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Centre at Doimukh

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Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday inaugurated a Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) Centre at Doimukh. Aligned with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and NIPUN Bharat Mission, the FLN Centre is the first in the country to ensure that every child attains foundational literacy and numeracy skills by the end of Grade 3 attuned with local Arunachal culture and needs. The Centre adopts play-based, child-centric pedagogy, encourages mother tongue instruction in early grades, ensures continuous assessment, and emphasizes teacher capacity building with active community participation. “This center is the result of a true team effort with support from NHPC,…

25 Feb

Ruby Jain Arrested for Alleged Racial Abuse of Arunachali Girls in Delhi

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Delhi police have arrested a woman, Ruby Jain, and her husband, Harsh Singh, for making racist remarks against three girls from Arunachal Pradesh in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi. The incident, which drew significant outrage on social media, has raised awareness about the racial discrimination faced by Northeastern residents in the capital. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju confirmed the arrests and stated that stringent legal action would be pursued. A case has been registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against the couple, linked to an altercation that occurred on February 20 when debris from electrical installation work carried out…

25 Feb

Pema Khandu announces Rs 67 crore projects during Nyokum Yullo festivities in Bameng

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Chief Minister Pema Khandu of Arunachal Pradesh attended the historic Nyokum Yullo 50th Year Golden Jubilee celebration in the Bameng constituency, calling it a momentous and revered occasion for the populace. On this auspicious day, Nyokum Ane was prayed for peace, prosperity, and unity, the Chief Minister said. By stating that Nyokum is more than just a celebration, it symbolizes a deep bond between humans and the natural world, he highlighted the festival's cultural significance. Declaring that the government had completed projects worth Rs 67 crore for the Bameng constituency, Khandu announced a major push for development and reaffirmed its…

25 Feb

Arunachal Governor interacts with students from Jharkhand, Bengal and Puducherry under exchange programme

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On Tuesday, Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik engaged with students from Jharkhand, Puducherry, and West Bengal at Lok Bhavan in Itanagar as part of the Youth Exchange Programme. A total of 44 students from Jharkhand and Puducherry participated in Ashtalakshmi Darshan, alongside 37 students from West Bengal in the Interstate Youth Exchange Programme. The Governor emphasized the importance of the youth as future leaders, encouraging innovation while respecting Indian cultural values. He praised these initiatives for fostering national integration and described Arunachal Pradesh as a symbol of unity in diversity, highlighting its strategic significance in India's Act East…