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12 May

Teen Missing from Maharashtra Dies After Falling into River in Arunachal Pradesh

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The decomposed body of a 17-year-old boy from Maharashtra, who had gone missing earlier this month after being swept away by strong river currents, was recovered from the banks of the Yomgo River in Siang district, police said. The deceased has been identified as Prateshmesh Baswakar, son of Rahul Baswakar, an Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel, and a resident of the ITBP camp at Guminagar in Aalo. Prateshmesh had gone missing on May 3 during a picnic near Bene village in West Siang district. He was feared drowned after being swept away by the powerful current of the Yomgo River. Police…

12 May

Arunachal Police Officers Asked to Uphold Highest Standards of Integrity

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The Deputy Inspector General( DIG) of Itanagar Capital Range Police, Tumme Amo, has issued a strict zero- forbearance directive against corruption across all police establishments and public haggling points under the range. The order instructs all SPs, SDPOs, OCs, and administrative officers to uphold the loftiest norms of integrity, translucency, and responsibility in policing. It specifically prohibits illegal collection of plutocrat related to services similar as entry into Arunachal Pradesh without an Inner Line Permit( ILP), vehicle movement through check gates, business violation agreements outside legal forfeitures, FIR enrollment or repression, release of indicted persons, complaint closures, police verification, and…

11 May

Guwahati Police Arrest Arunachal Youth Over Counterfeit Currency

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A youth from Arunachal Pradesh was arrested with fake Indian currency notes with a face value of Rs 2.45 lakh from ISBT in Guwahati. Police said the accused has been identified as Geyon Tayeng. The operation was carried out under the supervision of ACP Nilotpal Saikia of Azara subdivision. According to police sources, the accused had allegedly collected the counterfeit currency from a person in Guwahati before being intercepted by the police team. Further investigation is underway to trace the source and possible network linked to the circulation of counterfeit currency.

09 May

One Held After Rs 30 Lakh Worth Drugs Recovered in Naharlagun

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Police arrested a man with drugs worth around Rs 30 lakh at Polo Colony in Naharlagun on Friday.During an anti-drug raid, police seized 113 plastic vials containing heroin weighing around 144 grams, and 30 Nitrazepam tablets, a sedative, weighing close to 300 mg, Naharlagun Superintendent of Police Nyelam Nega said.A suspected drug peddler, Vijay Parang (30), was also arrested, the police officer said, adding that cash, suspected to be proceeds of drug trafficking, was seized during the raid.The raid was conducted by a police team led by Inspector Krishnendu Dev under the overall supervision of SP Nyelam Nega, following all…

08 May

Arunachal Government Announces Memorial for Gyamar Padang

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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced that the state government will erect a memorial statue in honour of late Gyamar Padang, recognising his contribution towards promoting transparency and accountability in public institutions. Announcing the decision on social media, Khandu said Padang’s efforts had played a major role in exposing loopholes in the recruitment system and helped strengthen transparency, accountability and efficiency in governance. “Today, I met his family members and conveyed my heartfelt respect and condolences. The memorial will stand as a lasting tribute to his life and inspire future generations to uphold honesty, responsibility and public service,” the…

07 May

Arunachal Deputy CM Joins Discussion on Buddhist Tourism Development in NE

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Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has attended the inaugural session of the Regional Workshop on Development of the Buddhist Tourism Circuit in Northeast India at Tawang. Speaking on the occasion, he pitched for developing an integrated tourism circuit linking key Buddhist destinations in the northeastern states for a seamless spiritual and cultural experience for visitors. He said that the collaborative effort by roping in neighbouring states and countries should be branded 'Tawang Initiative' to give it a distinct global identity. Calling for a 'professional and collaborative' approach to the development of tourism, Mein said the proposed circuit should…

07 May

Arunachal Dy CM Proposes Transnational Buddhist Tourism Circuit

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In a landmark proposal to redefine spiritual travel in the Himalayas, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has called for the creation of an integrated Buddhist tourism circuit. Speaking at a workshop on May 7 in Tawang, Mein proposed that this ambitious regional and international network be branded as the “Tawang Initiative,” aiming to provide the region with a distinct and formidable global identity. The proposed circuit is designed to create a seamless spiritual and cultural corridor connecting major Buddhist destinations across Northeast India—including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Sikkim, and Manipur—with neighboring nations such as Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka.…

05 May

Arunachal Deputy CM Unveils Abhedananda Bhavan at Ramakrishna Mission

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Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Monday inaugurated the newly constructed Abhedananda Bhavan, a four-storeyed boys’ hostel, at Ramakrishna Mission, Narottam Nagar, in the presence of ministers and dignitaries. The occasion marked a historic milestone for the institution, representing the first major step towards replacing the old NEFA-era hostel buildings. The new facility reinforces the Mission’s enduring commitment to education, character-building, and tribal welfare in Arunachal Pradesh. In his address, Chowna Mein lauded the institution for its disciplined environment and its significant contribution to shaping generations of technocrats, entrepreneurs, doctors, and bureaucrats in the state. Reaffirming the Government’s…

03 May

CM Applauds Joram Aniya’s Induction into NITI Aayog

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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu today congratulated academician Joram Aniya for being appointed as a full-time member of the Niti Aayog, saying her engagement will bring valuable insights into national policymaking. "Heartiest congratulations to Dr. Joram Aniya on her appointment as a full-time member of NITI Aayog. Her achievement marks a proud moment for Arunachal Pradesh and the entire Northeast, reflecting growing representation in national policymaking," Khandu posted on X. The center on Saturday appointed Aniya and scholar-author R. Balasubramaniam as full-time members of the NITI Aayog, taking the total number of such members in the government think tank…

02 May

Joint Effort by Arunachal, Assam to Install Boundary Pillars Begins

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A common trouble to resolve long- standing boundary issues between Arunachal Pradesh and Assam has made measurable progress, with geospatial verification work carried out along the East Siang border. Arunachal Pradesh Public Health Engineering and Water Supply Minister Mama Natung said a specialised platoon from the Survey of India, along with officers from both countries, conducted a common exercise on April 30 and May 1 to corroborate geospatial equals in the المنطقة. The action concentrated on icing delicacy in boundary discrimination using scientific styles. During the first phase of the check, 19 locales were linked where boundary pillars are proposed…