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01 Oct

Ninong Ering Supports SUMP, Urges Informed Public Debate on Mega Dam Project

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Pasighat West MLA and former Union Minister Ninong Ering has expressed support for mega dam projects and urged people to take an informed and positive approach towards the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) in Arunachal Pradesh. Speaking to the media, Ering said large dam projects could contribute to flood control, irrigation and regional development if adequate safety measures were put in place and the concerns of affected communities were properly addressed. His remarks come at a time when the proposed project has become a subject of debate in the Siang region, with sections of local communities raising concerns over…

30 Sep

Assam Rifles Havildar Killed, Four Injured in Ambush Near India-Myanmar Border

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The NSCN-K (Yung Aung) faction has claimed responsibility for the Tuesday's attack on 21 Assam Rifles personnel near Nampong in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district on Tuesday morning, which claimed the life of an AR Havildar besides leaving four others injured.The NSCN/GPRN (YA), in a statement, said its cadres carried out the attack jointly with the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) at around 6.30 am near Nampong Nallah under Nampong Circle, close to the India-Myanmar border.The outfit claimed to have recovered an AK-series assault rifle following the attack. It asserted that the attack delivered a severe blow to the enemy forces present…

29 Sep

Suspected NSCN-K-YA Cadres Behind Ambush on Assam Rifles Party in Changlang

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An Assam Rifles personnel was killed and four others were injured in a suspected militant attack along the India-Myanmar border in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district on Tuesday morning.The incident happened near Nampong Nallah under Nampong Circle, close to an area where border fencing work is underway.The deceased AR personnel has been identified as Havildar Jankhokai Kuki. The injured are receiving treatment at a local medical facility.Preliminary reports indicate that the cross-border ambush may have been carried out by cadres belonging to the NSCN-K-YA (Yung Aung faction).Security forces and district police have launched an extensive combing and search operation in the…

29 Sep

East Siang Bandh on Sept 30 as Organisations Demand Review of Teacher Transfer Orders

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

A joint front of student, youth and community organisations has called for a 12-hour bandh in Arunachal Pradesh’s East Siang district on September 30 to protest the ongoing mass transfer and rationalisation of teachers. The bandh has been announced by the Bogong Banggo Yameng Kebang in collaboration with the East Siang units of the ABKYW and AdiSU, Mebo Area Yameng Kebang, All Bosing Banggo Students’ Union, Legong Banggo Students’ Union, All Bogong Students’ Union and All Mebo Constituency Students’ Union. The organisations are demanding a review of the teacher transfer and release orders and have sought maintenance of the existing…

28 Sep

‘Mann Ki Baat’ Highlights Local Community Initiatives in Arunachal Pradesh

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More than 300 people gathered at the Centre for Tai Khamti Language and Folk Culture in Chongkham, Namsai district of Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday to listen to the 138th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat’. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, who led the programme, said ‘Mann Ki Baat’ provides a platform to highlight the achievements and initiatives of local communities across the country. Speaking to the media, Chongkham Mandal president Chow Wijikta Namchoom said about 300 people from different areas gathered at the centre and participated in the programme. An SHG member engaged in…

26 Sep

Villagers Continue Protest Against Siang Upper Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh

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Villagers from Geku and nearby areas in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Siang district have intensified their protest against the deployment of security forces for conducting the pre-feasibility report (PFR) survey of the proposed 11,000 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). The protesters continue to block entry routes to the region, preventing the movement of machinery intended for the survey sites. Amid the ongoing agitation, the Adi Bané Kébang-United (ABK-U) submitted a memorandum to the deputy commissioners of Siang and Upper Siang districts on Thursday, demanding an immediate suspension of all PFR-related activities. The memorandum conveyed resolutions adopted during a recent consultative…

26 Sep

Former Army Chief Urges Youth to Embrace Adaptability

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Former Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi (Retd) on September 25 described the Northeast as a “true gateway” to India and urged young people to combine technological knowledge with adaptability, ability and a strong grounding in Indian values. Dwivedi was speaking at ‘Namami Bharatam’, a collective singing programme organised by Vidya Bharati Northeast Region at the Srimanta Sankaradeva International Auditorium in Guwahati. The programme was held to mark the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram and brought together students, educators, alumni and members of civil society. Addressing the gathering, Dwivedi said, “The Northeast is not the place where India ends,…

25 Sep

Major Voter Deletions in Arunachal Pradesh Raise Questions After Final Electoral Roll Publication

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The publication of Arunachal Pradesh's final electoral roll has triggered fresh controversy amid the ongoing debate surrounding the Election Commission of India (ECI) and questions over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. According to the final electoral roll released on Tuesday, the state's total voter count stands at 6.96 lakh, representing a reduction of 1.91 lakh electors compared to the pre-revision figures. The final list includes 343,709 male voters, 352,315 female voters, and two third-gender electors. The most significant change has been recorded in the Itanagar Assembly constituency. While the constituency had 63,995 registered voters in the 2024 electoral roll,…

25 Sep

State Government Orders Early Salary Release to Counter Upcoming Bank Strike Disruptions

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh government has approved the early release of September salaries, wages and pension benefits ahead of a proposed three-day bank strike later this month, officials said on September 25. The payments have been authorised for Friday, covering regular government employees as well as casual, contingency and contractual workers. Pensioners and employees due to receive retirement benefits have also been included in the government’s directive. The decision was taken following an advisory from the Union Finance Ministry, which warned of possible disruption to banking services between September 28 and 30 due to the proposed strike. The order was issued…

24 Sep

ANSU Announces 48-Hour Bandh Across Seven Nyishi-Inhabited Districts

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The All Nyishi Students’ Union (ANSU) on Thursday announced a 48-hour bandh across seven Nyishi-inhabited districts of Arunachal Pradesh from September 28 if the state government fails to address its demands concerning education infrastructure.ANSU president Ashok Doka announced the next phase of the agitation following a 12-hour bandh observed by the students’ body in the Itanagar Capital Region on Thursday.The union has been demanding the renovation and upgradation of 56 identified schools, establishment of a dedicated school for children with special needs in Pakke Kessang, development of Toru Engineering College and improvement of Late Neelam Taram Government College.The latest bandh…