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09 Mar

165 Militants Surrender in Arunachal; Government Boosts Rehabilitation Efforts

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As of March 9, Arunachal Pradesh's Home Minister Mama Natung reported that 165 militants from various insurgent groups have surrendered over the past six years. Key figures include 47 militants in Tirap, 41 in Changlang, and 77 in Longding. Major groups involved are the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) with 50 cadres, along with other factions contributing to the total. Surrendered militants benefit from a Surrender and Rehabilitation Scheme, with ₹1.4 crore disbursed for support, including a rehabilitation camp operational since January and vocational training for 26 individuals this financial year. The scheme does not promise direct employment, and…

09 Mar

Indian Army Organizes Medical Camp at Manigong for Local Residents

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The Indian Army organised a Medical Camp at Manigong today as part of its continued commitment to support the well-being of residents living in remote border areas. The initiative was undertaken to improve access to basic healthcare services and to reinforce the bond of trust and cooperation between the Army and the local community.

09 Mar

Forest fire breaks out near Sigar Military Station in Arunachal’s East Siang

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A major forest fire has ignited near the Sigar military station in East Siang district, raising alarms as it spreads towards military infrastructure. The fire began on Saturday in a nearby forest, and while there are no reported casualties, the situation poses a significant threat to essential facilities. Personnel from the district administration and the Indian Army have been deployed to combat the fire, but efforts are hindered by the challenging rugged terrain and dense vegetation. In response, the state government requested support from the Indian Air Force (IAF), which has initiated aerial firefighting operations using helicopters to douse the…

09 Mar

Arunachal Fashion Week to Mark Five Years of Artisans’ Movement

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The Arunachal Fashion Week 2026—The Artisans' Movement—will be held in Naharlagun, close to Itanagar, from March 14 to 21 by the Arunachal Pradesh textiles and handicrafts department. Pema Khandu, the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, will be the main guest during the opening ceremony. The 2026 edition will commemorate five years of the Arunachal Pradesh Artisans' Movement and eleven years since Northeast India Fashion Week was first introduced in Itanagar in April 2015, when the area lacked a formal fashion platform. What started out as a groundbreaking project has developed over the last ten years into an expanding industry interface…

07 Mar

Itanagar hosted a women’s marathon in honor of International Women’s Day

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In advance of International Women's Day, the Arunachal Pradesh Department of Women and Child Development held a marathon in Itanagar to honor womanhood and celebrate women's empowerment. For senior and junior female competitors, there was a 5-kilometer fun run and a 10-kilometer marathon. Women of all ages participated in the race, which began at the DK Convention Centre in Indira Gandhi Park, Itanagar. Chadan Tangjang, director of the Women and Child Development Department, and Nyali Ete, commissioner of the state's Home, Information and Public Relations, and Women and Child Development departments, also participated in the marathon. Besailu Pul won the…

07 Mar

11th Arunachal Film Festival gets underway

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In an effort to boost the state's creative economy, the 11th Arunachal Film Festival (AFF) was formally opened on Friday night at TNZ Cinemas in Itanagar. The Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) organized this three-day event as a cultural effort of the state government to honor the state's burgeoning film industry and showcase the artistic potential of its filmmakers. Gabriel D. Wangsu, Minister of Agriculture and Allies, expressed gratitude to the DIPR for supporting the AFF over the past ten years. He expressed hope that this creative center for filmmakers will provide a lively window into the rich…

07 Mar

Arunachal offers free coaching, incentives for UPSC aspirants

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According to Arunachal Pradesh Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona, the state government is using an institute in New Delhi to offer free coaching to UPSC candidates from indigenous communities. In response to a question in the Assembly, the minister stated that candidates taking the civil services exam are also receiving one-time financial incentives from the government. According to him, students who pass the preliminary exam receive Rs 2 lakh, while those who pass the final exam receive Rs 3 lakh. According to Sona, students who pass national-level exams administered by the Union Public Service Commission—such as the NDA, CDS, Indian…

06 Mar

Arunachal Pradesh Dy CM Chowna Mein highlights 7 years of PM Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana

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As the pension plan has been in place for seven years, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein emphasized the importance of the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana (PM-SYM), characterizing it as a significant step in bolstering financial security for workers in the unorganized sector. "Seven years of the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana, a landmark pension scheme that provides financial security to workers in the unorganized sector and strengthens social protection for the backbone of India's workforce," Mein wrote. PM-SYM is a voluntary and contributory pension plan that was introduced by the Central Government in 2019 with…

05 Mar

Chowna Mein Urges Stronger Efforts to Preserve Arunachal Pradesh’s Rich Biodiversity

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Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Chowna Mein has called for stronger collective efforts to protect wildlife and preserve the state’s rich biodiversity. Speaking on the occasion of World Wildlife Day, he urged people to take responsibility in safeguarding forests and endangered species. Mein said conservation is not only about protecting animals and forests but also about maintaining the ecological balance that supports all forms of life. He appealed to citizens to act as responsible stewards of nature and work together to protect the natural environment. In a message shared on the occasion of World Wildlife Day on March 3,…

05 Mar

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

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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…