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04 Nov

APCC Seeks Separate Arunachal Regiment, Better Border Infrastructure

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has submitted a comprehensive field report on security challenges and infrastructure gaps along the India-China border to the All India Congress Committee (AICC), while also raising concerns over growing opposition to the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). APCC president Bosiram Siram submitted the report to AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge during a meeting in New Delhi on Monday. The discussion focused on the security situation in the border areas, particularly Taksing, and the growing unrest surrounding the proposed mega project in Arunachal Pradesh. Drawing on the findings of a recent APCC delegation visit to…

31 Oct

NIA Nabs Sandeep Kumar Sinha in Probe into Illegal AK-47 Smuggling from Nagaland to Bihar

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested an absconding accused in a case involving the alleged smuggling of AK-47 rifles from Nagaland to Bihar, officials said on October 30. The accused, identified as Sandeep Kumar Sinha, was arrested from Vaishali district in Bihar on October 29. According to an NIA press release, he was apprehended at Town Police Station in Vaishali at around 10.30 pm. A car, mobile phones, SIM cards and memory cards were seized from his possession. The agency alleged that Sinha conspired with other accused persons to smuggle prohibited-bore weapons, including AK-47 rifles, from Nagaland to Bihar.…

28 Oct

NNPGs WC Demands FRGN Withdraw October 23 Statement, Apologise to Naga People

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

The Working Committee (WC) of the Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs), led by convenor MB Neokpao Konyak, has taken strong exception to a statement issued by the Federal Republic Government of Nagaland (FRGN) on October 23, warning that it could create communal unrest and spread fear among Naga communities and students studying in different parts of India. In a press release, the WC demanded that the FRGN immediately withdraw the statement and tender an unqualified apology to the Naga people, as well as non-Naga communities and entrepreneurs living peacefully in Nagaland. The committee expressed concern that the statement could affect…

16 Oct

DMC Issues Fresh Directives on Building Maintenance, Sunday Shop Timings

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

The Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) has urged owners of private and commercial buildings within its jurisdiction to paint and maintain their properties in a clean and presentable condition by November 30, 2026, ahead of the festive season. In a press release, DMC chief executive officer Dr. Kuzonyi Wideo said the appeal followed discussions with Dimapur-based civil society organisations (CSOs) on October 1. The initiative is aimed at improving the overall appearance of the city and creating a cleaner and more orderly urban environment. The council has called on building owners to ensure that their properties are properly maintained and painted…

09 Oct

ZSI Survey Highlights Need to Protect Wild Bees and Alpine Habitats in Arunachal’s Tawang

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

A field survey by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has recorded a rich diversity of wild bees, including bumblebees, across the high-altitude landscapes of Tawang district in Arunachal Pradesh. The findings have highlighted the importance of protecting alpine flowering plants and natural habitats that support pollinators in the Eastern Himalayas. The survey was conducted from September 15 to October 7 under the National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS). The team explored areas at elevations ranging from around 2,000 metres to 4,700 metres above sea level, covering a range of high-altitude environments. A team from the ZSI’s Desert Regional Centre…

27 Aug

Arunachal’s Lone National Teachers’ Awardee

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh, North East

After four decades of service in the education sector, Tame Yaku, the headmistress of Government Secondary School, G-Sector, Naharlagun, has been selected as Arunachal Pradesh's lone recipient of this year's National Teachers' Award. For Yaku, the recognition marks an important moment in a teaching career that began on November 30, 1985. Over the years, she has worked in schools across different parts of Arunachal Pradesh, including remote and challenging areas, while focusing not only on classroom teaching but also on girls' education, adult literacy, school administration and the preservation of indigenous cultural identity. Yaku began her career as an Assistant…

25 Aug

Assam-Meghalaya Border: HITO Urges Centre to Ensure Free Highway Movement

nanikaMeghalaya, North East

The Hynñiewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) has urged the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to intervene over alleged road blockades and obstruction of movement along the National Highway on the Assam-Meghalaya border. In a representation to Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, HITO president Donbok Dkhar and legal secretary Shaniah Nongrum alleged that Army personnel travelling in a civilian vehicle were stopped on the highway despite identifying themselves. HITO said it has submitted video evidence of the incident and called for action if the allegations are substantiated. The organisation claimed that such blockades have become recurring during periods of tension along…

18 Aug

Seven Years On, Subansiri Bridge Still Incomplete

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

Normal life was affected in parts of Upper Subansiri district on Monday following a 12-hour bandh called by the Upper Subansiri district unit of the Frontier Highway Committee over the prolonged delay in completing the Subansiri bridge. Most shops in Daporijo and Dumporijo towns remained closed during the bandh, while only a limited number of vehicles were seen on the roads. The shutdown affected regular commercial activities and movement in the two towns. The Frontier Highway Committee said seven years had passed since construction of the Subansiri bridge began, but the project was still incomplete. The delay, it said, had…

17 Aug

Joint Delegation Urges Peace, Dialogue and Coordinated Action Along Assam-Arunachal Border

Sonakshi SarkarNorth East

A joint delegation representing five organisations met Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and sought a free, fair and time-bound investigation into the recent incident at Hime village, along with an immediate and permanent solution to the long-standing Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boundary issue. The delegation comprising the Adi Ba:ne Kebang Youth Wing (ABKYW), Adi Students' Union (AdiSU), Takam Mising Porin Kebang (TMPK), Galo Youth Organisation (GYO) and All Lower Siang District Students' Union (ALSDSU) submitted a joint resolution to the Chief Minister during the meeting. The resolution was adopted at a joint peace and harmony meeting held at Likabali in Lower…

03 Aug

Political Debate Intensifies Over Flood Management as Assam Battles Rising Waters

nanikaNorth East

The flood situation in Assam showed signs of improvement on Sunday, but over 1.35 lakh people in five districts continue to remain affected by the deluge. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), three more deaths were reported from Sivasagar district, taking the total number of flood-related fatalities in the state this year to 85. The affected districts include Charaideo, Dhemaji, Golaghat, Jorhat and Sivasagar. Sivasagar remains the worst-hit district, with more than 55,000 people affected, followed by Charaideo and Jorhat. The floods have submerged around 335 villages and damaged more than 15,000 hectares of agricultural land. Authorities…