Arunachal Pradesh

28 May

Arunachal Pradesh are two new COVID-19 instances in Itanagar

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

At the VRDL, TRIHMS, two additional COVID-19 cases from Arunachal have been reported and confirmed by RT-PCR testing. According to Dr. L. Jampa, State Surveillance Officer for the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), the two cases were discovered in Itanagar and are related. After experiencing mild symptoms including fever and cough, she was initially evaluated on May 26 at Rama Krishna Mission Hospital (RKMH) utilizing the Rapid Antigen Test (RAT). She had taken a plane from Bengaluru to Itanagar on May 13. Her RT-PCR results confirmed the illness. The second example is her 53-year-old mother, who is still asymptomatic despite…

28 May

Heroin seized, 2 arrested in major drug bust in Arunachal’s Namsai

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

In a decisive move against narcotics trafficking, the Anti-Narcotic Squad of Namsai district in Arunachal Pradesh seized 11.10 grams of suspected heroin and arrested two women during a targeted raid in Solungtoo village.The operation, carried out on Monday following a credible tip-off, led to the arrest of 31-year-old Shakuntala Rai. Police officials confirmed that the heroin was carefully hidden in a white plastic soap case, suggesting attempts to avoid detection. The seizure was conducted under the guidelines of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, with a Gazetted Officer present to ensure transparency and legality during the process. Further…

27 May

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu praises India’s economy as the 4th-largest in the world

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Pema Khandu, the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, has praised India's ascent to the fourth-largest economy in the world, surpassing Japan, and described it as a historic and proud moment for the whole country. Khandu claimed in a social media statement that the accomplishment is a testament to the fortitude, tenacity, and resolve of the Indian people. "The strength of our people, the tenacity of our industries, and the visionary leadership guiding our nation forward are all reflected in this incredible milestone," he said. Khandu also conveyed his sincere gratitude for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, attributing India's economic ascent…

26 May

ANSU aids orphanage children with uniforms, promises more

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The All Nyishi Students’ Union (ANSU) has extended meaningful support to underprivileged children at the Gyan Mission Orphanage School in Jullang, located in the Capital Complex of Arunachal Pradesh. The union, led by its Vice President Tadak Lardak Murtem, distributed school uniforms and pledged further assistance to aid in the holistic development of the children. The ANSU delegation, comprising executive members, personally visited the orphanage run by noted social activist Yasi Byaling Nalo. During their visit, Murtem assured the students that ANSU would soon provide sports kits to encourage physical activity alongside academics. “Education is just one part of a…

24 May

Arunachal Pradesh launches its first Full Depth Reclamation road project at Liago Village

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

At Liago Village, Tezu, Arunachal Pradesh began its first Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) road construction project, marking an important turning point in the state's rural infrastructure development. Minister of Rural Works Department, Education & Tourism, Pasang Dorjee Sona, launched the initiative. The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) project demonstrates the state's dedication to constructing roads in rural areas that are sustainable, inclusive, and resilient. Namsai MLA Chau Zingnu Namchoom and Tezu-Sunpura MLA Dr. Mohesh Chai, who serves as advisor to health and family welfare, joined Minister Sona. He emphasized how crucial it is to work together to make sure…

24 May

38 Arunachal kids crack Sainik School exam

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Thirty-eight students from some of Arunachal Pradesh’s most remote border villages have successfully cleared the prestigious All India Sainik School Entrance Examination. Their achievement is the result of a free coaching program initiated by the Indian Army’s Gajraj Corps, which ran from July 2024 to April 2025. The students, hailing from Jang and Dirang in West Kameng district—areas often cut off from mainstream academic resources—were selected for this intensive coaching program to bridge the educational divide that rural and border communities face. Of the 44 students trained under this initiative, an impressive 38 qualified for the national-level entrance exam, which…

23 May

Villagers in Thembang prepare for UNESCO World Heritage designation

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Thembang Fortified Village, located in Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng district, is presently listed as a final tentative UNESCO World Heritage Site. An important step toward the village's preservation and recognition was taken when a public meeting-cum-hearing was held to examine the steps needed to get it on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Shri Choiki Dondup, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Dirang, presided over the meeting. The creation of a thorough site management plan and infrastructure preparedness for heritage conservation were the main topics of the discussion. As the meeting's chair, ADC Dondup asked the Local Consultative Committee (LCC) to work…

21 May

Arunachal registered its highest-ever monthly GST collection in April this year

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

In April of this year, Arunachal Pradesh recorded its biggest monthly Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection ever, following the national trend of hit GST revenue records. The state collected?332 crore in GST in April, a substantial 66 percent rise over the same period last year, according to a statement from the CGST&CX Commissionerate (Anti-Evasion Unit). In April 2025, GST receipts nationwide increased by 12.6% year over year to a new high of 2.37 lakh crore. According to the statement, Arunachal's taxpayer base has grown significantly since the implementation of the GST in July 2017 and currently consists of almost…

20 May

The four-day legislator orientation program has concluded by the Arunachal BJP

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The BJP's Arunachal Pradesh branch successfully wrapped up a four-day orientation and training program for its MPs and MLAs in Guwahati, Assam, on Monday. The initiative's goals were to increase state party officials' effectiveness in providing public services, political knowledge, and legislative efficiency. 45 of the 46 party MLAs from the northeastern state participated in the program, demonstrating a high degree of discipline and dedication, according to a party statement released here. A wide spectrum of knowledgeable resource persons, including union ministers, state leaders, policy experts, economists, and top party officials, participated in 13 sessions over the course of the…

17 May

At Jhongatser Lake, the Tawang administration organizes a cleanliness campaign

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Under the direction of deputy commissioner Kanki Darang, the Tawang district administration in Arunachal Pradesh led a mass cleanliness drive at the charming Jhongatser Lake, one of the district's most beloved tourist destinations, on Friday in a potent demonstration of environmental dedication and community spirit. Officers and employees from a variety of departments, including PWD, urban development, tourism, and PHED, enthusiastically participated in the effort. Later in the day, Indian Army personnel joined forces, further accelerating the collaborative effort in spite of the continuous rain. The united team's successful removal of two truckloads of rubbish, despite the weather, demonstrated the…