Arunachal Pradesh

17 Oct

150 kg of cannabis found in Bhalukpong, one person held

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshBhalukpong

During routine checks at the Bhalukpong Police Check Gate on Monday morning, the Bhalukpong police made a significant drug haul, arresting one person and recovering up to 150 kg of cannabis. Approximately 150 kg of cannabis were found during a regular inspection at the Bhalukpong Police Check Gate. According to preliminary findings, the cannabis comes from the West Kameng district's Kalaktang. It seemed to be headed towards Assam. Under Bhalukpong Police Station Case No. 12/24 and U.S. 20(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, a person by the name of Wary has been taken into custody and…

05 Oct

Capital police capture Dheeraj Pao in major fraud case

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Capital Police have arrested Dheeraj Pao, a fraudster who allegedly duped an Arunachal Pradesh resident, Jumda Padu, of ₹92 lakh. The operation was led by Sub-Inspector Tamo Bakhang and Assistant Sub-Inspector Manish Kumar, under the supervision of Officer-in-Charge Inspector Neeraj Nishant and SDPO DySP Kengo Dirchi. Pao, posing as the director of M/S Rhodus Estates Private Limited, deceived Padu into investing in a fictitious project involving the installation of Airtel towers across Arunachal Pradesh. After successfully collecting ₹92 lakh, Pao failed to deliver on his promises and subsequently cut off all communication with the victim. Following an extensive investigation…

26 Sep

AAPSU condemns ‘Gau Dhwaj Yatra,’ calls cow just an animal, not ‘Mother’

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) has strongly condemned the planned arrival of Hindu leader Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Ji Maharaj for the 'Gau Dhwaj Yatra' on September 26, 2024. The religious leader is set to land at Donyi Polo Airport, Holongi, as part of a campaign to declare the cow as the "Mother of the Nation" and to demand a central law banning cow slaughter. AAPSU, in a strong statement, rejected the initiative, viewing it as an imposition on the food practices of the indigenous tribal communities in Arunachal Pradesh. "The cow is just an animal for…

18 Sep

Education Minister PD Sona unveils new facility at HSS Mebo

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

In a significant push toward improving Arunachal Pradesh’s educational infrastructure, Education Minister PD Sona inaugurated a modern school building at Government Higher Secondary School (HSS) Mebo, East Siang district, on Tuesday. The new facility replaces the decades-old SPT structure, originally built in 1956, marking a key step in the state's efforts to enhance its education sector. Minister Sona’s visit follows the recent Chintan Shivir cum consultative meeting, aimed at overhauling the educational framework. During his address, Sona highlighted the importance of quality infrastructure in fostering a conducive learning environment. "Good school infrastructure creates a suitable academic ambiance for students," he…

14 Sep

Tragic train accident claims life of man, injures child in Arunachal

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

A tragic accident in Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Siang district claimed the life of a 52-year-old man and left his seven-year-old grandchild injured when a train collided with their vehicle on Friday. The incident occurred around 3:50 p.m. near Pale village, Dimow, as the car attempted to cross the railway tracks. The vehicle was hit by the Murkongselek-Tezpur special train, which dragged the car for nearly a kilometer, according to GRP assistant sub-inspector Ganesh Hazarika. The victim, identified as Rigo Riba, a sub-inspector in the Indian Reserve Battalion, was traveling from Pasighat in East Siang district to his native village. Riba…

13 Sep

Kamlesh Paswan increases funding for Arunachal Pradesh

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Union Minister of State for Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan announced a three-fold increase in the budget allocation for the region, aimed at accelerating its growth in line with other parts of the country. Speaking at the Solung festival in Ruksin, East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, Paswan reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to fast-tracking projects in the Northeast, following the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Significant progress is already visible in sectors such as power, education, healthcare, agriculture, tourism, and infrastructure development," Paswan stated. He urged collaborative efforts to ensure that government schemes reach those in need, saying, "We must…

12 Sep

Ratu Techi’s school tour aims to boost education quality

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Sagalee Assembly constituency’s newly elected MLA, Ratu Techi, has initiated a major push for educational reforms in Arunachal Pradesh’s Papum Pare district. The former superintending engineer of the Public Works Department recently completed an extensive tour of government schools, aiming to assess the condition of education and implement significant changes. Over the course of a week, Techi, along with local leaders and administrative officials, visited schools in six circles—Silsango, Mengio, Parang, Leporiang, Sagalee, and Toru. His inspection tour aligns with the state government's preparation for rolling out the New Education Policy (NEP). One of Techi's key proposals is the consolidation…

10 Sep

Arunachal Pradesh pays tribute to Khapriso Krong

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

In a tribute to the late Khapriso Krong, Arunachal Pradesh’s former education minister and founder of Indira Gandhi Government College (IGGC), a bust of the leader was unveiled at the IGGC campus on September 9. Women & Child Development Minister Dasanglu Pul led the ceremony, celebrating his pivotal contributions to the state's education sector, particularly in the Lohit district. Reflecting on Krong’s legacy, Pul praised the late minister’s role in shaping the region's educational landscape, stating, “His guidance was instrumental in my own political journey.”Local MLA Dr. Mohesh Chai also paid homage, acknowledging Krong as a driving force behind educational…

09 Sep

Arunachal Pradesh faces ILP challenges, AITF urges government action

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Indigenous Tribes Forum (AITF) has called on the state government to intensify checks of Inner Line Permits (ILPs) to combat the rising influx of illegal immigrants. In a statement issued on Sunday, the influential tribal body expressed concerns over the growing number of illegal immigrants, particularly in the border districts and the capital region. During a meeting with community-based organizations, the AITF discussed the serious security, demographic, and socio-cultural impacts of unchecked immigration. The forum pointed to the recent busts of illegal sex rackets in the state, where the involvement of illegal immigrants was evident, emphasizing the growing…

07 Sep

APAMB signs ₹35 crore deal with ginger exporter

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Marketing Board (APAMB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with RC Roy Associates, a prominent ginger exporter. The deal, valued at ₹35 crore, involves the sale of 5,000 metric tonnes of ginger. The MoU was finalized on Thursday in the presence of State Agriculture Minister Gabriel D Wangsu. Under the agreement, RC Roy Associates will procure the ginger at ₹20 per kilogram, with an advance payment of up to 30% of the total value being made to farmers, self-help groups (SHGs), and farmer producer organizations (FPOs) through APAMB. APAMB Chief Executive Officer Okit Palling highlighted…