Assembly begins with fresh push for reform

On the opening day of the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly session, bills ranging from fiscal reforms to improved education system and fire safety were introduced,...

India ready to lead AI revolution

With delegates from over 100 countries and 20 international organisations in attendance, the recently concluded India AI Impact Summit-2026 announced that India will expand...

Bold step towards reform and development

By taking a series of important decisions in its Cabinet meeting on 2 March, the Arunachal Pradesh government has shown determination to provide good...

Global peace at stake

The Iran-US conflict, driven by decades of mistrust of each other, has reached a boiling point. The US believes that Iran's nuclear ambitions and...

A shot of hope

True to its interim budget 2024-25, presented in the Parliament on 1 February, 2024, the central government launched a nationwide human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination...

Human-elephant conflicts

A few days after the tragic death of a police official in Lohit district following an attack by a wild elephant, two villagers in...

Create sustainable livelihood opportunities

The government agencies in Tirap district recently conducted a joint operation, during which they destroyed illegal poppy cultivation spread over more than 11,000 square...

Racism against NE people needs to stop

People from the Northeastern region are routinely mocked in mainland India. Languages and food habit of NE people are weaponised against them. They are...

Involve youths in forest fire management

Reports of forest fires are pouring in for the last couple of months from most of the districts, forcing the state to lose its...

Police and drugs

Many police personnel have been caught selling drugs in the state. The latest case has emerged from West Siang, where the anti-drug squad of the...

Air connectivity

The expansion of the aviation industry following the inauguration of the Donyi Polo airport has given an impetus to air travel in the state....

Resolving the conflict

The boundary conflict in the region has been severe, with several states embroiled in it. Assam, which shares its boundary with many northeastern states,...

Budget Suggestions

Chief Minister Pema Khandu has invited citizens to help shape the state budget for 2026-27. The last date for submission of suggestions is February...

Road-cum-rail tunnel under the Brahmaputra

As Assam heads towards elections, it has seen several projects being rolled out, along with the timely inauguration and completion of others. One of...

The boundary pillars

The process of installing boundary pillars has begun along the interstate border between Arunachal Pradesh' Pakke-Kessang district and Assam's Biswanath district, signalling a major...

The conflict

The All Idu Mishmi Students' Union (AIMSU) has expressed concern over the fear and anxiety among residents following repeated sightings of tigers in Jamupani...

The stalemate

After months of protest by villagers against the silicon factory, the Itanagar Bench of the Gauhati High Court (HC) has directed state government authorities...

Deliver on promises

The Nah Welfare Society submitted a six-point memorandum to the chief minister during his recent visit to Taksing, seeking basic facilities such as road...

Extortion for a cause

Social media is abuzz with an extortion letter purportedly written by the NSCN-K (YA) to the Public Works Department (PWD), Longding district. The organisation, which...

The season of forest fires

The season of forest fires is here. These fires can be all-engulfing, devastating forests for days, killing wildlife, and threatening nearby townships. Cold regions...