Flash flood submerges DTO office at Lekhi
HT Bureau NAMSAI, June 17:In the wake of incessant rainfall and flash floods, the District Transport Office (DTO)of Itanagar Capital District, located within the Inter-State Truck Terminal (ISTT) campus at Lekhi, has been completely submerged, rendering it unsafe and non-functionalfor public use. According to reports, floodwaters entered the DTO premises early Tuesday morning, damaging official []
AAPSU leads massive rally demanding deportation of illegal immigrants
HT Bureau NAMSAI, June 17:Amid growing concerns over demographic changes and legal irregularities, the All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU), the apex students body of the state, spearheaded a massive referendum rally in the capital city of Itanagar on Monday. The rally, which saw participation from several tribal organizations, student unions, and civil society groups, []
Four NPP MLAs Defect to PPA in Major Political Shake-Up in Arunachal Pradesh
HT Digital ITANAGAR, JUNE 17: In a major political shift, four debut MLAs of the National Peoples Party (NPP) have defected to the Peoples Party of Arunachal (PPA), the sole regional political party in the state. This major addition significantly increases the PPAs strength in the 60-member Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, a year after the []
Experts raise alarm over unsafe dermatological procedures at 21st MIDCUTICON NE conference
ITANAGAR, June 16: Leading dermatologists and medical professionals from across the Northeast convened in Itanagar on Saturday for the 21st MIDCUTICON North East Conference, where they issued a stern warning against the growing prevalence of unsafe and unethical dermatological and aesthetic procedures being offered by unqualified individuals. The experts stressed the urgent need for public []
Rajiv Gandhi University secures 13th rank among central universities in IIRF 2025 rankings
ITANAGAR, June 16:In a significant academic milestone, Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU)has been ranked 13th among central universitiesacross the country by the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF)for the year 2025. This prestigious recognition places RGU among the top tier of central institutions in India, alongside some of the most reputed universities such as Jawaharlal Nehru University []
Four NPP legislators join PPA in Arunachal Pradesh
Itanagar: In a significant political shift, four members of the National Peoples Party (NPP) in Arunachal Pradesh have officially defected to the Peoples Party of Arunachal (PPA). The State Legislative Assembly confirmed the move on Monday (June 16, 2025). The change in party affiliation, which adheres to Rule 4 of the Members of Arunachal Pradesh [] The post Four NPP legislators join PPA in Arunachal Pradesh appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Deputy Chief Minister attends World Blood Donor Day celebration in Itanagar
HT BureauNAMSAI, June 15: Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Chowna Mein, recently attended the World Blood Donor Day celebration jointly organised by Seva Bharati Arunachal Pradesh and the Arunachal Life Saving Foundation at the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly. Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Chief Minister described blood donation as one of the highest forms []
Arunachal: Two teenagers killed in scooter-truck collision
ITANAGAR, June 15: Two teenagers died after the two-wheeler they were riding collided with a dumper truck in Naharlagun in Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday, police said. The accident took place near Borum Bridge close to the Naharlagun Bypass stretch.The duo died on the spot. They were identified as Md Tanveer Khan (18), from Uttar Pradeshs []
Arunachal Pradesh grapples with landslides and flash floods; Anjaw district remains cut off
Itanagar: Incessant heavy rainfall has severely disrupted normal life across Arunachal Pradesh, triggering widespread landslides and flash floods. The Anjaw district, bordering China and Myanmar, has been particularly hard hit, remaining cut off from the rest of the country for the past eight days due to extensive damage to a critical border route, National Highway-113. [] The post Arunachal Pradesh grapples with landslides and flash floods; Anjaw district remains cut off appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Arunachal Guv emphasises need for embracing technology-driven governance
ITANAGAR, June 14: Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik has emphasised the urgent need for embracing technology-driven governance while chairing a special Cabinet meeting held to mark the completion of one year of the present state governments tenure. This is the first special cabinet meeting attended by the governor, a Raj Bhavan release said. Presiding []
Arunachal Cabinet reviews strategic, national security significance of SUMP
ITANAGAR, June 14: The Arunachal Pradesh government during a special Cabinet meeting reviewed the strategic and national security significance of the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), declared a National Project by the Centre in 2008, and reiterated its commitment to equitable rehabilitation and compensation measures for families likely to be affected by the project. The []
Heatwave Breaks June Temperature Record In 2 Northeast Cities
The northeast region is witnessing a severe heatwave, with the cities of Itanagar and Dibrugarh breaking their June temperature records on Thursday.
Arunachal Governor Concludes Visit to Army Formations Along Assam Border
HT Digital ITANAGAR, JUNE 14: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd) concluded a crucial two-day tour of important Indian Army units along the Assam border, from June 11 to June 13. The visit was to bolster civil-military relations and evaluate forces readiness in this strategically critical area. During the visit, Governor Parnaik []
NSCN operative arrested in Arunachal
ITANAGAR, June 13: Arunachal Pradesh Police has arrested a National Socialist Council of Nagaland (K-YA) operative in Tirap district, an official said. Acting on intelligence input by Assam Rifles, the state polices Tirap unit carried out an operation earlier this week that resulted in the arrest of NSCN (K-YA) cadre self-styled captain Kamwang Chakhtey, SP []
ArSRLM conducts orientation workshop for prospective employers under DDU-GKY 2.0
HT Bureau NAMSAI, June 13:The Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM) successfully organized an orientation workshop for prospective Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) 2.0 on June 12, 2025, at the ArSRLM Office in Itanagar. This initiative marks a proactive and strategic move by the state to strengthen []
Arunachal govt to develop World War II museum
ITANAGAR, June 13: The Arunachal Pradesh government will develop the World War II museum at Jairampur in Changlang, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said, emphasising the regions importance in the Burma Campaign. The museum is located at the historical Stilwell Road, a strategic World War II route. Chairing a meeting here on Thursday, Mein noted []
Arunachal Guv stresses need for innovative approaches to counter hostile threats
ITANAGAR, June 13: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd) on Friday called for heightened strategic readiness and deepened community engagement among troops, especially in light of the sensitive border dynamics in the region. Speaking to personnel of the IV Corps at Tezpur in Assam, Parnaik, who is currently on a three-day tour []
Police recover body in Arunachals capital
ITANAGAR, June 11: Arunachal Police recovered a body near Lekhi bridge at Naharlagun near here on Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Nikhil Biswas (75) of Dalimabari village under Raha police station in Assams Nagaon district, Naharlagun SP Mihin Gambo said. The body has been taken to Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences []
ArSRLM launches first-ever workshop on knowledge management and communication in Itanagar
HT Bureau NAMSAI, June 11:In a landmark initiative aimed at enhancing organizational learning and communication efficiency, the Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM) has launched its first-ever Workshop on Knowledge Management and Communication (KMC). The workshop commenced on June 10 and will continue till June 13, at the State Mission Management Unit (SMMU) Conference Hall []
Gauhati HC stays order to recall minor victim in Arunachal sex trafficking case
Guwahati: The Itanagar permanent bench of the Gauhati High Court in Arunachal Pradesh stayed a controversial order on Monday. The Special POCSO Judge in Yupia had issued the order on March 15, allowing the recall of a 14-year-old girl for limited cross-examination in a high-profile sex trafficking case. The special judge had granted the accuseds [] The post Gauhati HC stays order to recall minor victim in Arunachal sex trafficking case appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tremors felt in Manipur, Arunachal; no damage or casualties reported
Imphal/Itanagar: Two mild quakes, measuring 3.2 and 3.6 on the Richter scale, were felt in Imphal East District in Manipur and Tawang district in Arunachal Pradesh, respectively, on Wednesday, officials said. Disaster Management officials of Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh said there has been no immediate report of loss of life or damage to property due Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Kiren Rijiju Slams Compensation Malpractices Delaying Arunachals Frontier Highway Project
HT DIGITAL ITANAGAR, JUNE 11: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday expressed grave concern over what he termed as concerted attempts to hold up the highly awaited Frontier Highway project in Arunachal Pradesh. He sharply criticized malpractices in compensation, terming it a cancerous disease that would jeopardize the states most revolutionary infrastructure project. Addressing at []
East Siang bids farewell to outgoing DC Tayi Taggu
HT Bureau NAMSAI, June 10:The East Siang District Administration on Monday organized a warm and befitting farewell ceremony at the DCs Conference Hall to honour the outgoing Deputy Commissioner, Tayi Taggu (APCS, Administrative Grade), who is set to assume his new role as Director of Rural Development in Itanagar. The programme was marked by emotional []
Disease of compensation affecting Frontier Highways progress in Arunachal: Rijiju
ITANAGAR, June 10: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday expressed concern over alleged attempts to delay the ambitious Frontier Highway project in Arunachal Pradesh, and claimed that the disease of compensation has afflicted a section of the states people. The Arunachal Frontier Highway is a 1,748 km long road that will stretch from Bomdila in []
Northeast on course to become growth engine of 21st century: Arunachal Deputy CM
ITANAGAR, June 10: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Tuesday asserted that the northeast witnessed massive development after the BJP-led government came to power at the Centre in 2014, projecting the region as the engine of growth of the 21st century. The northeast, neglected for decades by the previous Congress regime, has received []
Arunachal: Scientists and researchers call for halt to Siang dam project
Itanagar: A consortium of 114 scientists, researchers, and practitioners has issued a strong appeal for the immediate suspension of all construction, surveys, and pre-clearance activities related to the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh. The collective warned on Monday that the ambitious 11,000 MW hydropower project, slated to be Indias largest dam, poses [] The post Arunachal: Scientists and researchers call for halt to Siang dam project appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Arunachal MLA Submits Memorandum Demanding Halt to IAF Bombing at Dolum Firing Range
HT Digital ITANAGAR, JUNE 9: Raga MLA Rotom Tebin, who represents the Dollungmukh people in Arunachal Pradesh, presented a memorandum on Sunday to Chief Secretary Manish Gupta, calling for a stop to the bombing exercises being carried out by the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the Dolum firing range immediately. The MLA was joined by []
Arunachal: Tuting road restored after weeks of landslide blockage
Itanagar: Tuting subdivision in Upper Siang district of Arunachal regained road connectivity on Thursday after being completely cut off for almost a month due to massive landslides triggered by continuous heavy rainfall along the Janbo to Migging stretch. According to Tuting Additional Deputy Commissioner Pandov Perme, the prolonged blockage caused severe difficulties for local residents. [] The post Arunachal: Tuting road restored after weeks of landslide blockage appeared first on NorthEast Now .
219 ILP violators externed from Arunachals capital
ITANAGAR, June 6: More than 200 people without valid Inner Line Permits (ILPs) were externed from the Itanagar Capital Region on Friday, a senior police officer said. The violators were detected during an enforcement drive conducted by Naharlagun police across Papu Hills, Naharlagun, Nirjuli, and Banderdewa, as part of the ongoing initiative to uphold the []
PMC Chief Councilor appeals for public support to make Pasighat tidy
HT Bureau NAMSAI, June 6: Chief Councilor of the Pasighat Municipal Council (PMC), Okiam Moyong Borang, has appealed to the citizens of Pasighat and its adjoining areas to extend their full support and cooperationin transforming the city into a clean, green, and beautifulurban space. Addressing media persons, Borang emphasized that, much like the Itanagar Municipal []
AAPSU Alleges Bias in Commonwealth Trials After Sambo Lapungs Exclusion Despite National Records
HT Digital ITANAGAR, JUNE 6: The All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) has raised serious concern over the omission of three-time national record holder Sambo Lapung from Indias weightlifting trials for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, citing regional discrimination in the choice. Sambo Lapung, a top player in the weightlifting 94kg category, has consistently performed better []
Governor Parnaik leads World Environment Day celebrations at Raj Bhavan
HT BureauNAMSAI, June 5:Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General KT Parnaik (Retd), PVSM, UYSM, YSM, led the World Environment Day 2025 celebrations at Raj Bhavan in Itanagar on Thursday, calling on citizens to adopt environmentally responsible habits and contribute actively to the national mission to end plastic pollution. The Governors appeal and the details of the []
IBC-AP observes World Environment Day with call for eco-conscious engineering and youth awareness
HT BureauNAMSAI, June 5:The Arunachal Pradesh State Unit of the Indian Building Congress (IBC-AP) joined national and global celebrations of World Environment Day on June 5 with a programme held at its office in Mowb-II, Itanagar. According to an official statement, the event, which underscored the urgent need for environmental protection and climate action, was []
ArSRLM launches official website to strengthen digital governance in rural development
HT Bureau NAMSAI, June 4:In a significant stride towards enhancing transparency, digital governance, and community outreach, the Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM)today launched its official website srlm.arunachal.gov.in at its State Mission office in Itanagar. The launch was ceremoniously led by Sangeeta Yirang, Chief Executive Officer-cum-State Mission Director of ArSRLM, in the presence of []
Arunachal Governor urges people to join end plastic pollution campaign
ITANAGAR, June 4: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik on Wednesday called on the people of the state to unite in support of the nationwide campaign One Nation, One Mission: End Plastic Pollution. The campaign was launched by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to mark World Environment Day []
Governor urges BRO for coordinated response to monsoon disruptions in Arunachal
ITANAGAR, June 4: With heavy monsoon rains severely impacting road connectivity across Arunachal Pradesh, Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik on Wednesday urged the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to ensure smooth and safe vehicular movement, particularly in vulnerable and remote regions. Expressing concern over reports of several villages being cut off due to landslides []
Landslides Cut Off Four Remote Villages in Arunachals Bameng Constituency
HT Digital ITANAGAR, JUNE 4: In Arunachal Pradeshs East Kameng district, four remote villages under the Bameng assembly constituency have been completely cut off from the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) headquarters in Bameng due to relentless rainfall over the past several days. The affected villagesEmbo Riang, Effa, Gadi Solung, and Lengdi Liyangare now isolated after []
Arunachal Police Intensify Anti-Drug Drive Under Operation Dawn 2.0
HT Digital ITANAGAR, JUNE 4: In a spirited crackdown on narcotics smuggling, the Longding district police in Arunachal Pradesh have stepped up drives under Operation Dawn 2.0, resulting in the arrest of a woman carrying a large amount of suspected brown sugar. On June 3, police got a reliable tip-off about a woman from Tissa []
Widespread destruction has been reported in the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) and Pakke Kessang, where key assets such as ICR's main water pipeline and the road at Dariya Hill have been severely affected
Arunachal govt closes 386 schools with zero student enrolment
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh government has ordered the closure of 386 government schools across the State that have recorded zero student enrolment in the current academic year. The directive, issued by the States Education Department on Monday, June 2, follows an extensive review of data from the Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE). The analysis [] The post Arunachal govt closes 386 schools with zero student enrolment appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Flood toll rises to 11 in Arunachal Pradesh; 938 people hit across 23 districts
Itanagar: The death toll in floods and landslides triggered by relentless rain in Arunachal Pradesh has increased to 11 as a labourer died in a wall collapse incident in Anjaw district, officials said Tuesday. According to a State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) statement, while 38-year-old Bhaben Murmu died when a wall collapsed during a landslide []
PGCIL commissions Kathalguri-Namsai line ahead of schedule in Arunachal Pradesh
ITANAGAR, June 2: In a significant step toward strengthening the power network in Arunachal Pradesh, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has completed the 220 kV double circuit Kathalguri-Namsai transmission system five months before its scheduled deadline. The line was energised late on Saturday night, a PGCIL statement said here on Monday. The project, []
Arunachal flood, landslide toll rises to 10
ITANAGAR, June 2: With one more death reported from Lohit district, the toll in landslides and floods in Arunachal Pradesh rose to 10 even as incessant monsoon rains lashed the state on Monday, officials said. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), 938 people in 156 villages in 23 districts have been affected by []
IAF Rescues 14 from Flooded Bomjir River as Landslide Claims 7 Lives in Arunachal Pradesh
HT DIGITAL ITANAGAR, JUNE 2: In a pre-dawn operation on Monday, the Indian Air Force (IAF) managed to evacuate 14 people who were marooned by swelling floodwaters in the Bomjir River in Arunachal Pradeshs Lower Dibang Valley. In a rapid response to urgent calls from the Assam and Arunachal Pradesh governments, the IAF used a []
Arunachal Governor honours armed forces units with citations for exemplary service
HT Bureau NAMSAI, June 1: In a solemn ceremony held at Vivekananda Hall, Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on May 31, Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik (Retd) presented the Governors Citation to three distinguished armed forces units13 Rajputana Rifles, 9 Grenadiers, and 31 Assam Riflesfor their outstanding professionalism, operational acumen, and their deep-rooted engagement with local communities. []
Arunachal Govt announces Rs 4 lakh ex gratia for next of kin of victims
ITANAGAR, June 1: The Arunachal Pradesh government has announced ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh each for the next of kin of those who died in landslide-related incidents across the state over the past 48 hours. Nine people have so far died in landslides triggered by torrential rain in the northeastern state during the period. []
9 dead in flash floods, landslides in Arunachal
ITANAGAR, May 31: At least nine people have been killed in flash floods and landslides in Arunachal Pradesh after heavy rainfall in the past few days, officials said on Saturday. Seven members of two families lost their lives after their vehicle was swept off the road by a landslide late Friday night along the Bana-Seppa []
Arunachal Guv honours Armed Forces for role in Operation Sindoor, border security
ITANAGAR, May 31: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd) on Saturday hailed Operation Sindoor as a defining moment in Indias border security strategy. He noted that the operation, executed under strong political and military leadership, has contributed to shaping a new and robust doctrine of deterrence along sensitive border areas. Parnaik urged []
Landslides claim 11 lives, including 2 expectant mothers, in Arunachal
ITANAGAR, May 31: In a tragic turn of events, two separate landslides triggered by relentless monsoon rains have claimed nine lives in Arunachal Pradesh. The deadliest incident occurred on Friday night along National Highway-13 between Bana and Seppa in East Kameng district, where a vehicle carrying seven people was swept off the road by a massive landslide and plunged into a deep gorge. All seven occupants including two pregnant women and four children died in the incident. The [] The post Landslides claim 11 lives, including 2 expectant mothers, in Arunachal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pema Khandu meets Arunachal Governor to discuss Rising Northeast initiative
HT BureauNAMSAI, May 29: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu called on the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt General KT Parnaik, PVSM, UYSM, YSM (Retd.), at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar, on May 29, 2025. The meeting highlighted a shared commitment toward the sustainable prosperity and development of Arunachal Pradesh and the wider North-eastern region. According to []
'No Classroom, No Studio; How Do We Study?': Students on Strike at FTI Arunachal
Located 24km from Itanagar, the foundation stone of Film and Television Institute was laid by PM Modi in Feb 2019.
Khandu pledges support to Viksit Bharat vision at NITI Aayog meet
ITANAGAR, May 24: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday showcased the states remarkable socio-economic progress over the past decade, reaffirming its pivotal role in realising Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Addressing the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog in New Delhi, Khandu reaffirmed Arunachal Pradeshs vision []
MLA Techi Kaso inspects NH-415 four-lane and flyover project in Naharlagun
HT Bureau NAMSAI, May 24: In a proactive move to address ongoing traffic congestion and expedite infrastructure development, Itanagar Capital Complex MLA and Advisor to the Urban Affairs Minister, Techi Kaso, along with Chief Engineer (Highways) C.S. Choutangof the PWD Highway, conducted a joint inspection of the under-construction four-lane road and flyover projectalong NH-415in Naharlagun []
Coached by Army, 38 students from remote areas in Arunachal clear Sainik School entrance exam
ITANAGAR, May 24: Thirty-eight students from remote areas in Arunachal Pradesh cleared the All India Sainik School Entrance Examination with the help of coaching provided by the Indian Army. Their success is the result of the coaching programme conducted by the Armys Gajraj Corps from July last year to April, defence spokesperson Lt Col Mahendra []
Ward No 11 leaders meet Itanagar MLA to discuss development priorities
HT Bureau NAMSAI, May 22:According to an official statement, a delegation of local and party leaders from Ward No. 11 of the Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) recently held a productive meeting with Itanagar Capital Complex MLA and Urban Affairs & Land Management Ministers Advisor, Techi Kaso. The meeting was led by BJP Itanagar District (Capital []
DC, ICR unveils 3-Day / 2-Night thematic tourism itinerary to enrich visitor experience
HT Bureau NAMSAI, May 21, 2025:In a significant move to elevate the tourism appeal of the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR), Deputy Commissioner Sh. Talo Potom, IAS, officially launched a 3-Day / 2-Night Thematic Itineraryunder the theme Adventure Heritage Nature Cultural Experiences. Curated by Ms Rechi Lugnya Likha, Tourism Officer, in close collaboration []
Candidates demand immediate deletion of alleged fake voters in IMC Ward No-11
HT Bureau NAMSAI, May 21:A group of contesting candidates from Ward No-11 of the Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC)has raised serious concerns over an alleged large-scale inclusion of ineligible votersin the wards electoral roll. Addressing a press conference at the Arunachal Press Clubon Wednesday, the candidates, led by former IMC Councillor Gora Lotak, demanded immediate deletion []
Arunachal records highest-ever monthly GST collection in April
ITANAGAR, May 19:In a significant fiscal milestone, Arunachal Pradesh has recorded its highest-ever monthly Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection, amounting to Rs 332 crore in April 2025, reflecting a 66% increasecompared to the same period last financial year. According to a release from the CGST & CX Commissionerate (Anti-Evasion Unit), this growth in GST []
Over 50 people from Haryana arrested in Arunachal for cheating in recruitment exam
ITANAGAR, May 20: Over 50 people from Haryana were arrested in Arunachal Pradesh for allegedly cheating in a recruitment examination conducted by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), police said on Tuesday. They were arrested for allegedly using electronic devices to cheat in the examination, held on Sunday, for the recruitment of lab assistants and junior []
NEW DELHI: Protesting against the crude infrastructure and lack of basic amenities, students of the inaugural batch of the Film and Television Institute (FTI) in Arunachal Pradesh have been boycotting classes and any kind of academic activity since May 15. Presently attached to the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SFRTI) in Kolkata, which falls under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, it is set to become Indias third FTI in the future. The Institute is located in Jollang-Rakap, 24 kms away from the capital Itanagar. This is the second major protest this month. We decided to halt all academic activity since May 15. This is to demand urgent action to restore dignity, safety and basic infrastructure, they said in a joint statement. TNIE interacted with the protesting students, who were angered by the administration's inaction. They have paid Rs 1,20,000 for the first semester. A few have even resigned from jobs to pursue their passion for films. A total of 45 students are pursuing these 2-year Diploma courses - Screen Acting, Documentary Cinema and Screen Writing here. Five students belong to Arunachal Pradesh while the rest are from Delhi, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Hyderabad and Maharashtra. Students requested anonymity fearing punitive action from the Institute in future for voicing out. Meant to begin their academic year in August 2024, the students received mails in February this year asking them to join on March 6. A student said, The biggest issue is we do not have access to clean drinking water as the water we consume is muddied. Students frequently fall ill. Just last week, an emergency vehicle here had to rush one of the students to a hospital in Itanagar, 23 kms away. The institute arranged water cans but they would get exhausted and we would again have to boil the muddy water and drink. A woman student said the frequent power cuts upset her the most. A week ago, we did not have power supply throughout nights. The phones could not be charged too and there are network issues. Our parents get really worried. A few girl students abandoned the course on safety grounds as security personnel cannot be spotted after 3 am and outside vehicles enter the campus, she said. Classes are held in unfinished buildings, said another student. A library with a makeshift class room is used. This is a visual medium and we need proper screening and editing rooms, not mere laptops. The faculty is good though. The name FTI is regarded highly and the one in Pune is world class. We feel cheated trusting the brand. There are no proper roads or footpaths on the hilly terrain to take us inside, said another student. We have not even been provided student ID cards and will be completing three months here, he said. TNIE spoke to those in-charge of managing the FTI. We agree there are problems and are doing our best to redress it. Uninterrupted power is now being ensured through DG sets during outages. We have requested the State electricity department to install a dedicated feeder line here, he said. Another official said, The construction work is being done by the Central Public Works Department and there have been delays from their side due to local problems. A total of 10 out of 21 buildings have been handed over so far and the rest would be done in phases. Around 30 security personnel are being provided round-the-clock, he claimed. The process of finalising the Institutes official name and logo is under way and ID cards will be issued soon, the official added. Asked why students were taken on board without facilities in place, another official said, The students had already got the admission. We did not want one academic year to go waste for them and did it for their sake only.
Bangla, Nepal, Lanka, Bhutan arrive in Arunachal for SAFF U19 Cships, Maldives reaching today
YUPIA (ARUNACHAL PRADESH), May 7: Four of the five visiting countries taking part in the South Asian Football Federation U-19 Championships arrived here on Wednesday ahead of the start of the tournament on Friday, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said. The remaining team Maldives will reach on Thursday. Arunachal Pradesh is hosting its first international tournament in the form of SAFF U-19 Championships from May 9-18. Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan have arrived in Itanagar (capital [] The post Bangla, Nepal, Lanka, Bhutan arrive in Arunachal for SAFF U19 Cships, Maldives reaching today appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Heroin Seized from Arunachal Govt Office, Employee Arrested
A multi-tasking staff from the state horticulture department was arrested after 44.36 grams of heroin were recovered from a government office in Itanagar.
Arunachal Christian Forum protests against law on anti-conversion
Thousands of Christians, led by the Arunachal Christian Forum, protested in Itanagar against implementing the 1978 anti-conversion law. They argue that the law will sow religious discord in the state. Although the protest was initially planned near the assembly, it was later shifted to a different location. Chief Minister Pema Khandu urged people not to misinterpret the law.
46-Year-Old Anti-Conversion Law Making A Comeback, Arunachal Christians Protest
Thousands of people under the banner of the Arunachal Christian Forum held a peaceful protest near Itanagar against the implementation of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act 1978, an anti-conversion law.
Opposed to Freedom of Religion Act, Christians in Arunachal warn of referendum rally
GUWAHATI: The protest against the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978, is getting intensified with thousands of Christians holding a peaceful demonstration on Thursday, demanding its repeal. The Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF), the states largest Christian organisation, which is spearheading the protest, warned of a referendum rally. If APFRA is not repealed within this month, we will organise a referendum rally, ACF president Tarh Miri told this newspaper, adding that, If the Act is not repealed, it should be kept dormant like what it was. He alleged APFRA violates the freedom of accepting a faith and religious belief. Earlier, ACF Secretary General James Techi Tara warned that the enforcement of APFRA would create hatred among people. Changing faith is ones own choice, he said. The ACF claimed that over 1 lakh people had turned up at the rally which was organised at Naharlagun near the state capital Itanagar. The ACF had plans to organise it in Itanagar but authorities denied permission as the budget session of the state Assembly began on Thursday. While the Christians in the state stand opposed to APFRA, the indigenous faith believers, however, endorse it. They also took to the streets recently demanding its early implementation. They demonstrated their solidarity with the state government for its move to implement the Act by organising a Sadbhavna Pad Yatra at Doimukh. This Act was introduced in 1978 for the welfare of the indigenous tribal society. Despite repeated requests, it has not been implemented yet, lamented Pai Dawe, president of the Indigenous Faith and Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh. Earlier, the state government stated that APFRA would be implemented in deference to a directive of the Gauhati High Court. The court asked the government to finalise the Acts draft rules within six months from September 2024. Chief Minister Pema Khandu said the draft rules were not against any religion. The Act was introduced to safeguard the traditional religious practices of indigenous communities from external influence or coercion. However, it was never implemented. Indigenous faith believers, Christians and Buddhists are Arunachals three major communities.
Bhagwat emphasises need to balance cultural heritage with modern aspirations
ITANAGAR, Mar 2 : RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday emphasised the need to balance cultural heritage with modern aspirations. Bhagwat, who visited the Donyi Polo Nyedar Namlo a revered prayer centre of the Nyishi community at Naharlagun near Itanagar, spoke on the role of spiritual practices in promoting societal harmony and nation-building. The Namlo, located near the banks of the Pachin river, is dedicated to the worship of the sun (Donyi) and the moon (Polo), holding deep spiritual [] The post Bhagwat emphasises need to balance cultural heritage with modern aspirations appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Arunachal indigenous faith group rallies for anti-conversion law
The demonstration at Doimukh followed a meeting of indigenous faith believers with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in the States capital Itanagar
Arunachal Pradesh: Indigenous faith believers take out rally in support of Freedom of Religion Act
GUWAHATI: Days after Christians in Arunachal Pradesh staged a hunger strike opposing the state governments move to implement the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978, the states indigenous faith believers took out a rally on Saturday demanding early implementation of the Act. During the Sadbhavna Pad Yatra organised by the Indigenous Faith and Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh (IFCSAP) at Doimukh, the participants shouted slogans demanding early implementation of the anti-conversion law. IFCSAP vice president Pai Dawe told media that through this rally, the indigenous faith believers demonstrated their solidarity with the government for early implementation of the Act. This Act was introduced in 1978 for the welfare of the indigenous tribal society. Despite repeated requests, it has not been implemented yet, Dawe said. Stating that the Act was passed in the Assembly within four months of its maiden session and it subsequently got the Presidential assent, he lamented that successive governments gave lip service by committing to stand for the welfare of tribals. He said the Act, once implemented, would protect the tribals culture, tradition and belief system. A participant said the Act was introduced to protect indigenous people from becoming extinct. If it is implemented, we will be able to preserve and maintain our culture, tradition and rituals. Our people are increasingly converting to other religions. This Act will control conversion. Thats the reason why we support it, he said. On February 17, the Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) had staged an eight-hour hunger strike in Itanagar to oppose the Act. Thousands of Christians, including some MLAs, participated. ACF president Tarh Miri claimed APFRA violates the freedom of accepting a faith and religious belief. We oppose this Act. Anti-conversion law is enforced in 11 states. This is only against Christianity, he alleged. ACF secretary general James Techi Tara had stated the enforcement of APFRA would create hatred among people. Changing faith is ones own choice, he stated. Earlier, the state government said APFRA would be implemented in deference to a directive of the Gauhati High Court. The court asked the government to finalise the Acts draft rules within six months from September 2024. Chief Minister Pema Khandu has already said that the draft rules are not against any religion.
Frontier Highway game changer for Arunachals border development: Rijiju
ITANAGAR, Feb 20: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday asserted that the multi-crore Frontier Highway project will be a game changer for the border areas of Arunachal Pradesh. Speaking at the 39th Statehood Day celebrations here, Rijiju said this is the highest allocation ever made by the Centre for a single project in the country. The Frontier Highway is going to be the largest road project in the history of India. It is going to be around 1,400 kilometres long, [] The post Frontier Highway game changer for Arunachals border development: Rijiju appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
In a 1st, Assam House session outside Guwahati
GUWAHATI: Assam made history on Monday by holding an Assembly session outside the states seat of power Guwahati, for the first time. Ministers and MLAs woke up early as they took a bus ride to the Bodo heartland Kokrajhar, 210 km away from Guwahati, to be a part of history. Excitement was writ large on their faces. Businesses on the inaugural day of the Budget session were conducted at the secretariat of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) with Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya delivering the customary speech. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tabled the report of Justice (Retd) Biplab Sarma regarding irregularities committed in the Combined Competitive Examinations of 2013 and 2014 before the Assembly. He termed the session historic. The session from Tuesday will be held at the Assembly building in Guwahati. Minister Pijush Hazarika highlighted the journey of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) from restlessness to peace and development. Fifteen years ago, there was a situation in BTR where people demanded a separate state. Now, they dont want it. They welcomed us for the Assembly session. This is new Assam and new Bharat, Hazarika said. He also said that PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah had been instrumental in developing BTR and establishing peace in the region. Two days ago, Modi stated the NDA governments at the Centre and Assam had been working tirelessly to empower the Bodo community and fulfil Bodo aspirations. He said these works would continue with even greater vigour. I fondly recall my own visit to Kokrajhar where I witnessed the vibrant Bodo culture, the PM had stated. Protest against Freedom of Religion Act in Arunachal Thousands turned up at an Itanagar ground on Monday as the Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) staged an eight-hour hunger strike in protest against the state governments move to implement the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978. The participants held posters with messages like We demand the repeal of APFRA and Do not turn us against one another.
