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Four dead, five Army personnel missing after landslide, flash flood in Arunachal Pradesh

Four dead, five Army personnel missing after landslide, flash flood in Arunachal Pradesh

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Itanagar, Five Army personnel went missing after a flash flood triggered by heavy rainfall washed away two shelters in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley district, while four people died in a major landslide on a road construction site in Upper Subansiri district, officials said on Saturday. Four dead, five Army personnel missing after landslide, flash flood in Arunachal Pradesh According to the State Emergency Operations Centre here, both incidents occurred on Friday evening. The landslide occurred at the Keojaring-Byaching road cutting site in Upper Subansiri district. While several people were buried under the debris, four people Tadu Baki, Taji Rai, Markosh Basumatari and Babul Ali were reported dead in the incident. The body of Babul Ali has been recovered, said the district disaster management officer of Upper Subansiri. Personnel from Nacho Police Station have been deployed for the search and recovery operation. Fire and Emergency Services personnel are also being mobilised from Daporijo, while a team of the State Disaster Response Force will assist in the operation. In Dibang Valley district, two shelters of the 5th …

Police bust high-end car theft racket in Arunachal’s Kra Daadi

Police bust high-end car theft racket in Arunachal’s Kra Daadi

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Itanagar, Police in Arunachal Pradesh’s Kra Daadi district have busted a high-end vehicle theft racket, recovered 15 stolen cars and arrested four operatives, an officer said. Police bust high-end car theft racket in Arunachal’s Kra Daadi According to Kra Daadi Superintendent of Police Sepraj Perme, a Special Investigation Team led by DySP Mape Zirdo was constituted to probe the racket. During the operation, police seized 15 high-end vehicles allegedly stolen by the syndicate. Police identified the four arrested as Zahangir Alam, Mojhibur Rahman, Mohammad Sablu, and Md Gargantuan Ali, all residents of Assam. The SP said Zahangir Alam, identified as the alleged kingpin of the operation, was apprehended from Barpeta, Assam. Detailing the modus operandi, they said the gang allegedly stole luxury vehicles from the Delhi-NCR area and transported them to Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland for resale, targeting prospective buyers and often involving unsuspecting individuals in the trade. Police confirmed that the case has been solved and a chargesheet has been filed. Meanwhile, police in Itanagar on Monday recovered 10 stolen scooters and apprehended four …

Arunachal govt launches district review exercise to improve public service delivery system: CM

Arunachal govt launches district review exercise to improve public service delivery system: CM

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Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday said that his government has launched a comprehensive district-wise review exercise aimed at strengthening governance, addressing manpower shortages and improving the public service delivery mechanism. Arunachal govt launches district review exercise to improve public service delivery system: CM Khandu made the statement in a social media post after chairing the first phase of the review exercise, which covered the newly created districts of Kamle, Lower Siang, Pakke Kessang, Lepa Rada, Shi Yomi, Keyi Panyor and Bichom. He described the exercise as a major step towards building a stronger, more responsive and people-centric administration. The chief minister said that the district-wise review exercise would continue in multiple phases, covering all districts of the state. “Phase I of the district-wise review exercise began with an intensive four-hour meeting convened to comprehensively assess the ground situation and functional status of the newly created districts,” Khandu said. The chief minister said the review focused on manpower gaps, department-wise vacancies, administrative infrastructure, issues requiring policy intervention at the state level, and …

Women-led tourism initiatives can boost Buddhist circuit: Arunachal Minister

Women-led tourism initiatives can boost Buddhist circuit: Arunachal Minister

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Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh minister Dasanglu Pul on Thursday said women-led rural tourism initiatives could emerge as a strong vehicle for promoting cultural exchange, sustainable development and regional cooperation across the Himalayan Buddhist belt. Women-led tourism initiatives can boost Buddhist circuit: Arunachal Minister Addressing a regional workshop on ‘Development of the Buddhist Circuit in Northeast India’ at Tawang, Pul said women in rural and tribal communities have traditionally played a crucial role in preserving oral traditions, handicrafts, indigenous cuisines, festivals and rituals. Their participation in tourism initiatives, she said, would help preserve cultural heritage while generating livelihood opportunities and empowering local communities. The cultural affairs minister lauded the initiative aimed at connecting Buddhist centres in the Northeast with neighbouring countries such as Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka through a women-led rural tourism model. The workshop brought together delegates from Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Assam and Sikkim to deliberate on strengthening regional cooperation and promoting sustainable tourism based on shared Buddhist heritage. Highlighting Arunachal Pradesh’s tourism potential, the minister said the state, known as the ‘Land of …

Three new rove beetle species discovered in Arunachal forests| India News

Three new rove beetle species discovered in Arunachal forests| India News

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Researchers have identified three previously unknown species of rove beetles in Arunachal Pradesh, highlighting the state’s vast yet underexplored insect diversity. Three unknown species of rove beetles in Arunachal Pradesh forest have been identified. The study, published recently in the journal ‘Soil Organisms’, documented three new species under the genus Megalopinus — Megalopinus arunachalensis, Megalopinus mithun, and Megalopinus micros. The findings were the result of a collaborative study conducted by scientists from Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) at Doimukh near Itanagar, and the University of Tübingen in Germany. The research team included Hiren Gogoi, Tagam Dobiam and Sonu Singh from RGU, along with Professor Oliver Betz and Tobias Mainda from the German university. According to the study, the newly described species were found in forest ecosystems, particularly in decaying wood and moist leaf litter. Specimens were recorded in ecologically important sites such as Pakke Tiger Reserve and Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, both known for their rich biodiversity. The researchers stressed that the fragile habitats of these areas require sustained conservation efforts. The study also noted that Arunachal …

Arunachal govt launches district review exercise to improve public service delivery system: CM

Arunachal seeks Centre’s support for key infrastructure at pre-budget meet| India News

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Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has requested the Centre to support the state’s key infrastructure priorities while underlining its strong record of fiscal discipline during the pre-budget consultation for the Union Budget 2026–27, chaired by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi. Arunachal seeks Centre’s support for key infrastructure at pre-budget meet The high-level meeting held on Saturday was attended by governors, chief ministers, deputy chief ministers and finance ministers of states and union territories, along with senior officials of the finance ministry, to discuss priorities, fiscal challenges and policy inputs for framing the forthcoming Union Budget, an official statement said here. During the consultation, Mein said that despite Arunachal Pradesh’s remoteness and long-standing developmental challenges, the state has made steady progress in recent years and continues to follow strict fiscal discipline in line with the Arunachal Pradesh Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2006. He said that the state has been meeting all its committed liabilities on time. Placing the state’s requirements before the Centre, the deputy …

Movement of hazardous goods through Sela Tunnel regulated for public safety| India News

Movement of hazardous goods through Sela Tunnel regulated for public safety| India News

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Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh’s West Kameng district administration has imposed strict regulations on transportation of hazardous goods through the strategically important Sela Tunnel, citing public safety and the need to prevent untoward incidents inside the underpass. Movement of hazardous goods through Sela Tunnel regulated for public safety According to an order by deputy commissioner Akriti Sagar, movement of vehicles carrying hazardous materials through the Sela Tunnel will now be allowed only during fixed time windows. According to the order, vehicles carrying inflammable liquids such as petrol and LPG will be permitted to pass through the tunnel between 1 pm and 3 pm, while night-time movement will be allowed only between 11 pm and 4 am. The administration has also clarified that Army vehicles transporting hazardous materials may be allowed to cross the tunnel strictly as per convoy movement, after prior intimation to the tunnel safety officer. The order further outlines comprehensive winter and monsoon traffic management measures. The Border Roads Organisation has been made responsible for ensuring that the tunnel remains traffic-worthy through adequate deployment of …

Khandu reviews plan to develop Chakzam Bridge as heritage tourism hub| India News

Khandu reviews plan to develop Chakzam Bridge as heritage tourism hub| India News

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Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday reviewed the master plan for development of a proposed tourist and heritage centre around the historic Chakzam Bridge in Tawang district, stressing a community-first approach to preserve the region’s rich indigenous engineering legacy. Khandu reviews plan to develop Chakzam Bridge as heritage tourism hub Highlighting the civilisational depth of the Himalayas, Khandu said that the region had a long history of innovative engineering. “The Himalayas have a long history of innovative engineering, with iron-chain suspension bridges existing here centuries before such methods appeared elsewhere,” Khandu said in a post on X, after the meeting held at his office here. Referring to the Chakzam Bridge, Khandu said the 15th-century structure stands as a powerful example of indigenous engineering and community-oriented infrastructure. “The historic Chakzam Bridge at Mogto, traditionally attributed to a Buddhist Monk Thangtong Gyalpo and constructed in the 15th century, stands as an important example of indigenous engineering and community-oriented infrastructure,” the chief minister said. Khandu said the proposed heritage and tourism centre at Mogto in …

Khandu reviews plan to develop Chakzam Bridge as heritage tourism hub| India News

Illegal religious structures to be demolished in Itanagar, ILP system to be tightened: Arunachal CM| India News

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Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday said he has directed officers to identify and demolish all illegal religious structures in the state capital. Illegal religious structures to be demolished in Itanagar, ILP system to be tightened: Arunachal CM The development came in the backdrop of agitation by youth organisations, alleging that illegal immigrants are erecting unauthorised religious structures in the Itanagar Capital Region . Speaking to reporters, Khandu said, “I have instructed the deputy commissioners to identify and demolish all unauthorised religious structures in the state capital.” He said Arunachal Pradesh is protected by the Inner Line Permit system under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation , 1873, which regulates the entry of non-residents to safeguard indigenous communities, land and culture. Khandu said the state government would soon roll out a new digitised ILP system to more effectively check illegal immigration. “Earlier, the ILP system could not be properly monitored. We have now migrated to a digital platform. After cabinet approval, new rules will come into force,” he said. The CM said that …

Search operation ends in Anjaw truck accident, 20 bodies recovered

Search operation ends in Anjaw truck accident, 20 bodies recovered

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Itanagar, The multi-agency search and rescue operation in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh, where a mini-truck on which 21 people from Assam were travelling plunged into a deep gorge, has been officially called off by the district administration on Monday. Search operation ends in Anjaw truck accident, 20 bodies recovered Till Sunday, 20 bodies were recovered and one survivor rescued following four days of intensive efforts by disaster response teams, Anjaw Deputy Commissioner Millo Kojin said. The DC in an official order said that the search and rescue operation, which began on December 11, was formally concluded at 10 am on Monday after exhaustive combing of the accident site near Lailiang, about 40 km from Hayuliang sub-division. Though earlier it was estimated that 22 labourers were in the ill-fated vehicle, but a communication from the senior superintendent of police of Assam’s Tinsukia district on Sunday confirmed that there were only 21 people in the mini truck, including the driver, the DC said. The accident occurred on the night of December 8 along the Hayuliang–Chaglagam road …