Toko Tatung Flags Family Rivalries in Panchayat Polls, Suggests One-Tier System in Arunachal

 

During Day 2 of the Fifth Session of the Eighth Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Yachuli MLA Toko Tatung expressed concern over the growing rivalry among blood relatives during Panchayat elections, particularly at the Gram Panchayat level.

Participating in the discussion, Tatung said grassroots elections have increasingly led to misunderstandings and disputes among brothers and close relatives, resulting in long-term social divisions and a weakening of unity within village communities.

Elaborating on his concern, the MLA pointed out that many Gram Panchayats comprise only 30–50 people, most of whom often belong to the same extended family. During elections, brothers and close relatives frequently contest against one another, turning family members into political rivals and creating disharmony and lasting bitterness within households. Tatung emphasised that if the state were to reconsider the existing structure and adopt a one-tier Panchayati Raj system, limiting representation to the Zilla Parishad level, such social conflicts and family rivalries could be significantly reduced.

From the assembly session 

Referring to Article 243B of the Constitution of India, Tatung pointed out that states with smaller populations are permitted to function without an intermediate tier of Panchayati Raj institutions. States such as Goa and Sikkim operate Panchayati Raj systems without an intermediate tier, reflecting the constitutionally sanctioned flexibility in local governance structures. Tatung suggested that the government reconsider the existing arrangement and explore the adoption of a one-tier Panchayati Raj system with representation only at the Zilla Parishad level.

It may be recalled that the state legislature abolished the Anchal Samiti level in 2018 through an amendment to the Arunachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act, thereby reducing the Panchayati Raj structure from three tiers to two.

Calling for wider deliberation, Tatung urged the government to examine the issue in the larger interest of social harmony and effective grassroots governance in Arunachal Pradesh.

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𝐃𝐮𝐠𝐢 𝐋𝐮𝐥𝐮 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝, 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐉𝐮-𝐉𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐮 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 & 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐦 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

 

Miss Dugi Lulu delivered an outstanding performance at the Ju-Jitsu North East & Assam Open Ranking Championship 2026, held on February 1, 2026, at the NF Railway Indoor Stadium, Maligaon, Guwahati, Assam.

Showcasing remarkable skill and determination, she clinched a total of four medals, including one gold and three silver, marking a significant achievement in her competitive career.

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FIR Sought Against Roing DFO After Fatal Tiger Attack

February 4, 2026

A complaint has been filed at Roing Police Station seeking registration of an FIR against Divisional Forest Officer Mito Rumi for alleged negligence leading to a fatal tiger attack in Lower Dibang Valley.

The complaint, submitted by local resident Nogoro Melo, relates to the death of Chikseng Manpang, who was killed on February 2, 2026. It alleges that a tiger transported from a zoo was moved along the Hunli–Anini Road, a public route, without adequate safety measures, warnings, or protection for civilians.

The petitioner claims that prior written warnings by the Zilla Parishad and public alerts about roaming tigers were ignored by the Forest Department. The incident has reportedly triggered fear among residents and raised serious concerns over public safety.

FIR copy

The complaint seeks registration of offences under relevant sections of the IPC, including causing death by negligence, and calls for a fair investigation and stronger safety measures to prevent future incidents.

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Policeman Found Dead in Suspected Tiger Attack at Mayudia, Arunachal

Police recovered the body of Chikseng Manpang, a resident of Manfaiseng village in Namsai district, who allegedly died in a tiger attack at Mayudia on Monday night.

Manpang was a police personnel and was returning from his duty in Anini when the incident is suspected to have occurred.

Late monday night, a motorcycle was found abandoned on the highway in an area where the tiger movement has been reported repeatedly over the past month. Following this, the authorities instructed the Forest Department to initiate immediate measures, including relocating the tigers using tranquillisers or other appropriate methods. Police recovered the body of the deceased on Tuesday.

As a precautionary measure, the movement of two-wheelers along the affected road has been prohibited until the situation is brought under control.

Photo Captured by commuters

It is important to note that multiple tiger sightings have been reported in the Mayudia area over the past month. Several videos and images showing the presence of tigers have been circulating widely on social media for many days. This has raised serious concerns over the apparent lack of timely action by the concerned authorities and the administration despite repeated reports and public awareness of the threat.

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Arunachal’s Kabak Yano Scales Mount Aconcagua in Argentina

 

Kabak Yano in mount Aconcagua

Kabak Yano from Arunachal Pradesh has successfully summited Mount Aconcagua, the highest mountain peak in South America on 1st February 2026, marking a significant milestone in her ambitious Seven Summits mountaineering expedition.

With this achievement, Yano continues her quest to conquer the highest peaks on each continent, drawing national attention to her endurance, discipline, and the growing presence of Indian mountaineers on the global stage.

Earlier, Yano created history by scaling Mount Everest on May 21, 2024, becoming the first woman from the Nyishi community and the fifth woman from Arunachal Pradesh to summit the world’s highest peak. 

As part of her Seven Summits campaign, she subsequently climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain, and Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, firmly establishing herself as one of the region’s leading mountaineers pursuing the prestigious global challenge.

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Supreme Court Stays Bail Cancellation Order in Talo Potom Case

 

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Gauhati High Court’s order that had cancelled the bail of former Itanagar Capital Complex Deputy Commissioner Talo Potom in an alleged abetment-to-suicide case.

The High Court’s Itanagar Permanent Bench, through its judgment dated January 22, 2026 (CRLP No. 253/2025), had cancelled the bail granted to Potom in November 2025. Following the cancellation, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) had stated that the accused officer was absconding and that search operations had been intensified to trace him.

Hearing a Special Leave Petition filed by Potom, a Bench of the Supreme Court of India stayed the operation of the High Court order until further hearing. With this stay, the cancellation of bail has been temporarily put on hold, and the earlier bail granted to the accused will continue for the time being.

The Supreme Court issued notice to the State of Arunachal Pradesh and the complainant, granting them four weeks to file their replies. The matter will be listed for further hearing after six weeks. The Court also directed the accused to cooperate with the ongoing investigation and allowed him to file an additional affidavit raising further grounds.

Supreme court orders 

Earlier, the SIT had informed that Potom could not be traced after the Gauhati High Court cancelled his bail. SIT Superintendent of Police S Bhushan had said that search operations were expanded across multiple locations and that the investigation was actively underway.

Potom was arrested on October 27, 2025, in connection with the death of Gomchu Yekar, who died by suicide on October 23, 2025, at Lekhi village. He was granted bail on November 4, 2025, after spending 14 days in judicial custody. The case has been registered at Nirjuli Police Station under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to abetment of suicide.

The Supreme Court has not passed any final judgment in the case. The proceedings remain pending, and further orders will be passed after hearing all parties.

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Biswanath Police successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle illegal firearms towards Arunachal Pradesh.

Biswanath Police successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle illegal firearms towards Arunachal Pradesh after acting on credible intelligence received from a confidential source on Sunday night.

According to police sources, information was received regarding the movement of a small vehicle transporting illegal arms via the Gohpur National Highway. Acting swiftly on the tip-off, a naka checking operation was launched by Gohpur Police under the leadership of Inspector Sasadhar Kalita, Officer-in-Charge of Gohpur Police Station, along with police personnel and the supervision of CDSP Gohpur, Shri Pranjit Lahkar, APS.

During the operation, a Maruti Suzuki Fronx bearing registration number AR-15-3615 was intercepted. Upon thorough checking, police recovered four factory-made pistols along with four empty magazines from the vehicle.

Four persons, all residents of Arunachal Pradesh, were apprehended in connection with the case. They have been identified as:

Hiba Bhai (25), son of Hiba Togdek, resident of Hiba village under Sangram Police Station, Kurung Kumey district

Hiba Daniel (18), son of Hiba Tajuk, resident of Hiba village under Sangram Police Station, Kurung Kumey district

Kon Lindum (23), son of Tarong Lindum, resident of Lindum village under Tali Police Station, Kra Dadi district

Dongda Chagit (29), son of Dongda Tajit, resident of Pado village under Parsi Parlo Police Station, Kurung Kumey district

Guns seized during the check

The recovered firearms, magazines, and the vehicle were seized in the presence of witnesses, and the accused were brought to Gohpur Police Station for further investigation.

Police officials confirmed that necessary legal action has been initiated as per law, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the source and intended destination of the seized firearms.

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DC Orders Removal of Unauthorized Masjid Structure at Hapoli within 7 days

Ziro, Jan 29:

The Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Lower Subansiri District, has ordered the removal of unauthorized structures of a Masjid constructed at Pare Ami, Hapoli, citing violation of prescribed rules and lack of prior permission from the competent authority.

According to the official order issued by the Deputy Commissioner on January 29, 2026, the structure was raised without valid approval. The matter came to light following a complaint lodged by the Arunachal ST Bachao Andolan Committee, Lower Subansiri District Unit. Subsequent inquiry and site inspection conducted by the Town Magistrate confirmed that the construction was illegal.

The order further states that the land on which the Masjid was built had been donated by former minister Padi Richo. However, the Madina Masjid Committee of Hapoli has already returned the said land to the donor on January 21, 2026.

In view of these developments, the Deputy Commissioner has directed the landowner to remove the unauthorized portions of the structure, specifically the domes and minarets, at his own cost within seven days with effect from January 30, 2026. The remaining building may be used for purposes other than religious activities.

Order copy issued by district administration 

The order also makes it clear that the vacated building shall not be used for the same religious activities in the near future. Failure to comply within the stipulated time will compel the district administration to carry out demolition and eviction of the structure without further notice.

The order was issued under the authority of the Deputy Commissioner, Lower Subansiri District, Ziro.

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CM Dedicates ‘Dibang Guest House’ at Anini to the People During Reh

 

On the joyous occasion of Reh, Chief Minister Pema Khandu dedicated the newly constructed Circuit House at Anini, named Dibang Guest House, to the people.

The Chief Minister was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein and Member of Parliament Tapir Gao. Other ministers, MLAs, and senior government officials were also present on the occasion.

Aerial view of the circuit house

The dedication of the new guest house during the Reh festival reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening administrative infrastructure, improving public facilities, and promoting tourism in the remote Dibang Valley region, while respecting and celebrating local cultural traditions.

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Rupa Bayor Named Best Poomsae Player of the Year 2026

 

Miss Rupa Bayor of the Indo-Korean Taekwondo Academy has been conferred the Best Poomsae Player of the Year 2026 at the India Taekwondo Gala Awards, in recognition of her outstanding international achievements, including securing World Taekwondo World Rank 6 and Asia Rank 1.

The award ceremony was held in New Delhi on 27 January 2026, where the honour was presented by Seo Jeong Kang, Secretary General of World Taekwondo.

The Academy expressed its gratitude to Namdev Shirgaonkar, President of the India Taekwondo, and to World Taekwondo for acknowledging Miss Bayor’s achievements at the global level.

Rupa Bayor recieving the award from Seo Jeong Kang, Secretary General of World Taekwondo.

The accomplishment has been supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sports Authority of India, Welspun World, JSW Sports, Inspire Institute of Sport, and the leadership support of Pema Khandu.

This recognition marks a significant milestone for Indian Taekwondo and highlights Miss Rupa Bayor’s consistent excellence, discipline, and contribution to the sport at the international level.

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Namsai Hosts 2nd Edition of Golden Pagoda Marathon

 

Uday Kumar

The 2nd Edition of the Golden Pagoda Marathon was successfully conducted in Namsai on sunday, witnessing strong participation and a notable administrative presence. The event was attended by Chau Zingnu Namchoom Hon’ble MLA, Namsai, Puinyo Apum, MLA Dambuk, along with the Deputy Commissioner of Namsai and senior officers from Lohit district, reflecting official support for sports and fitness initiatives in the region.

Adding prominence to the marathon, Brand Ambassador Ankita Konwar, wife of renowned fitness icon Milind Soman, participated alongside accomplished athlete Hillang Yajik. Their presence motivated runners and highlighted the importance of fitness and endurance.

A major highlight of the event was the participation of Uday Kumar, the mountaineer and endurance runner widely known as the “One-Leg Mountaineer.” His strong finish drew widespread attention, making him a standout participant and an inspiration for athletes and spectators alike.

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