𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐍𝐲𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐮𝐦 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐂𝐌 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐢𝐧

 

The All Nyishi Contractor’s Association (ANCA) has proposed that the upcoming 25,000-capacity football stadium being developed in Papum Pare district be named after Chowna Mein, citing his contributions to the development of sports and infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh.

The proposal was included in a representation submitted on Thursday at the Arunachal Pradesh State Secretariat. The memorandum was submitted by ANCA President Tatung Nai Robin, Convenor Nicter Tare John, and IPR Secretary Tatung Tama, reiterating points earlier highlighted during the association’s briefing.

The association urged the state government to give due consideration to its suggestions, stating that naming the stadium after Chowna Mein would be a fitting recognition of leadership and service, while its other concerns were raised in the broader interest of governance and fiscal discipline.

In its representation, ANCA stated that the appointment of two Deputy Chief Ministers would fragment leadership and dilute the principle of collective responsibility under Article 164(2) of the Constitution. The association argued that creating an additional constitutional post would impose an avoidable financial burden on the state exchequer, contrary to fiscal prudence and austerity at a time of limited resources. It further maintained that Arunachal Pradesh has historically functioned with a lean executive structure and that a unified, single-DCM model ensures administrative clarity, decisiveness, and efficiency.

ANCA also contended that the longest-serving tenure of Chowna Mein as Deputy Chief Minister merits exclusive recognition, and that appointing a second DCM could create perceptions of political accommodation and coalition pressure rather than merit-based governance. The association emphasized that public interest, voter expectations, and historical precedents favour a stable, single-DCM structure, asserting that rejecting the proposal would reinforce decisive governance while preserving institutional balance in the state.

𝐂𝐌 𝐏𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐒𝐀𝐀𝐏 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐭

 

Chief Minister Pema Khandu addressed the 7th General Conference of the Confederation of Service Associations of Arunachal Pradesh (CoSAAP) at Pasighat, urging public servants to look beyond personal demands and focus on their duty towards effective public service delivery.

Emphasising the larger role of government employees, the Chief Minister said that such conferences should not be confined to discussions on demands and memorandums alone. Instead, he called upon members to utilise the platform meaningfully to collectively brainstorm innovative ideas, people-centric schemes, and actionable plans to improve governance and service delivery across the state.

“From demands to duty, from discussion to delivery that must be our shared commitment,” CM Khandu said, stressing that public service must ultimately translate into tangible benefits for the people.

The conference was also attended by PD Sona, Minister of Education, Rural Works, Parliamentary Affairs, Tourism, and Libraries, and Kaling Moyong, State President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), along with senior officials and representatives of various service associations.

The leaders echoed the Chief Minister’s call for innovation, accountability, and commitment in strengthening public administration and delivering efficient, responsive governance to the people of Arunachal Pradesh.

𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 - 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

 

In a landmark moment for Indian football, the State Football Associations of the North East on Tuesday formalised a historic partnership with Japan-based Bestserv Inc. by signing a Deed of Contract to launch the Northeast Football League.

The signing ceremony, held at KiranShree Grand, marks the beginning of a transformative new chapter for football development in the region.

The Northeast Football League aims to establish a professional, structured, and sustainable football ecosystem across the North East. Designed as a long-term development platform, the league will create clear pathways for local talent, enhance institutional and financial sustainability, and offer players consistent competitive opportunities along with professional exposure.

The ceremony was attended by Mr. Luis Nakawa, Chairman of Bestserv Inc., and Mr. Josef Kovac, International Development Manager, alongside representatives from all eight State Football Associations of the North East. Their collective presence reflected a rare moment of unity, shared vision, and collaborative commitment toward regional football growth.

This strategic partnership is expected to significantly raise competitive standards, accelerate grassroots development, and open both national and international platforms for players from the North East. With the launch of the Northeast Football League, the region is widely seen as being poised to emerge as a key driving force and a future powerhouse of Indian football.

𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐢 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐲𝐚, 𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐙𝐢𝐫𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Ziro, Jan 21:

The District Administration of Lower Subansiri has ordered the unsealing of an illegal Masjid/Mosque located at Suluya, Old Ziro to allow its immediate demolition by the land owner.

According to an official order issued by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Lower Subansiri District, the mosque was earlier sealed on December 29, 2025, following a complaint lodged by ST Bachao Andolan, Ziro, pending an amicable settlement.

The administration received a letter dated January 19, 2026, from the Chairman and Secretary of the Old Ziro Market Welfare Committee requesting the unsealing of the structure so that the land owner, Shri Rubu Tapa, could demolish the mosque at his own expense.

Acting on the request, the Circle Officer, Ziro, has been directed to unlock the sealed mosque at Suluya with immediate effect to facilitate demolition of the structure by the land owner.

#stbachaoandolan #SolDodum #tarosonamliyak

𝐒𝐨𝐥 𝐃𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐦, 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐓 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐨 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐧, 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐂 𝐨𝐟 𝟒𝟖-𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐢 𝐢𝐟 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐭

 

The chairman of Arunachal ST Bachao Andolan, Sol Dodum, on Tuesday extended solidarity support to the bandh callers in Ziro and warned the district administration that a 48-hour bandh would be enforced after 14 days, if the demands raised during today’s bandh are not met. He stated that the bandh would be carried out jointly with ST Bachao Andolan members from all districts of the state.

Addressing the Deputy Commissioner of Lower Subansiri district, Dodum clarified that he is not against any religion or place of worship, including masjid, mandir, church, or Nyedar Namlo. However, he emphasised that the agitation is against illegally constructed structures that allegedly lack proper legal documentation.

He reiterated that authorities must listen to public grievances, asserting that if the local public does not want an illegal structure, the government has no right to retain it. According to him, any construction without valid documents must be dealt with strictly as per law.

The warning comes amid heightened tension in Ziro, where bandh activities continue over demands for action against alleged illegal constructions.

#stbachaoandolan #APIYO #tarosonamliyak #SolDodum

𝟐𝟒-𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐢 𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟏 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐣𝐢𝐝𝐬

 

The Arunachal ST Bachao Andolan (Lower Subansiri District Unit), in coordination with the United Joint Youth Steering Committee, Bamin Michi Youth Association, Siiro Youth Association, and the Arunachal Pradesh Indigenous Youth Organisation, has announced a 24-hour bandh across the entire Lower Subansiri district on January 21, 2026.

According to the organisers, the bandh is being called to press their long-standing demand for the demolition of two allegedly illegal masjids, one located at Pare Ami, Hapoli, and the other at Sullya, Old Ziro.

The organisations stated that a meeting was convened by the district administration to discuss the issue. However, ST Bachao Andolan chairman Millo Ambo alleged that the meeting failed to reach any meaningful conclusion as the Deputy Commissioner, Oli Perme, was absent. Following this, the organisations decided to proceed with the bandh, which they said had already been announced last week.

It may be recalled that in December 2025, the Lower Subansiri district administration had constituted a committee to verify the legal status of the two religious structures. After verification, the authorities sealed both masjids on December 29, 2025, citing the absence of valid legal documents and permits.

Since then, the Arunachal ST Bachao Andolan (Lower Subansiri District Unit) has been consistently demanding the demolition of the sealed structures, maintaining that they continue to remain illegal.

The organisations have appealed to the public from all communities and walks of life to extend support to the bandh call and cooperate in making it successful.

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

 

One alleged cadre of the NSCN-KYA surrendered before security forces following a joint operation in Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday, officials said.

According to official sources, acting on specific intelligence inputs regarding the presence of an active insurgent in and around Longding Bazaar, a joint operation was launched on January 19 by the Khonsa and Longding battalions of the Assam Rifles in coordination with the Arunachal Pradesh Police.

Security personnel reportedly established contact with the suspect through ground sources and engaged in sustained counselling and negotiations. After several hours of dialogue, the individual agreed to surrender voluntarily.

The surrendered cadre has been identified as Akha alias Khawang Wangsu (38), a resident of Longphong village under Pangchau Circle in Longding district. He was reportedly associated with the NSCN-KYA and had joined the outfit in September 2025.

Following the surrender, the individual was taken into custody by the joint security team and later handed over to Longding Police Station at around 4 pm for further legal proceedings.

Officials stated that the operation was carried out based on credible intelligence inputs and close coordination with local police as part of ongoing efforts to curb insurgency-related activities in the district.

𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 ₹𝟏𝟐.𝟕𝟐 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐡 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐔𝐏𝐈 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐧, 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝

 

The Papu Hills Police have cracked a major cyber fraud case involving the illegal transfer of ₹12.72 lakh from a woman’s savings account through unauthorized UPI transactions. The case has been registered as PHPS Case No. 113/25 under Sections 306/318(4)/319 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita read with Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the IT Act, 2000.

According to police sources, the complaint was lodged by Smt. Biri Piomey, wife of Shri Biri Tach, a resident of Down Press Colony, Papunallah, who reported that between 6 November 2025 and 14 December 2025, a total amount of ₹12,72,000 was siphoned off from her SBI savings account through UPI transactions without her knowledge or consent. The matter came to light after she noticed a transfer of ₹50,000 to her private driver’s account on 27 November 2025. Although the amount was later refunded, the driver failed to provide a convincing explanation, raising suspicion.

During investigation, police examined the bank statements of the victim and the accused and found that ₹9.20 lakh had been transferred to the account of the driver, Vijay Kitnya, while ₹3.72 lakh had been credited to another account belonging to his sister, Tilling Rija @ Priya Kitnya, taking the total fraudulent amount to ₹12.72 lakh. Further inquiry revealed that the accused had fraudulently obtained OTPs from the victim’s mobile phone while working for her, accessed her Google Pay details, created a Paytm account on his own handset, and siphoned off the money in installments to his Central Bank of India account as well as to his sister’s SBI account.

The accused, Vijay Kitnya (20), son of Late Hangton Kitnya and a resident of Lama Camp under Miao police station in Changlang district, was arrested from Dirak Gate in Mahadevpur on 18 January 2026 at around 12:30 pm. During the operation, police also seized a Bolero vehicle bearing registration number AS22E3217, which is suspected to have been purchased using the proceeds of the crime.

The Hon’ble Court has remanded the accused to three days of police custody to facilitate further interrogation and recovery in connection with the case. The investigation was carried out by a team comprising Inspector Gejum Basar, Constable Pappu Halder, and Lady Constable Dabom Lomi. 

Police have once again urged the public to remain vigilant and safeguard their mobile phones, OTPs, and UPI credentials to prevent cyber and financial fraud.

𝐀𝐀𝐏𝐘𝐂 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡

 

Seeking greater administrative balance and regional equity, the All Arunachal Pradesh Youth Council (AAPYC) on Monday approached the Hon’ble Governor of Arunachal Pradesh at Raj Bhavan with a proposal to create two posts of Deputy Chief Minister—one each for the Eastern and Western zones of the state.

According to the youth body, Arunachal Pradesh’s vast terrain and uneven developmental challenges call for a decentralized leadership model. The Council argued that zonal Deputy Chief Ministers would help bridge administrative gaps, particularly in far-flung and border districts, while ensuring that both regions receive equal attention in policy execution.

AAPYC maintained that the proposed structure would not only accelerate decision-making but also strengthen coordination between the state government and local institutions. The organization stressed that region-specific leadership is crucial to addressing diverse socio-economic issues more effectively.

The delegation expressed confidence that the Governor would place the proposal before the appropriate constitutional and executive authorities for further consideration. Reiterating its stance, the Council said it would continue to advocate for reforms through democratic and constructive engagement.

The memorandum submission underscores the growing involvement of youth-led organizations in influencing governance-related discussions and pushing for administrative reforms aimed at inclusive development across Arunachal Pradesh.

𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

 

Mayodia, Jan 19:

A tiger was spotted roaming along the Mayodia road late at night, surprising travellers who captured the rare sight on video while passing through the area. The video is widely being shared on social media by various news channels; however, its authenticity has not been independently verified.

Mayodia, located in the Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh, is known for its rich flora and fauna and forms part of an extensive forested landscape. Sightings of such majestic wild animals are not uncommon in this region, particularly along forest routes during late-night hours.

While official confirmation from the forest department is still awaited, people travelling through these areas have been advised to remain alert and exercise caution.

𝐀𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

 

Arunachal Pradesh created history by participating in the Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO) 2026 for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the state’s academic and intellectual journey.

Seven students from the state represented Arunachal Pradesh at the prestigious national-level examination held on 18 January 2026 at the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM).

The participants from R.K. Sarada Mission Girls’ School, Khonsa, were Puny Maying, Noni Bangyang, Rocha Rangjang, Ngunngam Wangsu, Mime Rine Pertin, and Merry Tok, while Hemant Chaudhary represented Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Tezu.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu shared the achievement and extended his heartfelt best wishes to the students, stating that their historic participation reflects the rising academic potential of Arunachal Pradesh and will inspire many more young minds to pursue excellence in mathematics.

This first-ever appearance at INMO is expected to strengthen mathematical culture in the state, enhance problem-solving and logical reasoning skills, and encourage students to aim for national and international platforms.

The results of INMO 2026 are expected to be announced during February-March 2026.