Cachar District Administration to celebrate National Sports Day 2025 with tributes, badminton, chess, and cycle rally from Aug 29–31 in Silchar & Borkhola.
Dilwar Hussain Officially Joins Congress in Hailakandi
Engineer and social worker Dilwar Hussain Majumder officially joined the Indian National Congress at the Hailakandi District Congress Bhavan, pledging to work for education, healthcare, and grassroots development. His induction, attended by senior Congress leaders and supporters, has infused fresh energy into the party, with many believing his leadership will strengthen the Congress in Hailakandi.
A guy from Guwahati was arrested for defrauding the Arunachal BSNL tower project of Rs 52 lakh.
A Guwahati-based businessman has been arrested for allegedly duping contractors of over ₹52 lakh in a BSNL tower construction project in Arunachal Pradesh, police said on Wednesday. The 41-year-old accused, who had evaded arrest for nearly a year, was caught in Guwahati in a joint operation by Arunachal and Assam police.
According to West Siang SP Kardak Riba, the man secured sub-contracts for building BSNL mobile towers in Aalo and other areas, but withheld payments to local contractors after collecting the full amount from the primary contractor. Following the completion of civil works for seven towers, he went incommunicado, switched off his phone, and absconded.
Police termed the August 25 arrest a major breakthrough, hinting at a larger network of fraud in government-linked projects. Similar complaints have emerged from Papum Pare, Daporijo, and other districts. A case has been registered under sections of cheating and criminal conspiracy, with investigations aimed at tracking down the accused’s associates and mapping the full scope of the racket.
CM Khandu said Arunachal Pradesh is making “remarkable progress” in the power industry under the STDS plan.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has said the state is witnessing “remarkable progress” in the power sector under the Strengthening Transmission and Distribution System (STDS) scheme. Calling it a transformative step towards reliable electricity access, he said the initiative has already reached 16 districts, covering remote households, towns, and institutions. With an investment of ₹4,788 crore, the project has commissioned one 220 kV substation, ten 132/33 kV substations, over 2,000 km of high-capacity transmission lines and 4,000 km of 33 kV lines. Khandu emphasised that the improved transmission network is not just about lighting homes but also about enabling industries, expanding services, and creating digital and economic opportunities for the youth. The scheme is being rolled out in phases to eventually cover the entire state.
As BPCL and OIL establish a joint venture, Arunachal will receive a city gas network.
Arunachal Pradesh is set to get its first city gas distribution (CGD) network, following an agreement signed on Tuesday between Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Oil India Ltd (OIL) to form a joint venture for the project. The initiative will establish Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations and provide Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections to households, industries, and commercial establishments, significantly improving access to clean energy in the state.
The agreement was formalised at BPCL’s corporate office in Mumbai, in the presence of BPCL Chairman and Managing Director Sanjay Khanna and OIL Chairman and Managing Director Ranjit Rath. Khanna said the move reflects BPCL’s commitment to strengthening energy access in the North-East, while Rath noted that the project builds on OIL’s existing hydrocarbon operations and the recently commissioned Kumchai–Kusijan pipeline, reinforcing the Centre’s hydrocarbon vision for the region.
Authorities said the initiative will not only promote sustainable and inclusive growth but also provide Arunachal Pradesh with a stronger gas-based energy infrastructure, supporting its long-term socio-economic development.
Since 2020, 460 foreigners have been arrested in Mizoram, including 439 Myanmarese nationals.
Mizoram police have arrested at least 460 foreign nationals, including 439 from Myanmar, over the past five years for offences ranging from drug and arms trafficking to visa violations and child sexual abuse, official data reveals. Arrests rose sharply after Myanmar’s 2021 coup, peaking at 124 in 2022. Drug-related crimes accounted for the majority, with 185 Myanmarese booked for narcotics smuggling.
Between 2020 and May 2025, police also seized narcotics worth more than ₹770 crore, including ₹211.63 crore in 2024 and ₹106.56 crore in just the first five months of 2025. Authorities warn that cross-border smuggling, primarily from Myanmar, remains a pressing security and law-and-order challenge for the state.
Leading leaders join the Arunachal Congress in large numbers, giving it a significant boost.
In a major political development in Arunachal Pradesh, several prominent leaders from the BJP, AAP, and other social organizations joined the Indian National Congress on August 25 at the APCC Headquarters in Itanagar. Welcoming the new entrants, APCC President Bosiram Siram termed it a “historic and significant moment” for the party and reaffirmed Congress’ commitment to restoring democracy, transparency, and people-centric governance in the state. The induction of key figures, including former MLA and MP candidates, senior advocates, and grassroots leaders, has given the Congress renewed strength and momentum ahead of upcoming political battles.
