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Added on June 23, 2025 Regional

Silluk, the cleanest village in Arunachal, is recognised nationally in the NCERT textbook.

Silluk village, nestled in Arunachal Pradesh’s East Siang district, has achieved national recognition by being featured in the NCERT Class 3 Environmental Studies (EVS) textbook. Celebrated for its community-led cleanliness and innovative waste management, Silluk stands as a model of sustainable living and rural transformation. With multiple Chief Minister’s Awards for cleanliness and the impactful Swachh Silluk Abhiyan, this zero waste village inspires communities across India with its commitment to environmental protection and collective action.

Added on June 23, 2025 Regional

In Chhattisgarh, Arunachal Police rescue trafficked young girls; one is detained.

Arunachal Pradesh Police successfully rescued two minor girls, aged 15 and 17, who were trafficked to Raipur, Chhattisgarh, after being lured by fake job offers on social media. The operation, led by Siang district police, led to the arrest of a suspect from Nagaland. Authorities have urged parents to remain vigilant about their children’s online interactions as investigations into a possible larger trafficking network continue.

Added on June 23, 2025 Regional

After Goa and Mizoram, Tripura is expected to become the third most literate state in India.

Tripura is set to become the third Indian state, after Mizoram and Goa, to be officially declared fully literate. The historic announcement will be made by Chief Minister Manik Saha on June 23, 2025, in Agartala. This milestone reflects Tripura’s significant progress in education, with its literacy rate rising to 95.6% as per the 2023–24 Periodic Labour Force Survey, surpassing the government’s 95% benchmark. The achievement is credited to the successful implementation of the ULLAS – New India Literacy Programme, which emphasizes practical literacy skills such as basic mathematics, digital transactions, and financial literacy, and has engaged thousands of volunteers across the state.

Added on June 22, 2025 Regional

Meghalaya: BSF marks 59 km of the Indo-Bangladesh border that is unfenced

The Border Security Force (BSF) has renewed its commitment to completing the remaining 59 kilometres of fencing along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya, a stretch that has become increasingly sensitive due to recent infiltration attempts. With full support from Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and the state government, the BSF is working to address both security concerns and local resistance over land issues, aiming to strengthen border management and prevent illegal cross-border activities in the region.

Added on June 22, 2025 Regional

As the mortal remains of an Ahmedabad crash victim arrive in Manipur, thousands pay their respects.

In a poignant display of unity and mourning, thousands gathered along the roads of Manipur to pay their final respects to Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma, an air crew member who lost her life in the tragic Air India Flight AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad. Sharma’s remains were received with deep reverence at Imphal Airport and later taken to her hometown of Thoubal, where a solemn procession drew crowds of mourners. The devastating crash, which claimed 270 lives, has left the state in collective grief as it also bids farewell to another native crew member, Lamnunthem Singson.

Added on June 22, 2025 Regional

Following the Barakoutlet team exposé, the damaged Assam-Arunachal highway is being repaired.

Construction crews have been urgently deployed to repair a dangerously damaged stretch of National Highway 415 near Donyi Polo Airport, following months of commuter safety concerns and mounting pressure from local leaders. The critical highway, which connects Assam to Arunachal Pradesh’s capital, Itanagar, had deteriorated due to substandard construction and water erosion, forcing traffic onto a hazardous single lane without proper safety measures. With the onset of the monsoon and renewed government oversight, advanced repair techniques are now being implemented to restore safe, normal traffic flow and secure this vital regional link.

Added on June 22, 2025 Regional

Security operations in Manipur are stepped up: a large guns haul is found, one terrorist is arrested..

Manipur security forces have intensified counter-insurgency operations across hill and valley districts, arresting a key insurgent and seizing a massive cache of arms, ammunition, explosives, and communication equipment in coordinated raids. With search operations ongoing, authorities remain on high alert to curb insurgent activities and restore order in the conflict-prone region.

Added on June 22, 2025 Regional

As the state accelerates digital inclusion, more than 3,500 Arunachal communities are connected to the 4G grid.

Arunachal Pradesh is rapidly advancing its digital infrastructure, with 4G connectivity now reaching over 3,500 villages and VSAT links established in 827 Gram Panchayats. Chief Minister Pema Khandu highlights the state’s commitment to bridging the digital divide and empowering rural communities through initiatives like Digital Bharat Nidhi, aiming for inclusive digital development across every corner of Arunachal.

Added on June 21, 2025 Regional

Assam Rifles arrests two in Mizoram and seizes meth valued at Rs 10.43 crores.

In a major crackdown on narcotics and contraband, the Assam Rifles on June 19 seized methamphetamine tablets worth over Rs. 10.43 crores and apprehended two suspects in Mizoram’s Lunglei district. The accused, believed to be operatives of the Parbattya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS), were handed over to authorities for further investigation. On the same day, a separate operation in Champhai district led to the confiscation of illegal ORIS cigarettes valued at Rs. 81 lakh. Preliminary probes suggest both cases are linked to the PCJSS, highlighting the organization’s suspected involvement in multiple illicit activities across the region.

Added on June 21, 2025 Regional

Manipur: The state saw the arrest of four active cadres from various insurgency groups.

Manipur security forces have arrested four active cadres from banned militant groups—NSCN (Niki Sumi), PREPAK (Pro), PLA, and RPF/PLA—across Jiribam, Tengnoupal, and Kakching districts over the past two days. The operations, based on specific intelligence, targeted individuals involved in crimes such as kidnapping and extortion. Meanwhile, a shutdown in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts brought daily life to a halt, with security forces deployed to ensure public safety.