NewsFy, Itanagar (2025)

26/07/2025

Cracking down on counterfeit products, the Itanagar Capital Police on Friday seized large quantities of fake Harpic toilet cleaner bottles from multiple shops in the city markets following a complaint filed by a company representing Reckitt Benckiser (India) Pvt. Ltd.

The complaint, lodged by one Ranjeet Kumar Sah on behalf of Alfa Intelligence Service Pvt. Ltd., which holds Power of Attorney from the original brand owner, alleged that counterfeit Harpic products were being openly sold in several local shops.

Acting swiftly, a joint police team led by Itanagar SDPO Kengo Durchi and comprising Inspector K Yangfo, SI Randhir Kumar Jha, SI Tage Nima and other personnel, carried out a series of coordinated raids at Gandhi Market and Ganga Market.

The operation was conducted under the supervision of Itanagar SP Jummar Basar and in the presence of the complainant and independent witnesses.

During the market survey and subsequent raid, police found and seized fake Harpic bottles of varying sizes from DNK Enterprises, Neelam Traders, MI Store, Anand Store, and Yadav Store. In total, over 170 bottles of suspected counterfeit Harpic were confiscated, ranging from 200 ml to 1000 ml in volume.

The seized products were sealed on the spot and a case (No. 115/2025) was registered at Itanagar Police Station under Section 63 of the Copyright Act, 1957 and Section 104 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

The investigation has been entrusted to SI Randhir Kumar Jha, while the police said further legal action is underway.

Speaking on the operation, SP Basar urged the public to remain alert and report any suspicious or fake products being sold in the market.

He said the police remain committed to protecting consumer rights and cracking down on crimes related to intellectual property violations.

𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐛𝐲: 𝐋𝐢𝐲𝐮𝐦 𝐄𝐭𝐞

Capital Police, Itanagar, AP

26/07/2025

Arunachal Pradesh has been awarded the title of Best Adventure Tourism Destination at the India International Travel Mart (IITM) Bengaluru 2025, further cementing its reputation as a premier hub for eco-friendly and culturally immersive travel experiences.

The honour was conferred during the prestigious IITM Awards Nite, attended by key stakeholders, industry leaders and delegates from Arunachal Pradesh on Friday.

"The recognition comes as a boost to the state’s tourism initiatives, which focus on showcasing its unspoiled natural beauty, vibrant tribal culture, and potential for sustainable adventure tourism," the department said in a statement.

The award is a testament to the collaborative efforts of local communities, tourism professionals and policymakers who have worked to position the state as India’s ultimate frontier for authentic adventure experiences—from trekking in the Eastern Himalayas to white-water rafting, wildlife exploration and cultural trails, it added.

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25/07/2025

In a major breakthrough, the Roing police on Friday arrested a 26-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting multiple minors in a series of incidents reported over the past month in Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh.

The accused, identified as Joni Perme, a resident of Parbuk village, was apprehended following an intensive investigation by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Superintendent of Police, Roing, specifically to track down the perpetrator involved in the back-to-back incidents.

Speaking to NewsFy, Lower Dibang Valley SP Ringu Ngupok said the accused, wearing a helmet to conceal his identity, allegedly lured girls—mostly minors—from different colonies in Roing during evening hours, on the pretext of buying them cake from the market. He would then take them to isolated forested areas near Meka or Mali Basti and sexually assault them.

According to the SP, the first such incident occurred on June 13, when a 23-year-old woman from Mayu-I was allegedly picked up by the accused and r***d near Mali Basti. However, no formal complaint was lodged as the victim and her family did not cooperate despite repeated requests by the police.

The second case was reported on June 28, when an 11-year-old girl from Mayu-I was abducted and r***d in a jungle near Meka village. Based on her statement, a case (No. 39/2025) was registered at Roing Police Station under Sections 140(4), 65(1), and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) read with Section 4 of the POCSO Act.

"In this particular case, the parents allegedly refused to file a complaint despite repeated appeals by the police. They reportedly said that their child would forget the incident as she grows older. With no other option, the police took suo motu cognizance and initiated the legal process."

A third incident took place on July 9, when two girls, aged 11 and 13, were picked up from Kera-Aati village. One of them was taken to the Meka forest area and r***d, while the other was left unharmed and later dropped back near her residence. This case was also registered under the same FIR.

All three incidents followed a similar pattern, prompting the police to treat them as serial offences. The SIT, led by Inspector Bharati Mingki and comprising SI Nyaba Doji, SI Ano Pasing, and other personnel, conducted the investigation under the supervision of SP and DSP Roing.

Despite minimal leads—since the victims could not see the accused’s face—police cracked the case using mobile dump data, CCTV footage analysis, identification of motorcycle models, eyewitness accounts, and consistent surveillance of suspected individuals in Roing township.

Police also revealed that the accused had recorded the assaults on video and threatened the victims with both exposure and violence to deter them from speaking out.

Authorities said the arrest marks a significant development in solving what were initially considered blind cases and assured that further legal action would be taken to ensure justice for the victims.

𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐛𝐲: 𝐈𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐩𝐜𝐡𝐚

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25/07/2025

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝟓𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲’𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲

The Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Thursday marked its golden jubilee with a national seminar that celebrated its evolution over the past five decades, with Speaker Tesam Pongte highlighting the legislature's pivotal role in giving voice to tribal communities, women, and youth.

Addressing the gathering at the DK Auditorium of the Assembly Secretariat, Pongte traced the Assembly’s transformation from its inception as a Provisional Legislative Assembly on August 15, 1975, to full statehood in 1987. He described the Assembly not just as the nerve centre of policymaking but also as a custodian of constitutional values in the state.

“This platform has empowered diverse voices and must continue to evolve by drawing from both indigenous wisdom and modern legislative frameworks,” the Speaker said, urging all stakeholders to work together towards a more inclusive and progressive Arunachal Pradesh.

The seminar, themed ‘50 Years of Democratic Journey in Arunachal Pradesh: Indigenous Governance and Modern Legislature’, was jointly organised by the Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies (AITS), Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), and the Assembly Secretariat.

Renowned sociologist and anthropologist Prof Virginius Xaxa, former faculty of Delhi School of Economics, delivered the keynote address, delving into the dynamics between indigenous governance models and modern democratic structures.

RGU vice-chancellor Prof S K Nayak congratulated the people of Arunachal Pradesh on completing 50 years of democratic progress, calling it a “moment of pride and reflection.”

AITS director Prof Jumyir Basar provided an overview of the seminar’s goals, underlining the importance of documenting and studying the region’s unique democratic and tribal governance systems.

The event brought together legislators, scholars, writers, and civil society representatives for a reflective dialogue on the state’s political and cultural journey over the decades.

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25/07/2025

As many as 98 households from Riew village in Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang district have formally extended their support for the Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) of the proposed 11,000 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP).

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect was signed in Itanagar on Friday in the presence of deputy chief minister Chowna Mein, cabinet minister Ojing Tasing, chief secretary Manish Kumar Gupta, Siang deputy commissioner P N Thungon, and villagers from Riew.

Officials said, Riew, the second-largest village in the Siang belt, accounts for nearly 62% of the area’s population.

Earlier this month, over 300 households in Riga — the largest village in the district and once a vocal opponent of the project — also signed off on the PFR, signalling a broader shift in public sentiment.

Welcoming the development, Mein, who also holds the power portfolio, described it as a key milestone in Arunachal’s hydropower journey.

“This has been a decade-long process rooted in dialogue, understanding and mutual respect. In a democracy, people’s confidence is paramount. We’ve taken steps to ensure they are equal partners in development,” he said.

Mein added that the growing local consent for the project reflected the government’s inclusive and sustainable approach.

“From roads to hydropower, every initiative today echoes the vision of a . This MoU reaffirms that when government and citizens move together with mutual understanding, inclusive growth is achievable,” he said.

The support for the SUMP project comes amid heightened concerns in India and Bangladesh over China’s construction of a major dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo river, which becomes the Brahmaputra downstream.

While China has sought to downplay the impact of its project, Indian experts continue to raise alarms about potential long-term risks to water security, ecological balance, and downstream flow regulation.

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25/07/2025

A plastic bucket costing ₹2,500? That’s what kicked off a bribery scandal in Arunachal Pradesh, where a college professor and a local vendor have been arrested by the CBI for cheating in a small but shady deal.

According to news agency PTI, Pavan Kumar Gaudar, an assistant professor at the College of Agriculture in Pasighat, was caught taking a ₹55,000 bribe from vendor Anand Kumar Dwivedi of Matrix Solutions. The bribe was allegedly linked to an overpriced supply of 30 Milton-brand plastic buckets.

The buckets were billed at ₹75,000 in total — or ₹2,500 each — even though their actual market price was only ₹1,200 apiece. The inflated cost raised suspicion and triggered a CBI investigation.

According to officials, Gaudar and Dwivedi worked together to cheat the college by inflating prices and sharing the extra money. Gaudar had reportedly asked for ₹63,000 — ₹39,000 as part of the inflated bill and ₹24,000 from previous deals. Dwivedi agreed to pay ₹55,000, which is when the CBI stepped in and caught them red-handed.

The agency also found earlier payments of ₹1.95 lakh sent from the vendor to Gaudar’s bank account, allegedly for giving special treatment in other purchases.

Both men were arrested on July 23 and are now in police custody. CBI teams are searching their homes and offices, the report said.

25/07/2025

𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠-𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝

The Arunachal Law Student Association (ALSA) has raised alarm over a week-long road blockade on the Jullang-Itanagar route, citing severe erosion and mounting public inconvenience.

According to the association, debris has been deliberately piled up on the stretch, blocking the critical cement-concrete road that connects several educational institutions and residential areas in Jullang to the state capital.

Beneath the surface, extensive soil erosion has been reported, posing long-term risks to the stability of the road. ALSA claimed that the damage has been worsening over time, with no remedial measures in sight.

“This road is a lifeline for students and residents, linking institutions like Don Bosco College, Him International School, and surrounding neighbourhoods. The prolonged neglect of its condition puts lives at risk,” the association said.

Calling for urgent intervention by the authorities, ALSA urged for immediate clearance of the blockade and structural restoration of the road to ensure uninterrupted connectivity and public safety.

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24/07/2025

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, one of WWE’s most iconic superstars, passed away on Thursday morning at the age of 71 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida.

According to reports by TMZ Sports, emergency responders were dispatched to Hogan's residence early in the morning following a distress call about a "cardiac arrest."

Several police vehicles and EMTs were seen outside his property, and the wrestling icon was reportedly carried out on a stretcher and taken to a hospital, where he was declared dead.

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) confirmed the news on social media, posting on X:

“WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.”

Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, had reportedly undergone major heart surgery in June, as per US Weekly.

A six-time WWE Champion and a two-time WWE Hall of Fame inductee, Hogan was instrumental in popularising professional wrestling during the 1980s and 1990s. With his trademark handlebar moustache, yellow bandana and “Hulkamania” slogan, he became a cultural phenomenon and household name around the world.

24/07/2025

The Urban Development Department of Aalo Division, West Siang district, has won national recognition with the prestigious FICCI Urban Innovation Award 2025 for its transformative Puak Ghat Riverfront Development Project.

The project, hailed for its innovative approach to urban infrastructure, received the Jury Mention Award in the ‘Smart Public Spaces’ category during the 8th Urban Challenge Summit & Awards Ceremony, organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) at Federation House, New Delhi. It was shortlisted among the top three entries out of 80 submissions from across India.

Urban Development executive engineer, Hali Welly, received the award on behalf of the department. Themed “Innovate, Integrate, Sustain”, the summit celebrated forward-thinking urban development initiatives from across the country.

Located at the confluence of the Yomgo and Sipu rivers, the Puak Ghat Riverfront Project has turned a flood-prone and unhygienic stretch of land into a vibrant, multi-utility public space. The site now features landscaped parks, an open-air gym, a riverside cafeteria, scenic walkways, well-lit surroundings, public utilities, and a 250-metre RCC retaining wall that prevents erosion and flooding.

Inaugurated by Chief Minister Pema Khandu on December 2, 2024, the project was completed at an initial cost of Rs 4.95 crore.

Welly, who led the project, was instrumental in tackling formidable challenges such as rising river levels during monsoons, land disputes, election-time delays, and road disruptions due to landslides.

The initiative has already yielded significant results—reducing illegal parking by 70%, boosting local businesses, enhancing the environment, and improving community well-being. It is also expected to give a fillip to tourism and create new livelihood opportunities for the local population.

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24/07/2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday arrested an assistant professor of the College of Agriculture in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, along with a private individual, for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹55,000 in connection with the award of a contract and release of payments.

According to an official press statement, the CBI had registered a case against the accused public servant, a private company representative, and unidentified others on July 23, 2025, following complaints that the professor had demanded money from the private individual in exchange for facilitating contract work and clearing related dues.

Acting on the complaint, the agency laid a trap and caught both the accused red-handed while the bribe money was being exchanged. “Both individuals were arrested on the spot and are currently in police custody,” the CBI said in its statement.

Searches were conducted at the residences and other premises linked to the accused, and officials said that the investigation is still underway.

The CBI has not disclosed the names of those arrested or any other further details, citing the sensitive nature of the ongoing probe.

24/07/2025

𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬: 𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐬𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐃 𝐊 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐂'𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

The Li-Ning 12th Dorjee Khandu Memorial State Badminton Championship 2025 is set to kick off in Itanagar from August 9 to 13, drawing an estimated 300 players from various districts across Arunachal Pradesh.

The annual state-level tournament, held in memory of former Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu, will feature matches in multiple age categories. Organizers have emphasized strict adherence to age-related regulations, following past concerns about discrepancies in age claims by players.

To address the issue, Age Rectification Committees have been constituted in all districts, tasked with thoroughly verifying the credentials of each participant. The committees have been instructed to scrutinize records closely, and players with previously incorrect submissions have been urged to rectify them promptly. Organizers warned that strict action would be taken against any violations.

In a bid to ensure a comfortable experience for participants, the organizing committee has appointed a dedicated Fooding In-Charge to oversee dietary arrangements. Proper meals, including fruits, will be provided throughout the championship.

Accommodation for players and officials has also been arranged at various hotels across Itanagar to ensure convenience and hospitality during the five-day sporting event.

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24/07/2025

𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦

Two active cadres of the proscribed United Tani Army (UTA) laid down arms and surrendered before the authorities in Arunachal Pradesh Thursday.

The surrender took place at the Police Headquarters in Itanagar in the presence of state Home Minister Mama Natung, Director General of Police Anand Mohan, and senior officers of the state police.

The two cadres, identified as Techi Nera and Tok Takin, were earlier involved in several insurgency-related activities under the banner of UTA, a banned outfit. Officials said their surrender marks a step forward in the ongoing efforts to bring misguided youth back into the social mainstream.

Home Minister Natung, while welcoming the duo, reiterated the government’s commitment towards ensuring peace and development in the frontier state. “We urge all youth still associated with insurgent groups to give up arms and join the path of progress,” he said.

The police department also lauded the surrender and promised all necessary support under the state’s rehabilitation policy for surrendered militants.

UTA has been involved in extortion and intimidation activities in the past, and security forces have been conducting sustained operations to dismantle its network in the region.

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