The Centre has dismissed Padma Jaiswal, a 2003-batch AGMUT cadre IAS officer, in a rare move against a serving official. The decision was made after the Department of Personnel and Training recommended action and received final approval from the President of India. Allegations date back to 2007–08 when she served as Deputy Commissioner in Arunachal Pradesh, with residents accusing her of misusing her post and misappropriating funds. She was suspended in 2008 but later had the suspension revoked in 2010.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has removed IAS officer Padma Jaiswal, a 2003-batch AGMUT-cadre officer, from government service after a lengthy disciplinary inquiry. The action follows allegations that she misappropriated public funds while serving as Deputy Commissioner of West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh during 2007–08. The inquiry concluded she committed serious misconduct, prompting the ministry to recommend removal. The order takes immediate effect, barring future government employment and related benefits.
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Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet approved a revamped Inner Line Permit regime under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873, including a fully digital eILP system with QR-code verification at every check gate. It also introduces Aadhaar-based authentication, mandatory police verification, and stricter sponsor accountability for work-related permits, alongside enhanced penalties for overstay and surprise compliance checks. The cabinet additionally cleared Tenancy Rules, 2026 and an Airport Area Development Authority Bill, 2026. At the same time, sweeping austerity steps restrict travel, reduce convoys, and push paperless and energy-saving practices.
The Centre has allocated Rs 4,900 crore to Arunachal Pradesh under the new Pride of Hills scheme. The funds are meant to address key infrastructure and development gaps, with a focus on improving connectivity in remote areas. Chief Minister Pema Khandu thanked the government, saying the initiative will support long-term economic growth across the state.
Arunachal Pradesh announced cost-cutting and efficiency measures to reduce spending and streamline governance. The official notification bans foreign travel by Ministers and government officials for the next one year. It also orders a 50% reduction in the convoy strength of Ministers, citing efforts to optimize fuel usage and improve the movement of officials across departments.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has appealed to the Union government over CUET 2026 exam centres allotted outside the state. He says many students are being pushed to distant locations, creating major hardship and added costs. Khandu has requested that centres be set within Arunachal Pradesh or in nearby, easily accessible areas to reduce the travel burden.
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Arunachal Pradesh’s Chief Minister Pema Khandu says the Northeast can no longer be defined by insurgency or isolation, pointing to a shift toward national development. Speaking in New Delhi, he cited hydropower potential, rising tourism, and governance reforms alongside investments in education, people, and new opportunities as the drivers of the state’s momentum.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi to seek continued support for crucial border infrastructure. Khandu pointed to progress in border districts, linking development to improved security and everyday lives. The talks focused on the Akajan Likabali Bame corridor and the need to build or upgrade a key bridge to keep the connectivity push moving.
Arunachal Pradesh is preparing to transform the Subansiri Lower Pondage into an immersive tourism hub that merges eco-tourism, adventure experiences, and local culture. The state government is seeking national support to scale the project, while prioritizing community participation so benefits flow locally. Officials say the initiative is meant to create a sustainable tourism model and strengthen the state’s economy.
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