Man arrested in online fraud case in Arunachal’s Capital Region; police issue public advisory
Mar 13, 2026Police in the capital region of Arunachal Pradesh have arrested a man in connection with an online financial fraud case in which a woman was allegedly cheated of Rs 90,000 after being lured with a fake offer to purchase iron rods at a cheap price.
Arunachal forest fire under control after multi-agency effort and IAF helicopter operations
Mar 12, 2026The forest fire that broke out in the Mebo subdivision of East Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh, has been largely brought under control following a coordinated effort by multiple agencies.
Arunachal Pradesh tops Fiscal Health Index among NE-Himalayan states
Mar 12, 2026Arunachal Pradesh has topped the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) for 2023–24 among North Eastern and Himalayan states, according to a report released by NITI Aayog.
Arunachal CM assures upgrade of Longding–Nokjan road under Central Infrastructure Fund
Mar 12, 2026Pema Khandu, Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, on March 11 assured the state Assembly that the crucial NEC road connecting Longding district with Nokjan in neighbouring Nagaland will be taken up for improvement under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF).
IAS Officer Himanshu Nigam suspended over alleged land acquisition irregularities in Arunachal
Mar 12, 2026The Government of India has suspended IAS officer Himanshu Nigam with immediate effect over alleged irregularities and financial improprieties in the land acquisition process for the Lada–Sarli Frontier Highway project in East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh.
Arunachal to raise Changlang boundary issue with Assam after polls
Mar 11, 2026Arunachal Pradesh will address the Changlang boundary dispute with Assam after the elections. The government aims for a peaceful resolution through dialogue and cooperation.
Arunachal governor calls for sustainable tourism to create jobs and protect ecology
Mar 11, 2026Arunachal Pradesh Governor advocates sustainable tourism to create jobs and conserve ecology. He stresses balancing development with environmental protection for long-term benefits
Arunachal Pradesh assembly forms panel on rising human-wildlife clashes
Mar 11, 2026The Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly on March 11 constituted a committee to examine the growing incidents of human–animal conflict in the state and suggest measures to strengthen wildlife protection.
Arunachal CM praises ‘six-tier’ budget, cites drop in funds amid 16th Finance Commission changes
Mar 11, 2026Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu on March 11, praised the “six-tier” Budget presented by Deputy Chief Minister-cum-Finance Minister Chowna Mein, while mentioning that the state has witnessed a decline in expected funds due to changes linked to the upcoming 16th Finance Commission of India.
Insurgency impacted security and social fabric in eastern Arunachal districts: Minister
Mar 11, 2026Prolonged insurgency in three eastern districts of Arunachal Pradesh has adversely affected the overall security environment and left social and psychological impacts on residents, Home Minister Mama Natung said on March 10.
Arunachal Assembly condemns racism against Northeast people, seeks strict anti-racism law
Mar 11, 2026Members of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly on March 10 unanimously condemned incidents of racial discrimination against people from the Northeast in other parts of the country and urged the Centre to enact a stringent anti-racism law.
Arunachal begins boundary pillar work with Assam; Pema Khandu says state secured net territorial gain
Mar 11, 2026Pema Khandu on March 10 informed the Assembly that the process of surveying and demarcating the interstate boundary between Arunachal Pradesh and Assam has begun in a phased manner, with the erection of boundary pillars already underway as part of efforts to resolve the decades-old dispute between the two states.
PPA hails Arunachal Budget as development-oriented, Congress MLA calls for transparency
Mar 10, 2026The Arunachal Pradesh Budget for 2026–27, presented in the Legislative Assembly by Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, drew praise from the ruling ally People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) while also prompting calls from the lone Congress legislator for greater transparency and accuracy in the implementation of government schemes.
Arunachal budget focuses on connectivity push with Aero-City, convention centre and rural roads
Mar 10, 2026The Arunachal Pradesh government has announced a series of major initiatives in the Budget 2026–27 aimed at strengthening connectivity and infrastructure across the state, with a focus on tourism, investment and regional development.
IAF deploys Mi-17 V5 helicopter to douse forest fire in Arunachal Pradesh
Mar 10, 2026The Indian Air Force (IAF) on March 10 deployed a Mi-17 V5 helicopter to combat a forest fire in the Mebo and Sigar areas of Pasighat, dropping around 66,000 litres of water over multiple sorties to contain the blaze.
Two Army personnel killed as vehicle falls into ditch in Arunachal Pradesh
Mar 10, 2026Two Army personnel, including a Naib Subedar, were killed when their vehicle fell into a ditch in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district, a defence official said on March 10.
NSCN(K) insurgent arrested in Arunachal Pradesh
Mar 10, 2026Security forces have apprehended a hardcore insurgent linked to the banned outfit National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khango faction) from Khonsa town in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tirap district, officials said on March 9.
1,254 of 1,309 PMGSY roads completed in Arunachal: Minister
Mar 09, 2026As many as 1,254 out of the 1,309 roads sanctioned for Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in Arunachal Pradesh have been completed, while the remaining projects are yet to be finished due to various challenges, Rural Works Department Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona informed the state Assembly on March 9.
Khonsa road declared ‘Top Priority’ as Arunachal Assembly debates rural infrastructure, passes five bills
Mar 09, 2026The second day of the Budget Session of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly saw a mix of major legislative action and urgent concerns raised by lawmakers over rural infrastructure and public services across the state. Led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, the Assembly on Monday passed five significant reform bills aimed at strengthening governance, modernising state institutions and improving administrative efficiency in Arunachal Pradesh.
Police compassionate recruitment results on hold: Arunachal home minister
Mar 09, 2026The final results for recruitment to 35 posts in the police department under the compassionate appointment scheme have been kept in abeyance following directions from the Gauhati High Court, Mama Natung informed the state Assembly on March 9.
Arunachal governor encourages people to adopt kitchen gardening
Mar 09, 2026K. T. Parnaik, the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, on March 9 encouraged citizens to grow seasonal vegetables in their own backyards wherever possible, emphasising the benefits of kitchen gardening for food security and healthy living.
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