Arunachal Pradesh News

Seven child labourers rescued during crackdown in Arunachal’s Seppa

Authorities in Seppa launched a coordinated crackdown on child labour across several commercial establishments in the town, rescuing seven minor children engaged in labour from garages, car wash centres and shops.

SC restores bail to Arunachal IAS officer in Gomchu Yekar suicide case

The Supreme Court on May 7 restored the bail granted to Arunachal Pradesh IAS officer Talo Potom in connection with the alleged abetment of suicide case involving 19-year-old Gomchu Yekar, overturning an earlier order of the Gauhati High Court that had cancelled his bail.

Arunachal: Six villages in Tuting sign MoU for Siang Upper Multipurpose Project

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday, May 8, welcomed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), describing it as a historic and visionary step towards development in the region.

Myanmar national held with suspected opium near Indo-Myanmar border in Arunachal

A Myanmar national was arrested during a joint anti-drug operation at Nampong in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district. The seizure of suspected opium and cash has added to concerns over cross-border smuggling and illegal movement in the region.

Tiger returns to Arunachal sanctuary after nearly two decades

A Royal Bengal Tiger has been photographed in D Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary after nearly two decades. Officials said the image reflects ecosystem resilience and sustained conservation efforts.

Arunachal’s Mega Food Park Project gets fresh push from Union Food Processing Minister

The Union Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan has renewed support for the Mega Food Park in Arunachal Pradesh, focusing on boosting food processing and farmer incomes. The project promises improved infrastructure and job creation in the region.

Arunachal Police bust suspected heroin smuggling network operating through luxury vehicle

Arunachal Pradesh Police have busted a heroin smuggling ring using luxury cars, arresting several suspects. The crackdown marks a significant step in curbing drug trafficking in the region.

BRO’s Project Brahmank celebrates 67th Raising Day at Arunachal's Pasighat headquarters

Project Brahmank of the Border Roads Organisation celebrated its 67th Raising Day at Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh. The event highlighted the project's vital role in improving road connectivity and supporting strategic mobility in the northeast.

Arunachal CM seeks local CUET centres as students face out-of-state hardship

Pema Khandu has asked the Centre to provide CUET 2026 centres within Arunachal Pradesh or nearby. He said faraway allocations are causing hardship and could affect students' well-being and performance.

APSMPB Chairman inaugurates ‘Charaka Conference Hall’ in Arunachal's Itanagar

APSMPB Chairman Goruk Pordung opens Charaka Conference Hall in Itanagar, enhancing local infrastructure. The facility will support official and public gatherings in Arunachal Pradesh's capital.

Arunachal Pradesh CM pushes structured careers for creative talents

Pema Khandu reviewed Arunachal's leading cultural events and asked organisers to build career pathways for participants. The move aims to professionalise the state's creative economy and connect local talent with wider markets.

Uniform funds allegedly diverted to fake students in Arunachal’s Lower Siang

Itanagar Police bust LPG cylinder theft racket amid supply shortage, two arrested

Itanagar Police has arrested two persons in connection with a series of LPG cylinder thefts reported from different parts of the capital region, uncovering what investigators described as a wider theft-and-disposal network operating amid ongoing concerns over LPG shortages.

Arunachal Dy CM pushes ‘Tawang Initiative’ for integrated Buddhist tourism circuit

Chowna Mein on May 7 proposed the development of an integrated Buddhist tourism circuit connecting major spiritual destinations across the Northeast and neighbouring countries, calling for the initiative to be branded as the “Tawang Initiative” to give it a distinct global identity.

Arunachal govt raises DA, DR by 2%, benefiting over 1 lakh employees and pensioners

The Arunachal Pradesh government on May 6, announced a 2 per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA) for serving employees and dearness relief (DR) for pensioners, increasing the rate from 58 per cent to 60 per cent of basic pay and pension.

Two ULFA (I) cadres surrender before security forces at Arunachal's Pangsu Pass

Two active cadres of the banned insurgent outfit United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) surrendered before security forces at Pangsu Pass in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday night, officials said.

Arunachal government terminates Rs 341.71 crore highway contract over delays

Taxi driver from Bengal stabbed to death in Arunachal's Tawang during altercation, accused arrested within hours

A taxi driver from West Bengal was allegedly stabbed to death following a late-night altercation in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang district, police said on Tuesday, May 5.

Arunachal: Man held with suspected heroin and ganja in Pasighat operation

Police arrested Maklung Tayeng in Pasighat after seizing suspected heroin and ganja from a bus. The case has been registered under the NDPS Act as district police reaffirmed a zero-tolerance stand on drugs.

AAPSU reserves land for ‘Statue of Honesty’ in memory of APPSC scam whistleblower Gyamar Padang

The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) on Tuesday, May 5 officially reserved a plot of land for the construction of a proposed ‘Statue of Honesty’ in memory of late Gyamar Padang, the whistleblower who exposed the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) paper leak scandal.

"I am innocent, will extend full support to CBI enquiry": Arunachal CM Pema Khandu on corruption allegations

Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday, May 5 asserted that he is innocent amid a preliminary enquiry ordered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on corruption allegations, and said the Arunachal Pradesh government would extend full cooperation to the agency in establishing the facts.