Arunachal minister warns 80:20 job quota may be struck down if challenged in court
Jul 11, 2026Arunachal Pradesh Industries and IPR Minister Nyato Dukam has cautioned that the state's 80:20 job reservation policy could face legal hurdles if challenged in court, amid growing demands from various organisations to scrap the provision reserving 20 per cent of jobs for non-Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) candidates.
Student union opposes Kachari ST consultation in Arunachal, threatens to escalate agitation
Jul 11, 2026The All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) has strongly opposed the state government's decision to hold a consultation on the proposed inclusion of the Kachari community of Namsai and Changlang districts under the Scheduled Tribe (ST), Sub-Tribe and Plains Tribe category, warning that it will intensify its agitation if the meeting proceeds.
Human Rights of Arunachal backs AAPSU, seeks withdrawal of July 13 meeting on Kachari ST inclusion
Jul 11, 2026Human Rights of Arunachal has backed AAPSU's opposition to the July 13 meeting on Kachari ST inclusion. It said any move affecting Arunachal Pradesh's tribal framework must follow broad indigenous consent.
Arunachal students' body opposes talks on Kachari ST proposal, seeks withdrawal of July 13 meeting
Jul 10, 2026AAPSU has opposed the Arunachal Pradesh government's July 13 meeting on the Kachari ST proposal. The union says any move to extend tribal status to non-indigenous communities would weaken existing safeguards.
Arunachal flood death toll rises to seven after missing woman's body recovered
Jul 10, 2026The body of Taw Ajini, who was swept away in flash floods in Keyi Panyor, was recovered in Papum Pare on July 9. The recovery has taken Arunachal Pradesh’s flood death toll to seven as rescue and relief work continues.
Arunachal: AAPSU reiterates demand to scrap 80:20 job reservation ratio, rules out any compromise
Jul 10, 2026The All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) has reaffirmed its demand for the complete scrapping of the controversial 80:20 job reservation ratio, asserting that it will not compromise on the issue under any circumstances.
Fresh floods, landslides batter Arunachal; Over 94,000 affected as IMD forecasts rainfall easing
Jul 10, 2026Fresh floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall have damaged houses, roads and agricultural land across six districts of Arunachal Pradesh, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast a gradual reduction in rainfall from July 10.
Centre clears 17 road projects worth Rs 611 crore for Arunachal under CRIF
Jul 10, 2026The Centre has approved 17 road infrastructure projects worth Rs 611.17 crore for Arunachal Pradesh under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) for 2026-27, providing a major boost to connectivity in the frontier state.
Arunachal women’s body calls for exemplary punishment in Aalo killing
Jul 09, 2026The APWWS has condemned the alleged killing of a 25-year-old woman in Aalo by her former husband. The case has renewed calls for a swift probe, strict action and stronger attention to violence against women.
Arunachal professor wins SAARC grant for tribal heritage museum study
Jul 09, 2026Assistant Professor Prem Taba has won the SAARC Research Grant 2026-27 for a study on how museums represent tribal communities in the Eastern Himalayas. He said the project would place Arunachal Pradesh's indigenous heritage within a wider South Asian conversation.
Central team surveys flood-hit Arunachal district, assesses need for additional aid
Jul 09, 2026An Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) on July 8 visited flood-ravaged Keyi Panyor district in Arunachal Pradesh to assess the extent of damage caused by last month's cloudburst-triggered disaster and evaluate the need for additional financial assistance from the Centre.
Centre transfers 21 IAS, 40 IPS officers; Shahid Choudhary posted to Arunachal
Jul 09, 2026The Centre has ordered a fresh AGMUT cadre reshuffle affecting postings across Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir. The exercise places Arunachal prominently in the changes as officers are reassigned for administrative requirements.
Pema Khandu highlights Indian Army's outreach in Arunachal border villages, praises community bond
Jul 09, 2026Pema Khandu highlighted the Indian Army's outreach in Thingbu and Mago border villages. He said the bond with border communities strengthens security and nation-building.
Arunachal women's welfare society pushes for governance overhaul
Jul 09, 2026The Arunachal Pradesh Women Welfare Society (APWWS) has submitted a comprehensive set of recommendations to the Arunachal Pradesh Administrative Reforms Commission (APARC), calling for sweeping administrative reforms to improve governance, public service delivery and transparency in the state.
Two Bihar labourers killed, four injured in Arunachal landslide at construction site
Jul 09, 2026Two labourers from Bihar were killed and four others injured after a landslide triggered by incessant rainfall struck a construction site in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit district, police said on July 8.
Rare Himalayan flower rediscovered in Arunachal after 158 years
Jul 09, 2026A rare Himalayan flowering plant, Cyananthus hookeri, has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district after 158 years, marking its first confirmed sighting in India since it was last documented in Sikkim in 1867.
Arunachal's Wancho folktale to become first animated film from Patkai Hills
Jul 09, 2026A traditional folktale of the Wancho community from Arunachal Pradesh's Longding district is being transformed into an animated short film, marking the first-ever animation project based on an indigenous story from the remote Patkai Hills along the India-Myanmar border.
Arunachal minister directs officials to fast-track rural road projects
Jul 09, 2026Arunachal Pradesh Rural Works Minister Passang Dorjee Sona on July 8 directed officials to expedite the implementation of road projects under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and the Vibrant Villages Programme, stressing timely completion and quality execution.
Dilapidated NH-515 and NH-13 stretches in Arunachal trigger safety concerns, commuters seek urgent repairs
Jul 08, 2026The deteriorating condition of key stretches of National Highway-515 and National Highway-13 in Arunachal Pradesh has emerged as a major concern for commuters, transport operators and residents, with damaged road surfaces, deep potholes and eroded stretches severely affecting connectivity across the region.
21-year-old man found dead near DC office complex in Arunachal's Aalo; police suspect suicide
Jul 08, 2026A 21-year-old man was found dead near the Deputy Commissioner's office complex in Aalo on Tuesday morning. Police said CCTV showed no other person's involvement and no foul play is suspected.
Arunachal Youth Congress opposes naming Naharlagun road after Syama Prasad Mookerjee
Jul 08, 2026The Indian Youth Congress has opposed the Arunachal Pradesh government's decision to name a new Naharlagun road after Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee. It says public infrastructure should reflect local history and be named through a consultative process.
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