Arunachal Pradesh News

Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women holds awareness programme on drug abuse, women empowerment in Anini

Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women held an awareness programme in Anini addressing drug abuse and women empowerment. The event stressed community education and collective action for safer, supportive environments.

Deputy Speaker Kardo Nyigyor calls for cultural preservation at Digo-Yamo Festival in Arunachal Pradesh

Deputy Speaker Kardo Nyigyor highlighted the need to preserve Arunachal Pradesh's cultural heritage at the Digo-Yamo Festival. He urged active community participation to protect and pass on traditional customs.

AAPSU oath ceremony: New president Meje Taku vows to work for a stronger northeast

The newly elected executive body of the AAPSU took oath in a grand ceremony held at the Dorjee Khandu Convention Hall, marking the beginning of its 2026–2029 tenure with a call for unity and regional progress.

Thembang Heritage Festival 2.0 begins with grandeur in Arunachal Pradesh

Thembang Heritage Festival 2.0 celebrates Arunachal Pradesh's rich culture through traditional performances. The event aims to boost tourism and preserve local heritage.

Arunachal Assembly Speaker undertakes self-enumeration for Census 2027, urges public participation

Speaker of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (APLA), Tesam Pongte, has completed his self-enumeration for the forthcoming Population Census 2027, setting an example aimed at encouraging citizen participation in the nationwide exercise.

Arunachal Government to launch creative economy cell to boost indigenous art and fashion

The fourth edition of Arunachal Runway, a prominent fashion platform showcasing indigenous design and culture, concluded in Itanagar with Chief Minister Pema Khandu announcing that the event will be institutionalised as an annual feature. He also committed government support for tribal designers and artisans and unveiled plans to establish an Arunachal Creative Economy Cell under the Chief Minister’s Office.

Itanagar police arrest AAPBN personnel in bullet gifting case within hours of FIR

The Itanagar Police have arrested an Arunachal Armed Police Battalion (AAPBN) constable within hours of registering a case involving the alleged gifting of a 9mm bullet to a member of an anti-drugs organisation, officials said.

Arunachal: 11.61 grams of heroin seized on NH-415, one held in Itanagar

A narcotics smuggling attempt was intercepted by Itanagar Police following specific intelligence inputs, leading to the seizure of suspected heroin and the arrest of one individual.

Arunachal Congress forms probe panels on mining irregularities, frontier highway project

The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee on April 17 convened a Special State Office Bearers (SOB) Executive Meeting in Itanagar and announced the formation of key committees to investigate alleged irregularities in the mining sector and the Arunachal Frontier Highway project.

Department of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Arunachal Pradesh hosts major workshop to boost youth employment

Arunachal Pradesh's Skill Development Department organised a workshop to enhance youth employment. The event introduced new training initiatives to equip young job seekers with relevant skills.

Arunachal CM hands appointment orders to 461 CSLE 2025 recruits, lauds merit-based selection

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu appoints 461 officers from the 2025 Civil Services Limited Examination batch. The move aims to strengthen governance and promote meritocracy in the state administration.

Arunachal government employees take to streets over pension uncertainty

ADDC seeks strategic delimitation in Arunachal, pushes for more seats and women’s quota

The Arunachal Delimitation Demand Committee demands more assembly seats and a women’s quota to improve political representation in Arunachal Pradesh. This move seeks to foster inclusive governance and greater participation of women in politics.

Researchers uncover 19 Vespid wasp species in Arunachal Pradesh hotspot

Scientists have catalogued 19 species of vespid wasps in Tawang district, Arunachal Pradesh, marking a key step in mapping insect diversity across India's Eastern Himalayas.

Arunachal deputy chief minister completes census self-enumeration, calls for public participation

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister completes self-enumeration for census. He calls on residents to cooperate for accurate data and development planning

Menga bridge collapses in Arunachal’s Upper Subansiri; alternate route opened

A key bridge in Upper Subansiri district collapsed after an overloaded dumper truck attempted to cross it, disrupting connectivity to several remote border areas.

Arunachal CM inaugurates new facilities at Itanagar college, pushes tech-led education focus

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu inaugurated three infrastructure facilities at Dera Natung Government College in Itanagar, including an administrative block, a pre-fabricated badminton-cum-judo hall and a recreation hall, marking a fresh expansion of higher education infrastructure in the state.

Arunachal Governor seeks DoNER support to boost sports infrastructure, agri-horticulture in state

Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik, on Wednesday, April 15, met Jyotiraditya M. Scindia in the national capital and sought the Centre’s support for strengthening sports infrastructure and advancing the agri-horticulture sector in the state.

CM Pema Khandu calls Nari Shakti Act a ‘game-changer’ for women’s empowerment in Arunachal Pradesh

Chief Minister Pema Khandu describes the Nari Shakti Act as a game-changer for women’s empowerment in Arunachal Pradesh. He calls for collective efforts to implement the Act and foster gender equality across the state.

Arunachal Minister pledges support to strengthen higher education in Longding

Arunachal Pradesh Minister Gabriel D. Wangsu promises to enhance higher education in Longding district. Efforts will focus on infrastructure and course upgrades to benefit students.

Arunachal Home Minister Mama Natung reviews construction of women police station in Koloriang

Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Mama Natung reviewed the women police station construction in Koloriang, stressing timely completion and quality. The facility aims to enhance women's safety and support crime reporting.