Landslide disrupts traffic on Sikkim's Melli–Jorethang road; restoration underway
Jul 09, 2026Heavy rainfall triggered a landslide on the Melli–Jorethang road in Sikkim on July 9, disrupting vehicular movement after boulders, mud and debris spilled onto the roadway.
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.
Fresh rain triggers floods, landslides in Arunachal Pradesh; over 94,000 affected
Jul 08, 2026Fresh rain has triggered floods and landslides across Arunachal Pradesh, affecting thousands of people. The damage has spread across roads, bridges, crops and homes as more rain is forecast.
Arunachal sets up panel to review 80:20 reservation policy after AAPSU demand
Jul 07, 2026The Arunachal Pradesh government has formed a high-level committee to review the 80:20 reservation ratio and the use of PRC and APST certificates in recruitment. The move follows AAPSU's memorandum and opens a formal review of the policy within a two-month deadline.
Bad weather forces MP Tai Tagak to cancel aerial survey of flood-hit Arunachal districts
Jul 07, 2026Inclement weather on July 7 forced Rajya Sabha MP Tai Tagak to cancel a planned aerial survey of flood-affected districts in Arunachal Pradesh, prompting him to opt for ground inspections instead.
Clash breaks out at Naharlagun Railway Station over labour engagement; police restore order
Jul 07, 2026Tension prevailed at Naharlagun Railway Station in Arunachal Pradesh after a clash broke out between members of the All Arunachal Pradesh Railway Construction Loading and Unloading Workers Union and tender owners over the engagement of labourers for railway parcel loading and unloading work.
New flowering plant discovered in Arunachal named after Deputy CM Chowna Mein
Jul 07, 2026Researchers have identified a new flowering plant species in Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Dibang Valley and named it Ophiorrhiza chownai. The find highlights the state's biodiversity while drawing attention to the species' critically endangered status.
Arunachal Dy CM Chowna Mein calls for development that safeguards biodiversity and indigenous heritage
Jul 07, 2026At Van Mahotsav in Itanagar, Chowna Mein urged a development path that protects Arunachal Pradesh's biodiversity and heritage. He said stronger conservation, sapling survival and nature-based livelihoods are vital as climate risks and wildlife decline grow.
Eastern Arunachal braces for heavy rain as Itanagar issues heat wave advisory
Jul 06, 2026Arunachal Pradesh is witnessing contrasting weather conditions, with heavy monsoon rain continuing across the eastern districts even as the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) grapples with unusually high temperatures, prompting the district administration to issue a heat wave advisory.
Arunachal minister calls for coordinated action to prevent zoonotic diseases
Jul 06, 2026Arunachal Pradesh Animal Husbandry, Veterinary and Dairy Development Minister Gabriel D. Wangsu on Monday, July 6, called for a coordinated effort involving government departments, healthcare professionals, local bodies and the public to strengthen the "One Health" approach to preventing zoonotic diseases.
Addiction survivors' group Recovering Warriors raises Rs 89,094 for Arunachal flood victims
Jul 06, 2026The relief campaign, held from July 3 to July 5, covered Oyan Main Market, Ruksin Main Market and Pasighat Main Market, drawing contributions from residents, traders and commuters.
NEEPCO says 54 staff quarters damaged, 24 washed away in Arunachal cloudburst
Jul 06, 2026The North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) has clarified the extent of damage caused to its residential colony following the June 24 cloudburst in Arunachal Pradesh's Keyi Panyor district, stating that 54 staff quarters were damaged, of which 24 were completely washed away.
Former AAPSU leaders join BJP in Arunachal Pradesh
Jul 06, 2026Several former leaders of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) joined the BJP on Monday, July 6, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, state BJP president Kaling Moyong, Rajya Sabha MP Tai Tagak and senior party leaders.
Arunachal Governor, GOC 4 Corps review border security and management
Jul 06, 2026Governor KT Parnaik reviewed the border security situation with Lt Gen Neeraj Shukla in Itanagar. The meeting highlighted vigilance, Army-civil coordination and outreach in remote frontier areas.
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