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.
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.
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