Arunachal Pradesh News

Arunachal agriculture board partners with NABCONS to strengthen implementation of farm schemes

The Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Marketing Board (APAMB) on Thursday, July 16, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NABARD Consultancy Services Private Limited (NABCONS) to strengthen the implementation of agriculture development programmes and improve support for farmers across the state.

Arunachal, Bihar Rural Livelihood Missions ink MoU to boost nutrition, health initiatives

The Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM) and the Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS) on July 16 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen Food, Nutrition, Health and WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) interventions across Arunachal Pradesh under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).

Arunachal Dy CM reviews key central schemes, directs timely execution and stronger coordination

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Thursday, July 16, directed departments and district administrations to ensure the timely implementation of major infrastructure and development projects under various centrally sponsored schemes, stressing the need for stronger coordination, transparency and efficient fund utilisation.

Fresh floods, landslides batter five Arunachal districts; over 1 lakh affected, IMD issues heavy rain alert

Fresh floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall have hit five districts of Arunachal Pradesh, damaging houses, roads, bridges and irrigation infrastructure, even as the flood situation across the state remains critical with more than one lakh people affected.

Arunachal CM hands appointment letters to 111 PGT recruits, urges teachers to lead education reforms

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on July 16 felicitated and handed over appointment orders to 111 successful candidates of the Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) Examination-2025, urging them to become catalysts for educational transformation in the state.

Arunachal assembly panel pulls up departments over pending govt assurances, demands fresh status reports

The Committee on Government Assurances (GAC) of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly on July 16 expressed concern over delays in implementing assurances made by the state government on the floor of the House and directed departments to expedite compliance.

Arunachal Dy CM directs departments to expedite implementation of Budget 2026-27 proposals

Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein reviewed Budget implementation and told departments to speed up key schemes. He said social sectors and infrastructure must advance together for balanced development.

Arunachal CM invites football fans to FIFA World Cup final screening in Itanagar

Pema Khandu has invited football fans to a public screening of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at Itanagar's IG Park. The free CM Fan Park event will also feature live performances as Spain and Argentina meet in New Jersey.

Arunachal Dy CM Chowna Mein directs departments to fast-track 2026-27 budget announcements

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has directed all government departments to accord top priority to the timely and effective implementation of key proposals announced in the state budget for the 2026-27 fiscal.

Arunachal MLA Pani Taram conducts aerial, ground survey of flood-hit border areas in Kurung Kumey

Koloriang MLA and Advisor to the Home Minister (PHE & Water Supply), Pani Taram, conducted an aerial and ground survey of flood-affected areas in Damin, Paniasang and Parsi Parlo under the 21-Koloriang (ST) Assembly Constituency in Arunachal Pradesh's Kurung Kumey district to assess the damage caused by recent heavy rainfall and flash floods.

Arunachal's Leparada reels from flood devastation, urgent funding sought

Landslide blocks NH-13 in Arunachal's Pakke Kessang, travel advisory issued

A major landslide has blocked National Highway-13 at Pakro village in Arunachal Pradesh's Pakke Kessang district, disrupting road connectivity between Sagalee and Seppa, as well as traffic on the Itanagar–Seppa route.

Army porter camp near India-China border washed away as floods ravage Arunachal's Kurung Kumey

Raging Kumey River submerges Parsi Parlo; landslides sever road links as monsoon devastation spreads to remote border areas

Arunachal student body sets up committee to oversee ECI's electoral roll review

The All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) has constituted an eight-member committee to study, oversee and monitor the implementation of the Special Intensive Review (SIR) of electoral rolls being carried out by the Election Commission of India (ECI) across the state.

Arunachal signs MoU with Norway for India's first river kinetic energy project

In a significant step towards advancing clean and sustainable energy, the Arunachal Pradesh government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Norway's Tidal Sail AS to implement a 500 kW River Kinetic Energy Demonstration Project in the state.

Rare solitary bee species discovered in Arunachal's Siang Valley

Researchers from ATREE discovered two new solitary bee species in Arunachal Pradesh's Siang Valley. The finding highlights the Eastern Himalayas' biodiversity and the need for stronger conservation.

Arunachal floods affect over 1 lakh families, damage 85000 hectares of crops; MP seeks special Central package

Rajya Sabha MP from Arunachal Pradesh Tai Tagak on Monday, July 14 said the ongoing floods have affected more than one lakh families across 28 districts of the state, damaging approximately 85,000 hectares of agricultural land and causing extensive destruction to infrastructure, while urging the Centre to announce a special relief package for the frontier state.

Nyishi Elite Society donates Rs 5 lakh for flash flood relief in Arunachal's Papum Pare

The Nyishi Elite Society (NES) on Tuesday, July 14 donated Rs 5 lakh to support families affected by the recent flash floods in Hoj-Dakte villages under Toru Circle in Arunachal Pradesh's Papum Pare district.

Arunachal: Itanagar police solve Rs 13 lakh daylight robbery, arrest three after three-week probe

Itanagar Police has solved the Rs 13 lakh daylight robbery at Neelam Traders in Gandhi Market with the arrest of all three accused following an intensive investigation that lasted nearly three weeks.

Second schoolboy's body recovered from Arunachal river; search on for third student

A multi-agency search and rescue operation in Arunachal Pradesh's Tirap district recovered the body of a second schoolboy on Monday, July 13, while efforts continued to trace another student who went missing after the three entered the swollen Chatjo River for a bath.

Arunachal: Search underway for two students missing while bathing in river

A multi-agency operation is continuing in Tirap district to trace two students missing in the Chatjo River. The search has widened as heavy rain persists and authorities have warned people to stay away from water bodies.