Arunachal CM welcomes India-China cooperation, says state could benefit from improved ties
Sep 17, 2026Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has welcomed the recent emphasis on cooperation between India and China following the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, saying improved bilateral relations could have significant implications for Arunachal Pradesh.
Arunachal woman Post Office staffer arrested for alleged Rs 39.25-lakh fund embezzlement
Sep 17, 2026A multi-tasking staffer at Tawang Post Office has been arrested over the alleged embezzlement of Rs 39.25 lakh in government funds. The case surfaced after a financial verification found account discrepancies, prompting a police investigation into the missing money.
Meghalaya filmmaker Dominic Sangma assaulted in Itanagar after intervening in student harassment
Sep 17, 2026Meghalaya Filmmaker Dominic Sangma was allegedly attacked near FTII's Jote campus after intervening when students were allegedly being harassed. The case has led to an FIR and renewed calls for action against the accused.
Arunachal CM joins cleanliness drive at Itanagar School under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026
Sep 17, 2026Chief Minister Pema Khandu joined students and youth in a cleanliness drive at an Itanagar school during the state rollout of Swachhata Hi Seva 2026. The campaign seeks to build lasting civic responsibility and better waste-management habits among young people.
Arunachal farmers’ youth group condemns CBI case against activist Bhanu Tatak
Sep 17, 2026The Siang Indigenous Farmers' Forum Youth Wing has condemned the CBI case against lawyer and activist Bhanu Tatak. The group said the case targets her role in anti-hydropower protests, while Tatak has denied wrongdoing.
‘Nothing forceful’: Arunachal CM Pema Khandu opens talks on proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project
Sep 17, 2026Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has said there will be no forceful implementation of the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), stressing that the government remains open to discussions with residents, organisations and groups opposing or raising concerns over the project.
Arunachal MP Tai Tagak flags apprehension of Chinese incursion in Taksing, cites vast ‘No Man’s Land’
Sep 16, 2026Arunachal Pradesh Rajya Sabha MP Tai Tagak has denied reports of a Chinese incursion into Taksing but said the possibility of such an incident cannot be completely ruled out given the vast stretches of “No Man’s Land” along the remote border region.
Prof Ashan Riddi appointed Arunachal Pradesh University Vice-Chancellor
Sep 16, 2026Professor Ashan Riddi has been appointed Vice-Chancellor of Arunachal Pradesh University (APU) in Pasighat, East Siang district, officials said on September 16.
Climate change, pollution threat: Arunachal scientists begin detailed study of Ganga Lake
Sep 16, 2026Scientists and engineers from the Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS) have launched a comprehensive scientific study of Ganga Lake, locally known as Gekar Sinying, in Arunachal Pradesh’s Papum Pare district.
Arunachal Governor felicitates NCC cadets who represented state at Republic Day events
Sep 16, 2026Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik felicitated NCC cadets who represented the state at Republic Day events in New Delhi. He said their achievement reflected discipline, cultural pride and the role of youth in nation-building.
CBI books Arunachal activist Bhanu Tatak over alleged FCRA violations, foreign funding
Sep 15, 2026The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against Arunachal Pradesh-based lawyer and environmental activist Bhanu Tatak for allegedly receiving foreign funds in violation of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), officials said.
Arunachal Congress opposes heavy security deployment for Siang hydropower project survey
Sep 15, 2026The Arunachal Pradesh Congress has opposed the deployment of a large number of security personnel in Siang and Upper Siang districts for survey, drilling and preparation of a preliminary feasibility report (PFR) for the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), saying development projects cannot be pursued through force or intimidation.
Assam: Adivasi Council marks fourth Accord Day, seeks early tribal status for community
Sep 15, 2026The Adivasi Welfare and Development Council observed its fourth Accord Day at the Public High School playground in Kachugaon on September 15, with community leaders calling for the early implementation of key provisions of the 2022 settlement, including granting Scheduled Tribe status to Assam's Adivasi community.
Arunachal: Class 6 student found dead at Eklavya Model Residential School
Sep 15, 2026A Class 6 student of the Eklavya Model Residential School in Nyapin, Kurung Kumey district, was reportedly found dead on the school premises, police said.
Blades and beaks: Inside the sacred heritage of Arunachal Pradesh
Sep 15, 2026In Arunachal Pradesh, the dao blade and Nyishi byopa remain central to ritual and daily life. Their craftsmanship and changing materials reflect identity, inheritance and conservation.
Arunachal Pradesh: Crucial bridge over Dri River near Indo-China border nears completion after 8 year delay
Sep 15, 2026A crucial bridge over the Dri River at Etabe in Anini is nearing completion after an eight-year delay. Its opening is expected to improve all-weather access and supply movement in the border district.
Arunachal Assembly Speaker Tesam Pongte leads 4 member delegation to Commonwealth Conference in South Africa
Sep 15, 2026A four-member delegation from Arunachal Pradesh, led by Assembly Speaker Tesam Pongte, is participating in the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in Cape Town, South Africa.
Arunachal braces for 5 days of rain, thunderstorms from September 15: IMD
Sep 14, 2026Several districts of Arunachal Pradesh are likely to experience rain and thunderstorms from September 15, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting wet weather across parts of the state over the next five days.
Siang project row: Villagers block road, perform traditional ritual in Arunachal’s Ugeng
Sep 14, 2026Tensions over the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) surfaced again on September 14 as a large number of villagers blocked a road leading towards the Siang area at Ugeng village, opposing activities linked to the project.
Project Muskaan awareness helps child report alleged abuse; accused arrested within an hour
Sep 14, 2026A school student's awareness of a child helpline following a police awareness programme helped authorities act swiftly in an alleged sexual abuse case in Arunachal Pradesh's East Siang district, with the accused arrested within an hour of the incident being reported.
Strategic Bailey bridge in Arunachal’s Anjaw restored, reopens after 8-day army-BRO operation
Sep 14, 2026A crucial Bailey bridge in Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district, which connects some of India’s easternmost forward villages near the India-China border, has been restored after an eight-day repair operation by the Indian Army and the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
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