Arunachal Pradesh News

‘I have been in favour of mega dams’: Arunachal MLA Ninong Ering backs Siang project, calls for informed approach

Pasighat West MLA and former Union Minister Ninong Ering has expressed support for mega dam projects, urging people to adopt a positive and informed approach towards the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP).

‘PFR does not mean dam will be built’: Arunachal CM appeals for dialogue amid Upper Siang protests

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday said the proposed Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) for the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) does not mean that the proposed dam will eventually be constructed, as he appealed to protesters to engage in dialogue with the government instead of resorting to violence or damaging public property.

Arunachal CM highlights water security challenges in Siang Valley

Pema Khandu met CBO members and officials in Yingkiong to discuss water risks in the Siang Valley. He said better storage and preparedness are vital as the region faces floods and winter shortages.

Arunachal: NSCN (K-YA), RPF claim responsibility for Changlang ambush that killed Assam Rifles jawan

NSCN (K-YA) and the RPF said they carried out the ambush on an Assam Rifles patrol in Changlang. The claim came as security forces intensified operations along the sensitive India-Myanmar border.

Siang project will move ahead only if feasibility study gives green signal: Arunachal CM

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on September 29 said the proposed Siang Upper Multi-Purpose Project (SUMP) will proceed to the next stage only if the ongoing Preliminary Feasibility Report (PFR) establishes that the project is technically viable.

Arunachal CM interacts with Siang District officials at Boleng, calls for collective responsibility

Pema Khandu interacted with Siang district officers and officials at Boleng on 29 September. He said timely decisions, dialogue and shared responsibility are vital for the region's future.

Arunachal Governor praises IAF for support during emergencies, border operations

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik (Retd.) on Tuesday, September 29, praised the Indian Air Force's Eastern Air Command for its support to the strategically important border State, particularly during natural disasters and medical emergencies.

Seva Sankalp Abhiyan camp brings government services to villagers in Arunachal’s Namsing circle

A Seva Sankalp Abhiyan camp at Borguli helped Namsing residents access key government services and certificates. The district outreach drive aims to ease enrolment in welfare schemes for rural beneficiaries.

Arunachal rural livelihoods mission signs MoUs for placement-linked skill training

The Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM) has signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with seven organisations to roll out placement-linked skill development training for rural youth across the State under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) 2.0.

Assam Rifles patrol team attacked along Indo-Myanmar border, one jawan martyred

An Assam Rifles patrol team came under attack along the India-Myanmar border in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district early Tuesday, September 29 morning, resulting in the death of a personnel, officials said.

‘No force’ for Siang dam: Why Pema Khandu’s visit comes amid protests and security buildup

Arunachal Pradesh conducts first kidney transplant at TRIHMS, CM Pema Khandu says

Arunachal Pradesh has successfully conducted its first kidney transplant at the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) in Itanagar, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on September 28, calling it a major milestone for healthcare in the state.

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu says ECI record shows SIR was collective decision

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday, September 28, said the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) records show that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was a collective decision of the poll panel and not an individual decision.

AAPSU flags staff shortages at Anini District Hospital, government school near Indo-China border

A team of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU), led by its president Meje Taku, inspected health and educational infrastructure in Anini in Dibang Valley district, close to the India-China border, officials said.

Arunachal education minister inaugurates new school infrastructure at Boleng in Siang

Arunachal Pradesh Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona inaugurated the newly developed infrastructure of Government Higher Secondary School, Boleng, in Siang district under the Golden Jubilee Model School Programme.

Arunachal Congress forms fact-finding panel to assess SUMP-affected areas

The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on Sunday, September 27 constituted a study-cum-fact-finding committee to assess the situation in the Siang region and other areas affected by proposed mega hydropower projects, particularly the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP).

Arunachal Governor highlights sustainable tourism growth, use of digital technologies at World Tourism Day event

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik (Retd.) on September 27 presented the Annual Tourism Awards as the state observed World Tourism Day, with the Department of Tourism focusing on sustainable growth and the use of digital technologies to strengthen the sector.

Arunachal: Two workers allegedly abducted by armed militants from school construction site in Tirap

Two workers, including a site supervisor, were allegedly abducted by three unidentified armed men from a school construction site in Arunachal Pradesh's Tirap district, according to a PTI report.

Arunachal child trafficking case: 51 people rescued, fifth facilitator arrested

Police in Arunachal Pradesh’s Namsai district have rescued 51 people, including 47 children, in connection with a suspected child trafficking network and arrested a fifth alleged facilitator, officials said on Sunday, September 27.

Dengue alert issued in Arunachal’s capital amid rise in fever cases

Authorities in Arunachal Pradesh have issued a health advisory urging early detection of dengue and greater public awareness amid a rise in cases of sudden short-term fever in the state capital.

Arunachal BJP backs ECI clarification on SIR, questions basis of criticism against poll panel

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday, September 27 defended the Election Commission of India (ECI) amid the ongoing political debate over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and questioned the basis of allegations concerning the functioning of the poll panel.