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Arunachal's Laki Weshi Sangno wins by first-round TKO at Canggu Fight Night 39 in Bali

Jun 27, 2026

Arunachal Pradesh's Laki Weshi Sangno registered a stunning victory at Canggu Fight Night 39 in Bali, Indonesia, knocking out local fighter Namr Arad via a first-round technical knockout (TKO) in the strawweight category on June 26.

Red alert issued for West and East Kameng amid heavy rainfall in Arunachal

Red alert issued for West and East Kameng amid heavy rainfall in Arunachal

Jun 27, 2026

The Meteorological Centre, Itanagar, has issued a five-day district-wise weather warning for Arunachal Pradesh, forecasting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning across several parts of the state from June 27 to July 1.

Arunachal Governor raises concern over low POCSO conviction rate, calls for stronger prosecution

Arunachal Governor raises concern over low POCSO conviction rate, calls for stronger prosecution

Jun 27, 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik raised concern over low POCSO conviction rates at a high-level review meeting. He called for stronger prosecution and a whole-of-state effort to improve justice and safety for women and children.

Arunachal Governor expresses concern over rising crimes against women, children, calls for stronger prosecution mechanism

Arunachal Governor expresses concern over rising crimes against women, children, calls for stronger prosecution mechanism

Jun 27, 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik on Saturday, June 27 expressed concern over the increasing incidence of crimes against women and children in the state, particularly cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and called for urgent and coordinated measures to strengthen prosecution and victim protection systems.

Cloudburst aftermath continues to disrupt Arunachal connectivity, NH-13 restoration may take over a week

Jun 27, 2026

Days after the devastating cloudburst that struck Poosa in Arunachal Pradesh’s Keyi Panyor district on June 24, large parts of the state continue to grapple with severe connectivity disruptions as restoration work remains underway on the damaged Hoj–Potin stretch of National Highway-13.

Arunachal flash floods: Another body recovered in Keyi Panyor; search continues for three missing

Arunachal flash floods: Another body recovered in Keyi Panyor; search continues for three missing

Jun 27, 2026

Search and rescue operations in flood-hit Keyi Panyor district of Arunachal entered the fourth day on June 27, with authorities recovering one more body from the area affected by flash floods, while efforts continue to trace three persons who remain missing.

Potin–Kimin road closed due to persistent landslides in Arunachal's Keyi Panyor

Potin–Kimin road closed due to persistent landslides in Arunachal's Keyi Panyor

Jun 27, 2026

The DDMA has closed the Potin–Kimin road after persistent landslides made it unsafe for travel. Travellers have been told to avoid the route until further orders and follow official updates.

Arunachal: Case registered under POCSO Act against anti-drug activist Gumin Mize, two associates

Arunachal: Case registered under POCSO Act against anti-drug activist Gumin Mize, two associates

Jun 27, 2026

A case has been registered at the Women Police Station (WPS), Itanagar, against anti-drug activist Gumin Mize and two of his associates, who are stated to be members of the Arunachal Pradesh Anti-Drug Warrior group, in connection with alleged offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Arunachal CM flags off Operation Arunoday to boost frontier tourism

Arunachal CM flags off Operation Arunoday to boost frontier tourism

Jun 27, 2026

Pema Khandu flagged off Operation Arunoday to open a trekking route from Thingbu village to Bajrang Peak in Tawang. The civil-military initiative aims to expand responsible frontier tourism and support local livelihoods.

Arunachal woman arrested with 51 grams of suspected heroin in Deomali

Arunachal woman arrested with 51 grams of suspected heroin in Deomali

Jun 27, 2026

Deomali Police arrested Nyamyang Thingnok and seized 51 grams of suspected heroin during a raid in Batey Colony. Police said she had been evading arrest and vowed to continue the anti-drug crackdown in Tirap district.

Flash flood at Arunachal hydropower colony caused by localized heavy rainfall, says NEEPCO

Flash flood at Arunachal hydropower colony caused by localized heavy rainfall, says NEEPCO

Jun 26, 2026

A flash flood hit the Panyor Lower Hydroelectric Power Station colony after intense localised rainfall. NEEPCO said the incident was not linked to reservoir or powerhouse operations.

Arunachal CM meets Pangchen Ding Groh representatives, lauds community's Buddhist values

Arunachal CM meets Pangchen Ding Groh representatives, lauds community's Buddhist values

Jun 26, 2026

Chief Minister Pema Khandu met Pangchen Ding Groh representatives led by Gaon Burah Nawang Choedak. He said the Tawang community reflects Buddhist compassion, non-violence and harmony with nature.

Army truck plunges into gorge in Arunachal's Dirang; one soldier killed, two injured

Army truck plunges into gorge in Arunachal's Dirang; one soldier killed, two injured

Jun 26, 2026

An Indian Army soldier was killed and two others were injured after an Army truck plunged into a gorge along National Highway-13 in Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng district on June 26.

Nuravi MD briefs Arunachal Chief Secretary on progress of Namchik–Namphuk West Coal Block

Nuravi MD briefs Arunachal Chief Secretary on progress of Namchik–Namphuk West Coal Block

Jun 26, 2026

Nuravi Group managing director Ravi Ranjan Chaubey met Arunachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Manish Gupta in Itanagar to review progress on the Namchik–Namphuk West Coal Block project. The meeting underscored a shared focus on responsible mining, environmental protection and local community welfare.

Arunachal's TRIHMS sanitary supervisor arrested for allegedly filming woman in hospital washroom

Arunachal's TRIHMS sanitary supervisor arrested for allegedly filming woman in hospital washroom

Jun 26, 2026

A sanitary supervisor employed at the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) has been arrested by Naharlagun Police for allegedly filming a woman inside a hospital washroom, with investigators claiming to have uncovered multiple suspected voyeuristic videos from his mobile phone.

Nyishi body urges Arunachal CM for urgent rescue, relief and restoration of road connectivity after Poosa flash flood

Nyishi body urges Arunachal CM for urgent rescue, relief and restoration of road connectivity after Poosa flash flood

Jun 26, 2026

Nyishi Elite Society has urged Chief Minister Pema Khandu to step up rescue, relief and road restoration after the Poosa flash flood. The appeal underscores mounting distress in the affected area and the need for a coordinated government response.

Arunachal's East Siang admin bans littering along Raneghat–Pongging viewpoint highway

Arunachal's East Siang admin bans littering along Raneghat–Pongging viewpoint highway

Jun 26, 2026

The East Siang district administration has imposed a prohibitory order banning littering and dumping of waste along the National Highway stretch from Raneghat to Pongging Viewpoint in Mebo subdivision to protect the area's environment and scenic beauty.

‘Worse Than 2009’: Torrential rain ravages Arunachal's Potin, landslides cripple roads

Jun 26, 2026

A local resident, Lichi Baka, said incessant heavy rainfall since June 24 has triggered widespread devastation in the Potin area, with landslides severely damaging roads and disrupting connectivity.

Arunachal: Four workers injured in landslide near Keyi Panyor, medical and NDRF teams trek to site

Arunachal: Four workers injured in landslide near Keyi Panyor, medical and NDRF teams trek to site

Jun 26, 2026

Four labourers were injured after a landslide struck their camp at the D&L Stone Crusher Plant near the Keyi Panyor Welcome Gate in Arunachal Pradesh's Keyi Panyor district, prompting the deployment of medical and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams to the remote site.

Arunachal: Itanagar Police recover 14 stolen two-wheelers, apprehend four minors

Arunachal: Itanagar Police recover 14 stolen two-wheelers, apprehend four minors

Jun 26, 2026

Itanagar Police have recovered around 14 stolen two-wheelers and apprehended four children in conflict with law in connection with a vehicle theft case, marking a major breakthrough in a recent drive against two-wheeler thefts in the Capital Region.

Arunachal Police arrest two, bust heroin supply network in Itanagar

Arunachal Police arrest two, bust heroin supply network in Itanagar

Jun 26, 2026

Arunachal Police arrested two alleged drug peddlers during a June 25 operation in Itanagar. The seizures have prompted investigators to probe a wider heroin supply network.