Arunachal Pradesh News

Siang dam row: Congress demands release of 4 Adi activists, pause on field activities

The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on October 12 demanded the immediate withdrawal of security forces from areas affected by the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), warning that pursuing the mega dam without the consent of indigenous communities could escalate tensions and threaten peace.

Arunachal Home Minister Mama Natung Inaugurates badminton court, launches Project Abhaya

Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Mama Natung on October 12 inaugurated a badminton court at the 4th India Reserve Battalion (IRBn) Headquarters in Jully, Itanagar, and launched Project Abhaya, a state initiative aimed at promoting child safety and raising awareness about the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Arunachal Pradesh plans 30,000-capacity football stadium near Holongi: Pema Khandu

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu said the state will build a 25,000 to 30,000-seat football stadium near Holongi. He also pushed a roadmap for the yak economy to widen livelihoods in frontier areas.

Arunachal Pradesh forfeit Ranji Trophy opener amid cricket association crisis

Arunachal Pradesh have forfeited their Ranji Trophy opener against Nagaland after an APCA dispute halted team selection. The court stay has also kept the BCCI from stepping in, leaving age-group fixtures affected.

Arunachal's Upper Siang bans gatherings of five or more amid law and order concerns

Upper Siang authorities have barred gatherings near key Yingkiong installations amid possible protests over the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project. The order cites urgent law and order concerns and warns of action against violations.

IndiGo launches direct Guwahati-Itanagar flights, daily service from October 25

IndiGo has started direct flights between Guwahati and Donyi Polo Airport near Itanagar. The service will run daily from October 25, improving regional and onward connectivity.

Arunachal cabinet passes resolution marking Modi’s 25 years in public service

‘Violence will not be tolerated’: Arunachal CM Pema Khandu defends detentions over Siang hydropower project protests

Arunachal CM chairs cabinet meeting, emphasises people-centric governance

Pema Khandu chaired an Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet meeting focused on people-centric governance. He said decisions must deliver visible benefits, stronger implementation and measurable outcomes for citizens.

Arunachal Police sub-inspector arrested for allegedly accepting Rs 65,000 bribe

An Arunachal Pradesh Police sub-inspector was caught in an ACB trap while allegedly accepting Rs 65,000 for accident claim papers. The case has thrown focus on alleged bribery in the release of documents needed for MACT compensation claims.

Arunachal BJP Mahila Morcha stages protest over JNU sexual harassment allegations against Congress MP

The BJP Mahila Morcha in Arunachal Pradesh, along with Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) Mayor Likha Nari Tadar and other women leaders, staged a protest at the BJP state headquarters, targeting the Congress leadership over the dismissal of Congress MP and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam following an inquiry into sexual harassment complaints.

Arunachal MP Tai Tagak flags infrastructure gaps at four higher educational institutions

Rajya Sabha MP Tai Tagak has assured support for addressing infrastructure and basic amenity gaps at four higher educational institutions in Arunachal Pradesh’s Papum Pare district, including concerns over drinking water, road connectivity, power supply and campus safety.

Arunachal: Four detained under preventive law amid violence over Siang project survey

The Upper Siang district administration in Arunachal Pradesh has ordered the preventive detention of four persons under the Arunachal Pradesh Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 2014, amid escalating violence and arson linked to pre-feasibility report (PFR) activities for the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project.

Arunachal CM to meet Adi groups on Siang project concerns on October 13

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has convened a meeting with representatives of the ABK Youth Wing (ABKYW) and the Adi Students' Union (AdiSU Apex) on October 13 to discuss concerns surrounding the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP).

ZSI survey finds rich wild bee diversity in Arunachal's Tawang

A field survey by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has recorded a rich diversity of wild bees, including bumblebees, in the high-altitude landscapes of Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district, highlighting the need to protect alpine flowering habitats that sustain pollinators in the Eastern Himalayas.

‘106 acres not enough’: Rijiju backs expansion of Arunachal Pradesh University

Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Thursday called for the expansion of Arunachal Pradesh University (APU), saying its existing 106-acre campus would not be sufficient to meet the university’s future needs.

Arunachal: Lekhi-Borum to Naharlagun Railway Station road closed till Oct 30; advisory issued

Commuters have been urged to follow designated diversion routes as the Lekhi/Borum–Naharlagun Railway Station road stretch remains closed for ongoing cement concrete and road-widening work.

Arunachal Christian Forum alleges SBI software classifies Christian ST users as General

The Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) has alleged that State Bank of India's digital banking software prevents Christian customers belonging to Scheduled Tribes from selecting the ST category while opening accounts or updating KYC details, automatically directing them to the “General” category.

Arunachal: East Siang bandh passes off peacefully over teacher transfers

A 12-hour bandh called by the Bogong Banggo Yameng Kebang (BBYK) and eight youth and student organisations was observed peacefully across Arunachal Pradesh's East Siang district on October 7 over the Education Department's ongoing teacher transfer and rationalisation exercise.

Arunachal: Boulder crashes onto tourist vehicle on Dirang-Padma road, driver averts disaster

A major landslide occurred along the Tawang National Highway in Arunachal Pradesh, while a large boulder fell onto a tourist vehicle on the Dirang-Padma road, with the occupants escaping unhurt after the driver moved the vehicle away in time.

Arunachal minister seeks Centre’s support to strengthen women and child welfare

Arunachal Pradesh minister Dasanglu Pul met Union minister Annapurna Devi to seek stronger support for women and child welfare programmes. The discussions centred on expanding schemes, improving safety and care systems, and backing frontline workers.