Arunachal: East Siang detects 73 ILP violations in April
May 29, 2026A District Development Review (DDR) cum District Level Monitoring Committee (DLMC) meeting was held in East Siang district under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner to review developmental activities and implementation of Centrally Sponsored and State Sponsored schemes for April 2026.
APSTS played crucial role in connecting remote Arunachal communities: Chowna Mein
May 29, 2026Chowna Mein on April 29 said the Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Services (APSTS) has played a crucial role in connecting remote communities and driving socio-economic development across the state over the past five decades.
Arunachal govt forms four high-powered panels to review APST certificates, ILP issues
May 29, 2026Pema Khandu on May 29 announced that the Arunachal Pradesh government will constitute four high-powered committees to review APST certificates, examine issues concerning non-APST offspring, strengthen the Inner Line Permit (ILP) framework and check infiltration in the state.
“Self-reliant Arunachal through organic farming”: Mama Natung, Mega Food Park promoter hold key development talks
May 29, 2026Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Mama Natung on May 29 held discussions with Mega Food Park promoter Likha Maaj on entrepreneurship, organic farming and initiatives aimed at making the state self-reliant.
Arunachal CM lauds Gajraj Corps for Yak Mela 2026 and Himalayan conservation efforts
May 29, 2026Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu praised the Gajraj Corps for organising Yak Mela 2026 at Chuna High Ground. He said the event strengthened yak conservation, local traditions and support for remote border communities.
District NCORD meeting in Arunachal’s East Siang reviews action against drugs, gambling and tobacco
May 28, 2026East Siang’s district NCORD meeting reviewed raids, rehabilitation and awareness work against drugs, alcohol and tobacco abuse. Officials also called for stricter COTPA enforcement, surveys on gambling and alcohol hotspots, and wider youth engagement.
Arunachal hosts biohappiness festival as Keyi Panyor projected as India’s first ‘Bio-Happy District’
May 28, 2026Arunachal Pradesh’s Biohappiness Festival highlights sustainable living and biodiversity. Keyi Panyor is named India’s first Bio-Happy District, setting a model for eco-friendly community well-being.
Arunachal Pradesh: Itanagar Mayor vows to make capital among India’s cleanest cities amid bandh call
May 28, 2026Mayor Likha Nari Tadar on May 28 vowed to transform Itanagar into one of the cleanest and greenest cities in the country while appealing to citizens to cooperate with the civic body in maintaining cleanliness across the capital region.
Arunachal: Itanagar witnesses 24-hour bandh called by indigenous youth body over alleged illegal structures
May 28, 2026Itanagar in Arunachal witnessed a 24-hour bandh on Thursday, May 28 following a shutdown call by the Arunachal Pradesh Indigenous Youth Organisation (APIYO) over alleged illegal structures, including mosques, in parts of the state capital region.
Arunachal launches digital teacher transfer system to enhance transparency and accountability
May 28, 2026The Arunachal Pradesh government has launched a digitised teacher transfer and posting system aimed at ensuring greater transparency, balanced deployment of teaching staff and improved monitoring of attendance in schools across the state.
Arunachal signs MoA for 1750 MW Demwe Lower Hydroelectric Project in Lohit district
May 27, 2026Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister on May 27 announced the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the Government of Arunachal Pradesh and Greenko Demwe Power Limited for the implementation of the 1750 MW Demwe Lower Hydroelectric Project in Lohit district.
Arunachal to create separate ILP department to protect tribal rights, says CM Khandu
May 27, 2026Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday, May 27, announced that the Arunachal Pradesh government would set up a separate department dedicated to the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system to strengthen its enforcement and safeguard indigenous tribal rights.
Arunachal govt aims to operationalise Indo-Myanmar border trade route in three years
May 27, 2026The Arunachal Pradesh government is working towards operationalising the Indo-Myanmar border trade route and related port facilities within the next three years, State Trade and Commerce Minister Nyato Dukam said during a visit to the Land Customs Station (LCS) near Hellgate Bridge here on Wednesday, May 27.
Arunachal Governor urges youths to break regional barriers, strengthen national unity
May 27, 2026Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik on Wednesday, May 27, called upon youths to connect with people from different parts of the country, preserve traditional values and work towards eliminating regional barriers through greater interaction and mutual respect.
More families support Siang Upper Multipurpose Project survey in Arunachal districts
May 27, 2026More households in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Siang and Siang districts have extended support to the pre-feasibility report (PFR) survey for the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), officials said on Wednesday, May 27.
East Siang bandh over anti-drug activist Gumin Mize ends peacefully after interim bail
May 27, 2026A district-wide bandh called in support of anti-drug activist and Anti-Drug Warrior president Gumin Mize concluded peacefully in East Siang district on Wednesday, May 27, after several hours of protests across different parts of the district.
Commercial slaughter of Mithuns banned in Itanagar Capital Region
May 27, 2026The administration of the Itanagar Capital Region on Wednesday, May 27, imposed a ban on the commercial slaughter of Mithuns and warned of strict penalties for violations.
Arunachal Police arrest alleged drug peddler in Upper Siang, seize heroin and cannabis
May 27, 2026Police in Yingkiong arrested an alleged drug user-cum-peddler and seized suspected heroin and ganja during an anti-narcotics operation. The case has been registered under the NDPS Act as police deepen their crackdown and seek public support against drug abuse.
Massive landslide blocks Potin-Ziro highway amid heavy rain in Arunachal
May 27, 2026A major landslide triggered by heavy rainfall has blocked the Potin-Ziro stretch of National Highway 13 in Arunachal Pradesh, disrupting road connectivity to Ziro, the headquarters of Lower Subansiri district.
Arunachal anti-drug activist Gumin Mize granted bail in Lakhimpur case
May 26, 2026Gumin Mize, president of the Arunachal Pradesh Anti Drugs Warriors, was granted bail on May 26 in the Lakhimpur case. The order brought relief to supporters and came amid protests and a bandh warning over his detention in Assam.
Rare wild blueberry relative rediscovered in Arunachal after 188 years
May 26, 2026A rare and endangered wild relative of the blueberry, Vaccinium piliferum, has been rediscovered in the remote forests of Vijoynagar in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district nearly 188 years after it was first recorded in 1836, marking a significant botanical breakthrough and a major addition to India’s biodiversity records.
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