Arunachal CM pushes for dialogue as Siang dam opposition intensifies after Pasighat violence
Oct 25, 2026Pema Khandu held consultations on the Siang project after violent protests in Pasighat. The outreach seeks to address local concerns while balancing strategic and environmental considerations.
Arunachal CM reviews Siang Project feasibility report with legislators
Oct 25, 2026Pema Khandu met all-party legislators to discuss the Siang project's preliminary feasibility report. The talks focused on national security, environmental concerns and local community aspirations.
Centre sends 250 RAF personnel to Arunachal after anti-dam protest turns violent
Oct 25, 2026The Centre has deployed two companies of the Central Reserve Police Force's (CRPF) Rapid Action Force (RAF), comprising around 250 personnel, to Arunachal Pradesh following violence during protests against the proposed 11,200-megawatt Siang Upper Multipurpose Project
Two Arunachal police personnel held after suspected heroin seized in Itanagar
Oct 25, 2026Capital Police apprehended two personnel after suspected heroin was allegedly recovered during an Itanagar search. The case highlights its stated zero-tolerance approach regardless of status or rank.
Arunachal: Advocate and anti-dam activist Ebo Mili, youth leader Otul Jerang surrender amid Siang project protests
Oct 25, 2026Advocate and anti-dam activist Ebo Mili and youth leader Otul Jerang surrendered at the Pasighat Police Station on Saturday, October 24 afternoon in connection with cases registered following violence during the ongoing Gen Z-led movement against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) in Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal: ‘We will bring more forces, no one can take law into their own hands,’ says IGP
Oct 24, 2026Inspector General of Police (IGP), Central Range, Hibu Tamang on October 24 warned that additional security forces would be deployed if required and that no one would be allowed to take the law into their own hands, following protests and violence in Pasighat, the headquarters of East Siang district, over the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP).
Arunachal CM condemns vandalism amid protests against Siang Power Project
Oct 24, 2026Pema Khandu condemned arson and vandalism during protests against the proposed Siang power project. He urged protesters to maintain peace and offered talks to resolve community concerns.
Arunachal: Geku police appeal to anti-dam protesters not to obstruct movement of police vehicles
Oct 24, 2026Amid continuing opposition to the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), Geku Police in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Siang district have appealed to protesters not to obstruct the movement of police vehicles during bandhs, rallies and demonstrations, saying personnel posted in the area are responsible for maintaining law and order irrespective of the ongoing dispute over the proposed dam.
Tawang Marathon 2026 brings together 4000 athletes, army personnel in Arunachal Pradesh
Oct 24, 2026More than 4,000 runners, including elite athletes from India and abroad, participated in the fourth edition of the Oil India Tawang Marathon 2026 in Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday, as the high-altitude sporting event sought to promote endurance sports and tourism in the Northeast.
Arunachal CM condemns vandalism, looting in Pasighat after anti-SUMP bandh
Oct 24, 2026Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on October 24 expressed concern over incidents of vandalism, looting and damage to property in Pasighat following a 12-hour bandh called by organisations opposing the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) on October 23.
Siang mega dam row: Arunachal CM Pema Khandu calls for consensus, invites opposing groups for talks
Oct 24, 2026Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has called for consensus on the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) and invited organisations opposing the mega dam for talks, following a violent confrontation between protesters and security personnel during a 12-hour bandh in the Siang belt on October 23.
Arunachal initiative seeks to bridge tribal divides, promote statewide unity
Oct 24, 2026An initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion across Arunachal Pradesh has brought together community organisations, student bodies and local representatives in West Kameng district, as its organisers seek to promote unity across the northeastern state’s diverse tribal communities.
Arunachal SUMP protest: NHPC office, police station set ablaze amid protests against Siang Dam Project
Oct 24, 2026Violence erupted in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh on October 23 as protesters demanded the release of detained activists, withdrawal of security forces from the Siang region and an immediate halt to survey work for the proposed 11,000 MW project.
Two new plant species discovered in Arunachal’s Changlang district
Oct 23, 2026Researchers have identified two new plant species in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district, adding to the rich but still incompletely documented botanical diversity of the Northeast.
Arunachal bandh over 11,200-MW Siang dam project turns violent, four women injured
Oct 23, 2026A 12-hour bandh called by anti-dam groups against the proposed 11,200-MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) turned violent in Arunachal Pradesh on October 23, with at least four women injured in a clash between protesters and security personnel, officials said.
Arunachal Congress demands probe into tear gas use on SUMP-affected protesters
Oct 23, 2026The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on October 23 condemned the reported use of tear gas against protesters during a 12-hour bandh across Siang, Upper Siang and East Siang districts, and sought an independent inquiry into the incident.
‘Enough clean chits to China’: Congress demands PM Modi’s statement on Arunachal border face-offs
Oct 23, 2026The Congress demanded a comprehensive statement from PM Modi on continuing India-China face-offs in Arunachal Pradesh. It sought clarity on patrolling rights, frontier preparedness and diplomatic talks with China.
Four women injured in clash over Siang hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh
Oct 23, 2026Police and protesters clashed during a bandh against the proposed Siang hydropower project. The confrontation injured four women and underscored continuing local opposition.
Congress questions Centre’s silence over reported PLA face-offs in Arunachal Pradesh
Oct 23, 2026The Congress questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over reported India-China troop face-offs in Arunachal Pradesh. The allegations raised border security and trade concerns, but remained independently unverified.
ABKU Youth Wing calls 12-hour bandh across three Arunachal districts
Oct 23, 2026The Adi Bane Kebang United Youth Wing (ABKU-YW), along with SAYA, SIFF Youth Wing and the Adi Galo Welfare Society, has called a 12-hour bandh across East Siang, Siang and Upper Siang districts of Arunachal Pradesh on Friday, October 23.
Arunachal CM Pema Khandu reviews preparations for Buddha relics exposition
Oct 22, 2026Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on October 22 reviewed preparations for the exposition of the sacred relics of Lord Buddha, scheduled to be held in Tawang, Bomdila and Namsai from October 31 to November 20.
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