Arunachal Pradesh News

Capital Police nab kingpin as Itanagar vehicle theft case sets national record with 75 recoveries

The Itanagar Capital Police have arrested Md. Dildar, the alleged main kingpin of an inter-state organised vehicle theft racket, in what has emerged as the largest single-case vehicle recovery operation by a police station in the country.

Congress breaks BJP–PPA–NCP dominance, wins ZPM seat in Arunachal’s New Bichom district

In a significant political development, the Indian National Congress (INC) has managed to secure a lone victory amid the dominance of the BJP, PPA and NCP in Arunachal Pradesh’s newly created Bichom district.

Non-APST candidate’s win in Vijaynagar panchayat polls sparks criticism in Changlang

The victory of an Independent non-APST candidate in the Vijaynagar seat of Changlang district has triggered sharp reactions among sections of local residents, with denizens questioning the outcome in a politically and ethnically sensitive border constituency.

BJP sweeps Anjaw panchayat elections, women candidates secure emphatic mandate

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delivered an impressive performance in the panchayat elections in Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district, a strategic border region adjoining China and Myanmar, with all its women candidates registering decisive victories.

NCP wins ZPM seats in Diyun and Bordumsa, defeats BJP in Arunachal

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) registered key victories in the Zilla Parishad Member (ZPM) elections in Diyun and Bordumsa constituencies under the 49th Bordumsa–Diyun Legislative Assembly Constituency in Arunachal Pradesh, with results declared on Saturday, December 20.

BJP emerges largest party in Itanagar civic polls; PPA dominates Pasighat

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the single largest party in the Itanagar Municipal Corporation, winning 14 of the 20 wards, as counting of votes for the panchayat and civic body elections in Arunachal Pradesh began on December 20, amid tight security arrangements.

Vote counting underway for Arunachal panchayat and civic polls amid tight security

Counting of votes for the panchayat and civic body elections in Arunachal Pradesh began on Saturday, December 20 morning amid elaborate security arrangements across the state, officials said.

Arunachal Wushu athletes win six medals at Nordic Open Championships in Sweden

Four athletes from Arunachal Pradesh, representing India, delivered an outstanding performance at the Nordic Open Wushu Championships held in Sweden from December 12 to 16, collectively winning six medals, four gold, one silver and one bronze.

Arunachal’s indigenous cultural history still largely undocumented: DyCM

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on December 19 expressed concern that even decades after attaining statehood, the indigenous cultural history of the state remains largely undocumented and inaccessible to wider audiences.

Arunachal groups express discontent over outcome of talks on illegal immigrants, mosques

Several civil society organisations in Arunachal Pradesh on December 19 expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome of a meeting with the state government over their demands for action against illegal immigrants and unauthorised religious structures in the state capital.

Arunachal emerges as key hub for Himalayan glacier and climate research

The National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, has formally recognised the Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CES&HS) for its growing scientific contributions in the Indian Himalayan Region, particularly in Arunachal Pradesh.

Arunachal signs MoU to revive 144 MW Gongri Hydropower Project in West Kameng

The Arunachal Pradesh government on December 19 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a private firm to revive the long-stalled 144 MW Gongri hydroelectric project in West Kameng district, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said.

Arunachal panchayat polls: Vote counting to begin at 8 AM on December 20

The State Election Commission, Arunachal Pradesh on December 19, said that all arrangements are in place for the counting of votes for the recently concluded Panchayat elections in the state, which will begin at 8 am on December 20.

Arunachal: Grand mashal yatra held in Namsai against repeal of Bodh Gaya Temple Management Act 1949

A grand protest rally in the form of a Mashal Yatra was organised at Namsai in Arunachal Pradesh on December 19 against the Bodh Gaya Temple Management (BTMC) Act, 1949, demanding that the management of the Bodh Gaya Temple be handed over entirely to the Buddhist community.

Arunachal police arrest Bihar truck owner in Anjaw crash that killed 20 labourers

The accused, Bhushan Kumar Yadav, 36, was apprehended from Chapra in Bihar after allegedly absconding following the crash. The vehicle he owned plunged into a deep gorge in eastern Arunachal Pradesh, killing nearly all those on board.

Arunachal seminar highlights buckwheat push to strengthen hill farmers’ food security

Arunachal Pradesh seminar promotes buckwheat farming to improve food security and farmer incomes. Experts call for government and farmer collaboration to boost sustainable agriculture

Arunachal anti-corruption bureau arrests land records officer over highway compensation scandal

The Anti-Corruption Bureau in Arunachal Pradesh has arrested a senior land records official over the alleged diversion of compensation money linked to the Lada–Sarli Frontier Highway project, a case that has raised serious concerns about the handling of public funds.

Arunachal Deputy CM urges timely completion of transmission lines ahead of power projects

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein urged the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) to ensure the timely laying of transmission lines, stressing that power evacuation infrastructure must be completed in sync with upcoming generation projects.

Arunachal's Anini conferred the ‘Best Emerging Adventure Destination’ award at National Tourism Convention

Arunachal's Anini in Dibang Valley, has been conferred the “Best Emerging Adventure Destination” award at the 17th Annual Convention of the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI), held in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.

Two children die in pre-dawn house fire in Arunachal’s Tezu

Two children lost their lives in a house fire in Tezu, Arunachal Pradesh. Authorities are investigating the incident and advising safety precautions

Arunachal: Rumgong family builds public gallery to ease infrastructure gap in Siang district