Arunachal Pradesh News

Arunachal launches National Innovation Challenge to find grassroots solutions

‘Do not take law into your own hands’: Arunachal home minister amid Siang dam protests

Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Mama Natung appealed for peace after clashes during Siang Upper Multipurpose Project survey work. He said the pre-feasibility report is only an initial assessment and urged anti-dam groups to raise concerns through dialogue.

‘Power generation is secondary’: Arunachal Dy CM defends Siang project amid China dam concerns

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project is aimed chiefly at storing and regulating water, not generating power. He said the project should be assessed for its role in managing downstream flows and flood risks, even as local opposition and feasibility studies continue.

Siang Upper Multipurpose Project protests intensify in Arunachal, clashes leave protesters, CRPF personnel seriously injured

Protests over the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) intensified in Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang region with clashes between protesters and security personnel reported at Riga and Ugeng during ongoing Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) activities.

Arunachal: Press bodies condemn restriction of Siang project news reports, demand transparency

The Arunachal Press Club (APC) and the Arunachal Pradesh Union of Working Journalists (APUWJ) have condemned the reported restriction of news and video content related to the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) on social media platforms in India, calling for immediate transparency and restoration of access.

Arunachal Minister Ojing Tasing says state cannot compromise on national security over Siang project

The stalemate over the proposed 11,000-MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh continued on Sunday, October 4 with state minister Ojing Tasing asserting that the state government cannot compromise on matters concerning national security and claiming that more than 80 per cent of people in villages likely to be affected by the project support its implementation.

Arunachal BJP hits back at Congress over SIR claims, defends ECI process

Arunachal Pradesh BJP MLA and party state spokesperson Topin Ete on Sunday, October 4 rejected allegations raised by the Congress and other opposition parties over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, describing the claims as misleading and politically motivated.

Arunachal explores geothermal power potential for remote, border areas: Minister

Science and Technology Minister Dasanglu Pul visited the ONGC geothermal project at Puga Valley with CESHS officials and geologists. The visit is expected to support Arunachal Pradesh's assessment of geothermal power for remote and border regions.

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu seeks policy push to expand coffee cultivation

Pema Khandu called for a coordinated push to expand coffee cultivation in Arunachal Pradesh at the Hills to Cup workshop. He said better yields, processing and market linkages would be crucial to raise growers' incomes and support young entrepreneurs.

‘It’s not a dam, just PFR’: Arunachal CM invites SUMP opponents for talks

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has invited those opposing the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) to come forward for dialogue and place their concerns before the government.

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu launches GPS-enabled app to track Itanagar garbage trucks

‘It’s not a dam, it’s just PFR’: Arunachal CM Pema Khandu amid protests over Siang project

Two ULFA(I) cadres held in Arunachal after alleged plot to ambush security forces, plant IED

Assam Rifles, in coordination with Changlang and Tinsukia police, apprehended two suspected ULFA(I) cadres allegedly planning an ambush and IED attack along the Miao-Vijaynagar road in Arunachal Pradesh, officials said.

Arunachal minister calls for farmer-centric technology to transform Northeast agriculture

Technology can transform agriculture, but its success will ultimately depend on whether it reaches farmers and works in real-world conditions, Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture and Allied Departments Minister Gabriel D Wangsu said at the valedictory ceremony of EARITA 2026 at NERIST.

Arunachal: Key electro-mechanical work completed at 2,000-MW Subansiri project

The 2,000-MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh has achieved a key milestone with the completion of a major electro-mechanical work, officials said on October 1.

Arunachal Minister Ojing Tasing defends SUMP, says protests must not violate law and order

Arunachal Pradesh Minister Ojing Tasing has defended the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), stating that the government is open to dialogue with concerned stakeholders but will not tolerate violence or violations of law and order in the name of protests.

‘I have been in favour of mega dams’: Arunachal MLA Ninong Ering backs Siang project, calls for informed approach

Pasighat West MLA and former Union Minister Ninong Ering has expressed support for mega dam projects, urging people to adopt a positive and informed approach towards the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP).

‘PFR does not mean dam will be built’: Arunachal CM appeals for dialogue amid Upper Siang protests

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday said the proposed Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) for the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) does not mean that the proposed dam will eventually be constructed, as he appealed to protesters to engage in dialogue with the government instead of resorting to violence or damaging public property.

Arunachal CM highlights water security challenges in Siang Valley

Pema Khandu met CBO members and officials in Yingkiong to discuss water risks in the Siang Valley. He said better storage and preparedness are vital as the region faces floods and winter shortages.

Arunachal: NSCN (K-YA), RPF claim responsibility for Changlang ambush that killed Assam Rifles jawan

NSCN (K-YA) and the RPF said they carried out the ambush on an Assam Rifles patrol in Changlang. The claim came as security forces intensified operations along the sensitive India-Myanmar border.

Siang project will move ahead only if feasibility study gives green signal: Arunachal CM

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on September 29 said the proposed Siang Upper Multi-Purpose Project (SUMP) will proceed to the next stage only if the ongoing Preliminary Feasibility Report (PFR) establishes that the project is technically viable.