Arunachal Pradesh News

Itanagar civic body bans single-use plastic, carry bags below 120 microns

The Itanagar Municipal Corporation has banned single-use plastic items and carry bags below 120 microns. The order mandates eco-friendly alternatives and warns of strict enforcement across the city.

Rare Himalayan bee recorded in India for first time in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang

A rare solitary Himalayan bee, Colletes bhutanicus, has been recorded in India for the first time from Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh by scientists of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), officials said.

Border residents are ‘first line of strength’: Arunachal CM Pema Khandu

Pema Khandu met Mra Welfare Society representatives and said border communities must come first. The remarks came as allegations over fresh PLA movement in Taksing renewed focus on frontier security and connectivity.

Itanagar civic body orders crackdown on single-use plastic, bans carry bags below 120 microns

The Itanagar Municipal Corporation has ordered shops and other establishments to stop using banned single-use plastic and carry bags below 120 microns. The move brings ward-level inspections and pushes businesses towards biodegradable alternatives.

Assam is our ‘elder brother’: Arunachal home minister amid border flare-up

Arunachal Governor K T Parnaik calls for greater transparency in food security schemes

Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik on Tuesday, August 11 called for greater transparency and accountability in food security programmes, with a particular focus on ensuring that welfare benefits reach eligible beneficiaries in remote and border areas of the state.

No ‘slow encroachment’ by China in Arunachal Pradesh: Reports

There is no ongoing “slow encroachment” by China in Arunachal Pradesh, as alleged in some social media posts, as mentioned by ANI in its report, while outlining the history of the India-China boundary dispute and the measures being taken to monitor activities along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Publishing key public details routinely can reduce RTI applications: Arunachal Guv

Governor KT Parnaik told State Chief Information Commissioner Jarken Gamlin that routine public disclosures should become standard practice. He said proactive publication and digital records would improve transparency and reduce separate RTI applications.

‘Was, is, and will’ remain India’s: MEA rejects China’s Arunachal name game

India has reaffirmed that Arunachal Pradesh remains an integral part of the country as China pushes Chinese names for locations in the state. The response followed New Delhi's move to mark 27 sites with standard names, underscoring their historical and strategic importance.

Assam students’ group calls blockade against Arunachal over Badati-Mingmang violence

TMPK has called a road and economic blockade against Arunachal Pradesh from August 12 over the Badati-Mingmang incident. The group said the protest will continue until those involved are identified, arrested and acted against.

Arunachal police bust vehicle theft networks, recover 25 stolen cars and scooters

Police in Arunachal Pradesh have busted two separate vehicle theft networks operating across the state and neighbouring Assam, recovering 15 high-end cars and 10 stolen scooters and apprehending eight persons, including four minors, officials said.

Arunachal para shuttler Biri Takar wins gold and bronze at BWF Para World Circuit in Peru

Arunachal Pradesh para shuttler Biri Takar has brought further glory to the state after winning a gold medal in the Men’s Doubles and a bronze medal in the Men’s Singles SL4 category at the BWF Para World Circuit in Lima, Peru.

Arunachal regional party backs AAPSU demand for mandatory APST, PRC in recruitment

The People's Party of Arunachal has backed AAPSU's demand to make APST and PRC mandatory in state recruitment. It said the move would protect indigenous interests and boost confidence among educated youth.

China rejects India’s naming of 27 Arunachal places, calls move ‘illegal, null and void’

China on August 10 rejected India’s move to identify 27 places and geographical features in Arunachal Pradesh by their standard names on the official Indian map, calling the move “illegal, null and void”.

Arunachal CM inaugurates NCC Academy, calls for disciplined and responsible youth

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday, August 10, inaugurated the newly constructed NCC Academy Complex at Pasighat in East Siang district, saying the facility, along with a new scholarship scheme and an upcoming Army-led mentorship programme, would strengthen the ecosystem for preparing the state’s youth for leadership and careers in the Armed Forces.

Arunachal minister calls for faster geothermal, critical mineral exploration

Arunachal Pradesh Science and Technology Minister Dasanglu Pul on Monday, August 10, called for expediting geothermal energy and critical mineral exploration in the state, stressing the need to harness its geological resources responsibly for sustainable development and energy security.

Arunachal draft proposal to scrap 80:20 recruitment ratio ready for Cabinet approval

The Arunachal Pradesh government is set to consider a draft proposal to scrap the existing 80:20 recruitment ratio, with the proposal likely to be placed before the state Cabinet for final approval on August 13, Skill Development and IPR Minister Nyato Dukam said on Monday, August 10.

Assam-Arunachal border dispute resurfaces in Lower Siang, firing reported

A fresh border dispute between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh has triggered tension in Hime village under Kangku circle of Lower Siang district after a group of Mishing people from Assam allegedly began fencing work on land claimed to be within Arunachal Pradesh.

Arunachal Congress demands CM Khandu’s resignation, alleges non-cooperation with CBI probe

The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on Monday, August 10, demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Pema Khandu on moral grounds, alleging that the state government was not cooperating with a Supreme Court-directed preliminary inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Tension escalates in Lower Siang after firing along Assam-Arunachal border leaves 18 injured, 4 critical

At least 18 people were injured, four of them critically, after unidentified persons from the Arunachal Pradesh side allegedly opened fire during a confrontation along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, escalating tension in the sensitive border region.

Chimpu Police recover 10 suspected stolen scooties, uncover inter-state vehicle theft network

Chimpu Police in Arunachal Pradesh have recovered 10 TVS NTORQ scooters in connection with a suspected inter-state two-wheeler theft network operating in the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR), police said.