Arunachal Pradesh News

ZSI survey finds rich wild bee diversity in Arunachal's Tawang

A field survey by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has recorded a rich diversity of wild bees, including bumblebees, in the high-altitude landscapes of Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district, highlighting the need to protect alpine flowering habitats that sustain pollinators in the Eastern Himalayas.

‘106 acres not enough’: Rijiju backs expansion of Arunachal Pradesh University

Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Thursday called for the expansion of Arunachal Pradesh University (APU), saying its existing 106-acre campus would not be sufficient to meet the university’s future needs.

Arunachal: Lekhi-Borum to Naharlagun Railway Station road closed till Oct 30; advisory issued

Commuters have been urged to follow designated diversion routes as the Lekhi/Borum–Naharlagun Railway Station road stretch remains closed for ongoing cement concrete and road-widening work.

Arunachal Christian Forum alleges SBI software classifies Christian ST users as General

The Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) has alleged that State Bank of India's digital banking software prevents Christian customers belonging to Scheduled Tribes from selecting the ST category while opening accounts or updating KYC details, automatically directing them to the “General” category.

Arunachal: East Siang bandh passes off peacefully over teacher transfers

A 12-hour bandh called by the Bogong Banggo Yameng Kebang (BBYK) and eight youth and student organisations was observed peacefully across Arunachal Pradesh's East Siang district on October 7 over the Education Department's ongoing teacher transfer and rationalisation exercise.

Arunachal: Boulder crashes onto tourist vehicle on Dirang-Padma road, driver averts disaster

A major landslide occurred along the Tawang National Highway in Arunachal Pradesh, while a large boulder fell onto a tourist vehicle on the Dirang-Padma road, with the occupants escaping unhurt after the driver moved the vehicle away in time.

Arunachal minister seeks Centre’s support to strengthen women and child welfare

Arunachal Pradesh minister Dasanglu Pul met Union minister Annapurna Devi to seek stronger support for women and child welfare programmes. The discussions centred on expanding schemes, improving safety and care systems, and backing frontline workers.

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu reviews BRO’s project Brahmank works, focus on strategic connectivity in state

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu visited the office of the Border Roads Organisation’s (BRO) Project Brahmank in Pasighat and reviewed ongoing works aimed at strengthening strategic connectivity and infrastructure across the state.

Arunachal’s Pakke Kessang becomes first district to erect official boundary pillar along Assam border

Pakke Kessang district of Arunachal Pradesh has emerged as the first district in the state to erect an official boundary pillar along the Arunachal Pradesh-Assam inter-state boundary, amid longstanding boundary-related issues between the two states.

‘Pride to work for Arunachal’: New BJP state in-charge Devesh Kumar welcomed in Itanagar

Newly appointed BJP Arunachal Pradesh in-charge Devesh Kumar was accorded a warm welcome at the party's state headquarters in Itanagar on October 6, with Chief Minister Pema Khandu and senior party leaders attending the programme.

SUMP row: Farmers' body claims 67 villagers injured in clashes with Arunachal police

The Siang Indigenous Farmers' Forum (SIFF), which is spearheading protests against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) in Arunachal Pradesh, on October 6 claimed that 67 villagers were injured in clashes with police during protests on October 4.

SUMP not a final dam decision yet, PFR must establish facts: Arunachal CM Pema Khandu

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on October 6 said the immediate requirement for the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) is to conduct a Preliminary Feasibility Report (PFR), stressing that no final decision on construction can be taken before the prescribed technical, legal and public consultation processes are completed.

‘Withdraw forces, hold dialogue’: Arunachal's Adi youth body steps up opposition to SUMP

The All Adi Youth Association (AAYA) on October 6 condemned the prevailing situation in the Siang belt amid growing opposition to the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), and demanded the immediate withdrawal of Central Armed Police Forces and state police personnel deployed in Siang and Upper Siang districts.

Farmer ID to help build reliable database of Arunachal farmers: Minister

Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Minister Gabriel D Wangsu has said the Farmer ID initiative will help the government build a reliable database of the state's farming community and improve the planning and delivery of agricultural schemes.

Arunachal MP Tai Tagak visits Indo-Myanmar border village in Longding

Rajya Sabha MP from Arunachal Pradesh Tai Tagak visited Wakka village in Longding district, one of the first villages along the Indo-Myanmar border, as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.

Arunachal wins two ‘best-performing state’ awards under PMAY-U

Arunachal Pradesh has received two ‘Best-Performing State’ awards for its performance under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) and PMAY-U 2.0, the state government said on October 5.

Tawang Tourism Mart to showcase Arunachal's beauty, culture to global audience

Arunachal Pradesh Tourism Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona on October 5 said the state is making preparations to showcase its natural beauty, culture and hospitality to a global audience through the 14th International Tourism Mart (ITM), scheduled to be held in Tawang from October 27 to November 1.

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.