Arunachal Pradesh News

Arunachal: 'Vocal for Local' initiative gets boost as Apatani music album unveiled in Itanagar

Reinforcing the "Vocal for Local" initiative, Arunachal Pradesh BJP president Kaling Moyong on Sunday, July 26 launched the Apatani Dree Festival music video album, Ajin Nimi Kalyadu, at the NRCC in Itanagar.

Kargil Vijay Diwas observed across Subansiri Valley with military honours

The Spearhead Division of Spear Corps commemorated Kargil Vijay Diwas on Sunday, July 26 by organising a series of tribute events across the Subansiri Valley, including a wreath-laying ceremony, remembrance programmes and sports activities to honour the soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War.

Arunachal CM honours 2/9 Gorkha Rifles for service in Tawang's Mago–Chuna sector

Chief Minister Pema Khandu honoured the 2/9 Gorkha Rifles as the battalion completed more than 33 months in Tawang's Mago-Chuna sector. He said its work combined security duties with rescue, outreach and tourism initiatives that strengthened civil-military ties.

Arunachal's Itanagar Police bust two-wheeler theft racket, recover seven stolen scooties

Niti Vihar Police in Itanagar have busted a two-wheeler theft racket and recovered seven stolen scooties. The probe now centres on establishing ownership, tracing more vehicles and identifying other possible links.

'Assam is our elder brother': Arunachal minister Mama Natung calls for harmony amid border dispute

Arunachal: Kargil Vijay Diwas rain run draws over 200 participants in Itanagar

Arunachal CM congratulates DRDO on successful 'Kusha' missile test

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu congratulated DRDO on the successful maiden flight-test of the indigenous Kusha missile. He said the trial strengthens India's air defence capability and advances self-reliance in defence.

Pema Khandu lauds Indian Army's veterans outreach initiative in Arunachal's border region

Pema Khandu praised the Indian Army's Shaurya Sambandh outreach in Tuting, Arunachal Pradesh. He said the effort supports veterans and widens trust with remote border communities.

Arunachal Minister Dasanglu Pul contributes Rs 1.10 lakh for flood-affected families in Keyi Panyor

Dasanglu Pul has contributed Rs 1.10 lakh to the HMLA Relief Care initiative for flood-affected families in Keyi Panyor district. Yachuli MLA Toko Tatung said the gesture reflected service, compassion and solidarity during the ongoing relief effort.

Arunachal transfers top bureaucrats in major administrative reshuffle

The Arunachal Pradesh government on July 24 carried out a major reshuffle of IAS and Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service (APCS) officers, transferring and posting several senior bureaucrats across key districts and departments with immediate effect.

Former Central Bank manager arrested in over Rs 4 crore fraud linked to government subsidy schemes in Arunachal

Capital Police have arrested Vivoto V. Zimo, former Branch Manager of the Central Bank of India, Ganga Branch, from Dimapur, Nagaland, for allegedly masterminding a financial fraud exceeding Rs 4 crore involving beneficiaries of government subsidy schemes in Arunachal Pradesh.

Arunachal: Bomdila Connect celebrates heritage to revive tourism in West Kameng

Bomdila Connect brought together nearly 40 cultural groups and students in West Kameng on Friday. The carnival was projected as a bid to revive Bomdila tourism while reinforcing heritage and environmental awareness.

Arunachal Congress attacks BJP over NEET crisis, poses eight questions on exam failures

The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on July 24 launched a sharp attack on the BJP over the ongoing NEET controversy, accusing the ruling party of deflecting accountability and failing to address the concerns of millions of students affected by alleged examination irregularities.

Arunachal's Keyi Panyor bids farewell to outgoing SP Angad Mehta, lauds people-centric policing initiatives

The Keyi Panyor district administration and residents bid farewell to outgoing SP Angad Mehta after his tenure. They credited his initiatives with strengthening community-focused policing, welfare measures and coordinated emergency response.

Pema Khandu congratulates Monyul FC on winning inaugural Arunachal Women’s League 2026

Chief Minister Pema Khandu congratulated Monyul FC after their inaugural Arunachal women's league 2026 triumph. He said the win marked a milestone for women's football in Arunachal Pradesh.

Arunachal: Suspected drug peddler arrested with 9.73 grams of heroin in Itanagar

Capital Police arrested a suspected drug peddler and seized 46 vials of suspected heroin in Itanagar. The action is part of Operation All Out as police track the alleged Assam-based supplier and wider network.

Pharmacy shutdown hits Arunachal capital amid row over unqualified medicine sales

Pharmacy services across parts of Arunachal Pradesh's capital region were disrupted on Thursday after a controversy over the alleged sale of medicines by unqualified salesmen triggered inspections, protests and a temporary shutdown, causing inconvenience to patients.

Arunachal BJP accuses Congress of politicising NEET paper leak issue

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Arunachal Pradesh, on July 23 held a press conference at its State Head Office in Itanagar and accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Opposition of politicising the NEET paper leak controversy instead of engaging in constructive discussions in Parliament.

Arunachal MP Tai Tagak seeks Naharlagun–Chennai Express Train for patients and students

Rajya Sabha MP Tai Tagak met Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and sought a direct Naharlagun-Chennai train. He said the move would help students and patients while strengthening Arunachal's rail connectivity.

All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union extends solidarity to NEET protesters, urges centre to choose dialogue over force

AAPSU has backed the NEET protesters at Jantar Mantar and condemned the reported lathi-charge during the Chalo Sansad march. The union has urged the Centre to respond directly to the students and Sonam Wangchuk, warning that inaction could widen the agitation.

CBI begins probe into Arunachal Chakma girl's death; youth body seeks extortion investigation

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has formally begun its investigation into the death of a 15-year-old Chakma girl employed as a domestic help in Arunachal Pradesh, while the Arunachal Pradesh Chakma Youth Association (APCYA) has urged the agency to also probe allegations of extortion linked to the case.