Arunachal: Namsai police bust suspected drug racket, arrest four under NDPS Act
Aug 04, 2026Four persons, including a habitual drug peddler previously arrested in multiple narcotics cases, were apprehended during an anti-drug operation in Arunachal Pradesh's Namsai district, with police recovering suspected heroin, cash believed to be proceeds of drug trafficking and other incriminating articles.
Arunachal student bodies issue 15-day ultimatum over crumbling strategic border road
Aug 04, 2026Two prominent student organisations in Arunachal Pradesh have served a 15-day ultimatum to the state government, demanding immediate restoration of the Akajan–Likabali–Bame (ALB) Road, alleging prolonged neglect of the strategic route linking several border districts.
Landslide blocks Seppa–Itanagar road in Arunachal, vehicle buried under debris
Aug 04, 2026A massive landslide triggered by heavy rainfall blocked the Seppa–Itanagar road in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday, August 4, with a vehicle reportedly buried under mud, rocks and debris at Zero Block Point near Seppa.
IMD issues orange alert for parts of Arunachal Pradesh amid heavy rain forecast
Aug 04, 2026IMD has placed parts of Arunachal Pradesh under orange and yellow alerts for heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning. The warning comes as floods and landslides have already affected over 1.55 lakh people across the state.
BRO restores Huri connectivity with 200-foot Bailey Bridge in Arunachal’s Kurung Kumey
Aug 03, 2026The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has restored crucial road connectivity to Huri in Arunachal Pradesh’s Kurung Kumey district by launching a 200-foot Bailey Bridge after the existing bridge was washed away in flash floods on the night of July 11.
Arunachal: Siang River erosion washes away farmland in Mebo, threatens livelihoods
Aug 03, 2026A team of district administration and Water Resources Department (WRD) officials on Monday, August 3, inspected flood-affected wet rice cultivation (WRC) fields at Borguli village in Arunachal Pradesh's Mebo Sub-Division after severe erosion along the Siang River washed away agricultural land and threatened the livelihoods of farming families.
Arunachal’s Glaw Lake becomes India’s 101st Ramsar site, state’s first
Aug 03, 2026Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh has been designated as India’s 101st Ramsar site, marking a major milestone for wetland conservation and making it the first wetland in the state to receive the international recognition.
Arunachal: Youths restore partially collapsed Siji River bridge, reconnect Likabali's foothill villages
Aug 03, 2026A partially collapsed iron bridge over the Siji River near KN Resort in Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Siang district was restored through a community-led effort on Monday, August 3, re-establishing road connectivity between the foothill villages of Lika, Bali and Nilok and Likabali town.
Arunachal Governor honours Itanagar Mayor with ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ Medallion for urban governance
Aug 03, 2026Governor Parnaik honoured Itanagar Mayor Likha Nari Tadar with the 'Land of the Rising Sun' Medallion for Excellence. He used the occasion to press for cleaner, technology-led urban governance and a zero-litter vision for the capital.
Arunachal Police seize suspected heroin in Banderdewa, Assam man arrested
Aug 03, 2026Arunachal Pradesh Police arrested an Assam man after seizing 9.29 grams of suspected heroin in Banderdewa. The case has been registered under the NDPS Act as police renewed their anti-drug appeal.
Volunteers remove over 2 tonnes of waste from Yagamso river during Itanagar clean-up drive
Aug 03, 2026A community clean-up drive in Itanagar removed 2,160 kg of waste from the Yagamso river and its banks. A waste audit traced the pollution to plastics, debris and household rubbish, prompting calls for stricter disposal practices.
Supreme Court summons Arunachal Chief Secretary, Home Secretary over alleged non-cooperation in CBI probe linked to CM Pema Khandu
Aug 03, 2026The Supreme Court has summoned Arunachal Pradesh's Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary (Home) over alleged non-cooperation in a CBI probe linked to Chief Minister Pema Khandu. The move follows the agency's claim that crucial records were not being made available despite earlier court directions.
Arunachal's NH-13 to Indo-China border crippled by landslides; residents seek urgent restoration
Aug 03, 2026Heavy monsoon rains have left the Pasighat–Pangin stretch of National Highway-13 (NH-13) in Arunachal Pradesh's Siang district in a deplorable condition, with repeated landslides severely disrupting connectivity and prompting residents to demand immediate restoration.
Arunachal's Biri Takar wins gold, bronze at Brazil Para Badminton International 2026
Aug 03, 2026Arunachal Pradesh para shuttler Biri Takar won gold in men's doubles and bronze in men's singles at the Brazil Para Badminton International 2026. The Chief Minister said the result showed the impact of the CM ACES programme in supporting athletes from the state.
Arunachal government transfers nine specialist doctors to strengthen healthcare services across state
Aug 02, 2026The Arunachal Pradesh government has transferred nine specialist doctors to hospitals and health centres across the state with immediate effect. The reshuffle is aimed at improving the distribution and availability of specialist services in different districts.
Two Arunachal women scale 7,077-metre Mt Kun in Ladakh
Aug 02, 2026Two women mountaineers from Arunachal Pradesh have successfully scaled Mt Kun (7,077 metres) in Ladakh's Zanskar region, marking a significant achievement for the state's adventure sports community.
Arunachal CM thanks Centre for Rs 44.55 crore flood relief assistance
Aug 02, 2026Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday, August 2, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah after the Centre approved the advance release of Rs 44.55 crore under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to support relief and rehabilitation efforts in the flood-hit state.
Arunachal minister reviews development projects, public service delivery in Shi-Yomi
Aug 02, 2026Arunachal Pradesh Tourism Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona reviewed the progress of ongoing development projects and assessed the delivery of public services in Shi-Yomi district during a meeting with senior district officials at Tato.
Arunachal Police launches 'Muskaan 2.0' to strengthen child safety, expand parent-teacher outreach
Aug 02, 2026Arunachal Pradesh Police has launched Muskaan 2.0 in East Siang to involve parents and teachers in child safety. The second phase builds on school outreach results and aims to improve awareness, reporting and support.
Arunachal: BJP strengthens Liromoba base with induction of former student leader, singer ahead of 2029 polls
Aug 02, 2026The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has moved to strengthen its grassroots presence in Arunachal Pradesh’s Liromoba Assembly constituency, which it lost to the National People’s Party (NPP) in the 2024 Assembly elections, by inducting former student leader Ritum Tali and noted singer Jeli Kayi Tamin.
IMD issues heavy rain alert for Arunachal; Papum Pare likely to receive very heavy rainfall
Aug 01, 2026The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning across several districts of Arunachal Pradesh from Sunday, August 2, urging residents in vulnerable areas to remain alert.
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