Arunachal Pradesh News

Arunachal hosts three-hour Namsai–Pangsau PowerDrive, showcasing adventure tourism push

Namsai town on January 23 witnessed high-octane action for nearly three hours as the Namsai–Pangsau PowerDrive 2026 drag race drew large crowds along the main thoroughfares of the district headquarters.

Arunachal moves to overhaul traffic management in Itanagar–Naharlagun twin capital

In a major step towards improving traffic management and urban mobility in the Itanagar–Naharlagun Twin Capital Region, Urban Affairs, Land Management and Civil Aviation Minister Sri Balo Raja on Thursday convened a high-level review meeting at the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) at the Civil Secretariat.

Itanagar police arrest repeat offender, recover gold, cash and multiple mobile phones

Itanagar Police have arrested a habitual offender and recovered gold ornaments, cash and several mobile phones in connection with two theft cases reported from a hospital ward and a grocery shop in the capital.

Arunachal Pradesh records new species of flowering plant

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu acknowledged the discovery in a social media post, congratulating the research teams and calling it “a proud addition to Arunachal’s biodiversity legacy”.

Arunachal festival renews push to honour unsung builders of Stilwell Road

Arunachal CM recalls Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s role in freedom struggle

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, on January 23, paid tribute to Subhas Chandra Bose, describing him as one of the most influential figures of India’s freedom movement whose legacy continues to shape the nation’s ideals.

Arunachal festival allows visa-free movement into Myanmar through Pangsu Pass

NGT takes suo motu cognisance of alleged illegal road construction in Arunachal’s Papum Pare

The eastern zonal bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in Kolkata has taken suo motu cognisance of an alleged illegal road construction in environmentally sensitive catchment areas of Papum Pare district in Arunachal Pradesh, following a report published in a local daily last year.

Bandh disrupts normal life in Arunachal’s Lower Subansiri over alleged illegal mosque construction

Normal life came to a standstill in parts of Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Subansiri district on January 21, following a 24-hour bandh called by the Ziro unit of the ST Bachao Andolan Committee over the alleged illegal construction of mosques.

Arunachal’s Keyi Panyor district goes fully digital, launches WhatsApp-based governance model

Arunachal Pradesh’s newly carved Keyi Panyor district has emerged as a national model by going fully digital, bringing government services directly to citizens’ smartphones. The district administration, under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Shweta Nagarkoti Mehta, IAS, has officially launched the Keyi Panyor Suvidha outreach campaign—an initiative that enables residents to access essential government services seamlessly through WhatsApp.

NSCN-KYA cadre surrenders after joint operation in Arunachal’s Longding

An active cadre of the NSCN–Khaplang–Yung Aung (NSCN-KYA) surrendered before security forces following a joint operation in Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding district on January 19.

World War II vintage jeep & bike rally marks 80 years of war’s end; Namsai hosts key halt

As part of the 10th edition of the Pangsau Pass International Festival–2026 and the 80th Commemoration of the End of World War II, a World War II Vintage Jeep and Bike Rally is retracing historic wartime routes across Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, highlighting the region’s critical role during the Second World War.

Eight-year delay in strategic NH-313 road sparks protest threat in Arunachal’s Anini near Indo-China border

Residents of Anini, the picturesque headquarters of Dibang Valley district near the Indo-China border, have threatened to launch a democratic protest over the prolonged delay in the construction of the Greenfield National Highway-313 road project linking Roing to Anini via Hunli.

‘Nations first responders during disasters’: Khandu lauds NDRF on Raising Day

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on January 19, lauded the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), saying its personnel stand at the forefront of disaster response, saving lives and serving the nation with honour.

Arunachal Congress to intensify protest against renaming of MGNREGA, announces Assembly siege from Feb 7 to 15

The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has decided to intensify its agitation against the Centre’s decision to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025.

Weapon and equipment display deepens military–civil bond at Pineapple Festival in Arunachal’s West Siang

The Indian Army showcased its operational strength and people-centric approach through a Weapon and Equipment Display organised during the Pineapple Festival at Bagra in Arunachal Pradesh’s West Siang district. 

Ancient Tai Ahom script deciphered in Arunachal's Namsang, unveiling Nocte Salt legacy

In a significant stride toward uncovering the deep-rooted cultural and historical legacy of the Nocte region, Arunachal Pradesh Minister for Environment & Forest, Geology, Mining and Minerals, and DoTCL, Wangki Lowang, along with Padma Shri awardee Professor Jogendra Nath Phukan, undertook an intensive field study on the second day of their tour, leading to the decipherment of ancient inscriptions on earthen artefacts and a renewed focus on the region’s historic salt heritage.

Arunachal minister assures push for preservation of unexplored heritage sites in Tirap

Arunachal Pradesh Minister for Forest and Environment and Mining Wangki Lowang on January 17 said he would take up the issue of permanent preservation of several unexplored historical sites and natural resources in Tirap district, which he said hold immense tourism and heritage value.

Second body recovered after Kerala tourists drown in Arunachal's Sela Lake

The body of the second tourist who drowned in Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang district has been recovered, state government sources said on January 17, a day after the incident claimed the lives of two youths from Kerala.

VB-G RAM G Act a game changer for rural India: Arunachal Deputy CM

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on January 17, described the VB-G RAM G Act as a “decisive and visionary reform” that reinforces India’s commitment to rural empowerment and inclusive growth.

Arunachal Govt reshuffles portfolios of senior IAS, IFS and APCS officers

The Arunachal Pradesh government has reallocated the charges of several senior officials in a routine administrative exercise, according to an official order issued on January 16.