Arunachal Pradesh News

‘Propaganda, not policy performance’: Arunachal Congress attacks BJP on rural jobs

APCC president Bosiram Siram said the proposed law converts a statutory, demand-driven guarantee into a government-controlled scheme dependent on budgets and discretion.

Arunachal journalists push for stalled pension scheme during meeting with chief minister

Arunachal Pradesh journalists met the Chief Minister seeking quick implementation of the stalled pension scheme. The government assured prompt action to support retired media personnel financially

Government schools in Itanagar fail to deliver daily meals under PM Poshan scheme

Frontline staff receive field gear to improve patrolling, wildlife monitoring at Arunachal's Mouling National Park

In a significant step towards strengthening wildlife protection and forest management, a field gear distribution programme for frontline staff was organised on Tuesday, January 6 at the Nature Interpretation Centre, Mouling National Park, Jengging, in Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.

Si-Donyi Hilo 2026 celebrated with grandeur as Arunachal Home Minister calls for preservation of cultural roots

Reaffirming the importance of safeguarding indigenous heritage, Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Mama Natung on January 6 asserted that culture and traditions are the pride of the people and must never be forgotten. He made the remarks while attending the Si-Donyi Hilo–2026 celebrations of the Tagin community, held with great enthusiasm at Lumro Village, Naharlagun.

Arunachal's MSME department holds outreach programme to boost local entrepreneurship in Namsai

An awareness programme on the Prime Minister’s Vishwakarma Scheme was organised at the Town Club Hall in Namsai by the Department of Industries, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, in collaboration with the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and the Niumhi Foundation. 

Arunachal launches ‘Take a New Turn’ campaign to redefine experiential tourism

Arunachal's Department of Tourism launched its latest tourism brand campaign titled ‘Take a New Turn in Arunachal’, marking a strategic shift in how the northeastern frontier state positions itself on India’s tourism map. The initiative seeks to project Arunachal Pradesh as a destination rooted not only in scenic grandeur but also in immersive cultural narratives and lived human experiences.

Arunachal CM orders multi-level probe into frontier highway issues in East Kameng

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister on January 6 said that the state government has initiated multiple measures to address the problems related to the Frontier Highway project in East Kameng district, including administrative reviews and an anti-corruption investigation.

Arunachal civil society slams anti-corruption bureau over Rs 130-crore highway compensation scam

Alleging large-scale irregularities and inadequate investigation in the Rs 130-crore Lada–Sarli Frontier Highway land compensation scam, members of civil society organisations on January 5, demanded that the case be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

BJP clears 26 candidates for Zilla Parishad chairperson posts in Arunachal Pradesh

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Arunachal Pradesh has approved 26 zilla parishad members (ZPMs) as its official candidates for the post of Zilla Parishad Chairperson (ZPC) across all districts of the state, party leaders said on January 4.

Parking crisis at RKM hospital in Arunchal’s Itanagar causes hardship for patients, attendants

Patients and attendants visiting the Rama Krishna Mission (RKM) Hospital in Itanagar continue to face severe difficulties due to the acute shortage of parking space, turning already stressful hospital visits into frustrating ordeals.

Arunachal Pradesh will always remain part of India:  S Jaishankar to student

Union Minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed Arunachal Pradesh's integral status within India during a student interaction. He emphasised unity and national integrity amid strategic discussions about the region

1,800 kg of waste cleared from Yagamso River in Arunachal cleanliness drive

Around 1,800 kg of waste was removed from the Yagamso River during a cleanliness drive conducted along the Energy Park stretch in Arunachal Pradesh on January 3.

Arunachal minister meets newly elected BJP panchayat members in Anjaw, stresses last-mile development

Arunachal minister Dasanglu Pul welcomed the newly elected Gram Panchayat and Zilla Parishad members of the BJP in Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh during a meeting-cum-interaction programme held at the Cultural Hall in Hawai.

Arunachal deputy CM visits WWII ‘Hump’ museum at Pasighat, announces 80-year commemoration plans

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Friday visited the Hump World War II Museum at Pasighat along with former Chief Minister Mukut Mithi and local MLAs, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to preserving the region’s wartime history and promoting heritage tourism.

Arunachal Police to get new chief as Centre reshuffles senior IPS officers

Arunachal Pradesh is set to get a new police chief with the Centre moving senior IPS officer S D Singh Jamwal to head the state police, marking a key change in the top security leadership of the state.

Arunachal Guv pushes AI-driven governance, tech-led growth in meeting with Chief Secretary

The Governor highlighted the importance of scaling up India’s Digital Public Infrastructure and integrating AI tools to strengthen service delivery, monitor developmental projects effectively, and support evidence-based decision-making.

Oil India signs agreement to explore critical minerals in Arunachal Pradesh

OIL India Limited (OIL) on January 2, signed the Deed of Agreement for the Composite Licence of the Phop Graphite and Vanadium Block located in the Yazali circle of Keyi Panyor district, Arunachal Pradesh, marking a significant step towards strengthening India’s critical mineral resource security.

Donyi Polo Day celebrated in Arunachal’s East Siang, honouring indigenous faith of Tani tribes

The indigenous religion of Donyi-Poloism was celebrated with religious fervour and cultural pride on Donyi Polo Day at the Central Donyi-Polo Gangging and Engo-Takar Dere in Arunachal Pradesh’s East Siang district on the last day of the year.

Where India sees the sun first: Arunachal to welcome new year at Dong

Arunachal Pradesh is set to welcome the New Year with the first rays of the sun at Dong village as the state government organised the inaugural Sunrise Festival 2025–26 in the remote Anjaw district near the India–China–Myanmar tri-junction.

Arunachal's Komkar village backs pre-feasibility studies for Siang Upper Multipurpose Project

In a major boost to the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), the residents of Komkar village in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Siang district on December 30 formally extended overwhelming support for the preparation of the project’s Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the state government.