Arunachal Pradesh News

"Arunachal is India", say artists as 14-day International Theatre Festival concludes

The 3rd edition of the International Theatre Festival—Arunachal Rang Mahotsav (ARM) 2025 concluded on a historic note, positioning Arunachal Pradesh prominently on the global cultural map. The 14-day festival, which featured participants from 10 countries and witnessed the presence of three foreign ambassadors, ended with the celebrated Manipuri play “Song of the Nymphs” by the Chorus Repertory Theatre—a tribute to legendary theatre maestro Ratan Thiyam.

Arunachal: Namsai administration issues final warning as crackdown on illegal poppy cultivation

The Namsai District Administration and Police have issued a decisive final warning against illegal poppy cultivation after an extensive ground survey revealed multiple locations involved in illicit plantation activities.

Arunachal prodigy Riying Modi bags triple gold at Kalikho Pul State Table Tennis Championship

The East Siang Table Tennis Association and the East Siang Olympic Association on Saturday, December 6 felicitated 13-year-old table tennis prodigy Riying Modi for securing three gold medals at the 4th Kalikho Pul State Level Table Tennis Championship 2025, held recently in Tezu, Lohit district.

Actor Chum Darang appointed child safety ambassador for East Siang’s project 'Muskaan'

In a major boost to child protection efforts in Arunachal Pradesh, celebrated actor, model, and entrepreneur Chum Darang has been appointed Child Safety Ambassador for Project Muskaan, an East Siang Police initiative focused on safeguarding school children through awareness, sensitisation, and early reporting mechanisms.

Arunachal intensifies campaign ahead of Dec 15 polls, MLA Techi Kaso leads push for BJP

With municipal and panchayat elections scheduled for December 15, campaigning has intensified across Arunachal Pradesh. In the state capital, Itanagar MLA Techi Kaso led a major campaign event in support of BJP Corporator candidate from Ward No. 2, Yagam Jomoh Tagru, at Police Colony, Itanagar.

Hoolock gibbon family rescued after four‑day operation in Arunachal Pradesh

The rescued group — an adult male, an adult female, and a juvenile — has been released into Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary and is now under intensive monitoring.

Arunachal Minister leads BJP campaign in remote villages of Anjaw ahead of Panchayat polls

Minister Dasanglu Pul visited Taflagam, Chaglagum, and Mailiang, and engaged directly with the residents and sought support for BJP candidates.

SC probe on Rs 146 crore contracts puts CM Khandu govt on edge; Arunachal ministers distance themselves

According to the affidavit submitted by Arunachal government to the Supreme Court, 146 contracts worth Rs 383 crore were allotted in Tawang between 2012 and 2023 during Pema Khandu’s tenure as the state’s youngest and wealthiest Chief Minister.

Keyi Panyor theatre troupe draws major attention at Arunachal Rang Mahotsav

Arunachal Congress files complaint against minister for allegedly threatening voters with withdrawal of schemes

The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee has lodged a formal complaint with the State Election Commission alleging that Panchayat Minister Ojing Tasing threatened to withhold government schemes from constituencies that do not elect BJP candidates in the ongoing panchayat and municipal elections.

Arunachal's Podi Barbi Harvest Festival draws major turnout in Itanagar

Assam pair caught in Harmutti with motorcycle stolen from Arunachal's Banderdewa

A prompt response to a late-evening motorcycle theft led police to arrest two suspects in the Harmutti region, Lakhimpur, recovering the stolen vehicle along with another motorbike.

Arunachal minister denies party support for colleague’s controversial statement in local polls

Arunachal Pradesh’s political space continues to heat up ahead of the December 15 Panchayat and Municipal elections, as state minister Pasang Dorjee Sona dismissed allegations levelled against the Arunachal CM Pema Khandu as politically motivated.

Arunachal: Tight contest between BJP and NCP ahead of Bordumsa Zilla Parishad polls

With just a week left for the Zilla Parishad Member election in the 14/01 Bordumsa constituency of Arunachal Pradesh, campaigning has reached its peak as the BJP and NCP go head-to-head in what is expected to be a closely fought contest.

Jhilmil Hazarika’s ‘To Kill or Not to Kill’ captivates Arunachal Rang Mahotsav

As the Arunachal Rang Mahotsav nears its December 6 finale, the international theatre platform witnessed a powerful and emotionally charged performance by Delhi-based actor Jhilmil Hazarika in the acclaimed play To Kill or Not to Kill.

SC flags ‘remarkable coincidence’ of contracts to Arunachal CM’s family, seeks detailed affidavit

The Supreme Court took note of allegations that public contracts in Arunachal Pradesh were disproportionately awarded to firms owned by relatives of Chief Minister Pema Khandu.

Arunachal showcases culture and entrepreneurship as sole state partner at Hornbill Festival

Arunachal Pradesh has taken centre stage at the 26th Hornbill Festival, participating as the sole State Partner and showcasing its cultural richness, traditional craftsmanship and emerging entrepreneurial landscape at the Naga Heritage Village, Kisama.

Naharlagun police recover 20 stolen laptops from TRIHMS IT Cell; four held within 24 hours

Naharlagun police in Arunachal recovered 20 stolen brand-new laptops along with accessories from the IT Cell of Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) within 24 hours of the reported theft.

Arunachal Governor encourages girl cadets to lead nation’s future, hails their rising role

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General KT Parnaik, PVSM, UYSM, YSM (Retd.), returned to Sainik School Rewa—his alma mater and one of India’s premier military educational institutions—marking an emotional homecoming to the campus where he was part of the school’s first batch in 1962.

Arunachal: Changlang administration flags key gaps in roads, schools during field visit

The Deputy Commissioner of Changlang district undertook an extensive field visit across several interior locations under the Khimiyang Circle accompanied by senior district officials. The inspection tour covered Yanman, Khimiyang, Longkey, Songkhuhavi, Jonjihavi, and nearby villages, focusing on evaluating school performance, public infrastructure, and road connectivity in the remote region.

Arunachal police, Assam Rifles detain NSCN militant in targeted Tirap operation

Arunachal Pradesh Police and Assam Rifles detained an NSCN militant in Tirap during a joint operation. Arms and ammunition were seized to strengthen regional security