IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall Alert Across Arunachal Pradesh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a warning for widespread heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning across Arunachal Pradesh over the next five days, urging residents to stay vigilant and prepared for possible disruptions. According to the latest forecast issued by the Meteorological Centre in Itanagar, rainfall activity is set to intensify starting May 24, … Read more

Arunachal’s Rupa Bayor Shines with Bronze at Asian Taekwondo Championships

Rupa Bayor from Arunachal Pradesh has made the state and the country proud by winning a bronze medal at the 9th Asian Taekwondo Poomsae Championships 2026, while also earning the prestigious Best Female Fighting Spirit Award. The talented athlete delivered a standout performance in the continental competition, showcasing exceptional skill, precision, and determination in the … Read more

Flood Fears Rise as NH-127B Construction Sparks Concern in Assam’s Dhubri

Residents in Assam’s Dhubri district have raised serious alarms over the ongoing construction of National Highway 127(B), fearing that a newly built structure could worsen flooding risks and leave hundreds of families vulnerable during the upcoming monsoon. Local people living between Tamarhat and Kumarganj areas along the Gangadhar River have protested against the work being … Read more

Arunachal Needs Tailored National Planning Due to Unique Terrain and Demographics: Governor

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General (Retd) KT Parnaik has called for a special development approach for hill states like Arunachal Pradesh, urging policymakers not to apply uniform parameters used for plains regions when designing national strategies. Speaking on May 15 during a meeting with Dr Joram Aniya at Lok Bhavan in Itanagar, the Governor highlighted … Read more

Indian Army Opens New Transit Facility for Troops at Sigar in Arunachal

The Indian Army has strengthened its support infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh with the inauguration of a modern transit facility for soldiers at Sigar Military Station in East Siang district. On May 15, the Army unveiled the new facility named ‘Ashiyana’, developed by the Spearhead Gunners under the Spearhead Division. The initiative aims to provide comfortable … Read more

Arunachal Dy CM Hails 1,000 MW Milestone at Subansiri Lower Hydropower Project

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has congratulated NHPC Limited on achieving a major engineering feat, as the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project crossed the 1,000 MW operational capacity mark with the successful commissioning of its fourth unit. Mein, who also oversees the Power and Hydro Power departments, extended his appreciation on May 10 to … Read more

ST Bachao Andolan Alleges Illegal Entry, Cash Demands at Arunachal’s Hollongi Check Gate

A prominent tribal rights organisation in Arunachal Pradesh has raised serious concerns over alleged irregularities at the Hollongi check gate, claiming that several individuals were allowed entry without valid documents while others were asked to pay money to cross into the state. Members of the Arunachal ST Bachao Andolan, a group dedicated to safeguarding Scheduled … Read more

Arunachal Launches Special Training to Combat GLOF Threats

Arunachal Pradesh has taken a proactive step to strengthen disaster preparedness by training officials in advanced techniques to monitor and mitigate risks from glacial lakes, amid growing concerns over potential Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). With 32 high-risk glacial lakes identified in the state, the Arunachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has organised a … Read more