Latest news from Arunachal Pradesh — politics, development, culture and sports, reported by Abotani TV.
Four people have been detained under preventive law amid unrest linked to the survey for the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, after clashes left security personnel injured.
Arunachal Pradesh will not field a team in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy after a legal dispute left the state cricket association unable to complete selection.
A Zoological Survey of India survey has recorded rich wild bee diversity, including bumblebees, in the high-altitude landscapes of Arunachal’s Tawang district.
Pakke Kessang has become the first Arunachal Pradesh district to erect an official boundary pillar along the inter-state boundary with Assam.
A 12-hour bandh called across Arunachal Pradesh’s East Siang district over the Education Department’s teacher transfer exercise passed off peacefully.
The Arunachal Christian Forum claims SBI’s digital banking software pushes Christian ST customers into the ‘General’ category, and has demanded a fix within 15 days.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu said no final decision on the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project can be taken before technical studies, legal processes and public consultations are completed; the PFR must first establish facts.
The Siang Indigenous Farmers’ Forum claimed 67 villagers were injured in clashes with police during protests against the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project; police had earlier said eight personnel were injured and five people arrested.
Arunachal Pradesh will host the 14th International Tourism Mart in Tawang from October 27 to November 1, with delegates from around 20 countries expected; Tourism Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona reviewed preparations.
A 12-hour bandh called by the Bogong Banggo Yameng Kebang and eight youth and student organisations was observed peacefully across East Siang district on October 7 over the Education Department’s teacher transfer and rationalisation exercise.
