Villages Swallowed by Water: Nari-Koyu’s Worst Flood Crisis in Years Leaves Communities Stranded

Villages Swallowed by Water: Nari-Koyu's Worst Flood Crisis in Years Leaves Communities Stranded

The skies opened on June 28 — and by the time they closed, entire communities in Arunachal Pradesh’s Nari-Koyu region had been swallowed by floodwaters, mud, and silence. Heavy rains triggered massive floods, cloudbursts, and relentless landslides across the 36-Nari-Koyu Assembly Constituency, leaving a trail of destruction that officials say is still being fully counted. … Read more

“Not an Inch Will Be Given”: Arunachal’s New RS MP Tai Tagak Shuts Down China Incursion Buzz, Promises Ground Truth

"Not an Inch Will Be Given": Arunachal's New RS MP Tai Tagak Shuts Down China Incursion Buzz, Promises Ground Truth

Arunachal Pradesh’s freshly elected Rajya Sabha MP landed home on Thursday — and walked straight into a storm of questions about China. <br> A Hero’s Welcome at Hollongi Tai Tagak, who was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha, touched down at Donyi Polo Airport in Hollongi on July 2 to a reception that was anything … Read more

Arunachal’s First-Ever Apatani Fashion Week Is Rewriting What Indian Fashion Looks Like

A small village in Lower Subansiri just did something the country’s biggest fashion capitals haven’t — put indigenous identity front and centre on a runway. The first-ever Apatani Fashion Week kicked off on July 1 at the Siilang Diting Dree Festival Ground in Hija village, Arunachal Pradesh, and the moment felt long overdue. Organised by … Read more

When an MLA Gives Away 7 Months of His Salary, You Stop and Pay Attention

In a state battered by floods and landslides, one legislator decided that words weren’t going to be enough. Phurpa Tsering — Dirang MLA and Advisor to the Public Works Department (PWD) Minister, known affectionately across the region as Awo Phurpa — has donated a full seven months of his salary, totalling Rs 7.5 lakh, to … Read more

BRO Built a 180-Foot Bridge Where Even Reaching Was a Challenge

Most of us have never heard of Kurung Kumey. And honestly, that’s exactly the problem. Tucked deep inside Arunachal Pradesh, close to the Line of Actual Control, this district has always lived on the edges — not just geographically, but in terms of attention too. No proper roads, no reliable connectivity, and for the people … Read more

Flood Toll in Arunachal Pradesh Rises to Four; Over 90,000 People Affected as CM and Union Ministers Assess Damage

The flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh has worsened significantly, with the death toll climbing to four and more than 90,000 people affected across all 28 districts following a week of relentless rain, flash floods, and landslides. Widespread Impact and Latest Casualties According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), 90,499 people in 251 villages spread … Read more

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Reviews Arunachal Flood Situation with CM Pema Khandu, Assures Centre’s Full Support

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a detailed review of the ongoing flood and landslide situation in Arunachal Pradesh with Chief Minister Pema Khandu, assuring the state of the Central Government’s complete support for relief, rescue, and restoration efforts. Widespread Impact of Monsoon Fury Arunachal Pradesh has been grappling with relentless rainfall, resulting in flash … Read more

Three Dead, Two Still Missing as Floods and Landslides Continue to Ravage Arunachal Pradesh

Heavy monsoon rains have intensified devastation across Arunachal Pradesh, claiming at least three lives while leaving two people missing as flash floods, landslides, and widespread infrastructure damage affect multiple districts. Rescue and relief operations are underway amid challenging conditions. Key Incidents and Rescue Efforts In Lower Dibang Valley, the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully rescued … Read more

Nah Welfare Society Alleges Chinese PLA Camps Inside Indian Territory in Arunachal, Seeks Urgent Government Intervention

The Nah Welfare Society (NWS), a community-based organisation from Taksing in Upper Subansiri district, has submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner alleging that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has established camps inside Indian territory near the border. Detailed Allegations of Encroachment In a letter dated June 26, the society claimed that the PLA … Read more

Indian Army Dismisses Reports of Chinese PLA Encroachment in Arunachal Pradesh as Baseless

The Indian Army has categorically rejected media reports claiming fresh encroachment by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in Arunachal Pradesh, describing the allegations as “incorrect and without any basis.” Official Clarification from the Army In a concise statement, the Army clarified that claims regarding the establishment of new PLA camps inside Indian territory lack … Read more