Indian Army Defuses 1962 War-Era Mortar in Tawang, Arunachal

Indian Army Defuses 1962 War-Era Mortar in Tawang, Arunachal

A live mortar shell believed to originate from the 1962 India-China war was successfully neutralized by the Indian Army in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang district. The 1962 mortar defused Tawang operation highlights ongoing safety efforts in border regions where old ammunition occasionally surfaces. At a glance A live mortar shell from the 1962 era was recovered … Read more

Arunachal Fisheries Scam: Rs 300 Crore Ghost Ponds Alleged

The Arunachal fisheries scam has drawn significant attention after a Joint Action Committee (JAC) publicly claimed that approximately Rs 300 crore in public funds were siphoned through non-existent “ghost ponds.” According to the source, these alleged irregularities involve funds meant for fisheries development that were released for ponds that either do not exist or were never functional. … Read more

Upper Siang Landslide: Three Killed in Arunachal Pradesh

Upper Siang Landslide: Three Killed in Arunachal Pradesh

A tragic Upper Siang landslide claimed three lives near an ongoing highway construction site in Arunachal Pradesh. The incident, reported on June 10, 2026, has once again highlighted the serious risks involved in infrastructure development in the Himalayan region. At a glance Three people lost their lives in the landslide. The incident occurred near a highway construction … Read more

Upper Siang MLA Residence Vandalised Amid SUMP Protests in Arunachal

Upper Siang MLA Residence Vandalised Amid SUMP Protests in Arunachal

Tensions in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Siang district rose on June 9, 2026, after reports emerged that protesters allegedly targeted the residence of a local MLA in connection with opposition to the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). The incident highlights ongoing disagreements over the hydropower initiative on the Siang River. At a glance Protesters allegedly … Read more

Arunachal Masjid Welfare Committee Demands Uniform Scrutiny of All Religious Institutions

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Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, June 6, 2026 — Leaders of the Arunachal Masjid Welfare Committee have stepped forward with a strong demand. They want authorities to apply the same rules to every religious site in the Itanagar Capital Region. The group seeks immediate reopening of recently sealed mosques. Giah Limpeh Sultan, a senior member, addressed the … Read more

Arunachal Christian Forum Gives Government 15 Days to Pause Controversial Religious Law Rules

Itanagar: The Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) has drawn a firm line with the state government, issuing a 15-day ultimatum over the contentious rules being prepared under the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978. Community leaders have warned that failure to suspend the process could spark widespread peaceful protests across the state. In a … Read more

Arunachal Rajya Sabha Election Process Kicks Off Amid High Expectations

The formal process for electing Arunachal Pradesh’s next Rajya Sabha member has officially started. The Election Commission’s notification has set the stage for a contest that is drawing significant attention across the state’s political circles. Nominations opened on June 1, marking the beginning of an important electoral exercise for the lone seat from the northeastern … Read more

Lummer Dai 86th Birth Anniversary: Northeast Remembers a Literary Pioneer

Pasighat came alive with respect and nostalgia as admirers gathered to honor one of Arunachal Pradesh’s most influential literary voices. On his 86th birth anniversary, the legacy of Lummer Dai once again reminded everyone of the power of stories to preserve culture and identity. The heartfelt commemoration took place on June 1, highlighting the enduring … Read more

NERIST Director Resigns as Recruitment Scandal Rocks Arunachal Institute

Itanagar: A significant leadership change has hit the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) in Arunachal Pradesh. Director Prof Narendranath S submitted his resignation on Saturday amid an escalating row over alleged irregularities in staff recruitment. The move comes just a day after the suspension of Registrar MK Camdir and Assistant Registrar … Read more

PAF Group Delivers Strong Warning to NHPC Over Long-Pending Issues at Subansiri Lower Project

Dollungmukh, Arunachal Pradesh: Local communities impacted by one of India’s largest hydropower projects are growing restless. The Subansiri Lower Project Implementation Committee (SULPIC), representing affected families, has given NHPC a seven-day deadline to address their long-standing grievances. If demands are not met, the group plans to launch an indefinite bandh at the project site beginning … Read more