Eight Years in the Making: The Dri River Bridge That Could Change Everything for Arunachal’s China Border Region

For the people living deep inside Dibang Valley, crossing the Dri River has never been a casual thing. It has been a gamble — a daily uncertainty shaped by weather, swollen waters, and a question that should never have to be asked: will I make it across today? That question may finally have an answer. … Read more

One Bridge, One Road, No Backup — Anjaw’s Lifeline Over Lohit River Is Crumbling

The trucks kept coming. Heavier than allowed, louder than expected — and now, Anjaw is paying the price. The only Bailey bridge over the Lohit River in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh is dangerously close to collapse. The bridge, located at Krowti in Kibithoo Circle, has been battered into a fragile state by the repeated … Read more

When the River Took the Bridge Away, BRO Brought It Back — 200 Feet of Steel Over Raging Waters in Kurung Kumey

For weeks, Huri was just… cut off. No road in, no road out. Then the BRO showed up. It started on the night of July 11 — flash floods tore through Kurung Kumey district in Arunachal Pradesh and took the bridge with them. Just like that, the remote settlement of Huri went dark, completely disconnected … Read more

Steel Lifeline Returns: BRTF Launches New Bridge Over Kumey River, Huri Village to Be Connected Again

Steel Lifeline Returns: BRTF Launches New Bridge Over Kumey River, Huri Village to Be Connected Again

It took a flash flood just hours to erase what took years to build — but it took the Border Roads Task Force only weeks to fight back. The BRTF has successfully launched a steel bridge over the Kumey River at Huri in Arunachal Pradesh’s Kurung Kumey district, breathing life back into a remote border … Read more

₹611 Crore for Arunachal’s Roads — Centre Just Made a Big Promise to the Frontier State

₹611 Crore for Arunachal's Roads — Centre Just Made a Big Promise to the Frontier State

Arunachal Pradesh just got a major vote of confidence from New Delhi — and this time, it came with a cheque bigger than what was even asked for. The Centre has approved 17 road infrastructure projects worth Rs 611.17 crore for Arunachal Pradesh under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) for 2026-27. What makes … 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