A human rights organisation has done something that rarely happens in Arunachal Pradesh’s development debates — it has openly sided with the people over the project. The Human Rights of Arunachal (HRA) on Thursday threw its weight behind the ongoing protests against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), calling on the state government to … Read more
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
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
