Arunachal Pradesh

September 9, 2026 9:05 PM

Never allow anyone to define the limits of your dreams: Vice President Radhakrishnan tells students in Itanagar

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday visited the Donyi-Polo Mission School for the Hearing, Visually and Intellectually Impaired at Chimpu in Itanagar and interacted with students, teachers and staff, urging specially abled students to dream big and never allow others to define the limits of their aspirations. Addressing the students, V-P Radhakrishnan said every individual is unique and possesses talent, encouraging them to believe in themselves and work hard to achieve their goals....

September 9, 2026 5:09 PM

‘Tribal communities are partners in building India’s future’: Vice President Radhakrishnan at Nyedar Namlo in Itanagar

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday visited Nyedar Namlo in Itanagar, a sacred place of worship and community centre associated with the indigenous Donyi-Polo faith of the Nyishi community and other indigenous groups of Arunachal Pradesh. During his visit, the Vice-President offered prayers at the prayer hall and was briefed on the Nyishi indigenous faith, its beliefs and prayer practices, as well as the Yerko indigenous Gurukul system, traditional knowledge and medicinal practices,...

September 9, 2026 11:59 PM

‘Rashtra Pratham’ and ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047’ must guide legislative work: Vice President Radhakrishnan

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday addressed a special session of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, calling upon legislators to uphold the highest traditions of democracy and make public service and the development of the state and the nation the guiding principles of their legislative work. On his arrival at the Assembly premises, V-P Radhakrishnan paid floral tributes to the statues of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr B. R. Ambedkar before receiving a ceremonial Guard of Honour. H...

August 12, 2026 3:02 PM

Rare Himalayan bee recorded in Arunachal’s Tawang

A rare solitary Himalayan bee, Colletes bhutanicus, has been recorded for the first time in India from Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh by scientists of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), officials said. The species was recorded during a recent survey in Tawang by ZSI scientists Dibyajyoti Ghosh, K A Subramanian and Dhriti Banerjee, they said. Earlier, C. bhutanicus had been recorded from Bhutan and China, including the Xizang region. Its documentation in Arunachal Pradesh adds to the u...

August 3, 2026 10:12 PM

Glaw Lake becomes Arunachal Pradesh’s first Ramsar Site, taking India’s total to 101

India has added Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh to the list of wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, taking the country's total number of Ramsar Sites to 101. The designation also marks Arunachal Pradesh's first Ramsar Site, a significant milestone in the state's biodiversity conservation efforts. Announcing the development on Monday, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav said the addition of Glaw Lake reflects India's continued com...

July 30, 2026 4:17 PM

PM Modi reviews flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland with MPs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reviewed the flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland during a meeting with Members of Parliament from the two northeastern states. In a post on X, the PM said: "Had a meeting with MPs from Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. We talked about the situation in these states in the wake of floods there. The Central Government will keep working with the respective state Governments to address the challenges." He also prayed for the safety and well-being...

July 10, 2026 11:34 AM

Central team assesses flood damage in Arunachal; satellite imagery to aid loss assessment

An Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT), led by Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Joint Secretary Nishtha Tiwari, visited flood-affected areas of Arunachal Pradesh to assess the damage caused by recent flash floods and landslides. The team assured the State of all possible assistance from the Centre even as several areas remained inaccessible due to continuing rainfall. The eight-member delegation inspected affected areas, including Lower Siang district, to assess the extent of the damage. Ho...

July 1, 2026 10:43 AM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan begins Northeast flood assessment, assures full Central support to affected families

Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has assured flood-affected families in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam that the Central Government will leave no stone unturned to ensure timely relief and rehabilitation, saying assistance will reach every affected household. Chouhan, who arrived in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, was scheduled to undertake an aerial survey of flood-ravaged areas. However, the exercise had to be postponed due to inclement weat...

June 30, 2026 10:54 AM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan to visit flood-hit Arunachal Pradesh, chair high-level review meeting in Assam

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan will undertake a two-day visit to the Northeast beginning June 30 to review the flood situation in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The visit comes as the Centre steps up efforts to monitor the flood situation and expedite relief and rehabilitation measures in the affected states through on-ground assessment and coordinated action. According to the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Chouha...

May 21, 2026 1:12 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia launches Rs 167 crore ‘Arunachal Kiwi Mission’ to build global organic Kiwi brand

Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday launched the Mission on “Arunachal Kiwi: The USP of Arunachal Pradesh,” a major cluster-based initiative aimed at transforming Arunachal Pradesh into India’s premium organic kiwi hub with strong domestic and global market presence. The mission, launched in the presence of Pema Khandu and senior officials from the Centre and the state government, has an outlay of around ₹167 crore and seeks to streng...