Arunachal Pradesh

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...

April 8, 2026 5:30 PM

Cabinet clears ₹14,106-crore Kalai-II hydro project in Arunachal Pradesh

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved an investment of ₹14,105.83 crore for the construction of the 1,200 MW Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project on the Lohit river in Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district. According to the government, the project will have an installed capacity of 1,200 MW, comprising six units of 190 MW each and one unit of 60 MW. It is expected to generate around 4,852.95 million units of electricity annu...

February 20, 2026 11:41 AM

Centre’s focus driving all-round development of northeast: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the NDA government at the Centre has given unprecedented attention and resources to the all-round development of the Northeast, ushering in a new phase of growth, connectivity, and opportunities across the region. In a letter addressed to Pema Khandu on the occasion of Arunachal Pradesh’s 40th Statehood Day, the Prime Minister highlighted the Centre’s sustained efforts to improve infrastructure and connectivity in the border state. The Prime Mini...

February 20, 2026 9:43 AM

PM, Union ministers extend Statehood Day greetings to Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union ministers on Friday extended greetings to the people of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh on the occasion of their Statehood Days, lauding the states for their cultural heritage, natural beauty, and contributions to the nation’s development. In a post on X, the Prime Minister highlighted the unique identity and strengths of both states. Greeting Mizoram, PM Modi said the state is widely known for its striking natural beauty and enduring cultural tra...