Arunachal Pradesh

December 31, 2025 9:51 AM

Arunachal villagers back pre-feasibility studies for Siang Upper Multipurpose Project

In a significant step towards strengthening national water and energy security, villagers of Komkar in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday extended overwhelming support for the pre-feasibility studies of the Upper Siang Multipurpose Project (USMP), a mega hydropower initiative with a proposed generation capacity of 11,000 MW, officials said. An official of the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said that the people of Komkar village in Upper Siang district on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding ...

December 22, 2025 9:21 AM

BJP sweeps local body polls in Arunachal; PM Modi, CM Khandu hail victory

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) registered a landslide victory in the local body elections in Arunachal Pradesh, securing a majority of seats in the Zilla Parishads and Gram Panchayats, polls for which were held on December 15, officials said on Sunday. The BJP also scored a decisive win in the Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) elections by winning 14 of the 20 wards. However, the regional People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) emerged victorious in the Pasighat Municipal Council (PMC),...

December 9, 2025 11:15 AM

MEA seeks assurances from China after Arunachal-origin Indian detained at Shanghai airport

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday urged China to provide clear assurances that Indian travellers transiting through Chinese airports will not be “selectively targeted, arbitrarily detained or harassed,” following an incident involving an Indian national from Arunachal Pradesh who was stopped at Shanghai airport last month. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, addressing a weekly press briefing, said India expects China to respect international air travel regulations and ensure f...

December 7, 2025 5:34 PM

Rajnath Singh inaugurates 125 border infrastructure projects, BRO’s largest ever single-day launch

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday dedicated 125 newly completed Border Roads Organisation (BRO) infrastructure projects to the nation, marking the highest number and value of inaugurations undertaken by the agency in a single day. The projects, worth around ₹5,000 crore, include 28 roads, 93 bridges and four miscellaneous works across Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir and seven border states. The launch event was held at the strategic Shyok Tunnel on the Darbuk–Shyok–Daulat Beg Oldie (DS...

December 4, 2025 10:09 AM

Nagaland: Day three of Hornbill Festival showcases vibrant cultural extravaganza at Kisama village

The third day of the 10-day Hornbill Festival 2025 unfolded in full vibrancy on Wednesday at the Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, where 18 troupes representing various Naga communities enthralled visitors with diverse and striking performances. Following tradition, the cultural show was hosted by Deputy Chief Minister and Minister-in-charge of Home and Border Affairs Yanthungo Patton, and co-hosted by Advisor for Food and Civil Supplies and Legal Metrology K. Tokugha Sukhalu. Among the distinguis...

November 26, 2025 12:47 PM

India strongly protests “arbitrary detention” of Arunachal Pradesh woman at Shanghai Airport

India on Tuesday strongly rejected comments by China on the status of Arunachal Pradesh and expressed serious concern over what it described as the “arbitrary detention” of an Indian national, Prema Wangjom Thongdok, at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Thongdok was detained at the airport on November 21 after Chinese officials refused to recognise her Indian passport because her place of birth was listed as Arunachal Pradesh. Responding to media queries on the statements issued by th...

November 10, 2025 9:35 AM

Meghalaya’s Akash Kumar Choudhary hits record eight sixes in a row

Meghalaya's Akash Kumar Choudhary became the first ever player to smash eight successive sixes in first class cricket and also raced to an 11-ball 50 - the fastest half century in the format - during a Ranji Trophy match against Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday. The records were particularly impressive considering the 25-year-old is usually considered to be a fast bowler. On the second day of the Indian domestic match in Surat, Choudhary came to the crease with Meghalaya 576-6. After settling in w...

October 24, 2025 9:31 PM

PM Modi hails ITBP’s courage and dedication on 64th Raising Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on its 64th Raising Day, commending the force for its unwavering dedication, courage, and humanitarian service in protecting the nation’s frontiers. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Warm greetings to all ITBP Himveers and their families on their Raising Day. The Force embodies unmatched courage, discipline, and devotion to duty.” He added that the ITBP personnel serve in some of th...

October 11, 2025 3:30 PM

PM Modi highlights Arunachal Pradesh’s pivotal role in India’s development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared an article by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, emphasizing Arunachal Pradesh’s transformation and its growing significance in India’s development narrative. In a post on social media, PM Modi remarked that the Northeast, once considered the periphery, is now the “pulsating heart” of India’s growth story. He highlighted Arunachal Pradesh’s strides in infrastructure, connectivity, and empowerment, reflecting the vision of a develo...

October 6, 2025 9:53 PM

G. Kishan Reddy inaugurates Arunachal Pradesh’s first commercial coal mine at Namchik Namphuk

In a landmark moment for Arunachal Pradesh’s economic and industrial growth, Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, along with Chief Minister Pema Khandu, inaugurated the state’s first commercial coal mine at Namchik Namphuk in Changlang district on Monday. The inauguration marks the official commencement of commercial coal mining in the state, positioning Arunachal Pradesh firmly on India’s energy and industrial map. The event began with the Bhumi Pujan ceremony and a tree pl...