Arunachal

East Siang Bandh Ends After Anti-Drug Activist Granted Bail

A district-wide protest in East Siang concluded peacefully after activist Gumin Mize received interim bail following his arrest in Assam.

Rinchen K • 27 May 2026

Support Grows for Siang Upper Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh

More families in the Upper Siang and Siang districts are backing the survey for the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project to boost local development.

Rinchen K • 27 May 2026

Arunachal Governor Calls on Youth to Foster National Unity

Governor KT Parnaik urged students to bridge regional divides and strengthen national integration during a recent Yuva Sangam program event in Itanagar.

Tani M • 27 May 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Plans to Open Indo-Myanmar Trade Route Within Three Years

Arunachal Pradesh officials aim to operationalize a key Indo-Myanmar trade route within three years to boost regional economy and create local jobs.

Tani M • 27 May 2026

Arunachal Pradesh to Launch Dedicated Department to Strengthen Inner Line Permit System

Arunachal Pradesh will establish a new department to oversee the Inner Line Permit system, aiming to protect indigenous rights and demographic security.

Tani M • 27 May 2026

Itanagar Capital Region Bans Commercial Mithun Slaughter

Authorities in Itanagar have banned the commercial slaughter of Mithuns and ordered the removal of roadside stalls along NH-415 to improve traffic safety.

Tani M • 27 May 2026

Northeast Frontier Railway Launches Additional Summer Special Trains

Northeast Frontier Railway is adding new summer train services and extending existing routes to manage heavy passenger traffic throughout the season.

Tani M • 27 May 2026

Scientists discover three new plant species in Arunachal Pradesh

Researchers have identified three new deciduous Berberis plant species in Arunachal Pradesh, highlighting the urgent need for habitat conservation efforts.

Rinchen K • 27 May 2026

Itanagar Officials Ban Commercial Mithun Slaughter and Order Roadside Stall Removal

Itanagar authorities have banned the commercial slaughter of Mithuns and ordered the clearance of roadside stalls to improve traffic and public safety.

Tani M • 27 May 2026

Landslide Blocks National Highway 13 in Arunachal Pradesh

Heavy rains triggered a massive landslide on National Highway 13, cutting off road access to Ziro and forcing commuters to seek alternate routes.

Tani M • 27 May 2026

Arunachal Police Arrest Suspected Drug Peddler in Upper Siang

Police in Yingkiong arrested an alleged drug peddler and seized heroin and cannabis during a recent operation to combat narcotics in Upper Siang district.

Rinchen K • 27 May 2026

Rare Wild Blueberry Species Rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh

Botanists have rediscovered the endangered Vaccinium piliferum in Arunachal Pradesh, marking the plant's first sighting in the wild since 1836.

Tani M • 26 May 2026

Arunachal Anti-Drug Activist Gumin Mize Granted Bail

Arunachal anti-drug activist Gumin Mize has been granted bail, effectively canceling a planned protest bandh in the East Siang district.

Rinchen K • 26 May 2026

Arunachal Chief Minister Intervenes Following Alleged Torture of Anti-Drug Activist

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu has requested an inquiry into the alleged custodial torture of activist Gumin Mize, who was arrested by Assam police last week.

Rinchen K • 26 May 2026

More Households Back Siang Upper Multipurpose Project in Arunachal

Eighteen more households in Siang district signed an agreement for the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, bringing the total number of participants to 54.

Rinchen K • 26 May 2026

Arunachal CM Urges Assam Government to Investigate Custodial Torture Claims

Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu has intervened after activist Gumin Mize reported custodial torture following his arrest by Assam police.

Tani M • 26 May 2026

New Video Footage Intensifies Custodial Torture Allegations Against Assam Police

Newly surfaced video showing injuries on activist Gumin Mize has sparked outrage, contradicting police claims that prior images were AI-generated.

Tani M • 26 May 2026

Adi Students’ Union Announces 12-Hour Bandh in East Siang

The Adi Students’ Union has scheduled a 12-hour bandh in East Siang for May 27 to demand the release of anti-drug activist Gumin Mize.

Rinchen K • 26 May 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Elevates Bagra Pineapple Expo to Annual State Event

The Arunachal Pradesh government has designated the Bagra Pineapple Expo as an annual state event to boost local horticulture and rural economic growth.

Tani M • 26 May 2026

Kiren Rijiju Urges BJP Workers to Boost Grassroots Welfare Efforts in Arunachal Pradesh

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has directed BJP workers in Arunachal Pradesh to ensure government welfare programs reach every household across the state.

Rinchen K • 26 May 2026