#Hydropower
Arunachal Residents Divided Over 11,200-MW Siang Hydropower Project
Arunachal Pradesh's massive 11,200-MW Siang river project sparks intense debate over potential jobs versus environmental damage and community rights.
Rinchen K • 14 Oct 2026
Protesters Rally in Upper Siang Against Proposed Hydropower Dam
Demonstrators gather in Yingkiong to oppose the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project as police warn they will enforce the law and make arrests if violence erupts.
Rinchen K • 13 Oct 2026
Arunachal District Bans Public Gatherings Over Siang Hydropower Protests
Authorities in Upper Siang banned large gatherings for 30 days to prevent potential violence linked to a controversial hydropower project feasibility study.
Tani M • 11 Oct 2026
Traditional Chiefs Join Protest Against Kulsi Dam
Three Khasi chiefs join over 2,000 residents in blocking the proposed Kulsi dam, vowing to withhold land permits over displacement and ecological fears.
Bibar Daimary • 10 Oct 2026
Khasi Chiefs Block Proposed Kulsi Dam Project
Three Khasi chiefs join 2,000 protesters to block the 55 MW Kulsi dam, citing major threats to indigenous land rights and local ecology.
Bibar Daimary • 8 Oct 2026
Farmers Claim 67 Injured in Arunachal Dam Project Clashes
Farmers report 67 injured in protests against the Siang dam project, while Chief Minister Khandu insists that technical feasibility studies must come first.
Rinchen K • 6 Oct 2026
Arunachal CM Ties Siang Hydropower Project to Feasibility Study
Arunachal CM Pema Khandu says the Siang dam will only proceed if a feasibility study confirms the site can withstand seismic risks.
Tani M • 29 Sep 2026
Arunachal Congress Launches Probe into Siang Hydropower Project
The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee is investigating local impact and security concerns surrounding the controversial Siang Upper Multipurpose Project.
Rinchen K • 27 Sep 2026
Adi Community Demands Halt to 11,000-MW Siang Hydropower Project
Arunachal Pradesh's Adi community is pushing to scrap a massive 11,000-MW hydroelectric dam project over fears of land loss and ecological damage.
Rinchen K • 22 Sep 2026
Arunachal Chief Minister Reviews Siang Multipurpose Dam Project
Pema Khandu met with district officials to discuss the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, prioritizing local community feedback and project technicalities.
Rinchen K • 21 Sep 2026
Arunachal Pradesh Targets 40,000 MW Hydropower Capacity by 2047
Deputy CM Chowna Mein says Arunachal Pradesh can lead India’s green energy shift by harnessing 40,000 MW of hydropower through massive investments.
Rinchen K • 19 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Power Corporation Orders Seismic Study for Aging Umiam Dam
The MePGCL has launched a new seismic study for the 60-year-old Umiam Stage-I dam to assess its structural integrity against earthquake risks.
Walrik Marak • 18 Sep 2026
Arunachal CM Pema Khandu Promises Dialogue Over Siang Dam Project
Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu pledges to address community concerns regarding the proposed 11,000 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project through talks.
Tani M • 17 Sep 2026
Arunachal Youth Group Slams CBI Probe Into Activist Bhanu Tatak
The Siang Indigenous Farmers’ Forum Youth Wing hit back at a CBI case against lawyer Bhanu Tatak, calling the investigation a targeted harassment tactic.
Tani M • 17 Sep 2026
CBI Charges Arunachal Activist Bhanu Tatak With Illegal Foreign Funding
The CBI has booked activist Bhanu Tatak for allegedly receiving illegal foreign funds to fuel protests against major hydropower projects in Arunachal.
Tani M • 15 Sep 2026
Arunachal Congress Challenges Security Buildup at Siang Dam Site
Arunachal Congress demands the removal of security forces from the Siang hydropower project site, citing community intimidation and ecological risks.
Tani M • 15 Sep 2026
India Weighs Strategic Dam Project Against Indigenous Concerns in Arunachal
India's massive Siang river dam project faces friction as planners balance national water security against indigenous displacement and local knowledge.
Tani M • 31 Aug 2026
Mizoram Powers Up With New Solar and Hydropower Infrastructure
Mizoram is boosting its renewable power with new solar plants and massive hydroelectric projects to strengthen the state's clean energy grid.
Chawngthu Fanai • 30 Aug 2026
Sikkim Activist Demands Halt to Hydropower Projects After Nepal Floods
SIBLAC leader Tseten Tashi Bhutia asks PM Modi to pause Sikkim hydropower projects and launch an independent probe following the Nepal flood disaster.
Aiden Bhutia • 26 Aug 2026
Arunachal Pradesh Demands Federal Support for Northeast Power Grid
Deputy CM Chowna Mein met Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to push for infrastructure funds and grid upgrades to support regional hydropower.
Tani M • 26 Aug 2026
