Arunachal Pradesh News

Amid violent protests, Arunachal Pradesh scraps decision to grant PRC to 6 communities

Amid violent protests, Arunachal Pradesh scraps decision to grant PRC to 6 communities

At least two persons have died during the ongoing protests so far, even as 1,000 paramilitary troops have been dispatched to the state.

Feb 24, 2019, 21:03 PM IST
PRC row: Protesters set ablaze Deputy CM's residence, ransack DC's office in Arunachal Pradesh

PRC row: Protesters set ablaze Deputy CM's residence, ransack DC's office in Arunachal Pradesh

The ongoing protests leading to violence was triggered against the recommendations to grant permanent resident certificates (PRC) to six communities, according to news agency PTI.

Feb 24, 2019, 16:40 PM IST
PM Modi lays foundation of projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore in Arunachal Pradesh

PM Modi lays foundation of projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore in Arunachal Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated several projects and laid the foundation stone of many vital schemes worth over Rs 4,000 crore for Arunachal Pradesh at a function in Itanagar.

Feb 09, 2019, 12:12 PM IST
BJP a platform to seek power: Ex-Arunachal Pradesh CM Gegong Apang's resignation letter to Amit Shah stings party leadership

BJP a platform to seek power: Ex-Arunachal Pradesh CM Gegong Apang's resignation letter to Amit Shah stings party leadership

Former Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Gegong Apang said that the current BJP leadership was not following the principles of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Jan 16, 2019, 14:46 PM IST
Suspected spy from Pakistan held from last border village in Arunachal Pradesh

Suspected spy from Pakistan held from last border village in Arunachal Pradesh

He has been booked under the Official Secrets Act and 120B of the Indian Penal Code. 

Jan 09, 2019, 12:43 PM IST
Arunachal Pradesh Governor takes pregnant woman in own chopper to hospital; plays saviour

Arunachal Pradesh Governor takes pregnant woman in own chopper to hospital; plays saviour

Not stopping at that, Mishra also arranged for an ambulance with a lady gynaecologist at the Raj Bhawan helipad at Itanagar to take the pregnant patient to hospital without losing time, the sources

Nov 30, 2018, 18:02 PM IST
Army personnel clash with cops in Arunachal, Defence Ministry takes grim view

Army personnel clash with cops in Arunachal, Defence Ministry takes grim view

Two personnel of Arunachal Scouts were picked up by cops for allegedly misbehaving at an event. This prompted a reaction from Army personnel who say their two colleagues were beaten in custody.

Nov 06, 2018, 23:58 PM IST
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to celebrate Diwali with Army jawans in Arunachal Pradesh

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to celebrate Diwali with Army jawans in Arunachal Pradesh

There are military posts separated from the nearest road-head by at least 30 km.

Nov 03, 2018, 23:42 PM IST
MoU signed between Arunachal Pradesh and UK to strengthen educational cooperation

MoU signed between Arunachal Pradesh and UK to strengthen educational cooperation

The MoU celebrates the British Councils 70th anniversary in India and seeks to strengthen the relationship for the next 70 years.  

Oct 29, 2018, 14:08 PM IST
Arunachal Pradesh villagers get Rs 38 crore land compensation, 56 years after Indo-China war

Arunachal Pradesh villagers get Rs 38 crore land compensation, 56 years after Indo-China war

At a special function held here, Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu distributed the cheques to the villagers of West Kameng district on

Oct 21, 2018, 13:44 PM IST
Four ITBP personnel killed in landslide in Arunachal

Four ITBP personnel killed in landslide in Arunachal

A boulder rolled down the mountain slope and smashed the mini bus carrying 20 ITBP personnel.

Jun 29, 2018, 20:55 PM IST
Youth Congress organises bike rally to protest against inflation and other issues

Youth Congress organises bike rally to protest against inflation and other issues

The police prohibited the rally from taking off from Nyokumniya hall at Nirjuli along the NH-415 on the ground that the district magistrate had refused it permission.

Jun 16, 2018, 11:38 AM IST
Smart village initiative for Arunachal Pradesh

Smart village initiative for Arunachal Pradesh

The project will focus on solving "pain-points" or challenges in rural segments by developing platforms driven by "open innovation" approaches, a release said.

Jun 14, 2018, 12:52 PM IST
Watch: Miles away from home, Sikh Light Infantry celebrates Bada Khana in Arunachal's Kibithu

Watch: Miles away from home, Sikh Light Infantry celebrates Bada Khana in Arunachal's Kibithu

Miles away from home, the soldiers of Sikh Light Infantry Regiment celebrated Bada Khana in Arunachal Pradesh's Kibithu on Saturday.

Mar 31, 2018, 15:08 PM IST
Eye on China: IAF lands its largest transport aircraft C-17 Globemaster in Arunachal Pradesh's Tuting

Eye on China: IAF lands its largest transport aircraft C-17 Globemaster in Arunachal Pradesh's Tuting

Troops of India and China were locked in a 73-day-long standoff in Doklam from June 16, 2017.

Mar 13, 2018, 22:58 PM IST
Mob drags 2 rape-murder accused out of police station, beats them to death in Arunachal Pradesh

Mob drags 2 rape-murder accused out of police station, beats them to death in Arunachal Pradesh

The mob also tried to set the accused afire but was intervened by security forces.

Feb 20, 2018, 08:10 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi in Arunachal, targets Congress for corruption

PM Narendra Modi in Arunachal, targets Congress for corruption

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on a day-long visit to Arunachal Pradesh and poll-bound Tripura, took a dig at the Congress over what he said was leakage of funds meant for the poor during its rule.

Feb 15, 2018, 13:28 PM IST
3 days to Tripura Assembly polls: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address election rallies

3 days to Tripura Assembly polls: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address election rallies

The Prime Minister will address rallies in Santirbazar of South Tripura and Agartala of West Tripura districts. 

Feb 15, 2018, 07:34 AM IST
Arunachal village Bomja among Asia’s richest, thanks to land acquisition payment by Modi government

Arunachal village Bomja among Asia’s richest, thanks to land acquisition payment by Modi government

A village in Arunachal Pradesh has now become one of the richest villages in Asia, thanks to payments released towards land acquisition in the area by the Union Ministry of Defence. The ministry has

Feb 08, 2018, 10:26 AM IST
Arunachal Pradesh: Over 30 houses gutted in fire

Arunachal Pradesh: Over 30 houses gutted in fire

Over 30 houses and shops were gutted in a fire which broke out in Arunachal Pradesh`s Dirang district on Saturday.

Jan 28, 2018, 08:43 AM IST