The Latest Breaking News from Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal govt. promises bridge after villagers threaten to boycott elections

The Arunachal Pradesh government has promised a bridge after the people of Rime Moko, Pidi Rime, and Tode Rime villages in the West Siang district threatened to boycott the 2024 Assembly election. The villagers have been demanding a bridge since 2014

The Hindu · Aug 17, 2023

Unviable Arunachal hydro projects have been dumped on Central PSUs, say experts

In 2008, the Arunachal Pradesh Government came out with a Hydro Power Policy that entailed payment of upfront money per MW for projects to be set by private and public sector firms.

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

Update us on money laundering case involving Arunachal Public Service Commission, Gauhati HC tells Finance Ministry and ED

The Gauhati High Court has asked the Finance Ministry and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to update it on the status of the investigation into a money laundering case involving the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC). 

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

Three wushu players from Arunachal bound for World University Games in China handed 'stapled visas', team held back

Three wushu players from Arunachal Pradesh, who were to take part in the World University Games beginning on Friday in Chengdu, were issued ‘stapled visas’ by the Chinese embassy here, which led to the entire team being held back while the players from other sports left the country.

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

‘Unacceptable’, says India, after China issues stapled visas to wushu athletes from Arunachal

NEW DELHI: India’s 12-member wushu team’s trip to Chengdu, China, for the World University Games was called off late on Wednesday night after the Chinese embassy in Delhi issued ‘stapled visas’ to three female athletes hailing from Arunachal Pradesh — — Nyeman Wangsu, Onilu Tega and Mepung Lamgu. This prompted…

The Times of India · Jul 27, 2023

Stapled visas for Arunachal athletes unacceptable: India

India protests China's "unacceptable" decision to issue stapled visas to Indian athletes from Arunachal Pradesh. India lodged a strong protest and reserves the right to a suitable response.

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Three wushu players from Arunachal for World University Games in China handed 'stapled visas'

NEW DELHI: Three wushu players from Arunachal Pradesh, who were to take part in the World University Games beginning on Friday in Chengdu, were issued 'stapled visas' by the Chinese embassy here, which led to the entire team being held back while the players from other sports left the country.

The Times of India · Jul 27, 2023

Arunachal Pradesh’s unsung heroes of Indian independence

Arunachal Pradesh is a state enriched with a heritage of tenacious resistance against foreign rule, which has often gone unheralded in the grand narratives of the Indian independence movement. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 27, 2023

Earthquake of magnitude 3.3 hits Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang

On July 22, an earthquake of magnitude 3.3 hit Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. NCS reported it occurred at 6.56 am at a depth of 5 km. A day earlier, three earthquakes occurred in Jaipur, Rajasthan in 30 mins. First quake of 4.4 at 4.09 am, second of 3.1 at 4.22 am…

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Bail for Arunachal school sexual abuse case accused cancelled

Gauhati HC orders cancellation of bail granted to 33-yr-old accused of raping & sexually abusing 21 schoolchildren in Arunachal Pradesh. HC observes special court granted bail in casual manner & assigns flimsy reasons. Directs judicial academy to sensitise POCSO court judges.

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023