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12 Oct

Arunachal Eyes Sports Growth and Sustainable Yak Livelihoods

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Arunachal Pradesh is planning to build a football stadium with a seating capacity of 25,000 to 30,000 near Holongi in Balijan Circle of Papum Pare district, Chief Minister Pema Khandu has announced. The proposed facility is expected to strengthen the state’s sports infrastructure and provide more opportunities for football players. Speaking to the media, Khandu said around one lakh square metres of land had been identified for the project. The tendering process has been completed, and construction is expected to begin within a month. The proposed stadium is intended to support the growing popularity of football in Arunachal Pradesh and…

10 Oct

Four Siang Dam Opponents Reportedly Detained Under Arunachal Pradesh Law

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Four residents of Geku in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Siang district, who were earlier reported missing, have reportedly been detained under the Arunachal Pradesh Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (APUAPA), 2014, for their opposition to the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). Sources said the four individuals, identified as Adum Tayom, Omak Paron, Okut Paloh and Oson Paron, were picked up from Pasighat and taken to Itanagar. Among them is the president of the Siang Indigenous Farmers Forum (SIFF) Youth Wing, a prominent voice against the proposed mega dam project. Their exact whereabouts have not been officially confirmed. The Upper Siang district…

09 Oct

Tawang Promotes Indigenous Sports and Cultural Heritage Through Seva Sankalp Utsav 2026

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Traditional sports competitions under Seva Sankalp Utsav 2026, celebrating India’s rich heritage, indigenous games and the spirit of Arunachal Pradesh, were inaugurated on Friday by Tawang MLA, Namgey Tsering, at the Festival Ground, Mentsem-Tse in Tawang. The event was organised by the District Sports Office, Tawang, with the participation of Zilla Parishad Members Tenzin Monpa, Sonam Nordzin and Pema Tsering; District PPA president Phurpa Lama; District unit BJP vice president Dorjee Nima,senior public leaders; and enthusiastic participants representing various blocks across Tawang district. The traditional sports competitions featured six indigenous games: tug of war, bamboo archery, guli danda, bamboo climbing,…

08 Oct

RTI Activist and Assam Rifles Rifleman Rakhini Mipi Found Dead in Arunachal’s Hunli

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Renowned RTI activist from Dibang Valley district and Assam Rifles rifleman Rakhini Mipi was found dead under mysterious circumstances at Hunli in Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Dibang Valley district. According to Hunli Police Station Officer-in-Charge Inspector Mohon Mili, Mipi's body was discovered hanging inside the bathroom of an Army transit camp near the Circuit House in Hunli. He was reportedly on his way to Anini with his unit, the 24th Assam Rifles, to participate in an Armed Forces warfare exercise. The unit had reached Hunli on October 3 and was scheduled to proceed to Anini the following morning. Superintendent of Police…

07 Oct

Tawang’s New Archery Stadium to Spotlight Arunachal’s Young Archers

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A coordination meeting was held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of ADC, Tawang Rinchin Leta to review the preparations for the 5th State Level Archery Championship. The championship is scheduled to be held from October 10 to 12, 2026 at the Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso High Altitude Sports Stadium in Tawang. With 12 teams from across Arunachal Pradesh expected to participate, the championship will provide a strong platform for young archers to showcase their talent and compete for a place at the national level. The event is being supported by the Arunachal Archery Association, Sports Authority of Arunachal Pradesh, Additional Directorate…

06 Oct

Opposition to Siang Mega Dam Intensifies as Arrests and Security Deployment Rise

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At least five people have been arrested in Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang Valley amid escalating tensions over the pre-feasibility report (PFR) study for the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), a hydropower project planned on the Siang River with a proposed capacity of more than 10,000 MW. According to one arrest notice, the detention was linked to Case No. 22/26 registered at Boleng in Siang district under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The notice alleged that the accused had participated in an unlawful assembly and attacked Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel in Uggeng. Earlier, the district administration…

05 Oct

Inaugural Ziro Bird and Butterfly Festival Marks Start of Wildlife Week Celebrations

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The inaugural Ziro Bird and Butterfly Festival commenced on Sunday at Saint Claret College in Ziro, located in Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Subansiri district, marking the beginning of the region's 72nd Wildlife Week celebrations. Following the opening session, the festival is set to move to Pange in the Tale Wildlife Sanctuary, where participants will spend three days conducting field explorations, monitoring bird and butterfly populations, and engaging in conservation activities. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Hapoli Forest Division DFO Tilling Taker and ADCF Oyang Dusu highlighted the significance of Wildlife Week and emphasized the crucial ecological role played by the region's…

05 Oct

11,000-MW Siang Project: Minister Says Over 80% of Affected Villagers Support Development Push

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The stalemate over the proposed 11,000-MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh continued on Sunday, with state minister Ojing Tasing saying the government cannot compromise on matters related to national security. Tasing, who represents the Pangin Assembly constituency in Siang district, also claimed that more than 80 per cent of people in villages likely to be affected by the proposed project support its implementation. The minister said the project was important not only from the perspective of power generation but also for national security and flood moderation, particularly in view of infrastructure development taking place upstream in China. “National…

02 Oct

International Buddhist Conference to Accompany Buddha Relics Exposition in Tawang

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Tawang is preparing to host the Exposition of the Sacred Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha from November 1 to 7, 2026, coinciding with the auspicious Lhabab Duechen (Abhidhamma Divas). The historic spiritual event is being organised by the Union Ministryof Culture, in collaboration with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) and National Museum, New Delhi. As part of the preparations, an Advance Security Liaison (ASL) team, led by Director, IBC, Colonel (retd) Yash Saxena, along with officials of the National Museum, arrived in Tawang on Thursday and was received at Ugyen Tsangpo Helipad by In-charge DC Rinchinleta, chairman,…

01 Oct

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu Says Govt Ready to Discuss Siang Multipurpose Project Concerns

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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday said the State government is ready to discuss the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) and address concerns raised by local people. Speaking to the media, Khandu said the Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) would determine whether the project moves ahead. He also said that activities under the PFR would not damage agricultural land or forests. Khandu said Deputy Chief Minister and Power Minister Chowna Mein will camp in the area for a week and hold interaction programmes with local communities. Khandu, Mein, senior ministers and officials held meetings with representatives and government officials…