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33 Hydropower Projects Under Development in Arunachal Pradesh with Capacity of 19,165 MW
15 Mar

33 Hydropower Projects Under Development in Arunachal Pradesh with Capacity of 19,165 MW

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Arunachal Pradesh is developing 33 hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 19,165 MW. Five projects have been commissioned, including the Dikshi (24 MW) and Kameng (600 MW) projects. Northeastern Electric Power Corporation Limited leads with 11 projects, while the Dibang Multipurpose Project, expected to be the largest at 2,880 MW, is underway. The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, with a capacity of 2,000 MW, is in advanced stages, with some units already commissioned and the rest expected to be operational by December 2026.
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Naharlagun Hosts Arunachal Fashion Week 2026 as Artisans Movement Turns Five
15 Mar

Naharlagun Hosts Arunachal Fashion Week 2026 as Artisans Movement Turns Five

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The Arunachal Fashion Week 2026, held at Interior Park, Naharlagun, began with the "AFW Night of Opulence," celebrating indigenous textiles and contemporary fashion from March 14-21, 2026. Organized by the Department of Textile & Handicrafts, it marks the five-year anniversary of the Artisans' Movement aimed at uniting weavers, designers, and creative professionals while fostering a sustainable ecosystem for local fashion. Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated the event, highlighting the significance of local heritage and government initiatives to support sericulture and creative industries. The opening showcased a fusion of traditional and contemporary designs from various regional designers and weavers, featuring events…
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Workshop on Arunachal’s Sowa Rigpa Heritage and Medicinal Plants Underway
13 Mar

Workshop on Arunachal’s Sowa Rigpa Heritage and Medicinal Plants Underway

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A three-day workshop on Sowa Rigpa medical heritage and medicinal plants commenced in Tawang, organized by the National Institute of Sowa Rigpa and the Tawang Foundation. Sowa Rigpa, a traditional healing system influenced by Ayurveda and Buddhist philosophy, focuses on holistic well-being. The event featured notable guests, including Advocate Maling Gombu, who emphasized the potential of Sowa Rigpa in modern medicine. The workshop aims to enhance awareness and share knowledge among practitioners from Leh and Tawang, preserving the traditional medical practices of the Himalayan region.
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Frontier Highway Land Row: IAS Officer Himanshu Nigam Placed Under Suspension
12 Mar

Frontier Highway Land Row: IAS Officer Himanshu Nigam Placed Under Suspension

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The Government of India has suspended IAS officer Himanshu Nigam with immediate effect over alleged irregularities and financial improprieties in the land acquisition process for the Lada–Sarli Frontier Highway project in East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. According to an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on November 17, 2025, disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against Nigam, a 2021-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre who was serving as the Deputy Commissioner of East Kameng at the time of the alleged irregularities. The allegations relate to the land acquisition process and payment of compensation for the Lada–Sarli Frontier…
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Arunachal Secured Net Territorial Gain After Namsai Pact: CM
11 Mar

Arunachal Secured Net Territorial Gain After Namsai Pact: CM

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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced in the Assembly that post the Namsai Declaration, the state has achieved a net territorial gain at its interstate boundary with Assam. The settlement, finalized for eight districts, marks a significant advancement in the long-standing boundary dispute with Assam, originally addressing disagreements over 123 villages and eventually narrowing to 86 through negotiations. Khandu emphasized that Arunachal Pradesh has not surrendered any land or resources to Assam, as the settlement involved structured discussions and mutual agreements. The phased process of surveying and demarcating the boundary has commenced, beginning with the Pakke-Kessang district where boundary…
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Two Army Personnel Killed in Road Mishap in Arunachal Pradesh
10 Mar

Two Army Personnel Killed in Road Mishap in Arunachal Pradesh

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Two Indian Army personnel lost their lives after the vehicle they were traveling in plunged into a gorge near Taksing in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Subansiri district, a defence spokesman said. According to a delayed report from the army, the accident happened on March 7 near Reddi village close to the India-China border, when the vehicle was proceeding from Gelemo to Taksing for operational duty under Operation Snow Leopard. The deceased were identified as Naib Subedar Kulwant Singh of 908 Field Regiment under 56 Artillery Brigade and Naik Pradeep Kumar Sharma of 18 Sikh Regiment from Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh,…
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165 Militants Surrender in Arunachal; Government Boosts Rehabilitation Efforts
09 Mar

165 Militants Surrender in Arunachal; Government Boosts Rehabilitation Efforts

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As of March 9, Arunachal Pradesh's Home Minister Mama Natung reported that 165 militants from various insurgent groups have surrendered over the past six years. Key figures include 47 militants in Tirap, 41 in Changlang, and 77 in Longding. Major groups involved are the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) with 50 cadres, along with other factions contributing to the total. Surrendered militants benefit from a Surrender and Rehabilitation Scheme, with ₹1.4 crore disbursed for support, including a rehabilitation camp operational since January and vocational training for 26 individuals this financial year. The scheme does not promise direct employment, and…
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Forest fire breaks out near Sigar Military Station in Arunachal’s East Siang
09 Mar

Forest fire breaks out near Sigar Military Station in Arunachal’s East Siang

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A major forest fire has ignited near the Sigar military station in East Siang district, raising alarms as it spreads towards military infrastructure. The fire began on Saturday in a nearby forest, and while there are no reported casualties, the situation poses a significant threat to essential facilities. Personnel from the district administration and the Indian Army have been deployed to combat the fire, but efforts are hindered by the challenging rugged terrain and dense vegetation. In response, the state government requested support from the Indian Air Force (IAF), which has initiated aerial firefighting operations using helicopters to douse the…
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Arunachal Fashion Week to Mark Five Years of Artisans’ Movement
09 Mar

Arunachal Fashion Week to Mark Five Years of Artisans’ Movement

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The Arunachal Fashion Week 2026—The Artisans' Movement—will be held in Naharlagun, close to Itanagar, from March 14 to 21 by the Arunachal Pradesh textiles and handicrafts department. Pema Khandu, the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, will be the main guest during the opening ceremony. The 2026 edition will commemorate five years of the Arunachal Pradesh Artisans' Movement and eleven years since Northeast India Fashion Week was first introduced in Itanagar in April 2015, when the area lacked a formal fashion platform. What started out as a groundbreaking project has developed over the last ten years into an expanding industry interface…
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