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29 Jun

Lower Siang Administration Warns of Possible Flash Flood as Landslide Blocks River Flow

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The Lower Siang District Administration in Arunachal Pradesh has issued a safety advisory to residents of the district following a massive landslide that has completely blocked the flow of the Siji River (Gai Nadi) at Siji-Magi Block Point, creating a temporary natural dam.“This poses an extremely serious and life-threatening situation. If the blockage suddenly collapses, it could trigger a powerful flash flood without warning, endangering lives, homes, livestock, roads, bridges, and other public infrastructure downstream,” an official statement said.“All residents of Lower Siang District, especially those in Likabali, villages along the Siji River (Gai Nadi), and downstream areas in neighbouring…

29 Jun

Heavy Rains Continue to Ravage Arunachal; Death Toll Rises, Roads and Bridges Severely Damaged

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Relentless monsoon rains continued to wreak havoc across Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, triggering floods, landslides and flash floods that have claimed lives, damaged roads and bridges, disrupted connectivity and affected thousands of people across at least 12 districts. In Lower Dibang Valley district, four people stranded on an island in the Sisiri River in the Dambuk area were successfully rescued by an Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter on Monday. Heavy rainfall also caused extensive damage to the Roing-Anini road, with flash floods washing away several roads and bridges. In Anjaw district, an excavator operator is feared dead after a massive…

28 Jun

BRO’s 36-Hour Blitz: Kimin-Potin Road Restored, Relief Reaches Cut-Off Arunachal Towns

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Exhibiting unwavering commitment to nation-building and humanitarian assistance, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), under Project Arunank, restored the vital Kimin–Potin road within 36 hours after torrential monsoon rains, flash floods and landslides caused widespread devastation in Arunachal Pradesh's Keyi Panyor and Papum Pare districts. The incessant rainfall triggered multiple landslides and major formation breaches along the 45-km road stretch, washing away sections of the roadway and burying several areas under mud, boulders and uprooted trees. The disruption completely halted vehicular movement and severed connectivity to important locations including Potin, Yazali, Yachuli, Joram and Ziro. The road closure severely impacted the…

27 Jun

Rescue Teams Continue Hunt for Three Missing in Keyi Panyor as Landslides Disrupt Roads

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Search and rescue operations in flash flood-hit Keyi Panyor district of Arunachal Pradesh entered the fourth day on Friday, with rescue teams recovering one more body while continuing efforts to trace three persons who remain missing. According to the latest monsoon damage update issued by the district administration, the body of 30-year-old Ballari Marak, also known as Olyn Synkly, was recovered at around noon on June 27. The deceased was identified by local residents. Ballari Marak was a resident of Bhoirymbong in Lumpshoping under Ri Bhoi district of Meghalaya. She was the daughter of late Shangain Syngkli and Willina K.…

26 Jun

Arunachal: Army Truck Accident on NH-13 Kills Subedar, Injures Two

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An Indian Army soldier was killed and two others were injured after an Army truck met with a tragic accident on National Highway-13 near the 30 Battalion SSB campus in Dirang, West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh on Friday afternoon. According to official sources, the vehicle belonging to the 18 Sikh Light Infantry was carrying three Army personnel and was on its way to the unit when the driver reportedly lost control on a hilly stretch of the highway. The truck crashed through the chain-link fence of the 30 Battalion Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) campus before plunging down a steep…

25 Jun

Rashtriya Raksha University invites applications for admission to its Pasighat Campus

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Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has invited applications for admission to various academic programmes at its Pasighat Campus in Arunachal Pradesh for the Academic Session 2026–27.The campus currently offers programmes in Police Administration, Security Management, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Physical Education and Sports Sciences. These include M.A. in Police Administration and Strategic Management, B.A. in Security Management, Diploma in Police Science, Post Graduate Diploma in Strength and Conditioning, and Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics. Eligible candidates interested in pursuing careers in security studies, police administration, cyber security and…

18 Jun

Arunachal Pradesh Chakma body seeks NHRC inquiry into alleged extortion linked to minor Chakma girl’s death

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The Arunachal Pradesh Chakma Youth Association (APCYA) has approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), seeking an investigation into allegations that money was taken from the employer of a 15-year-old Chakma girl who died in Arunachal Pradesh, even as the Commission has already ordered a CBI inquiry into the case.In a statement issued on Thursday, the APCYA said it had filed a complaint before the NHRC alleging that Chikond Chand Chakma of the All India Chakma Students Union (AICSU), who is the complainant in NHRC Case No. 57/2/18/2025-CL, and another individual, Amit Chakma, allegedly received or extorted Rs 3 lakh…

09 Jun

Tensions Over Siang Project Escalate; MLA Oni Panyang’s Residence Allegedly Vandalised

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Tensions surrounding the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) intensified in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Siang district after a large group of protesters allegedly vandalised the residence of Geku-Mariyang MLA Oni Panyang. According to reports, the residence of the People's Party of Arunachal (PPA) legislator was targeted amid continuing protests against the proposed hydropower project on the Siang River. The incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing agitation over the project. Visuals from the site showed extensive damage to the property. Furniture, household belongings and parts of the structure were reportedly damaged during the incident. Videos circulating from the residence…

05 Jun

Arunachal Govt Sets Up 4 High-Powered Panels To Examine, Recommend Measures On Key Issues

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The Government of Arunachal Pradesh has constituted four High-Powered Committees in accordance with a resolution taken during consultative meetings held with various stakeholders last month on issues concerning indigenous tribal rights, Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) matters, Inner Line Permit (ILP) framework and related concerns.Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said that the State government has constituted the High-Powered Committee to examine and recommend measures to address concerns relating to illegal infiltration and illegal immigrants in the state.According to an official order issued by the Home Department, the committee will be chaired by Environment and Forests Minister Wangki Lowang.The Commissioner…

03 Jun

Congress Accuses Arunachal Government of Hindering Supreme Court-Monitored CBI Probe

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The Congress on Tuesday accused the BJP-led government in Arunachal Pradesh of attempting to obstruct a Supreme Court-monitored Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged irregularities in the awarding of public works contracts in the state. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh alleged that the state government had abandoned transparency and accountability despite clear directions from the Supreme Court. According to Ramesh, the controversy relates to a preliminary CBI inquiry into allegations that public works contracts were awarded to firms allegedly owned by or linked to members of Chief Minister…