Arunachal Pradesh - The Purbottar

31 Oct

Mein Calls for Constructive Engagement on Siang Project, Urges Youth to Embrace Entrepreneurship

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has said the state government is open to dialogue with all stakeholders, including community organisations and civil society groups, that have raised concerns over the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project. Mein said differences over the project should be addressed through constructive engagement, informed discussions and mutual understanding. He was speaking at the valedictory function of the silver jubilee celebrations of the All Palin, Chambang, Yangte, Gangte and Tarak-Lengdi Students' Union at Palin in Kra Daadi district on Thursday. The deputy chief minister emphasised the need for expert consultations and public awareness to address…

29 Oct

Northeast Tourism in Focus as Tawang ITM 2026 Connects 43 International Buyers from 22 Countries

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh is hosting the 14th edition of the International Tourism Mart (ITM) from October 29 to 31, bringing together more than 200 domestic and international tourism stakeholders to promote tourism in the Northeast, strengthen business partnerships and expand the region's access to national and international markets. Organised by the Union Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Arunachal Pradesh government and other northeastern states, the three-day event is expected to attract 43 international buyers from 22 countries, along with domestic buyers, tour operators and tourism service providers from across the eight northeastern states. The event has returned…

23 Oct

Indian Army and Arunachal Govt Jointly Organise International Marathon to Promote Border Tourism

Preeti SinghArunachal Pradesh

The picturesque high-altitude town of Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh is gearing up to host the second edition of Tawang International Marathon on Saturday, with more than 4,600 runners expected to participate in the sporting event.Jointly organised by the Indian Army and the Arunachal Pradesh government, the marathon will be held at the Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso High Altitude Stadium under the theme ‘Queen of High Altitude Run’. The event aims to promote fitness, peace, adventure sports and tourism in Arunachal Pradesh’s mountainous border region.The marathon will feature full-marathon, half-marathon, 10-km and 5-km races. More than 1,000 women runners are expected to…

15 Oct

Arunachal’s Proposed Siang Mega Project Faces Protests Amid Calls for Jobs, Infrastructure and Safeguards

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal’s 11,200-MW Siang hydropower project raises hopes of jobs but faces local resistance Arunachal Pradesh’s proposed 11,200-megawatt Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) has sparked a debate over development, employment and infrastructure, with some residents hoping for better roads and public services while protesters raise concerns over land, the environment and community rights. The project, proposed along the Siang River, has drawn attention to the development needs of communities living in the region, where difficult terrain and limited connectivity have long affected access to essential services and economic opportunities. While some residents see the project as a possible source of employment…

14 Oct

Yingkiong Rally Intensifies Opposition to Siang Project, Protesters Demand Halt to PFR Process

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Protests against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) continued in Yingkiong, the headquarters of Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Siang district, on Tuesday, as residents from several villages gathered for a peaceful rally and meeting demanding the release of detained protesters and the withdrawal of security forces from the region. The district administration relaxed prohibitory orders imposed under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), allowing the protest to take place. The restrictions had initially been imposed in Yingkiong for 30 days from October 11. The protest was organised by the Siang Indigenous Farmers’ Forum Youth Wing (SIFFYW) and…

24 Sep

Arunachal Pradesh’s First AI Boot Camp Begins at IIT Guwahati with 40 Participants

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh's first artificial intelligence (AI) boot camp and hackathon began at IIT Guwahati on September 23, bringing together 40 selected participants for intensive training in AI and related technologies before they take part in a two-day hackathon to develop solutions for practical problems. The participants were selected from 97 applicants for the programme, which has been organised by the Arunachal Pradesh Centre of Excellence on Artificial Intelligence (AI-CoE) under the State Council of IT and eGovernance (SCITeG), Department of IT and Communication. IIT Guwahati and NIT Arunachal Pradesh are collaborating in the initiative. The programme is being conducted under…

24 Sep

One Arrested, 13 Identified in Rapper UNB Assault Case as Investigation Pushes Forward

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Police have arrested one person in connection with the alleged assault on Sikkimese rapper Ugen Namgyal Bhutia, popularly known as UNB, while investigators have identified all 13 people suspected to have been involved in the incident. Lower Dibang Valley Superintendent of Police Ringu Ngupok said Nabam Tapang was arrested from Doimukh in Papum Pare district. The police officer said Tapang was the first person arrested in the case and that further arrests are expected as the investigation progresses. The incident took place on the evening of September 21, when UNB and members of his team were travelling towards…

22 Sep

Local Views Discussed at Project Meet

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu chaired a consultative meeting with officers and officials from Siang and Upper Siang districts to discuss the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project and the technical and local issues associated with the development initiative.The meeting focused on understanding the proposed project in greater detail, including its technical aspects and its significance for the state. Discussions also covered concerns and apprehensions that may exist among communities in the affected and surrounding areas. During the interaction, Khandu said tribal officers and officials have a close connection with their respective communities and are familiar with the aspirations, sentiments…

16 Sep

Governor Applauds Tali, Matey Sisters for Mountaineering Achievements

nanika EditorArunachal Pradesh, North East

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik has congratulated mountaineers January Tali, Kampo Matey and Nyarian Matey for their remarkable achievements in Himalayan mountaineering. January Tali created history by becoming the first Indian woman to summit both Mount Kun, at 7,077 metres, and Mount Nun, at 7,135 metres, in the same climbing season, completing the ascents between July 27 and September 8. The Governor also lauded Tirap-based mountaineers Kampo Matey and Nyarian Matey for successfully scaling the 6,127-metre Mount Shinkun West in Himachal Pradesh. Commending their courage, endurance, technical skills and determination, Parnaik said the achievements were a…

15 Sep

Intermittent Wet Weather Ahead: IMD Predicts Five-Day Stretch of Rain and Thunderstorms in Arunachal Pradesh

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Several districts of Arunachal Pradesh are likely to experience rain and thunderstorms over the next five days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting intermittent wet weather across different parts of the state from September 15. According to the district-wise forecast issued by the IMD’s Meteorological Centre in Itanagar, rain and thunderstorms are expected in Kurung Kumey, East Kameng, Upper Siang, Siang, Dibang Valley, Lower Dibang Valley, Lohit, Papum Pare, Tirap and Longding on Tuesday. On Wednesday, weather activity is likely to shift across Kurung Kumey, East Kameng, Papum Pare, Kamle, Tirap and Longding districts. The forecast suggests that several…