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    The Siang dam project, China’s upstream megadam and fears behind Arunachal protests

    What began as opposition to preliminary survey activities has escalated into violent clashes between villagers and security forces.
    HT Explainers
    Updated on Oct 25, 2026 11:32 IST

    At least 4 women injured in police tear gas shelling on anti-dam protesters in Arunachal Pradesh

    Siang Superintendent of Police Kamdam Sikhom said around 150 to 200 protesters from Upper Siang district, particularly Geku and Komkar, arrived at Dite-Dime in Siang district around 7 am and attempted to enter the district.
    india news
    Updated on Oct 23, 2026 08:45 IST

    Why Arunachal's mega hydropower push to counter China has sparked protests

    What began as opposition to preliminary survey activities has escalated into violent clashes between villagers and security forces.
    HT Explainers
    Updated on Oct 12, 2026 05:29 IST

    Arunachal media houses condemn curbs on reports about Siang hydropower project

    APC and APUWJ demanded restoration of legitimate journalistic content restricted solely over coverage of SUMP. (X/IndiaInfraTech)
    india news
    Updated on Oct 5, 2026 12:07 IST

    Arunachal: Vehicles torched, MLA’s residence vandalised during Siang dam project protests

    Wednesday’s unrest came two days after villagers clashed with security personnel at Geku
    india news
    Updated on Sep 30, 2026 14:29 IST

    Assam Rifles jawan dead, 4 others injured in militant attack in Arunachal: Cops

    The incident occurred around 6.30am near Nampong Nallah under Nampong Circle.
    india news
    Updated on Sep 29, 2026 13:36 IST

    PIL challenges Arunachal recruitment norms on PRC, APST, tribal lang; HC seeks response

    A division bench comprising Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Arun Dev Choudhury heard the PIL filed by the Lekang Indigenous Right Forum and four others on Wednesday
    india news
    Updated on Sep 24, 2026 08:50 IST

    Arunachal cabinet forms high-level panel for Siang project survey

    The cabinet on Wednesday reaffirmed that development would be pursued while respecting local traditions and community interests. (HT Photo)
    india news
    Updated on Sep 23, 2026 13:09 IST

    Sikkimese rapper UNB attacked with rods in Arunachal; probe underway: Cops

    UNB suffered injuries to his head and face and swelling around an eye, police said. (HT Sourced Photo)
    india news
    Updated on Sep 22, 2026 14:37 IST

    Arunachal is crucial in safeguarding nation’s borders: Vice Prez Radhakrishnan

    He also highlighted the Northeast’s growing importance in India’s development trajectory. (HT Photo)
    india news
    Updated on Sep 9, 2026 14:04 IST

    3 arrested in Arunachal for trafficking 19 children, youngest aged three: Cops

    Investigators also detected monetary transactions ranging from <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10,000 to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50,000 per child in some cases. (HT Photo)
    india news
    Updated on Aug 25, 2026 08:44 IST

    Search for 5 army personnel who went missing in Arunachal flash flood continues

    The missing personnel have been identified as Havaldar Upendar and army personnel Kundan, Vinod, Aditya and Samunda. (ANI Photo/Representative Image)
    india news
    Updated on Aug 17, 2026 15:27 IST

    5 army personnel missing after flash flood hits camp in Arunachal: Officials

    Two search and rescue teams of the 5th Grenadiers have also been deployed. (PTI/Representative Photo)
    india news
    Updated on Aug 16, 2026 01:42 IST

    Centre assures support as Arunachal floods kill 4, affect over 90,000 people

    Union ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Kiren Rijiju visited the flood-affected Keyi Panyor district. (HT Sourced Photo)
    india news
    Updated on Jul 1, 2026 13:29 IST

    Heavy rain triggers flash floods in Arunachal; high alert issued in Assam

    The Assam government said it is closely monitoring the situation in Arunachal Pradesh because it expects a downstream impact.
    india news
    Updated on Jun 24, 2026 07:30 IST

    BJP leader Tai Tagak wins Rajya Sabha seat from Arunachal Pradesh unopposed

    Returning Officer Tadar Meena handed over election certificate to Tagak at Nokmey Namati Hall in the State Legislative Assembly Secretariat.
    india news
    Updated on Jun 11, 2026 13:50 IST

    Arunachal man gets life imprisonment 5 years after attempting to murder a woman

    During the trial, the prosecution examined 12 witnesses. (Representative Photo/iStock)
    others
    Updated on May 2, 2026 13:37 IST

    Arunachal POCSO court awards death penalty to repeat offender for rape

    The court found the victim’s testimony consistent and credible. (iStock)
    others
    Updated on Apr 26, 2026 15:55 IST

    Arunachal: Budget focuses on infrastructure, hydropower generation

    Arunachal Pradesh deputy chief minister Chowna Mein presented the state budget for 2026–27. (HT photo)
    others
    Updated on Mar 10, 2026 11:00 IST

    Racial abuse of NE women in Delhi, UP strongly condemned; strict action sought

    Minor repair work being carried out at the rented flat of three women from Arunachal Pradesh was the starting point of the dispute that led to allegations of racial slurs, and resulted in an FIR against a neighbour couple in Delhi's Malviya Nagar.
    india news
    Updated on Feb 24, 2026 12:14 IST

    7-year-old’s escape leads cops to child trafficking network in Arunachal Pradesh

    The girl was also provided with psychological support at Ane’s Home, a one-stop support centre on the premises of the Itanagar Women Police Station. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
    india news
    Updated on Feb 19, 2026 15:22 IST

    Assam man poses as bank official, sells rented cars online in Arunachal; arrested

    Police have recovered 16 vehicles, including a Toyota Fortuner, seven Scorpio S11s, two XUV300s, two Kia Seltos, a Brezza, a Creta, a Jimny, and a Bolero (Representative photo)
    india news
    Updated on Feb 18, 2026 13:16 IST

    2 Kerala tourists enter Arunachal lake to rescue man; one dies, second missing

    Sela Lake, situated at an altitude of over 13,000 feet, is a major tourist attraction in Tawang district. (X/MDoNER_India)
    india news
    Updated on Jan 16, 2026 16:52 IST

    Arunachal Pradesh man gets life imprisonment for killing wife in 2018

    The verdict said the medical evidence placed before the court had confirmed that the death was homicidal, caused by fractures to the skull due to blunt-force trauma. (PEXEL)
    india news
    Updated on Jan 3, 2026 14:02 IST

    Arunachal: BJP sweeps Itanagar civic polls; PPA wins in Pasighat

    BJP candidates were elected unopposed from four wards in Itanagar. (Representational image)
    others
    Updated on Dec 20, 2025 08:58 IST

    2 more including Kupwara resident arrested in espionage case: Arunachal Pradesh Police

    The Changlang Police has not shared any details about the person arrested on espionage charges (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
    india news
    Updated on Dec 12, 2025 17:21 IST

    21 feared dead as truck plunges into 700m gorge in Arunachal

    21 feared dead as truck plunges into 700m gorge in Arunachal
    india news
    Updated on Dec 12, 2025 24:16 IST

    18 workers killed after truck plunges into gorge in Arunachal Pradesh

    FILE PHOTO: A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) delivery truck drives along India's Tezpur-Tawang highway which runs to the Chinese border, in Arunachal Pradesh.
    india news
    Updated on Dec 11, 2025 13:46 IST

    Two arrested from J&K over allegations of espionage: Arunachal Pradesh police

    (Representative file photo)
    others
    Updated on Dec 11, 2025 04:29 IST

    12-hour bandh against ‘illegal immigrants’ brings Arunachal’s capital to a halt

    Markets remained closed, public transport stayed off the roads and major junctions wore a deserted look in Arunachal Pradesh’s capital Itanagar on Tuesday.
    others
    Updated on Dec 9, 2025 08:16 IST
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