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Heavy Rains in Arunachal Pradesh Trigger Landslides, Flash Floods
Major rivers in the state are flowing above the danger level while surface communication was disrupted at many places along the NH-415 that links Assam with Arunachal Pradesh.
Balancing Taboos in Arunachal Pradesh
In Arunachal Pradesh, tribal communities have elaborate taboos that govern their interaction with nature and thus manage conservation.
Students Protest Against China in Arunachal Pradesh
The students, carrying placards and banners, shouted ‘anti-China’ slogans and burnt the effigy of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Why Is China Renaming Seemingly Unimportant Places in Arunachal Pradesh?
Two of the six spots renamed could be of significance, but the other four are simply points on a map. Is there a method behind this that we cannot discern at the moment?
China Announces ‘Standardised’ Names for Six Places in Arunachal Pradesh
Chinese state media said the move was aimed at reaffirming China’s claim over the state.
BJP To Join Pema Khandu-Led PPA Government in Arunachal Pradesh
The leader of the BJP in the state assembly Tamiyo Taga is expected to be inducted in the Khandu cabinet.
NE Dispatch: Dalai Lama Visit to Arunachal Pradesh; Agartala-Sealdah Rail Link Established
A round-up of what’s happening in India’s Northeast.
Rebel Congress MLA Pema Khandu Sworn in as Arunachal Pradesh CM
After bringing the rebel MLAs back into its fold, the Congress returned to power in Arunachal Pradesh.
Rebels Return Home and the Congress is Back in Power in Arunachal Pradesh
Congress dissidents had no option but to stay with the party because a mid-term election would have to be held
Blow to Modi as Supreme Court Upends ‘Congress Mukt’ Arunachal Pradesh
Constitution bench faults governor for summoning state assembly, as well as orders passed by the deputy speaker which facilitated the ouster of the Congress and the swearing-in of a BJP-backed government
Supreme Court Restores Congress Government in Arunachal Pradesh
The court called the decision to remove the elected Arunachal Pradesh government “illegal and unconstitutional”.
At Least 16 Killed in Arunachal Pradesh Landslide
At least 16 people were killed when a massive landslide triggered by incessant rains hit a labour camp in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh today.
Supreme Court Clears Way for Government Formation in Arunachal Pradesh
Bench says it is satisfied the 14 rebel MLAs disqualified by the speaker were not served notice in the prescribed manner but will continue to consider the legality of the imposition of president’s rule in the state.
From Ethnicity to Power Play, the Drama in Arunachal Pradesh Has it All
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday on the imposition of President’s rule by the Centre in Arunachal Pradesh
India Deploys More Troops Along China Border in Sikkim, Arunachal
There has been no enhancement of troops at the India-China-Bhutan tri-junction in Doklam; in Nathu La, Indian and Chinese soldiers hold border meeting
‘The Jungle Is Our Mother’: The Transitory Life of the Arunachali Brokpa
A vignette from the lives of the reclusive Brokpa herders of West Kameng and Tawang districts of Arunachal Pradesh who migrate in fixed seasonal patterns at high altitudes.
Landslides in Arunachal Kill 14; Part of Trans Arunachal Highway Washed Away
The state government has appealed to the people to move out of flood- and landslide-vulnerable areas.
NE Dispatch: Army Kills Man in Case of ‘Mistaken Identity’ in Arunachal, Child with Giant Head Dies in Tripura
A round-up of what’s happening in India’s Northeast.
NE Dispatch: Dispute Over Chakma-Hajong Refugees in Arunachal; Japan to Build War Museum in Manipur
A round-up of what’s happening in India’s Northeast.
1959: The Year the Dalai Lama and Thousands of Tibetan Refugees Fled to Arunachal
The Dalai Lama’s exile was but the beginning of a huge movement of Tibetan refugees into India and today’s Arunachal Pradesh was at the heart of that story.
Dalai Lama’s Visit to Arunachal Has Caused ‘Serious Damage’ to Bilateral Ties, Says China
China has also said it will take necessary measures to defend its territorial sovereignty.
Arunachal Cabinet Asks Centre To Probe Corruption Allegations By Kalikho Pul
The state government, however, termed the allegations of corruption against senior leaders and politicians made by the former chief minister in his suicide note as “totally baseless, false and without any evidence.”
Exclusive: Ex-Arunachal CM’s Explosive Suicide Note that BJP is Refusing to Probe
The Wire’s Hindi site, which has obtained a copy of the note – titled ‘Mere Vichaar’ or ‘My Thoughts’ – is publishing it in its entirety today.
NE Dispatch: Fuel Airlifted to Manipur; Two Assam Rifles Jawans Killed in Arunachal
A round-up of what’s happening in India’s Northeast.
NE Dispatch: Tribal Parties Oppose Citizenship Amendment Bill; BJP Expands Cabinet in Arunachal
A round-up of what’s happening in India’s Northeast.
NE Dispatch: Arunachal Youth Critical After Alleged Racial Attack; Centre to Amend Plantations Act
A round-up of what’s happening in India’s Northeast.
NE Dispatch: BJP Forms Government in Arunachal; RSS Sloganeering At Assam Heritage Site Triggers Protests
A round-up of what’s happening in India’s Northeast.
NE Dispatch: NSG Security For Two Former Assam Chief Ministers Removed; Arunachal Village Razed by Fire
A round-up of what’s happening in India’s Northeast.
Uttar Pradesh’s Bird Festival Has Become the Largest in India
A fraternity of birders gathered at the Chambal Safari Lodge to discuss the challenges in conserving bird populations today.
Kiren Rijiju Accused of Fraud For Arunachal Hydro Projects
Kiren Rijiju and his cousin Goboi Rijiju have been named in an alleged fraud involving the Kameng Hydro Electric Project that “may extend to Rs 450 crores”
China Denies Visa to Indian Badminton Team Manager From Arunachal
Bamang Tago, the manager of a 14-member Indian team, was denied a visa by the Chinese embassy “on ground of Arunachal domicile”.
After Inviting the Dalai Lama to Arunachal, India Welcomes US ambassador In Tawang
Verma’s visit to the northeastern state comes at a time when New Delhi’s ties with Beijing have been under some pressure.
Congress Set to Lose Power in Arunachal After 43 MLAs Defect to Regional Party
The mass quitting of Congress MLAs on Friday to join People’s Party of Arunachal indicates that the party is once again set to lose power in the northeastern state.
Arunachal Governor J.P. Rajkhowa Formally Asked to Leave
Rajkhowa said he has not yet received an official letter and will not comment until he does.
Won’t Resign, Says Arunachal Governor J.P. Rajkhowa After Centre Tells Him to Step Down
According to Rajkhowa, he was asked to resign because of his “ill health”, though his treatment is complete and he has returned to work.
Former Arunachal Chief Minister Kalikho Pul Found Dead; Crowds Gather Outside His Residence
Reports say Pul committed suicide and was found hanging at the official residence in Itanagar.
Acting Governor Leaves Arunachal Ahead of Scheduled Cabinet Swearing In
Arunachal acting Governor Tathagata Roy skipped the swearing in ceremony of Khandu’s Cabinet ministers scheduled for Wednesday; NCP alleges conspiracy by the BJP to “yet again destabilize an elected government”
New Arunachal CM Meets Modi Even as Sonia and Rahul Keep Him Waiting
‘It looks the the Congress leadership has learnt no lesson from the Arunachal Pradesh crisis’, said a state party functionary.
Ex-Arunachal Speaker Nabam Rebia Moves SC For Review of Historic Verdict
The move to seek review of the judgement coincides with a fresh attempt by nine rebel Uttarakhand Congress MLAs pleading for a stay on their disqualification by the speaker by relying on the Arunachal verdict.
The Congress’s Masterstroke in Arunachal Was a Retrospective Vindication of the SC’s Judgment
Had the rebel MLAs not rejoined the Congress, the Supreme Court’s restoration of the state government to its December 15 form would have soon lost legitimacy.
