Arunachal Pradesh

Number Of Deaths In Assam Floods Reaches 81, Water Re-Enters One District

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 27, 2019

The number of deaths in the Assam floods touched 81 on Saturday with the death of one more person in Barpeta district, as water re-entered Sonitpur district bordering Arunachal Pradesh, an official report said.

4 Earthquakes Hit Arunachal In 24 Hours, Highest Among Them 5.5 Magnitude

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Debanish Achom | Saturday July 20, 2019

Four earthquakes of 5.5, 5.6, 3.8 and 4.9 magnitudes hit Arunachal Pradesh one after another on Friday and the early hours this morning, the Meteorological Department said.

Three Earthquakes Hit Arunachal Pradesh, Tremors Felt In Assam

India News | Edited by Ridhima Shukla | Friday July 19, 2019

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and other northeastern states in the afternoon today.

Insurgent Linked To Ambush That Killed Arunachal Lawmaker, Son Arrested

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Debanish Achom | Tuesday July 16, 2019

A leader of the insurgent group NSCN(IM) who was suspected to be involved in the killing of a lawmaker from Arunachal Pradesh was arrested at a remote village in Assam, near the border with Nagaland.

11 Cases Of Japanese Encephalitis Detected In Arunachal Pradesh

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 15, 2019

As many as 11 cases of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) have been detected in Arunachal Pradesh, an official said on Monday.

6 Dead, Over 8 Lakh Affected In Assam Flood; Rivers Above Danger Mark

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Swati Sharma | Saturday July 13, 2019

More than eight lakh people have been affected in Assam as monsoon floods have inundated at least 21 of the 33 districts in the state.

2 Arunachal Students Killed After Hostel Wall Collapses Due To Landslides

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 12, 2019

Two students were buried alive and two others injured after a boundary wall of a school hostel collapsed in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district due to landslides triggered by incessant downpour, the police said today.

4 Lakh People, 749 Villages Affected As Heavy Rain Continues In Assam

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Thursday July 11, 2019

The flood situation in Assam turned extremely grim on Thursday, with more than 4.23 lakh people affected in 17 of the 27 districts of the state.

Centre's Flood Relief Funds Meagre: Arunchal Chief Minister Pema Khandu

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 11, 2019

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday expressed concern over the havoc created by floods and landslides over the past few days, while asserting that district authorities have been asked to provide necessary aid and amenities in affected areas.

Northeast Braces For More Rain And Floods, 3 Killed In Assam

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhary | Wednesday July 10, 2019

Massive landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall since the past two days have affected thousands of people in Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Assam. Four people have died in the region, including three in Assam where over two lakh people are marooned in 11 districts.

AN-32 Aircraft Fleet Is Airworthy: Rajnath Singh

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 1, 2019

The AN-32 plane of Indian Air Force that crashed in Arunachal Pradesh killing all 13 personnel on board was completely airworthy, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh informed Rajya Sabha on Monday.

Found In Jungles Of Arunachal: A Rare Species Never Seen In India Before

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Monday July 1, 2019

A chance rescue by a forest ranger in Arunachal Pradesh's remote jungles of Yazali last week has created a sensation after a photo of the critically-endangered catch went viral in conservationist circles.

Air Force Retrieves Rescue Team From AN-32 Aircraft Crash Site In Arunachal

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 30, 2019

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday evening retrieved all the members of a rescue team from the site where one of its AN 32 aircraft had crashed in Arunachal Pradesh earlier this month.

CBI Charges Ex-Arunachal Chief Minister's Brother, Others With Corruption

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 28, 2019

The CBI has charged Nabam Hari, brother of former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki, his wife and PWD officers with alleged corruption in government contracts, officials said Friday.

Wing Commander Who Piloted Crashed AN-32 Cremated With Military Honours

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 21, 2019

Wing Commander GM Charles, who piloted the AN-32 aircraft which crashed in Arunachal Pradesh on June 3, was cremated with full military honours in the presence of senior officials of the Indian Air Force and district administration in Assam's Jorhat on Friday.