Arunachal Pradesh
India Issues Travel Advisory for Citizens Traveling to China Following Passport Dispute
Dec 08, 2025 09:49 pm CST
India's External Affairs Ministry has advised citizens to exercise caution when traveling to or transiting through China after an incident where a woman from Arunachal Pradesh was detained at Shanghai airport when authorities refused to recognize her Indian passport. The ministry has called on China to provide assurances that Indian travelers will not face selective targeting or arbitrary detention during transit through Chinese airports.
NHPC Achieves Major Milestone: 250 MW Unit Synchronized in India's Largest 2,000 MW Hydropower Project
Dec 04, 2025 02:07 am CST
NHPC has successfully synchronized Unit-2 of the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project with the National Grid, marking a significant advancement for India's largest hydropower initiative. Located at the Arunachal Pradesh-Assam border, this project will eventually generate 7.421 billion units of renewable energy annually, strengthening India's clean energy portfolio and enhancing electricity access across the northeastern region.
Private Tuition Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault of Four Young Girls in Arunachal Pradesh
Dec 01, 2025 07:08 pm CST
A 35-year-old private tuition teacher has been detained in Arunachal Pradesh for allegedly sexually assaulting four Class 1 students aged 6-7 years during tuition hours. Police promptly responded to the complaint and transferred the accused to the Women Police Station in Itanagar. The suspect will face charges under the POCSO Act as investigations continue.
Indian Woman from Arunachal Pradesh Detained at Shanghai Airport: A Diplomatic Standoff Between India and China
Nov 26, 2025 10:27 am CST
An Arunachal Pradesh woman, Pema Wang Thongdok, faced an 18-hour detention at Shanghai airport when Chinese officials refused to recognize her Indian passport, claiming her birthplace was "part of China." This incident has escalated into a diplomatic issue, with India firmly asserting its sovereignty over Arunachal Pradesh and lodging formal protests with China in both Beijing and New Delhi.
India Protests 18-Hour Detention of Arunachal Pradesh Woman at Shanghai Airport Amid Territorial Dispute with China
Nov 26, 2025 01:30 am CST
India has issued a strong diplomatic response after a woman from Arunachal Pradesh was detained for over 18 hours at Shanghai Airport when Chinese officials declared her Indian passport invalid, claiming her birthplace belongs to China. The incident has escalated tensions between the two nations, with India firmly rejecting China's territorial claims and citing violations of international aviation conventions.
Arunachal Woman Detained in China for 18 Hours: "Told to Apply for Chinese Passport" During Airport Harassment
Nov 25, 2025 02:06 pm CST
An Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh was detained for 18 hours at Shanghai's Pudong Airport after Chinese officials claimed her Indian passport was invalid because they consider her birthplace part of China. The diplomatic incident has prompted a strong protest from India, highlighting ongoing territorial tensions between the two nations.
Indian Woman from Arunachal Pradesh Detained for 18 Hours at Shanghai Airport Over Passport Dispute
Nov 24, 2025 03:37 pm CST
An Arunachal Pradesh woman was detained for 18 hours at Shanghai airport after Chinese authorities claimed her Indian passport was invalid because her birthplace is allegedly "Chinese territory." Despite having valid travel documents, she faced harassment and was only released after intervention from the Indian Consulate, highlighting ongoing territorial disputes between India and China.
Indian Army Deploys Indigenous High-Altitude Mono Rail System at 16,000 Feet in Arunachal Pradesh's Kameng Himalayas
Nov 15, 2025 01:27 am CST
The Indian Army's Gajraj Corps has engineered an innovative indigenous mono rail system operational at 16,000 feet in Arunachal Pradesh's Kameng Himalayas. This logistics breakthrough can transport over 300 kg of supplies in a single run, ensuring year-round support to remote forward posts in extreme terrain and weather conditions, while also enabling rapid casualty evacuation where helicopter access is impossible.
Arunachal Pradesh Suspends 4 Officials in Major Frontier Highway Land Acquisition Scam Investigation
Nov 13, 2025 10:37 am CST
The Arunachal Pradesh government has suspended four officials for their involvement in a significant land acquisition scam related to the Frontier Highway project in East Kameng district. An investigation revealed serious irregularities in the compensation process, with legitimate landowners being ignored while payments were made to non-existent assets and individuals. A Fact-Finding Committee has submitted an interim report highlighting fraudulent assessment practices.
Fourth Khangri Glacier Expedition: Scientists Study Climate Change Impact on Eastern Himalayan Glaciers in Arunachal Pradesh
Nov 08, 2025 09:38 pm CST
The fourth Khangri glacier expedition has begun in Arunachal Pradesh to study how Himalayan glaciers respond to climate change. Led by glaciologist Dr. Parmanand Sharma, the multidisciplinary team will conduct research in one of India's least studied cryosphere regions. The expedition aims to monitor glacier mass balance, assess Glacial Lake Outburst Flood risks, and understand implications for the Brahmaputra river system's water security affecting millions in northeastern India.