The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged victorious in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections, securing a third consecutive term in the state. According to data from the Election Commission, the party won 46 seats in the 60-member Assembly, securing a majority. Of the 50 seats where elections were held on April 19, the BJP captured 36. The remaining 10 seats were won uncontested by the saffron party.
On May 8th, a 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Lower Subansiri region of Arunachal Pradesh at 4:55 AM, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The quake was felt across the region, but no injuries or damage have been reported thus far.
A massive landslide occurred on Thursday at the highway between Hunli and Anini in Arunachal Pradesh, causing a deep cut in the road and disrupting the route connecting Dibang Valley. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu took to social media to address the landslide incident, stating that instructions have been given for the restoration of connectivity at the “earliest.” In a separate incident, two suspected Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Odisha’s Boudh district on Thursday morning.
Heavy rainfall triggered landslides in Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh, causing a portion of National Highway 313 to be washed away. While no injuries were reported, the incident disrupted traffic for over 16 hours. Officials have begun temporary repairs, allowing small vehicles to pass. However, the movement of heavy commercial vehicles remains restricted due to ongoing rockfalls. Efforts are underway to restore connectivity as soon as possible.
A massive landslide has occurred on the highway between Hunli and Anini in Arunachal Pradesh, causing a deep cut in the road and disrupting connectivity to Dibang Valley. Chief Minister Pema Khandu has ordered immediate restoration efforts to reconnect the vital route. The landslide, captured on video, shows a wide and deep gash in the highway, with rainwater gushing through. Arunachal Pradesh has experienced a 3.0 magnitude earthquake in the West Kameng region recently, raising concerns about geological instability in the area.
A major landslide has occurred in Arunachal Pradesh, washing away a portion of the highway along the China border and disrupting road connectivity with the Dibang valley. The incident occurred on Thursday between Hunli and Anini on National Highway-33 due to heavy rainfall in the area. Videos circulating on social media show a large stretch of the highway missing, making it impossible for vehicles to cross. The district borders China, and the landslide has raised concerns about the safety of the region.
A massive landslide struck Arunachal Pradesh, causing severe damage to the Anini Highway, a crucial lifeline that connects the Dibhang Valley district to the rest of India and serves as the only route to the Chinese border. The extent of the damage along the highway, located between Hunli and Anini, is still being assessed, but initial reports indicate widespread destruction.
Repolling is taking place at eight polling stations across four assembly constituencies in Arunachal Pradesh due to reports of violence and damage to electronic voting machines (EVMs) during the simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections on April 19. Elaborate security arrangements have been made, including the deployment of police superintendents and paramilitary forces, to ensure the smooth conduct of the repolling.
