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[ Atek Miyu ] Risk from China's upstream dam The Siang River enters India from Tibet, where it is known as the Yarlung Tsangpo. China has begun building a very large hydropower project on this river in the Nyingchi…
[ Prafulla Kaman ] RUKSIN, 15 Oct: Foresters of Jonai forest range in Assam claimed to have spotted pugmarks of a Royal Bengal tiger in the Poba reserve forest (RF) near here in East Siang district recently. Range…
Editor, The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) is a massive hydroelectric dam proposed for the Siang River with an installed capacity of approximately 11,000-12,500 MW, its construction would pose an existential…
[ Marina Dai ] YINGKIONG, 13 Oct: Yingkiong, the headquarters of Upper Siang district, saw yet another protest rally against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) on Tuesday as people from several…
ITANAGAR, 11 Oct: Former chief minister Gegong Apang on Sunday reiterated his demand for scrapping the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project [SUMP] and accused Chief Minister Pema Khandu of preparing a plan to expel the Adis…
Monday Musing [ M Doley ] The Centre's push for the ambitious Siang Upper Multipurpose Project [SUMP], aimed at countering China's massive dam activities upstream, has hit a roadblock with affected villagers refusing to…
Editor, The Siang is one of the largest and fastest rivers in the world, flowing in the one of the most mega earthquake prone regions of the world. So, building a conventional dam is too risky for overall environment…
[ Bengia Ajum ] YINGKIONG, 10 Oct : Tension is palpable across the Siang Valley as the state government pushes ahead with the pre-feasibility report (PFR) survey for the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP).…
Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 9 Oct: Four residents from Geku in Upper Siang district, who were previously reported missing, have been detained under the Arunachal Pradesh Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (APUAPA), 2014,…
ITANAGAR, 8 Oct: Expressing deep concern over the recent violent situation that arose because of the alleged forcible steps being taken by the government to prepare the ground for undertaking the PFR survey in order to…
ITANAGAR, 7 Oct: The proposed 11,200 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project was important for India's water and national security, but the interests of local communities must also be protected, Arunachal Pradesh Minister…
Siang Upper Multipurpose Project Ringside View [ Tongam Rina ] Border communities, because of their geographical location, have to sacrifice much more than the rest of the country. Their land is becoming inaccessible to…
ITANAGAR, 6 Oct: Former chief minister Gegong Apang on Tuesday demanded immediate withdrawal of the PFR survey for the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) and a declaration from the government cancelling…
Correspondent PASIGHAT, 6 Oct: Chief Minister Pema Khandu sought the support of PRI leaders from East Siang district to conduct the pre-feasibility report (PFR) for the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP).…
PASIGHAT, 6 Oct: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday dedicated to the people several major infrastructure projects completed under the Pasighat Smart City Mission, describing the transformation of the state's oldest…
[ Tongam Rina ] ITANAGAR, 5 Oct: At least five people were arrested in the Siang valley as the government uses force to crack down on dissenting voices during the pre-feasibility report (PFR) study for the Siang Upper…
[ Badak Yomgam ] The proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), a massive 11,000 megawatt hydropower undertaking planned across the Siang River in the Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, presents a severe…
ITANAGAR, 4 Oct: The ashes of veteran social worker A. Balakrishnan, who played an instrumental role in the establishment of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalayas (VKV) in Arunachal Pradesh and other parts of the Northeast,…
ITANAGAR, Sep 24: Former chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Gegong Apang, has expressed serious concern over the recent actions of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh and the Government of India in proceeding with…
Editor, To outsiders, the Siang River appears merely as a ledger of untapped energy resources - a gleaming spreadsheet listing 11,000 megawatts of generation capacity, seemingly playing a role in distant geopolitical…
[Marina Dai] GEKU, 23 Sep: Tension is visible in Geku and Komkar as the state government pushes to move ahead with the Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) activities for the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP).…
Editor, Opposition to large-scale dam construction in Arunachal Pradesh has been a decades-long movement driven by indigenous communities and environmentalists, centring on concerns regarding displacement, cultural…
Monday Musing [ Tongam Rina ] Once again, the Siang valley, particularly Upper Siang and Siang, has flared up as the administration and the indigenous Adi community have come face to face over sharply differing…
Correspondent PASIGHAT, 17 Sep: Severe erosion caused by the Siang river at the Borguli portion has gripped several acres of wet cultivation in Mebo subdivision in East Siang district, worrying the local farmers. A…
ITANAGAR, 17 Sep: The Siang Indigenous Farmer's Forum Youth Wing (SIFFYW) has strongly condemned the registration of a CBI case against environmental activist and lawyer Bhanu Tatak over allegedly receiving illegal…
[ Marina Dai ] ITANAGAR, 14 Sep: Villagers from Komkar and villages in and around Uggeng staged protests at two separate locations across Upper Siang and Siang districts on Monday, opposing the proposed conduct of…
ITANAGAR, 2 Sep: The Siang Indigenous Farmers' Forum Youth Wing (SIFFYW) in Upper Siang district said that thousands of villagers opposed the proposed 11,000 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) during an…
[ By Pooja Gupta ] The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), proposed near Upper Siang district in Arunachal Pradesh, is set to be India's largest hydropower dam - a nearly 11,000 mw structure conceived to regulate…
The recurring erosion by the Siang river in Mebo subdivision is no longer a seasonal inconvenience but a long-term threat to villagers. The river's high monsoon discharge, heavy sediment load and shifting channel are…
[ Prafulla Kaman ] PASIGHAT, 9 Aug: Massive erosion by the Siang river is posing a serious threat to Borguly village in Mebo subdivision of East Siang district. The situation turned critical after a recent flash flood…
[ Badak Yomgam ] The debate over the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) is dominated by geopolitical arguments written by external writers, researchers, and retired military officials who have never lived…
[ Dibya Shankar Bhattacharya ] In a recent article, ‘The strategic alignment of the Ganga treaty of renewal and protection of Siang river basin’, published in The Arunachal Times, it was suggested that India should rely…
[ Badak Yomgam ] The upcoming expiration of the 1996 Ganga Water Sharing Treaty in December 2026 presents a critical diplomatic juncture that India can leverage to counter upstream dam construction by China on the…
[ AN Mohammed ] The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) in Arunachal Pradesh stands among the largest under planning hydropower and water management infrastructures in the Himalayan region. Envisioned as a strategic…
[Badak Yomgam] When Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein officially declared the Siang River as a premier world adventure tourism and ecotourism hub on 2 January, 2026, following an expansive promotional rafting expedition…
[ Ananya Bhatia ] Much of the public conversation around the Siang has narrowed to a single structure: the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), and to how best to take it forward. But it has tended to crowd…
ITANAGAR, 6 Jun: A total of 110 households in Upper Siang district signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Saturday in support of the pre-feasibility report (PFR) for the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP),…
ITANAGAR, 5 Jun: The World Environment Day (WED) was celebrated across the state on Friday. In Lower Subansiri district, over 5,000 saplings were planted across five forest ranges by the Forest Department to mark the…
Editor, The Misings are a Tibeto-Burman ethnic group residing primarily in the Northeastern Indian states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. They belong to the Tani linguistic family within the broader Tibeto-Burman…
[ Dr Atop Lego ] The Himalayan ecosystem is undeniably one of the most dynamic and complex geological frontiers on the planet. For decades, the narrative surrounding development in this region – particularly in…
Editor, Recently, an Arunachali, Techi Gubin, was awarded the Padma Shri by the president of India. It is a matter of great pride that someone from Arunachal Pradesh – a state that accounts for only about 0.11% of…
PASIGHAT, 29 May: The Indian Army’s Spearhead Division conducted a morning yoga session alongside the Siang River here in East Siang district on 29 May to promote physical fitness, mental wellbeing and a healthy…
PASIGHAT, 24 May: The East Siang district unit of the Arunachal Pradesh Literary Society (APLS) organised an open mic event titled ‘Shaam-e-Mehfil’ by the bank of the Siang River at Duman on Sunday. Despite inclement…
[ Denzing Sonowal ] Humanity began its written history under the shadow of cosmic servitude. If we travel back 5,000 years to the clay tablets of ancient Sumer, we encounter a haunting narrative: the Anunnaki –…
[ Tayi Taggu ] The Siang River is the lifeblood of our people through the ages. For generations, its flow has delineated our borders, inspired our songs, and moulded our culture, embodying the very essence of the Adi…
[ Dr ML Gaur ] A few days ago, I found myself standing quietly on the bank of the Siang River in Arunachal Pradesh. It was not a formal moment; no microphones, no presentations, no structured discussions – just…
[ Prafulla Kaman ] MEBO, 7 May: Many old men like him are passing their time at home, but sexagenarian Popok Darin of Mebo Kiyit village in East Siang district is continuing his untiring efforts to enhance his household…
PASIGHAT, 2 May: A meeting of the East Siang District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)was held here on Thursday to review the preparedness measures ahead of the upcoming southwest monsoon. In view of the district’s…
BOLENG, 27 Apr: A comprehensive school exhibition focusing on river conservation and sustainable infrastructure engaged more than 330 students across Boleng town in Siang district. Concluding a three-day educational…
Editor, The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) has faced persistent opposition since 2024 from villagers belonging to the indigenous Adi community across Upper Siang, Siang, and East Siang districts. The core of…
