Page-2 of Topic: Arunachal Pradesh
Glaw Lake Becomes Arunachal Pradesh’s First Ramsar Site, India’s 101st
Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh was designated as India’s 101st Ramsar site on 3 August 2026. It became Arunachal Pradesh’s first Ramsar wetland and is located in the...
Two New Solitary Bee Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
Two new solitary bee species, Elaphropoda triangulata and Habropoda adi, were identified in Arunachal Pradesh on 11 July 2026. The discovery was made by researchers from the Ashoka...
Lost Alpine Flower Rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh After 158 Years
Cyananthus hookeri, a rare purple-blue alpine herb of the Campanulaceae family, was rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh after 158 years. The first confirmed Indian record since 1867 was made...
Arunachal Pradesh Launches Emergency Helicopter Flood Relief
Arunachal Pradesh launched emergency helicopter operations on 4 July 2026 to airlift food and medical supplies to flood-hit villages in Lower Siang district. The operation used a state-owned...
Yellow Puffball Mushroom Documented in Arunachal Pradesh
A rare bright yellow puffball mushroom was documented in Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh on 4 June 2026. Researchers from the ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Longding, recorded the...
Gynacantha khasiaca Rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh
Gynacantha khasiaca, commonly called the Long-tailed Duskhawker, was rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh after 110 years. The species was sighted in October 2024 during a biodiversity survey in Namdapha...
Rare Blueberry Species Rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh
Vaccinium piliferum, a rare wild relative of the blueberry, was rediscovered in the forests of Vijoynagar in Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh, after 188 years. The species was first...
Dr Joram Aniya: NITI Aayog Gets First Full-Time Member from Arunachal Pradesh
On 2 May 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the appointment of Dr Joram Aniya as a full-time member of NITI Aayog. She became the first person from...
Euthalia Zubeengargi Butterfly Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
A new butterfly species, Euthalia zubeengargi, has recently been recorded in Arunachal Pradesh, adding to the rich biodiversity of India’s northeastern region. The discovery highlights the ecological significance...
Rare Plant Henckelia monophylla Rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh
Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have rediscovered a rare plant species, Henckelia monophylla, in Arunachal Pradesh after nearly 189 years. The species was originally collected...
Agni Pariksha Joint Exercise in Arunachal Pradesh
The Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) have conducted a joint training exercise in Arunachal Pradesh, marking a significant step towards deeper inter-force operational integration. The...
