Days ahead of the simultaneous Assembly elections and Lok Sabha polls in Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Pema Khandu, in a freewheeling conversation with ANI, exuded confidence in winning the polls this time, saying that the voters have already made up their minds and their victory is “confirmed.” “A lot of work has happened here. Seeing this, […]
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Arunachal Pradesh: RGU students stage sit-in protest in support of Ladakh’s statehood demand
A large number of students of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) staged a symbolic sit-in protest at the university campus in the Papumpare district of Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday. The protest aimed to express solidarity with the people of Ladakh, who are demanding statehood, inclusion under the 6th schedule of the Indian […]
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Arunachal Pradesh Governor urges armed forces to reinforce sense of security amongst people
Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) urged armed forces to reinforce the sense of security amongst the local population and be involved in the developmental process. Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.), who is on a two-day tour of Changlang District addressed public meetings at Vijoynagar, Gandhigram and Miao on Friday. In […]
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Arunachal Pradesh: PM Modi’s Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra rolls out in Tawang
The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, a nationwide outreach initiative aimed at informing and empowering citizens about the Centre’s flagship schemes, rolled out in Arunachal’s Tawang on Sunday. The largest-ever outreach initiative of the Centre was launched at Tawang, bordering China, on Sunday, with locals from a village in the district […]
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Arunachal Pradesh: Sela Tunnel world’s longest Bi-Lane tunnel at 13,000 Feet, nears Completion
A big push for better connectivity towards the Eastern Sector of the Indo-China border, the Border Roads Organization (BRO) has completed 90 per cent of construction works of the strategically important Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh. According to BRO officials “Border Roads Organization (BRO) is engaged in the construction works of tunnels, and roads in […]
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Indian Army dedicates Amrit Sarovar in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tenga Valley
The Indian Army, in collaboration with the District Administration, West Kameng District, inaugurated the Amrit Sarovar at Tenga Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, as part of the government’s Mission Amrit Sarovar initiative. The Amrit Sarovar project, aligned with the guidelines of the Government of India, focuses on rainwater harvesting and community empowerment. With the objective of conserving rainwater, the project will play […]
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Arunachal Pradesh’s unsung heroes of Indian independence
Arunachal Pradesh is a state enriched with a heritage of tenacious resistance against foreign rule, which has often gone unheralded in the grand narratives of the Indian independence movement. From this beautiful land, obscured by misty blue mountains and lush forests, emerged formidable tribal communities, the unsung heroes whose unyielding spirit and valour […]
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Wihu Kuh festival of Tangsa Tribe showcases Arunachal Pradesh’s vibrant culture
In the far eastern part of India, nestled in the verdant hills of Arunachal Pradesh, an annual celebration thrums with life, marking the rhythm of seasons and the harmony between humans and nature. This is the Wihu Kuh Festival, a lesser-known tribal celebration of the Tangsa tribe, a community rooted […]
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Arunachal Pradesh government expedites implementation of 50 Golden Jubilee Model Schools
Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein convened a high-level review meeting on Sunday at his official residence in Itanagar to discuss on the effective implementation of 50 Golden Jubilee Model Schools across the state. Golden Jubilee School is a Government recognised English-medium school affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) up to class 12. […]
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France, Arunachal Pradesh can build collaboration in sports management, higher education: French Consul
The current government in North East is paying more attention than ever to its growth. The beauty, abundance, and promise of that region of the country are what captivate not just the rest of India but the entire world. This can be safely testified by the France consul general Didier Henri Marie Talpain, who […]
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Arunachal Pradesh: Indian Army helicopter crashes near Mandala hills, search ops for pilots underway
An Indian Army Aviation Cheetah helicopter flying an operational sortie near Bomdila in Arunachal Pradesh crashed near the Mandala hills area of the state on Thursday, officals said. Defence Guwahati Public Relations Officer Lt col Mahendra Rawat said that the aircraft was reported to have lost contact with the Air Traffic Controller […]
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Arunachal Pradesh: Subansiri Lower hydro electric project expected to be completed by May this year
The officials of NHPC on Saturday informed the Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein that, the 2000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydro Electric (HE) Project is expected to be completed by May of this year and 2 units of 250 MW each will be commissioned by June of this year. The NHPC officials also said that […]
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ULFA (I) active cadre apprehended by Assam Rifles from Arunachal Pradesh
One active cadre of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independant (ULFA-I) was apprehended by Khonsa Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of Spear Corps along with state police from Noglo Village in Arunachal’s Tirap district on Wednesday, officials said. According to PRO(D) Tezpur, after the initial probe, the apprehended cadre will be […]
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Arunachal Pradesh: Tawang thrives as fascinating tourist hub despite tension at border
Though Tawang has been in news lately for the December 9 India-China border dispute, the picturesque town of Arunachal Pradesh has oft a time been described as the jewel in the crown of the Northeast by many. This pristine hub of many tourist-worthy spots including Nuranang Falls, Namdapha National Park, […]
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J-K: Security forces increases patrolling along India-Pak border after Tawang face-off in Arunachal Pradesh
The Security forces personnel increased patrolling along the India-Pakistan International border in Samba after the India-China face-off in Arunachal Pradesh. The Border Security Force (BSF) has also increased vigil along the Indo-Pak international border in Samba. A jawan said that they are prepared for the enemy coming from across the […]