Congress demands removal of Arunachal Pradesh Governor
New Delhi, Jul 13 (IBNS) : Spurred by the Supreme Court verdict that reinstated the Nabam Tuki Government in Arunachal Pradesh, the Congress on Wednesday demanded the removal of Governor JP Rajkhowa for recommending President's rule in the state.
Supreme Court reinstates Congress Government in Arunachal Pradesh
New Delhi, Jul 13 (IBNS) : A verdict by the Supreme Court on Wednesday reinstated Congress Government in Arunachal Prdesh, spelling the second victory for the party that recently won back power in Uttarakhand in a similar court room battle.
4 NSCN(R) militants killed in Arunachal Pradesh
Guwahati, July 7 (IBNS): At least four militants belonging to NSCN(R) were killed during a gun battle with Assam Rifles in Arunachal Pradesh's Khunsa area on Thursday morning, officials said.
Arunachal Pradesh: 10 people die in landslide
Guwahati, July 1 (IBNS): At least 10 people including five of a family died in a landslide following incessant rains that buried several houses at Bhalukpung area in Arunchal Pradesh's West Kameng district on Friday, officials said.
Four people killed, several others injured in Tawang police firing incident
Guwahati, May 2 (IBNS): At least four people were killed and several others injured in police firing incident, when a mob tried to burn a police station in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang on Monday.
Kalikho Pul sworn in as ninth chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh
Itanagar, Feb 20 (IBNS) Kalikho Pul, 46, a dissident Congress leader, was sworn in as the ninth Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh on Friday with the support of 18 rebel Congress MLAs, two Independents and 11 BJP MLAs who gave outside support, according to media reports.
Arunachal Pradesh Governor cites cow slaughter to justify President's rule
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa has cited 'cow slaughter' as a sign of complete collapse of law and order in the state while recommending President's Rule, Indian Express reported on Thursday.
President's Rule in Arunachal Pradesh: SC issues notice to Center
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS): In a crucial observation made by the Supreme Court on Wednesday, the apex court gave the Centre two days time to give reply to its notice on the issue of President's Rule in Arunachal Pradesh.
President's rule declared in Arunachal Pradesh
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) President's rule has been declared in Arunachal Pradesh following recommendation of the on Sunday reports said.
Arunachal Pradesh: Towards Sustainable Peace
Research Assistant, Institute for Conflict Management On December 15, 2015, Assam Rifles (AR) personnel killed a militant of the Khaplang faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), identified as 'Lieutenant' Wangmi Wangdung aka Nyamjan Hasik, during an operation at Langka village under the Nampong Police Station in the Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh. One AK 56 rifle, three magazines, 105 live rounds of ammunition, hand grenades, an 'extortion pad', ration book and some cash were recovered from the possession of the slain militant. According to reports, AR personnel launched the operation following information that a group of 10 to 12 NSCN-K militants were taking shelter in a hideout located in the village. While Wangdung was killed, the others managed to escape under the cover of darkness.
Arunachal Pradesh: Persisting Irritants
Research Assistant, Institute for Conflict Management Two civilian porters were killed and nine Assam Rifles troopers were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast at Monmao village, near the India-Myanmar border, in the Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, on February 6, 2015. One of the injured AR trooper succumbed to his injuries a day later. An unnamed source from the Khaplang faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) claimed that the attack was a joint operation by the NSCN-K and the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), against the Indian Army. This is the only case of terrorism related killing in the State in 2015, thus far.
Four cops injured in Assam blast by ULFA (I)
Guwahati, Sept 19 (IBNS) : At least four army personnel were injured in a powerful explosion triggered by United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) in Upper Assam's Sivsagar district along Arunachal Pradesh border on Friday morning.