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Pema Khandu takes oath as Arunachal Pradesh CM for 3rd term

Jun 13, 2024, at 05:31 pm

Itanagar/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pema Khandu took oath as the Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister for the third consecutive term on Thursday.

BJP retains Arunachal Pradesh, SKM sweeps Sikkim with resounding victory in Assembly polls 

Jun 03, 2024, at 02:26 am

The Bharatiya Janata Party returned to power in Arunachal Pradesh for second consecutive term by winning 46 seats while the ruling Sikkim Karantikari Morcha (SKM) retained its position by registering a thumping victory in the Himalayan state as counting of votes for the Assembly polls was held on Sunday, just two days before the results of the Lok Sabha polls will be declared.

SKM set to return in Sikkim with massive victory; BJP eyes clean sweep in Arunachal, early trends show

Jun 02, 2024, at 02:55 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: As the counting for the Himalayan states of Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh legislative assembly elections are underway, the Bharatiya Janata Party has already crossed the halfway mark in Arunachal while incumbent Sikkim Krantikari Morcha is eying a comeback in the other.

Massive landslide hits Arunachal Pradesh, a large section of Highway-33 washed away

Apr 25, 2024, at 07:32 pm

Itanagar/IBNS: A massive landslide in Arunachal Pradesh has washed away a large section of Highway-33 that connects a district bordering China to the rest of India, media reports said.

India's relationship with China important, need to urgently address border issues: PM Modi

Apr 11, 2024, at 04:18 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed on the "importance" and "significance" of the India-China relationship and expressed the eagerness to "urgently address" the border issues, amid the hostility between the two Asian giants.

Ensure safety, well-being of Indians engaged in govt engagements: MEA urges Israel amid war with Hamas

Apr 05, 2024, at 02:52 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Ministry of External Affairs Thursday urged Israeli authorities to do their best to take care of the safety and well-being of Indians who have gone to Israel under a government-to-government (G2G) agreement.

'Weak and inflexible': Congress criticises Jaishankar's response to China's renaming Arunachal places

Apr 03, 2024, at 05:28 am

New Delhi: The Congress slammed External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday, describing his response to China's renaming places in Arunachal Pradesh as as 'weak and inflexible' .

'Changing names does not have an impact': Jaishankar on China's fresh claim over Arunachal Pradesh

Apr 02, 2024, at 06:01 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has refused to weigh in on China's renewed claim over the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, amid the bitter relationship between the two Asian giants.

Arunachal: CM Khandu among 5 BJP candidates set to get elected unopposed in Assembly polls

Mar 28, 2024, at 11:01 pm

Itanagar: Senior BJP leader and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, and four other candidates of the saffron party are poised to be declared elected unopposed as none of their opponents filed nominations against them in the five Legislative Assembly Constituencies till Wednesday (March 27), the last date of filing nominations for the April 19 polls.

MHA extends AFSPA in 3 districts of Arunachal Pradesh for 6 months

Mar 28, 2024, at 08:45 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) in Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts of Arunachal Pradesh for another period of six months declaring them as ‘disturbed area’ with effect from April 1.

Congress asks Modi govt to strongly counter China's claim on Arunachal Pradesh

Mar 27, 2024, at 07:34 am

New Delhi: Arunachal Pradesh is an integral and indivisible part of India, the Congress asserted on Tuesday and urged the Modi government to strongly counter China's “pathetic claims”.

China's claim on Arunachal Pradesh ludicrous: Jaishanakar

Mar 24, 2024, at 05:17 am

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Saturday rejected China's oft-repeated claim over Arunachal Pradesh, days after Beijing opposed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the northeastern state as "Ludicrous'.

India denounces China's remarks over Arunachal Pradesh

Mar 19, 2024, at 11:37 pm

India has denounced the comments made by the Chinese Defence Ministry Spokesperson regarding Arunachal Pradesh.

Election Commission amends date of vote-counting for Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim Assembly elections to June 2

Mar 17, 2024, at 11:39 pm

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) Sunday amended the date of vote counting for Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim Assembly elections from June 4 to June 2.

India rejects China's objection to PM Modi's Arunachal Pradesh visit

Mar 12, 2024, at 07:35 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India has outrightly rejected China's objection to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, media reports said.

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh

Mar 09, 2024, at 07:54 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi virtually dedicated to the nation the Sela Tunnel project during the Viksit Bharat Viksit North East programme in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday (March 9, 2024), a structure that promises to provide all-weather connectivity and improve the ease of travel for the people of Tawang.

Man arrested in Arunachal Pradesh for illegal possession of barking deer meat

Feb 19, 2024, at 11:08 pm

The Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve authority in Arunachal Pradesh apprehended one person for illegal possession of barking deer meat, official sources said on Monday.

Arunachal Pradesh: Tibetan writer trains GenNext during Literature Festival

Nov 21, 2023, at 06:24 am

Tibetan activist-cum-writer Tenzing Tsundue recently offered an orientation programme to GenNext writers of the state while participating in the 5th edition of three-day Arunachal Literature Festival celebration.

Export of fruits and vegetables: Arunachal signs MoU with Dubai company

Nov 06, 2023, at 03:24 pm

Agriculture Marketing Board (APAMB) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai-based Lulu Hypermarket in a bid to promote the export of agriculture and allied sector products from Arunachal Pradesh.

Rajnath Singh visits forward posts in Arunachal Pradesh, reviews defence preparedness along LAC

Oct 24, 2023, at 10:28 pm

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday (October 24, 2023) visited the forward posts in Arunachal Pradesh and carried out first-hand on-ground assessment of the operational preparedness of the Armed Forces there.

'Discriminatory': Anurag Thakur slams China over visa denial to Arunachal athletes for Asian Games

Sep 24, 2023, at 06:46 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister Anurag Thakur Friday condemned China's denial of visas to three Indian athletes from Arunachal Pradesh and called the move "discriminatory" as well as against the Olympic Charter.

Hangzhou Asian Games: China bars players from Arunachal Pradesh, India lodges protest

Sep 22, 2023, at 10:04 pm

India on Friday lodged a strong protest with China over 'deliberative and selective' obstruction of some of the Indian sportspersons from Arunachal Pradesh from participating in the Asian Games at Hangzhou.

Making absurd claims does not make other people's territories yours: S Jaishankar dismisses China's newly released map

Aug 30, 2023, at 08:35 pm

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar rebutted China's claim over Indian territory as shown in a map unveiled by the country and said the Narendra Modi-led government is clear about the territory of the nation.

India logs strong protest over China's new 'standard map' including Arunachal Pradesh

Aug 30, 2023, at 03:15 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India Tuesday lodged a strong protest through diplomatic channels with Beijing over the issue of the 2023 standard map of China that lays claim to India’s territory.

Arunachal Rang Mahotsav: PM Narendra Modi praises month-long theatre festival for showcasing cultural tapestry of state

Aug 17, 2023, at 12:35 am

Guwahati: The Arunachal Pradesh government initiated month-long theatre festival, which concluded recently, was appreciated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who said the event celebrated the rich cultural tapestry of the state.

Arunachal Pradesh: GoAP signs MoU for development of healthcare services

Aug 16, 2023, at 07:22 pm

The Arunachal Pradesh government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (GRH) and Religare Group’s CSR arm, Religare Care Foundation (RCF) in Itanagar on Friday in order to improve healthcare service in the region.

Narrow escape for passengers as vehicle gets caught in water burst in Arunachal Pradesh

Jul 30, 2023, at 10:21 pm

Siang (Arunachal Pradesh): The passengers of a vehicle had a narrow escape when they were caught in a heavy stream of water flow caused by rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Siang district on Friday.

SJVN Ltd to generate 5,097 MW from 5 hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh

Jul 29, 2023, at 06:51 pm

The Government-owned power producer, SJVN Ltd, has been assigned five hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh, with a total capacity to generate 5,097 MW.

Governor of Arunachal Pradesh visits Oju Welfare Association Center, pledges support for underpriviled

Jul 27, 2023, at 07:53 am

The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.), along with his wife Mrs. Anagha Parnaik, paid a visit to the Oju Welfare Association (OWA) Centre in Naharlagun on July 19 to assess the various facilities provided by OWA, including the Specialized Adoption Agency Home, the 'Children Home', the 'Shakti Sadan', the Women Helpline-181 office, and the Free Legal Aid Clinic, established by the Arunachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority.  

Arunachal Pradesh: Police officer found hanging in PS premises

Jul 18, 2023, at 03:47 pm

Itanagar: The officer-in-charge of Kaying Police Station in Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, Sanjay Kri died by suicide on Monday.