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Everything you need to know about Arunachal: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Arunachal: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Did witty Li score brownie points over India?

May 21, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Itanagar, May 21 (ANI) I had predicted that China has already won the trade war against India, given that Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has sought better access to Bangladesh and Myanmar markets through infrastructure development in India's North East, even as the two countries agreed to maintain peace on the border.

Did witty Li score brownie points over India?

May 21, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Itanagar, May 21 (ANI) I had predicted that China has already won the trade war against India, given that Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has sought better access to Bangladesh and Myanmar markets through infrastructure development in India's North East, even as the two countries agreed to maintain peace on the border.

Congress sweeps first Arunachal municipal polls

May 21, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Itanagar, May 21 (ANI): The ruling Congress party swept the maiden elections to the Itanagar and Pasighat municipal elections, whose results were announced after counting today.

Three-time summiteer wants another stab at Everest

May 21, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Shillong, May 21 (IANS) Anshu Jamsenpa, the first Indian woman to scale Mount Everest thrice, wants to scale the world's highest peak for the fourth time if the Nepalese government waives the royalty tax imposed on climbers, her husband Tsering Wange said.

Yashwant Sinha wants India to talk to Chinese Premier from 'a position of strength'

May 18, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha on Saturday said that the UPA-II government should hold talks with the Chinese Premier Li Keqiang "from a position of strength".

India should ask China to stay away from Arunachal border: Takam Sanjoy

May 18, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Member of Parliament Takam Sanjoy on Saturday urged the Indian Government to be assertive in asking China to stay away from his state.

Maharashtra assures Arunachal team speedy action, withdraws wrong book

May 17, 2013 at 11:42 AM

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has assured a high-level delegation from Arunachal Pradesh that his government will take action through the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) against all those responsible for printing a wrong India map in a class X geography and economics textbook that shows a substantial part, including Tawang, of Arunachal Pradesh, in China.

Subsidised grain for non-poor families to continue

May 16, 2013 at 8:38 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) Thursday approved the continued allocation of subsidised grain to above poverty line families during 2013-14 under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS), an official statement said.

Nirbhay Sharma appointed Arunachal governor

May 16, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Lieutenant General (retd) Nirbhay Sharma, one of the most decorated field commanders of the Indian Army, has been appointed governor of Arunachal Pradesh, an official statement from Rashtrapati Bhavan said Thursday.

Mukherjee appoints Lt. Gen. (Retired) Nirbhay Sharma as next Arunachal Pradesh Governor

May 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has appointed Lt. Gen. (Retired) Nirbhay Sharma as the next Governor of Arunachal Pradesh.

Polling begins for Panchayat, first time municipal polls in Arunachal Pradesh

May 16, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), May 16 (ANI): Polling for Panchayat elections and the first time municipal elections began across Arunachal Pradesh at 7 a.m. this morning.

China softens stand on Arunachal Pradesh

May 16, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Itanagar, May 16 (ANI): China releasing a Blue book reflecting its softening stand on Arunachal Pradesh as well as reversing its anti-India posture, at an official function coinciding with the visit of India's External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid to Beijing on May 10 last, is only justification of my prediction.

IAF chief Browne reviews security

May 15, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Shillong, May 15 (IANS) Air Chief Marshal Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne Wednesday reviewed the security scenario with his station commanders in the Eastern Air Command.

Tensions still exist between India and China: Pentagon

May 7, 2013 at 11:52 AM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): Throwing light on the Chinese incursion in Ladakh, the Pentagon today informed the U.S. Congress that tensions remain between India and China on their long border while noting that Beijing's use of force in territorial disputes has varied throughout its history.

Unsecured frontiers: Is there an LAC?

May 6, 2013 at 6:16 PM

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), May 6 (ANI): The Chinese Army's withdrawl from the Daulat Beg Oldie sector in Ladakh Sunday after a 20-day tricky incursion, may have served Beijing's purpose well ahead of Premier Li Keqiang's visit to India towards the end of this month, but it raises a pertinent question mark on whether India's frontiers are secure?

India should push for treaty with China on Brahmaputra: Experts

May 5, 2013 at 9:56 AM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) China has assured India that it is "essentially" engaged in a run-of-the-river project on the Brahmaputra and there is no cause for worry for downstream riparian countries. But with Beijing not keen to share details about its construction work on the river, experts say India should not go by mere verbal assurances and push for a treaty.

Hornbill conservator Aparajita Datta gets Whitley Award

May 3, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Conservator Aparajita Datta has won the Whitley Award, also called "Green Oscar", for her work to save threatened hornbills in the forests of Arunachal Pradesh.

BJP protests against Chinese troop incursion in Ladakh

April 27, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Poonch, April 27 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists here have lodged a strong protest over the incursion by Chinese troops in Jammu and Kashmir's Ladakh region.

Arunachal MP writes to PM, appeals for probe of fraud chit funds in North East

April 26, 2013 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): In a letter to the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, Member of Parliament from the state of Arunachal Pradesh Takam Sanjoy has appealed to him to order a probe into the fraudulent activities of hundreds of so-called financial institutions operating across the entire North East region.

Rural Development Ministry approves Arunachal road, bridge projects under PMGSY

April 25, 2013 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (ANI): The Ministry of Rural Development has approved the recommendations of the empowered committee for releasing Rs.847.45 crores in funds for 94 road works and 28 long span bridges in Arunachal Pradesh under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).

Arunachal Govt. has initiated action to acquire land for Holongi airport project: Ajit Singh

April 25, 2013 at 1:32 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (ANI): The Government of Arunachal Pradesh has initiated action for acquiring 320 hectares of land for the proposed greenfield airport project at Holongi on the outskirts of Itanagar, the state capital.

Chinese army incursion serious issue: BJP

April 24, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The recent incursion by the Chinese army into Indian territory is a serious issue and the government must take it up at the top level, the BJP demanded Wednesday.

Wounds of 1962 yet to heal says Advani on China

April 24, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Bangalore, April 24 (ANI): Recalling the impact of the1962 Indo-China war, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Lal Krishna Advani on Wednesday said the wounds inflicted by China then are yet to heal.

CM Nabam Tuki calls on Rubber Board of India to help in generating more jobs

April 22, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Itanagar, April 22 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has urged the Rubber Board of India (RBI) to tie up with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh to take up joint ventures by extending financial support, technical know-how, training and marketing backup etc. to help achieve the state government's employment target.

Chinese incursion on Indian Territory 'extremely unfortunate': Ninong Ering

April 20, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 20 (ANI): Terming the Chinese incursion on Indian Territory as extremely unfortunate, Minister of State for Minority Affairs Ninong Ering on Saturday said that the attitude of their military is very unbecoming.

Trinamool all set to expand base in northeast

April 19, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Aizawl, April 19 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, is expanding its base in the northeastern region. The party set up a unit Friday in the Congress-ruled Mizoram.

Army jawan killed in encounter with NDFB

April 17, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Guwahati, April 17 (IANS) An Indian army soldier was killed in a gun battle with militants of the anti-talk faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) in Assam's Sonitpur district Wednesday, officials said.

Iran quake rattles India, no casualties (India Roundup)

April 16, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Strong tremors rocked large parts of north India, including the national capital and its adjoining areas, Tuesday evening following a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake on the Pakistan-Iran border. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

Two moderate quakes jolt Assam, northeast

April 16, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Guwahati, April 16 (IANS) Two moderate intensity earthquakes hit Assam and other parts of the northeast region Tuesday. There were no reports of any casualty.

Arunachal Pradesh taking steps to reform police, justice delivery system: Tuki

April 16, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Itanagar, April 16 (ANI): Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has said that Arunachal Pradesh is taking all necessary steps to introduce reforms in the justice delivery system, including the state police hierarchy.

Recruitment for Assistants in National insurance Company, Download application form

April 16, 2013 at 12:14 PM

National Insurance Company Limited a fastest growing Public Sector Non-life Insurance Company has published job opportunity for the Assistants in various states.

Students from Arunachal Pradesh call on President Mukherjee

April 15, 2013 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (ANI): A group of twenty students from Arunachal Pradesh, called on President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Monday.

Arunachal for women's cells in districts

April 15, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki Monday said his state will have a women-only police station in capital Itanagar and separate cells for women in all the districts.

Militancy declining in Assam, says Gogoi

April 15, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said Monday there was a declining trend in militant violence in the state.

Students from Arunachal Pradesh call on President Mukherjee

April 15, 2013 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (ANI): A group of twenty students from Arunachal Pradesh called on President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan today.

20 vehicles flagged off under Arunachal CM's Paryatan Vikash Yojan

April 14, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Itanagar, April 14 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today flagged off 20 subsidized taxicabs, translating his ambitious vision of providing gainful employment to educated unemployed youths while promoting the vast potential of the tourism sector of this state under the Chief Minister's Paryatan Vikash Yojana (PVY) scheme.

20 vehicles flagged off under Arunachal CM's Paryatan Vikash Yojan

April 14, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Itanagar, April 14 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today flagged off 20 subsidized taxicabs, translating his ambitious vision of providing gainful employment to educated unemployed youths while promoting the vast potential of the tourism sector of this state under the Chief Minister's Paryatan Vikash Yojana (PVY) scheme.

20 vehicles flagged off under Arunachal CM's Paryatan Vikash Yojan

April 14, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Itanagar, April 14 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today flagged off 20 subsidized taxicabs, translating his ambitious vision of providing gainful employment to educated unemployed youths while promoting the vast potential of the tourism sector of this state under the Chief Minister's Paryatan Vikash Yojana (PVY) scheme.

Bangladesh envoy meets Arunachal minister on holistic management of Brahamaputra

April 6, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Itanagar, April 6 (ANI): Talks on initiating a holistic approach for sub-regional cooperation and mutual benefit vis-a-vis the management of the Brahmaputra river were held between Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Tariq A Khan and Arunachal Pradesh Water Resource Development Minister (WRD) Newlai Tingkhatra here.

BJP's Tarun Vijay meets home, defence ministers over Google Mapathon

April 5, 2013 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) BJP leader Tarun Vijay Friday met the home and defence ministers to voice his concern over Google holding a Mapathon competition, saying the internet giant had shown "utmost disrespect for the Indian mapping laws" and wondered if Google was above Indian law.

Northeast suffering from power crisis, says Tripura minister

March 19, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Agartala, March 19 (IANS) India's northeast region has been hit by a severe power crisis for two weeks with prolonged dry spells leading to falling water levels in rivers and reservoirs of all the major hydel power projects, a Tripura minister said here Tuesday.

Bharat Jodo Movement a great mission to spread spirit of unity: Tuki

March 15, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Itanagar, (Arunachal Pradesh),Mar. 15 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki described the month-long Third Bharat Jodo Movement (BJM) as a great mission to spread the spirit of unity.

CM Tuki visits Arunachal's Mebo constituency, lauds their foodgrain-linked hard work

March 14, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Kiyit (East Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh), Mar.14 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today lauded the people of Mebo constituency in East Siang district for their hard work put into providing food grains to the region.

Security situation in northeast has improved, says Shinde

March 8, 2013 at 11:07 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said the security situation in northeastern states has improved while Rs.1,659 crore had been provided to them for modernisation of police forces during the last 12 years, an official statement said Friday.

Connect Sikkim with rail: MP

March 8, 2013 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Even after 37 years of joining the Indian union, Sikkim is yet to be connected to the rest of the country by rail, Sikkim Democratic Front MP P.D. Rai said Friday.

Major arms haul by Assam Rifles in northeastern states: MHA

March 8, 2013 at 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 8 (ANI): In a number of operations across the northeastern states of Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, the Assam Rifles has recovered a large number of weapons, ammunition and apprehended 10 persons, including one Self styled Commander in Chief of Dimasa National Liberation Force.

Namdapha under constant vigil to prevent illegal activities

March 7, 2013 at 8:35 PM

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), Mar.7 (ANI): The Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve, which was in the limelight for an attack on former Chief Wildlife Warden J.L. Singh on March 12 last year, is under the constant vigil of a protection force that is diligently seeking to prevent all illegal activity.

Arunachal Pradesh celebrates statehood day

March 3, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Itanagar, Mar 3 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh recently celebrated its 27th statehood day with great pomp and gaiety.

Earthquake in northeast India, Bangladesh

March 2, 2013 at 8:43 AM

Shillong, Mar 2 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale rocked the entire northeast India and adjoining Bangladesh Saturday morning. No casualties were reported, officials said.

Arunachal CM meets PM, Chidamabaram in Delhi

March 1, 2013 at 6:35 PM

New Delhi, Mar.1 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki called on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister P. Chidambaram at New Delhi separately today.

Arunachal Governor J.J.Singh inaugurates Indian Army Mela in Assam

March 1, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Dhemaji (Assam), Mar.1 (ANI): The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, General (retired) J.J.Singh, inaugurated a two-day 'Army Mela' at Dhemaji Stadium in Dhemaji, Assam.

Projects of national importance to get priority: Bansal

February 26, 2013 at 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Expressing hope that Finance Minister P. Chidambaram will sanction the necessary funds, Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal Tuesday said he will accord top priority to rail projects of national importance.

First ever rail link to connect Arunachal Pradesh this year

February 26, 2013 at 4:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal on Tuesday said that for the first time, the state of Arunachal Pradesh has been brought into the rail network and the railways will commission the Harmuti-Naharlagun line this year.

Rahul Gandhi meets Congress leaders from northeast

February 25, 2013 at 8:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Continuing his sessions with state leaders, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Monday interacted with chief ministers, state unit chiefs and legislative party leaders from six northeastern states on strengthening the party ahead of the 2014 general elections.

India's northeast alerted after Hyderabad blasts

February 24, 2013 at 2:19 PM

Agartala, Feb 24 (IANS) A high alert has been sounded in India's northeast following the Hyderabad terror attack that killed 16 people, an official said Sunday.

Nagaland to vote amid unresolved Naga issue (Curtain Raiser)

February 21, 2013 at 5:38 PM

Kohima, Feb 21 (IANS) It is six decades old. But the unresolved Naga issue is a major factor in Saturday's elections in the once insurgency-hit Nagaland.

SC raps officials for indifference towards missing kids

February 19, 2013 at 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday pulled up the chief secretaries of Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh for being indifferent to the plight of the missing children and choosing to ignore the orders of the court.

Delhi to have extended winter chill

February 17, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Chilly and cloudy weather will persist in the coming week in Delhi but no rain is predicted for the next three days, a Met official said Sunday.

'Unfair treatment being meted out to Arunchalee judges'

February 16, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Itanagar, Feb 16 (ANI): Contrary to the directive of Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir to appoint more fast track courts (FTCs) to expeditiously dispose of all pending court cases, particularly crimes against women, the Gauhati High Court registry has terminated three additional district and sessions judges, namely Oying Apum, Goto Ete and Tumken Bagra.

M.M. Pallam Raju hopes NIT will boost human development index in Arunachal

February 10, 2013 at 8:27 PM

Jote (Arunachal Pradesh), Feb 10 (ANI): Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister M. M. Pallam Raju on Sunday laid the foundation stone of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) here, and expressed the hope that the institute would help uplift the state's economy and enhance its human development index.

India clears hydropower project on Brahmaputra to counter China?

February 10, 2013 at 5:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) With China seemingly on a dam-constructing spree over the Brahmaputra, including one near the point where the river enters India, the government has given the go-ahead for a big hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh to mark India's stake in a river that is in many ways a lifeline of the strategic northeast.

Arunachal, Assam want Centre to neutralise impact of Chinese dams

February 9, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Itanagar, Feb 09 (ANI): The governments of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam would draw New Delhi's attention towards steps to neutralise the impact of three dams proposed by China on Tsangofo.

Arunachal CM campaigns for Congress in Nagaland

February 8, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Itanagar, Feb.8 (ANI): With Nagaland going to assembly polls on February 23, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki campaigned for the Congress as a special envoy on February 6 and 7.

Sanjoy to draw Sports Minister's attention over dumping of Arunachal weightlifters

February 6, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Itanagar, Feb. 6 (ANI): Though Arunachal's golden boy Yukar Sibi and talented lifters like Sorum Hitlar Tagru and Kojum Taba have won laurels for India by winning medals at international and national weightlifting events, regrettably, they have been dumped by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) after they received grievous injuries during training at the National Institute of Sports (NIS).

Law, land problems delayed Assam East-West Corridor: Joshi

February 5, 2013 at 9:07 PM

Guwahati, Feb 5 (IANS) Problems of law and order, land acquisition and environmental clearances delayed the East-West Corridor project in Assam but the remaining work is expected to be done by December 2014, union Road Transport and Highways Minister C.P. Joshi said Tuesday.

SC fumes over absence of chief secretaries

February 5, 2013 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday fumed over the absence of chief secretaries of Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Arunachal Pradesh who were told to be present in person to explain their failure to file status reports on missing children.

SC frowns over absence of chief secretaries

February 5, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday fumed over the absence of chief secretaries of Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Arunachal Pradesh who were told to explain the failure of their respective administrations to respond to a notice to file status report on missing children.

Pangsau Pass winter fest held in Arunachal's Changlang area

February 5, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Changlang, Feb 5 (ANI): The three-day long Pangsau Pass Winter Festival-2013 was recently celebrated with pomp and gaiety in Arunachal Pradesh.

Download SSC FCI AG III Paper II, III Admit Card

February 2, 2013 at 1:37 PM

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Arunachal Pradesh helps find stem cells where dormant TB bacteria hide

January 31, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Washington, January 31 (ANI): The Idu-Mishmi community of Arunachal Pradesh and RIWATCH (Research Institute of World's Ancient Traditions Cultures and Heritage) have made a great contribution in studying dormant Mycobacterium in TB that has affected nearly 4 billion people in the world and causing 1.9 million deaths yearly.

Tuki reiterates commitment to develop interior areas of Arunachal

January 29, 2013 at 7:02 PM

Nyapin, Jan. 29 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today reiterated the commitment of his government to develop interior areas of the state at par with other progressive parts.

Defying rebels, Assam celebrates R-Day

January 26, 2013 at 1:52 PM

Guwahati, Jan 26 (IANS) Tens of thousands took part in Republic Day celebrations across Assam Saturday defying rebel calls to boycott official events.

Arunachal CM appeals for keeping politics out of development initiatives

January 24, 2013 at 7:12 PM

Jamin (Arunachal Pradesh), Jan. 24 (ANI): Addressing a developmental meeting at Jamin, near Palin, in Kurung Kumey district today, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki appealed to the people not to mix politics with development.

Tuki inaugurates helicopter service in Arunachal Pradesh

January 24, 2013 at 2:08 PM

Naharlagun, Jan 24 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki inaugurated the regular passenger helicopter service at the helipad here on Thursday.

Arunachal CM meets central ministers and army chief, discusses various projects, issues

January 21, 2013 at 6:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan.21 (ANI): Union Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh today approved in principle the construction of two roads in Arunachal Pradesh, namely a road from Bameng to Lada (55 kms) and another road from Miao to Vijaynagar (157 kms) under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Scheme of the Ministry of Rural Development. Lada, a remote circle headquarter in East Kameng district, is yet to be connected by a road. Due to lack of road communication majority of the inhabitants of the area - mostly Sajalongs and Puroiks - have migrated to settle in the foothills of East Kameng and West Kameng.

ITM first step to relink NE India with South East Asia: Chiranjeevi

January 19, 2013 at 5:45 PM

Guwahati, Jan 19 (ANI): In all 450 cultural ambassadors of eight NE states and West Bengal in their best traditional attires presented a unity dance to the tune of a melodious number spelling magic among the participating foreign delegates that marked the beginning of the three-day International Trade Mart-2013 at Sarusajai stadium here today.

North East tourism doing exceedingly well, say tourism ministry officials

January 18, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Guwahati, Jan. 18 (ANI): Describing the eight North Eastern states and West Bengal as 'Paradise unexplored', Union Tourism Secretary Pervez Dewan on Friday said that the two-day maiden International Tourism Mart (ITM) beginning here tomorrow is aimed at showcasing the region's tourism potentials to national and global markets.

Guitarists set new world record in Nagaland

January 18, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Dimapur, Jan 18 (ANI): Guitarists in Nagaland have set a new world record of performing as the largest electric guitar ensemble.

Arunachal voted favourite upcoming tourist destination

January 17, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Itanagar, Jan .17 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh has added another feather to its wings after being voted the 'Favourite Upcoming Destination' by a travel magazine.

Arunachal CM Tuki gets lifetime achievement award for peace

January 16, 2013 at 11:15 AM

The International Association of Educators of World Peace (IAEWP) Tuesday has honoured to Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh with Life time achievement award for peace at a glittering function at the India International Centre (IIC)...................

Mukherjee to award best performing states in agriculture production

January 15, 2013 at 11:29 AM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will present 'Krishi Karman Awards' for 2011-12 to best performing states in agriculture production on Tuesday.

India, China agree to strengthen military ties

January 14, 2013 at 10:01 PM

Beijing/New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Top defence officials from China and India met in Beijing Monday and held talks on strengthening military ties.

Arunachal Pradesh celebrates 150th birth centenary of Swami Vivekananda

January 12, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Itanagar, Jan 12(ANI): "When India is groping around in the dark with humanity put to shame and trying to find its way, is there a way out? Yes, there is .... by following the ideals of great saint Swami Vivekananda in letter and spirit," said Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki, in his address to a huge gathering of Young India at the Indira Gandhi Park here today.

'Pasighat would one day become Arunachal's hub of human resource development': Tuki

January 11, 2013 at 8:33 PM

Pasighat, Jan. 11 (ANI): Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today prophesied that Pasighat, the grand old town of the state, would one day become Arunachal's hub of human resource development.

Barak River stretch to be national waterway

January 10, 2013 at 4:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Aiming at unified development of waterways for shipping, navigation and transportation of cargo to the northeastern region, the government Thursday said it would bring a bill in parliament to declare the Lakhipur-Bhanga stretch (121 km) of the Barak River a national waterway.

Arunachal Govt. keen to develop school infrastructure: Nabam Tuki

January 10, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Aalo (Arunachal Pradesh), Jan. 10 (ANI):Most government-run schools in Arunachal Pradesh are functioning with the help of infrastructures of the early sixties, and now, Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has said that his government is committed to replacing these infrastructures with concrete buildings.

Earthquake hits India's northeast

January 9, 2013 at 9:37 AM

Shillong, Jan 9 (IANS) An earthquake of moderate intensity jolted India's northeast Wednesday morning. Officials said there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property.

Arunachal, Tripura, Mizoram score in food output

January 8, 2013 at 2:39 PM

Agartala/Aizawl, Jan 8 (IANS) Three northeastern states - Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and Mizoram - have been chosen for national awards for record food grain production, official said Tuesday.

Arunachal Pradesh plays host to national youth integration youth leadership camp

January 3, 2013 at 8:47 PM

Nampong (Arunachal Pradesh), Jan 3 (ANI): Though August 15 in 1947 was a historic day to become free citizens of India but 65 years after achieving independence the countrymen are still in the grip of servitude in different forms, National Youth Project director Dr S N Subba Rao cautioned 300 youths from 21 states of India assembled in this non-descriptive Kovin village in the periphery of Jairampur sub-divisional headquarters of Changlang district.

Arunachal CM Tuki joins nation to mourn death of gang rape victim

December 29, 2012 at 7:17 PM

Itanagar, Dec.29 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki joined the nation in mourning the death of 23-year old medical student, the gang-rape victim whose assault in New Delhi has rocked the entire nation.

Gogoi again pitches for regional water panel in northeast

December 28, 2012 at 11:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi Friday reiterated the need for having a regional water body for the northeast involving high level participation of all the states there to build consensus on water-related issues at political, technical and administrative levels.

Four ULFA militants lay down arms in Tinsukia

December 27, 2012 at 8:21 PM

Tinsukia, Dec. 27 (ANI): Four militants, belonging to the banned United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA), surrendered before the police on Thursday in Assam's Tinsukia District.

Arunachal launches programme to boost agriculture

December 27, 2012 at 3:25 PM

Itanagar, Dec. (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Government is proactively promoting the agriculture sector. The state has achieved tremendous growth in crop production in the 11th plan and is trying to improve it even further.

Arunachal lawmaker ask citizens to channelise energy for constructive work

December 13, 2012 at 8:36 PM

Naharlagun (Arunachal Pradesh), Dec. 13 (ANI): Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Arunachal Pradesh, Takam Sanjoy on urged citizens specially youths of the state to channelise their energies through constructive creative works to become worthy citizen and contribute to nation building.

India protests Chinese stapled visas

December 12, 2012 at 6:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) India has conveyed to China "at the highest level" its concerns over stapled visas issued to people from Jammu and Kashmir, the government said Wednesday.

No fencing along India-Myanmar border

December 11, 2012 at 7:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) India shares a 1,631 km border with Myanmar, and sanction has been given to fence a 10-km stretch in Moreh area in Manipur, the government said Tuesday.

Minimize crime across Arunachal Pradesh, says Chief Minister Tuki

December 11, 2012 at 6:00 PM

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), Dec.11 (ANI): Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today called upon every citizen, particularly parents, to shoulder the responsibility of minimizing crime in the state capital as well as across the state.

Haryana to buy 2,000 MW power from Bhutan

December 8, 2012 at 4:28 PM

Chandigarh, Dec 8 (IANS) In its bid to resolve the power crunch in the state, Haryana has approached Bhutan to provide hydel-power, an official said Saturday. The state plans to purchase 2,000 MW power from the country.

China-India ties must not be affected by 'noises': Official

December 3, 2012 at 5:08 PM

Beijing, Dec 3 (IANS) China-India ties should not be affected by "noises", said Chinese State Councillor Dai Bingguo Monday as he called for further cooperation between the two neighbours for common development.

China-India ties must not be affected by `noises': Official

December 3, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Beijing, Dec 3 (IANS) The ties between China and India should not be affected by "noises", said Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo Monday as he called for further cooperation between the two for common development.