Everything you need to know about Itanagar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Itanagar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Agartala, Apr 5 (ANI): A peace rally was held recently Agartala to spread the message of peace, brotherhood and nation building.
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.
Itanagar, Mar 3 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh recently celebrated its 27th statehood day with great pomp and gaiety.
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.
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).
Itanagar, Jan. 26 (ANI): Describing Arunachal Pradesh as a microcosm of India that recorded one of the highest per capita incomes, Governor Gen. (Retd.) J.J. Singh on Saturday exhorted the Arunachalees to work collectively to achieve the status of 'Richest Indians' while contributing to nation building.
Itanagar, Jan .17 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh has added another feather to its wings after being voted the 'Favourite Upcoming Destination' by a travel magazine.
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.
Kolkata, Jan 7 (IANS) Energy efficient chulhas (stoves), alternative fuel sources, refrigerators that run without electricity and green buildings -- young innovators at the Children's Science Congress showcased an environment-friendly India here.
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.
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.
Somewhere on the Eastern Frontier, Dec.16 (ANI): Tserteng Gompa located in Lumpo village at 10,000 feet above sea level very close to Sino-India border is more than 700-years-old.
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.
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) The BJP Thursday announced a nationwide protest Nov 21, a day ahead of the start of parliament's winter session, against the UPA government on "price rise, corruption, scams, and FDI in retail".
Itanagar, Nov 2 (ANI): The fight between two groups of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) cadres since Thursday morning has forced residents of Ojakho village in Arunachal Pradesh's Longding District to flee to safety.
Itanagar, Oct 31 (ANI): India and Myanamar have added a new chapter in their bilateral relations with the first border liaison officers (BLOs) meeting held at Jairampur in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district. They have decided to hold such meetings from time to time relating to local security, crime and other border issues.
Itanagar/New Delhi, Oct.21 (ANI): Missing Arunachal Pradesh police officer M.S. Chauhan was found in New Delhi on Sunday.
Itanagar, Oct 20 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the India-China war of 1962 on the occasion of 50 years of one of the most disastrous wars in the history of India.
Itanagar, Oct 8 (ANI): The Congress in Arunachal Pradesh swelled its strength from 46 to 55 on Monday with four Trinamool Congress (TMC) and five Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) legislators changing allegiance to the ruling party.
Itanagar, Sep. 13 (ANI): Refuting reported allegations of violation of guidelines in extraction of coal from Namchik-Namphuk coal block (NNCB) in Arunachal Pradesh and involvement of insurgent groups in illegal mining, Union Minister of State in the PMO, V Narayansami today termed it as misinformation.
Itanagar, Aug 10 (ANI): Expressing solidarity with boxing icon Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom, who won the bronze medal in the London Olympics, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki announced a cash award of Rs 10 lakh for the Manipur boxer as a gesture of appreciation.
Itanagar, Aug 5 (ANI): The strategically crucial state of Arunachal Pradesh, that shares a 1080 km- long border with China, is developing its infrastructure rapidly.
New Delhi/Itanagar, Aug 3 (ANI): In a shocking development, the Border Roads Organization (BRO), which has been entrusted with the responsibility of building strategic border roads, has reportedly laid off 1,000 causal workers, mostly Arunachalees.
New Delhi, July 29 (ANI): An earthquake of moderate intensity shook Meghalaya, Assam and some other north-east states on Sunday but there was no report of any casualty or damage to property.
Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), July 25 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Police have confirmed the arrest of ten persons for their role in vandalising the office premises of the Arunachal Times on April 15 this year.
Itanagar/New Delhi, July 18 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has urged the public to help in investigating the case involving the shooting of woman journalist Tongam Rina.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Indian Women's Press Corps (IWPC) Monday condemned the attack on editor Tonggam Rina, who was shot at outside her office in the Arunachal Pradesh capital Itanagar.
Itanagar, June 26 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki sounded a red alarm on the deteriorating flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh.e gave a go ahead signal for deploying IAF helicopters to rescue 300 people marooned in Vijaypur-III village in Bordumsa circle of Changlang district since midnight of June 23 after swollen Noa-Dehing river tore apart the village into two breaking its embankment.
New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Thursday said that he visited Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir earlier this month and held a security review meeting with the chief ministers and senior officials of the respective state governments.
New Delhi/Itanagar, May 30 (ANI): A fresh request from the US to resume the search for the remains of American pilots who perished after their planes crashed in the jungles of Northeast India during World War-II has reawakened interest in Arunachal Pradesh.
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The civil aviation ministry will work out modalities of developing new airports under public private partnership (PPP) in consultation with the Planning Commission.
Itanagar, May 23 (ANI): A team of Bihar lawmakers, which is on a study tour of North East states, has expressed its dismay over the Arunachal Pradesh Government's attitude in failing to inform them in advance about deferring their trip to the north eastern state.
Seijosa (Arunachal Pradesh), May 21 (IANS) The humble paddy has come to the rescue of elephants facing retaliation from villagers during human-elephant conflict in and around the Pakke Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh.
Itanagar, May 18 (ANI): The eight-member European Union ambassadorial delegation headed by Joao Cravinho has sought to know the trade potential and the challenges confronting of Arunachal Pradesh, so that the EU, presently having 50.7 percent trade with India worth 100 billion dollars in 2011 (49.3 percent India to EU), could balance trade by venturing into this state.
Itanagar, May 17(ANI): An eight-member European Union (EU) ambassadorial delegation met the members of Arunachal Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI) here on Thursday to understand the trade potentials of the state and the challenges confronting them.
Itanagar, May 12 (IANS) Home Minister P. Chidambaram arrived in Arunachal Pradesh Saturday to review the law and order situation.
Itanagar, May 2 (ANI): The Indian Army's 1st Arunachal Scouts battalion, two years after its formation, has taken charge of providing security to the unmanned, inhospitable and porous international border in the land-locked Himalayan state.
Itanagar, Apr 28 (ANI): Former Army chief and Arunachal Pradesh Governor J.J. Singh has been conferred with the Mahatma Gandhi Seva Award (MGSA) in recognition of his yeoman service to the people of the state.
Itanagar, Apr 19 (ANI): Rajya Sabha member Mukut Mithi was today chosen as the President of Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC).
Itanagar, April 12 (IANS) A militant outfit Thursday threatened those involved in the illegal trade of coal, timber and stone from two Arunachal Pradesh districts. Police say it is headed by a former sharpshooter of Mumbai's 'D Company' and the threat is meant to extort money from traders.
Itanagar, Apr 7 (ANI): Reacting strongly to any alleged move by the Centre to offer "maximum autonomy with administrative and financial control" to Nagas, including those living outside Nagaland, the Arunachal Pradesh Government has rejected any proposal to make its districts part of the 'Greater Nagalim'.
Itanagar, Mar 1 (ANI): The mighty Siang River has dried up, shrinking about a kilometre from its bank in the century-old Arunachal Pradesh town of Pasighat in East Siang district, a phenomenon never experienced in the last half-decade.
Itanagar, Mar 1 (ANI): Ahead of a meeting between the foreign ministers of India and China today, Arunachal Pradesh has endorsed Defence Minister A K Antony's rejection of Chinese objections to his visit to the state on February 20.
Itanagar, Mar 1 (ANI): The mighty Siang River has dried up, shrinking about a kilometre from its bank in the century-old Arunachal Pradesh town of Pasighat in East Siang district, a phenomenon never experienced in the last half-decade.
Itanagar, Mar 1 (ANI): Ahead of a meeting between the foreign ministers of India and China today, Arunachal Pradesh has endorsed Defence Minister A K Antony's rejection of Chinese objections to his visit to the state on February 20.
New Delhi, Feb.27 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi will be coming to India on Wednesday for discussions with his Indian counterpart S.M.Krishna.
New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Expressing surprise over China's objection to his visit to Arunachal Pradesh on February 20, Defence Minister AK Antony on Monday made it clear that this strategically-located state is an integral part of India, and it his duty to ensure that all borders of India are safe.
New Delhi, Feb.27 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi will be coming to India on Wednesday for discussions with his Indian counterpart S.M.Krishna.
New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Expressing surprise over China's objection to his visit to Arunachal Pradesh on February 20, Defence Minister AK Antony on Monday made it clear that this strategically-located state is an integral part of India, and it his duty to ensure that all borders of India are safe.
Itanagar, Feb 24 (ANI): To generate mass awareness on HIV/AIDS among the young Arunachalees between the age group of 15 and 35 years, Member of Parliament Takam Sanjoy said that they want to educate the youths through a rock festival and ensure their commitment to fight the disease.
Itanagar, Feb 24 (ANI): To generate mass awareness on HIV/AIDS among the young Arunachalees between the age group of 15 and 35 years, Member of Parliament Takam Sanjoy said that they want to educate the youths through a rock festival and ensure their commitment to fight the disease.
Itanagar, Feb 20 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki on Monday pointed out that his state shares the developmental concerns and priorities of the rest of India.
Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), Feb.20 (ANI): Reacting strongly to China's repeated claims on Arunachal Pradesh territory, Defence Minister A K Antony on Monday emphatically said that this strategically-located state is an integral part of India, and added there is nothing to fear about its security.
Itanagar, Feb 19 (ANI): Defence Minister AK Antony is scheduled to arrive here on a two-day trip to attend the golden jubilee of Statehood Day on February 19.
Itanagar, Feb 19 (ANI): Defence Minister AK Antony is scheduled to arrive here on a two-day trip to attend the golden jubilee of Statehood Day on February 19.
Itanagar, Feb 18 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh seems to be moving on the right track since Nabam Tuki took over reins of the state in November 2011. His government on Saturday settled one of the most contentious issues that had snowballed into a major controversy, paralyzing life on several occasions, particularly in Itanagar.
Itanagar, Feb 18 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh seems to be moving on the right track since Nabam Tuki took over reins of the state in November 2011. His government on Saturday settled one of the most contentious issues that had snowballed into a major controversy, paralyzing life on several occasions, particularly in Itanagar.
Itanagar, Feb 16 (ANI): Gross National Happiness (GNH) or happiness interwoven with balanced economic development was a concept introduced by Bhutan's King in 1972, as an alternative to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), said Bhutan's National Assembly member Dupthob at the start of four-day visit to Arunachal Pradesh as the leader of a five-member team.
Itanagar, Jan 24 (ANI): The five-day 'Yomgo River Festival-2012' was recently celebrated with a lot of pomp and gaiety in Arunachal Pradesh.
New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Tuesday met the twenty-four children who won the National Bravery Awards-2011.
New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Tuesday met the twenty-four children who won the National Bravery Awards-2011.
Itanagar, Jan 24 (ANI): The five-day 'Yomgo River Festival-2012' was recently celebrated with a lot of pomp and gaiety in Arunachal Pradesh.
Itanagar, Jan 17 (ANI): The relationship between India and China has never been cordial despite both civilizations having contacts dating back to several millennia, and it can again hit a bad phase following a demand to include a permanent representative from Arunachal Pradesh during the Sino-India border talks.
Itanagar, Jan 17 (ANI): The relationship between India and China has never been cordial despite both civilizations having contacts dating back to several millennia, and it can again hit a bad phase following a demand to include a permanent representative from Arunachal Pradesh during the Sino-India border talks.
Itanagar, Jan 16 (ANI): The next incarnation to provide solace to the suffering humanity would surface from the divine land of Arunachal Pradesh, according to Puri's Govardhan Pith Peetthadhish Jagat Guru Shankaracharya Adhokshajanandji Devtirth.
Itanagar, Dec 9 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh added another jewel in its crown when noted shuttler Laa Talar became (U-15) national sub-junior badminton champion.
Itanagar, Nov 23 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party has questioned the delay in allocating portfolios to ministers by Chief Minister Nabam Tuki in Arunachal Pradesh, and criticized induction of 23 MLAs as parliamentary secretaries (PSs).
Itanagar, Nov. 1 (ANI): Nabam Tuki after taking over as the seventh chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh today in his first message to the citizens of the state assured to bring back normalcy as soon as possible taking views of all affected parties into consideration.
Itanagar, Nov 1 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh's new Chief Minister Nabam Tuki said on Tuesday that the rule of law would prevail to ensure peace, communal harmony and speedy development of the state.
Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), Nov.1 (ANI): Nabam Tuki will be the new chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, replacing Jarbom Gamlin, who resigned from office yesterday.
Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), Oct.31 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jarbom Gamlin has reportedly resigned.
Itanagar, Oct 30(ANI): The high level political drama still continues in New Delhi with conflicting reports flashed by the electronic channels throughout the day on the issue of change of leadership in Arunachal Pradesh.
Itanagar, Oct 30(ANI): Nearly 50 people were feared killed when a suspension bridge over the Kameng river collapsed at Seppa in East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh.
Itanagar, Oct 30(ANI): The high level political drama still continues in New Delhi with conflicting reports flashed by the electronic channels throughout the day on the issue of change of leadership in Arunachal Pradesh.
Itanagar, Oct 29 (ANI): The Adi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh has created a community biosphere reserve, the first of its kind in India, to preserve their pristine environment and promote eco tourism in the state.
Itanagar, Oct 24 (ANI): They came like a cyclonic storm and passed over the politically disturbed Arunachal Pradesh sky within four hours, leaving clouds of suspense still floating and a big question mark - what next?
Itanagar, Oct 7 (ANI): The Nyishi community, the single largest tribe inhabiting five districts of Arunachal Pradesh, today reiterated its demand for immediate resignation of Chief Minister Jarbom Gamlin for inadvertently prolonging the impasse over the 'defamatory' remark made by two stories that appeared in two leading English newspapers in the month of May last.
Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), Oct 06 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh (West) Member of Parliament Takam Sanjoy on Thursday condemned Wednesday's attack on police personnel and civilians at Roing, the headquarters of the state's Lower Dibang Valley district.
New Delhi, Oct 5 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Indigenous Tribes Union (APITU) Chairman Bamang Tuglik has criticized Chief Minister Jarbom Gamlin for misusing the official CM's bungalow.
Itanagar, Oct 3 (ANI): In a tragic incident, six villagers were washed away and killed when an under-construction wire rope suspension bridge at Khetnallah over Tawang Chu (river) connecting Gyamdong village in Tawang district bordering Bhutan collapsed at around 6 a.m. on Sunday.
Itanagar, Oct.3 (ANI): Even if India admits to China's massive defence build-up along its border and New Delhi plans to match Beijing's steps, North Block has to improve its diplomatic maneuvering capability with Islamabad, now inching towards Beijing after straining its relations with the US.
Itanagar, Sep 27 (ANI): The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has alleged that a minister was kidnapped by a group of miscreants near Chief Minister Jarbom Gamlin's official bungalow on Monday evening at gun point.
Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), Aug.30 (ANI): Recent reports in the media suggesting that there is clear evidence of Arunachal Sentinel CEO Jarpum Gamlin having telephonic dialogue and conversation with Pradeep Thakur, the journalist credited with writing an article about the Nyishi tribe trying to gain political mileage from the recent death of former Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Dorjee Khandu have been rejected by Jarpum Gamlin himself.
Itanagar, Aug 18 (ANI): After holding two high-level review meetings on the progress of the Trans-Arunachal Highway project, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways CP Joshi has assured to put the ambitious project on the fast track by removing hitches, particularly with regard to environmental and forest clearance.
Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), July 29 (ANI): Jehadi terrorist groups are actively and incessantly bleeding India to destabilize it by shattering the country's economy and shaking the morale of its people.
Itanagar, June 27 (ANI): Decks are cleared for unopposed election of Pema Khandu, son of late Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu, from Mukto assembly constituency with filing of three sets of nominations by him and no other contestant for the bye-election scheduled for July 14.
Itanagar, June 21 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh RTI activists have written a letter to Congress President Sonia Gandhi demanding her to take action against State Health and Family Welfare Minister Atum Welly, charging him with practicing nepotism by illegally appointing his relatives in connivance with a high-ranking officer of the state.
Itanagar, Jun 18(ANI): Arunachal Pradesh police has made a breakthrough in the June 6 frame-up case involving the discovery of a pistol and two bomb-like objects from the car of RTI activist and Sango Lomte Foundation (SLF) chairman Payi Gyadi with the arrest of three persons, giving Gyadi a clean cheat.
Itanagar, Jun 18 (ANI): The Arunachal Citizens Rights (ACR) has reacted strongly over the alleged report of the involvement of senior Cabinet Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Rural Works Department Atum Welly in the reported criminal conspiracy hatched against Payi Gyadi, the Chairman of the Sango Lamte Foundation and an RTI activist.
