Arunachal Pradesh News

COVID-19 frontline warriors from Arunachal Pradesh trek nine hours to vaccinate 16 grazers at 14,000 ft

COVID-19 frontline warriors from Arunachal Pradesh trek nine hours to vaccinate 16 grazers at 14,000 ft

The May 19 vaccination camp was organised at Domtsang, a village between Luguthang and Thingbu Hydel. The inoculation camp was aimed to cater to Luguthang and the other villages in the area.

Jul 15, 2021, 08:07 AM IST
Unlock 5: Children in Arunachal Pradesh to wear Khadi face masks when schools reopen on this date

Unlock 5: Children in Arunachal Pradesh to wear Khadi face masks when schools reopen on this date

This is for the first time that a state government in North East India has purchased such a huge quantity of Khadi face masks for its students.   

Nov 09, 2020, 19:15 PM IST
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu tests COVID-19 positive

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu tests COVID-19 positive

Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, he said that he is 'asymptomatic and feeling healthy'. 

Sep 15, 2020, 20:07 PM IST
Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu treks for 11 hours to meet villagers

Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu treks for 11 hours to meet villagers

The 41-year old chief minister walked through mountain terrains and forests to reach the remote village Luguthang which is 97 km from Tawang.

Sep 12, 2020, 14:39 PM IST
Never recognized so-called Arunachal Pradesh, says China; 5 'abducted' youths by PLA still traceless

Never recognized so-called Arunachal Pradesh, says China; 5 'abducted' youths by PLA still traceless

"China's position on the east sector of the China-India boundary, or Zangnan--the southern part of China's Xizang (Tibet), is consistent and clear," Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian

Sep 07, 2020, 22:40 PM IST
Remotest place in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang receives 2G mobile connectivity

Remotest place in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang receives 2G mobile connectivity

As there is no road connectivity to the area, people are dependent on military helicopters for essential services.

Aug 03, 2020, 20:22 PM IST
Firing on Indian Army troops in Arunachal Pradesh

Firing on Indian Army troops in Arunachal Pradesh

The Indian Army has been receiving intelligence inputs since the last few days regarding the movement and activities of NSCN (IM) cadres in the district.

May 16, 2020, 21:17 PM IST
Indian Army saves 390 stranded civilians in sub-zero temperature in Arunachal Pradesh

Indian Army saves 390 stranded civilians in sub-zero temperature in Arunachal Pradesh

The rescued civilians, who were also provided with immediate medical support and hot snacks, expressed their gratitude towards the Indian Army, read an official statement.

Mar 09, 2020, 21:19 PM IST
Article 371 would not be touched, assures Home Minister Amit Shah to people of Northeast

Article 371 would not be touched, assures Home Minister Amit Shah to people of Northeast

Amit Shah said, "Misinformation was spread after the abrogation of Article 370 that Article 371 will also be scrapped. It will never happen. Nobody has any such intention."

Feb 20, 2020, 22:07 PM IST
 Eastern Army commander visits Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang to review border security

Eastern Army commander visits Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang to review border security

Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan visited Arunachal Pradesh on October 24-25 to review the border areas. He appreciated the commitment and enthusiasm of the soldiers working in the Tawang border.

Oct 25, 2019, 22:13 PM IST
Army, IAF inaugurate Vijaynagar's Advanced Landing Ground in Arunachal Pradesh

Army, IAF inaugurate Vijaynagar's Advanced Landing Ground in Arunachal Pradesh

The resurfaced runway will now be used for the movement of larger transport aircraft to this part and it will play an important role in the development of the area.

Sep 18, 2019, 13:14 PM IST
5.5-magnitude earthquake hits Arunachal Pradesh again; tremors felt in Assam, China

5.5-magnitude earthquake hits Arunachal Pradesh again; tremors felt in Assam, China

An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter Scale hit Arunachal Pradesh's East Kameng on Saturday morning. There are no reports of any injuries or casualties.

Jul 20, 2019, 07:11 AM IST
IAF AN-32 rescue team still stranded at crash site in Arunachal's mountain; ration, essentials airdropped at crash site

IAF AN-32 rescue team still stranded at crash site in Arunachal's mountain; ration, essentials airdropped at crash site

The hostile weather conditions in the terrain are hampering the airlift operations.

Jun 29, 2019, 12:44 PM IST
All 12 crorepati ministers, none face criminal cases in Arunachal Pradesh Assembly, says ADR

All 12 crorepati ministers, none face criminal cases in Arunachal Pradesh Assembly, says ADR

The ADR released the findings on Wednesday after analysing the affidavits of all the 12 ministers, including Chief Minister Pema Khandu.

Jun 20, 2019, 09:36 AM IST
Pema Khandu takes oath as Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister

Pema Khandu takes oath as Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister

The Assembly election in Arunachal Pradesh was held simultaneously with the Lok Sabha election in the first phase on April 11. 

May 29, 2019, 14:09 PM IST
17% MLAs in Arunachal Pradesh have criminal cases against them: ADR report

17% MLAs in Arunachal Pradesh have criminal cases against them: ADR report

Arunachal Pradesh Election Watch and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) have analysed the self-sworn affidavits of all 60 newly elected MLAs from the Arunachal Pradesh 2019 Assembly Elections

May 29, 2019, 09:34 AM IST
Pema Khandu to be sworn in as Arunachal Pradesh's Chief Minister on May 29

Pema Khandu to be sworn in as Arunachal Pradesh's Chief Minister on May 29

BJP emerged as the single largest party in Arunachal Pradesh by winning 37 out of 55 Assembly seats in the recently held polls

May 27, 2019, 22:38 PM IST
BJP wins both Lok Sabha seats in Arunachal Pradesh, Kiren Rijiju re-elected

BJP wins both Lok Sabha seats in Arunachal Pradesh, Kiren Rijiju re-elected

In the Eastern Arunachal seat, which too witnessed a multi-cornered contest with five candidates in the fray, BJP state unit President Tapir Gao wrests the seat from Congress.

May 24, 2019, 19:29 PM IST
Arunachal Pradesh Assembly election results 2019: Full list of winners

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly election results 2019: Full list of winners

The Arunachal Pradesh assembly has 60-seats, but elections were held for 57 as three BJP candidates have won unopposed. 

May 24, 2019, 15:13 PM IST
Arunachal Pradesh Assembly trends: BJP leading in 5 seats

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly trends: BJP leading in 5 seats

Out of the total 60 assembly seats in the state, the ruling BJP had already opened its account by winning three seats unopposed.

May 23, 2019, 10:58 AM IST