Arunachal Pradesh News

Arunachal CM drops three ministers, two advisors

Arunachal CM drops three ministers, two advisors

The portfolios attached to the three of them would now be held by the chief minister, the notification issued by Chief Secretary Shakuntala Doley Gamlin said.

Jan 02, 2017, 22:56 PM IST
BJP forms govt in Arunachal as 33 MLAs led by CM Khandu pledge their allegiance after quitting PPA

BJP forms govt in Arunachal as 33 MLAs led by CM Khandu pledge their allegiance after quitting PPA

Khandu paraded the MLAs before Assembly Speaker Tenzing Norbu Thongdok who accepted their joining, PTI reported.

Dec 31, 2016, 17:21 PM IST
33 MLAs quit ruling PPA ​in Arunachal, BJP says it's now our government

33 MLAs quit ruling PPA ​in Arunachal, BJP says it's now our government

The defected PPA legislators have chosen Takam Pario as their new legislature party leader, clearing the deck for his taking over as the next chief minister.

Dec 31, 2016, 15:10 PM IST
Arunachal govt rejects reports of leadership change as another political crisis unfolds, says no iota of truth

Arunachal govt rejects reports of leadership change as another political crisis unfolds, says no iota of truth

“There is no iota of truth in the news that has gone viral about the change in leadership,” Arunachal government spokesperson Bamang Felix said.

Dec 30, 2016, 19:33 PM IST
Fresh turmoil in Arunachal as CM Pema Khandu, six others, suspended from party

Fresh turmoil in Arunachal as CM Pema Khandu, six others, suspended from party

All of them have been temporarily suspended from the party's primary membership, ANI reported.

Dec 30, 2016, 00:09 AM IST

MHA seeks report from Rajasthan on 'assault' of Arunachal student

The action came after Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju was informed about an incident of alleged harassment of Haa Tama, a student of Dr K N Modi university in Rajasthan.

Dec 17, 2016, 23:37 PM IST
Two soldiers killed, nine injured in militant ambush in Arunachal Pradesh

Two soldiers killed, nine injured in militant ambush in Arunachal Pradesh

The militants reportedly opened fire at an Assam Rifles convoy between Lolchang and Ninu village near the Khonsa town.

Dec 03, 2016, 20:15 PM IST
72 percent votes polled in Arunachal by-poll

72 percent votes polled in Arunachal by-poll

The polling, which began at 7 am, was peaceful without any incident of violence reported, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer D J Bhattacharjee said.

Nov 19, 2016, 17:52 PM IST

Two Chinese nationals visit Arunachal Pradesh on wrong permits

Two Chinese nationals have visited Arunachal Pradesh, bordering China, on wrong Protected Area Permits (PAPs), instead of the Restricted Area Permit (RAP), issued by the Deputy Resident Commissioner

Nov 04, 2016, 18:34 PM IST
India trashes China's criticism of US envoy's Arunachal visit

India trashes China's criticism of US envoy's Arunachal visit

"The US Ambassador visited Arunachal Pradesh, a state which is an integral part of the country to which he is accredited," Vikas Swarup said.

Oct 24, 2016, 20:50 PM IST
Chinese Army intrudes inside Arunachal Pradesh's Anjaw district

Chinese Army intrudes inside Arunachal Pradesh's Anjaw district

On September 9, the Chinese army intruded 45 km inside Arunachal Pradesh's Anjaw district and set up a temporary shelter at 'Plum Post'.

Sep 26, 2016, 23:31 PM IST
Arunachal CM stresses on making Advanced Landing Grounds functional quickly

Arunachal CM stresses on making Advanced Landing Grounds functional quickly

“We need to move ahead with concrete decisions so that all the ALGs are made functional for regular use as soon as possible," Khandu said.

Sep 23, 2016, 18:49 PM IST

BJP keeps options open on aligning with PPA in Arunachal

Keeping BJP's option open to be a part of the PPA government in Arunachal Pradesh, North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) convenor Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said the party will decide its future

Sep 18, 2016, 15:37 PM IST
New govt in Arunachal an 'illegitimate child of BJP': Congress

New govt in Arunachal an 'illegitimate child of BJP': Congress

The mandate of the people of Arunachal Pradesh, who voted Congress party to power, has been robbed in broad daylight," Congress' spokesman Randeep Surjewala told reporters.

Sep 16, 2016, 20:11 PM IST
Arunachal Governor JP Rajkhowa removed, Meghalaya Guv given additional charge

Arunachal Governor JP Rajkhowa removed, Meghalaya Guv given additional charge

The development comes weeks after the Supreme Court restored the Congress government in the north-eastern state.

Sep 12, 2016, 19:00 PM IST

Arunachal Governor's sacking seems imminent; Rajnath Singh meets President

Sacking of a defiant Arunachal Pradesh Governor Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa seems imminent with Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who met President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday, believed to have conveyed that

Sep 07, 2016, 23:01 PM IST
Arunachal Governor reportedly asked to step down

Arunachal Governor reportedly asked to step down

Rajkhowa has been told "verbally" by a junior Union Minister and a senior official of the Home Ministry to step down on "health grounds", sources said.

Sep 03, 2016, 21:13 PM IST
DSP killed in gun battle in Arunachal Pradesh

DSP killed in gun battle in Arunachal Pradesh

The incident occurred when DSP Bomto Kamdak was leading a police team to the area to arrest an alleged rapist Togyung Yangfo, who escaped from jail a year ago, at around 7 PM last night.

Aug 14, 2016, 19:00 PM IST

Former Arunachal Pradesh CM Kalikho Pul cremated

Former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Kalikho Pul, who allegedly committed suicide at his official residence, was cremated on Thursday at Hawai in Anjaw district with full state honours.

Aug 12, 2016, 00:12 AM IST
Former Arunachal CM Kalikho Pul found dead, inquiry ordered

Former Arunachal CM Kalikho Pul found dead, inquiry ordered

Former Arunachal Pradesh CM Kalikho Pul is survived by three wives and four children.

Aug 09, 2016, 23:26 PM IST