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Technical snag disrupts power supply in 3 Arunachal districts

India | Jul 09, 2020, 01:00 PM IST

The Khatalguri-Deomali 220-kilovolt line tripped due to a technical snag at 4.32 pm on Sunday, disrupting power supply in Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts, Public Health Engineering & Water Supply Minister Wangki Lowang said.

BJP's Nabam Rebia wins Arunachal Pradesh Rajya Sabha seat

India | Jun 12, 2020, 06:47 PM IST

BJP nominee Nabam Rebia won the lone Rajya Sabha seat in Arunachal Pradesh on Friday in the absence of any contestants, an official of the state election office said.

A file photo of Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu

Situation along China border in Arunachal calm, normal: CM Pema Khandu

India | Jun 01, 2020, 07:13 PM IST

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday asserted there has been no report of any standoff between the Indian and Chinese troops in the state, which shares a 1,080-km border with China

China includes Arunachal Pradesh in its updated map

India | Apr 21, 2020, 02:09 PM IST

China has included parts of Arunachal Pradesh within its international boundaries, an updated version issued by Sky Map has revealed. Sky Map, China's authority on digital maps, is constructed and operated by a unit directly under Beijing's National Surveying and Mapping Geographic Information Bureau.

Samples of 25 people, linked to Nizamuddin event, test negative in Arunachal

India | Apr 05, 2020, 11:03 PM IST

Swab samples of 25 people from Arunachal Pradesh linked to a religious congregation in Delhi's Nizamuddin have tested negative, health officials saidon Sunday.

Arunachal Pradesh, Tablighi Jamaat, Delhi, COVID19

Arunachal reports 1st COVID-19 case, man attended Tablighi Jamaat congregation in Delhi

India | Apr 02, 2020, 11:49 AM IST

Arunachal Pradesh man, who attended Tablighi Jamaat congregation in Nizamuddin West, Delhi has tested COVID-19 positive, making the first case of coronavirus in the state, sources said.

Army rescues 111 civilians stranded at 14,000 feet in Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh: Indian Army rescues 111 civilians stranded at 14,000 feet

India | Mar 02, 2020, 02:09 PM IST

The Chief Minister's Office, which was also monitoring the situation, complimented the Indian Army for their timely and effective response.

A file photo of Union Home Minister Amit Shah (PTI)

China 'firmly opposes' Amit Shah's visit to Arunachal Pradesh; India hits back

India | Feb 20, 2020, 05:44 PM IST

Reacting to China's remarks on Amit Shah's visit, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Raveesh Kumar reiterated at his weekly press briefing that "Arunachal Pradesh is an integral and inalienable part of India."

APSSB exam case: Two arrested for irregularities

India | Feb 19, 2020, 05:52 PM IST

APSSB exam case: Two persons were arrested for their alleged involvement in irregularities in an examination conducted by the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board, police said on Wednesday.

Amit Shah's visit to Meghalaya, Arunachal cancelled amid protests over Citizenship law

India | Dec 13, 2019, 06:19 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has cancelled his visit to two Northeastern states -- Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh -- scheduled on Sunday and Monday, officials said on Friday. The cancellation comes amidst widespread protests in Assam and Meghalaya against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.

Citizenship Bill won't affect Arunachal: Khandu

Citizenship Bill won't affect Arunachal: Pema Khandu

India | Dec 06, 2019, 11:07 PM IST

The Chief Minister, who led a delegation comprising leaders from different political parties and civil society groups, in a recent consultative meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, had sought special provision to protect the interests of indigenous tribal communities of Arunachal, which should be in accordance with the public sentiments.

30 airports, airstrips up for bidding in North East region

India | Dec 06, 2019, 05:56 PM IST

UDAN seeks to connect unserved and underserved airports as well as make flying more affordable. "With a focus on connectivity of Northeastern region, UDAN 4.0 scheme under the Ministry of Civil Aviation has invited bids for six underserved and 24 unserved airports/airstrips in the North East states of India," an official release said.

Assam, Manipur, Arunachal to be consulted before Naga pact: Govt tells Parliament

National | Nov 19, 2019, 04:49 PM IST

The Centre on Tuesday said the governments of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh will be duly consulted before the final settlement of the decades-old Naga insurgency problem.

Rajnath Singh Arunachal visit China objection

China objects to Rajnath Singh's visit to Arunachal Pradesh

World | Nov 15, 2019, 05:30 PM IST

China on Friday objected to the visit of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Arunachal Pradesh, saying the Chinese government never acknowledged the "so-called" northeast Indian state, which it claims to be a part of South Tibet.

Kapil Sharma shares photos from 'lap of nature' Arunachal Pradesh, attends Tawang festival

Celebrities | Nov 05, 2019, 09:43 AM IST

The Kapil Sharma Show host visited the beautiful state of Arunchal Pradesh recently where he attended the Tawang festival 2019.

3 Arunachal districts declared 'disturbed' by government for 6 more months

3 Arunachal districts declared 'disturbed' by govt for 6 more months

India | Oct 02, 2019, 01:34 PM IST

According to a Home Ministry notification, the clampdown has also been extended in four police station areas falling under three other districts.

Arunachal man scripts history by creating new alphabet for ancient tribal language

India | Sep 08, 2019, 01:29 PM IST

Wancho, a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the eastern part of Arunachal Pradesh, and parts of Assam, Nagaland and Myanmar lacked a script. In 2013, a book titled 'Wancho script' was also published carrying basic application of letters into words and sentences. It is now being used as a textbook in around 20 government-run schools to teach the language.

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