Itanagar, April 16 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh has become another northeastern state to initiate preliminary work for the Census of India 2027, with the process officially commencing on Thursday, officials said.Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein actively participated in the exercise from Itanagar and Namsai, respectively.In a social media post, the Chief Minister stated: “I took part in the self-enumeration phase of the houselisting and housing census under Census 20…
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Itanagar, April 16 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday said the state has significantly improved its sports performance over the past decade, including securing the fifth rank nationally and emerging as the top performer in the Northeast during the Khelo India Tribal Games. Inaugurating three major infrastructure facilities at Dera Natung Government College in Itanagar, the Chief Minister encouraged students to actively participate in sports, emphasising that sport…
Itanagar, April 15 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday underscored that women’s participation in policymaking is a crucial indicator of development, pointing out that developed nations often have 40-50 per cent representation of women in governance. Addressing a special programme themed “Celebrating Strength, Equality and Leadership,” organised to mark the spirit of women’s empowerment and raise awareness about the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’, the Chie…
Itanagar, April 14 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday described the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), a mega hydropower initiative with a proposed generation capacity of 11,000 MW, as a project of national strategic importance, not only for the state but for the entire country. The SUMP, estimated at Rs 1.5 lakh crore, is expected to significantly transform the development landscape of Siang district, whose name derives from the mighty Brahmaputra River, loc…
Itanagar, April 13 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Monday that since the launch of the ‘Khelo India’ initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2017-18, sports development across the country has gained remarkable momentum. Felicitating the state contingent that participated in the ‘First Khelo India Tribal Games 2026’ held in Raipur from March 25 to April 3, the Chief Minister noted that Arunachal Pradesh has witnessed substantial growth in sports infrastructure an…
Itanagar, April 9 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd) on Thursday visited the remote border outpost of Khenzemane near the Line of Actual Control in Tawang district, where he encouraged troops to maintain high morale, remain physically fit, and stay mentally alert at all times, particularly given the demanding conditions in forward areas. A Lok Bhavan official said that, nestled amid challenging terrain and harsh weather, the border outpost stands as a symbol of India…
New Delhi/Itanagar, April 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that his government is strengthening India’s clean energy ecosystem while accelerating development in the Northeast region. His comments came after the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by him, approved an investment of Rs 14,105.83 crore for the construction of the Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) on the Lohit river in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh. In addition, the CCEA has also c…
New Delhi/Itanagar, April 6 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday welcomed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry, as directed by the Supreme Court, and assured full cooperation with the Central agency. On the related development, the Opposition Congress demanded the immediate resignation of the Chief Minister following the Supreme Court order on the CBI probe.Reacting to the development, Khandu said the probe would help “clear the air” and reaffirm transpa…
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The Congress on Monday took a hard swipe at the BJP after the Supreme Court of India ordered a preliminary probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the alleged awarding of public works contracts in Arunachal Pradesh to firms linked to relatives of Chief Minister Pema Khandu.A Bench of the Supreme Court of India ordered the CBI to register a preliminary enquiry within two weeks and submit a status report within 16 weeks.The direction came in connection wit…
Itanagar, April 6 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday lauded forest officials and wildlife experts for the successful tranquilization and capture of two rogue elephants following a prolonged period of fear that led to the loss of at least seven human lives.Officials from the Arunachal Pradesh Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, in collaboration with counterparts from the Karnataka government, carried out the operation to capture the elephants.The animals …