Dharamsala, July 6 (IANS) Tibetans and millions of followers worldwide celebrated the 91st birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama on Monday and wished him a long and healthy life. “One day we will celebrate His Holiness’ birthday in front of the Potala Palace in Lhasa, without China’s oppression,” a Tibetan told IANS here. The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), on behalf of the Tibetan diaspora, offered its heartfelt birthday greetings to the Dalai Lama, with sincere prayers for his continued good…
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Itanagar, July 1 (IANS) Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday assured comprehensive Central assistance for flood-hit Arunachal Pradesh, announcing a detailed assessment of the damage and promising new houses for families whose homes were washed away, besides compensation for losses to crops, agricultural land and livestock. Chouhan, along with Union Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister…
Itanagar, July 1 (IANS) Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who is on a two-day visit to Arunachal Pradesh to assess the flood situation, on Wednesday assured that the Centre and the state government are working in close coordination and will together help the state overcome the ongoing crisis. Chouhan, along with Union Parliamentary and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, on Wednesday conducted an aeri…
Itanagar, June 30 (IANS) Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who arrived in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday to assess the flood situation, assured that the Centre would provide all necessary assistance to the Northeastern states for relief, rescue and rehabilitation of people affected by the devastating floods. The Union Minister said that the concerns of farmers and villagers in the Northeast had reached Delhi directly, and under the…
New Delhi/Guwahati/Itanagar, June 30 (IANS) Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Tuesday reviewed the flood situation across the Northeast following incessant rainfall over the past several days and assured the affected states of full support from the Centre. Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju also visited Arunachal Pradesh to assess th…
Itanagar, June 29 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to him to review the flood situation in the state, which has been battered by incessant monsoon rains and the resulting floods over the past week. In social media posts, the Chief Minister said he expressed gratitude to Union Home Minister Amit Shah for calling him to take stock of the flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh.He said he briefed Shah on the evolving situation …
Itanagar, June 21 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (retd.) on Sunday said that yoga, an ancient practice deeply rooted in India’s civilisational heritage, has today transcended geographical boundaries and is embraced worldwide as a universal pathway to holistic health, mental wellness, and overall well-being. Meanwhile, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu celebrated the International Day of Yoga at Jang in Tawang district with school children, personnel of the India…
Itanagar, June 12 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday sought special policy interventions and enhanced central support to address the state’s unique developmental and strategic challenges during a high-level interaction of Northeastern Chief Ministers convened by NITI Aayog. Khandu thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his continued support to the Northeast and said the Act East Policy has significantly improved connectivity, infrastructure and public confidence ac…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) NITI Aayog on Friday held discussions with the Chief Ministers of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura on development priorities, innovations and challenges in the eight Northeastern states.The interaction by NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson Ashok Lahiri and members from NITI Aayog saw participation of senior officers from Northeastern states.Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu highlighted that the Northeast is undergoi…
Itanagar, June 10 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Act East Policy’, saying it has transformed the perception of the state from a remote border region into a strategic gateway to Southeast Asia and a vital civilisational frontier of India. He said the policy has brought Arunachal Pradesh to the centre of India’s connectivity, development and geopolitical vision for the eastern region, an official statement said. The Chief Min…