Guwahati, Feb 23 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday described the installation of the first border pillar between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh as a historic milestone that marks the end of decades-long uncertainty over the inter-state boundary. In a post on X, CM Sarma said that following the signing of the Namsai Declaration, the first border pillar has been installed in Arunachal Pradesh’s Pakke Kesang district.He termed the development “truly momentous”, noting tha…
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Itanagar, Feb 23 (IANS) In a significant step towards resolving the long-pending inter-state boundary dispute, the first border pillar along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border was erected at Seijosa, officials said. The installation of the border pillar was closely monitored by officials from both states on Sunday to ensure accuracy and mutual agreement on the ground.Among those present during the erection of the pillar were the Deputy Commissioner of Arunachal Pradesh’s Pakke Kessang district, …
New Delhi/Itanagar, Feb 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the NDA government at the Centre has devoted unprecedented attention and resources to the comprehensive development of the Northeast region, ushering in a new phase of growth, connectivity and opportunities across the area. The Prime Minister, in a letter to Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on the occasion of the 40th Statehood Day, said the Centre worked round the clock to develop connectivity in the borde…
Itanagar, Feb 19 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, on Thursday, held discussions with a visiting Japanese delegation to explore potential investments in the state, officials said. A state government official said the talks focused on investment opportunities across priority sectors, with special emphasis on sustainable urban development, innovation, and initiatives to deepen people-to-people ties and cultural exchanges. Addressing the Japa…
Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh), Feb 14 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday called upon the youth of the state to take the lead in building a “Viksit Arunachal” by 2047, stressing the importance of informed participation, awareness of public policies, cultural pride, and economic self-reliance.Addressing the ‘YuvaSoch, Naya Arunachal’ interactive programme organised by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), Arunachal Pradesh State unit, at Tawang, the Chief Minis…
Guwahati/Imphal, Feb 14 (IANS) The Chief Ministers of three Northeastern states, on Saturday, paid heartfelt tributes to the 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, who lost their lives in the deadliest Pulwama terror attack in 2019. The Chief Ministers of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh said that the sacrifice of the brave jawans in Pulwama would never be forgotten. Expressing his tribute, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on his official X account said: “The sacrifice of …
Itanagar, Feb 13 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has flagged off the second edition of the Tawangchu Tides International Kayaking Championship at the scenic Tawangchu River, welcoming more than 100 participants from across India and abroad to the high-altitude sporting event. Addressing athletes, officials and spectators on Thursday, Khandu, who is the Chief Patron of the championship, highlighted Arunachal Pradesh’s immense natural advantage, noting that the state is blessed…
Itanagar, Feb 10 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh, endowed with eight major river basins, accounts for nearly 40 per cent of India’s total hydropower potential and over 9 per cent of the country’s small hydropower potential, officials said here on Tuesday. A senior official of the state Power Department told IANS that Arunachal Pradesh’s total hydropower potential is estimated at more than 58,160 MW, making it one of the most power-rich states in the country in terms of hydro energy resources. Spr…
Itanagar, Feb 9 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday said that the significant transformation witnessed across the state over the past decade is the result of collective efforts by the state government, elected representatives, officials and central agencies under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Chief Minister was speaking after inaugurating the Tsari Taksing Gajang Shedup Dargeyling Monastery at Taksing, a remote border village in Upper Subansiri dis…
Itanagar, Feb 4 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, on Wednesday, called for a serious, time-bound and consultative approach to resolve the long-pending issues of the Vijaynagar settlers, describing them as the “sentinels of Vijaynagar” who have safeguarded one of the state’s most remote frontiers for generations. The Chief Minister was speaking at the screening of the documentary film “The Untold Story of Vijaynagar”, produced by Papai Nalo Films, at the Banquet Hall in Niti Vi…