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…
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Itanagar, April 9 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K. T. Parnaik (Retd) on Thursday lauded the continued commitment of the Indian Army towards the comprehensive development of border areas, noting that its sustained efforts are instrumental in enabling inclusive growth, strengthening community resilience, and promoting nation-building at the grassroots level. According to a Lok Bhavan official, Lt Gen Parnaik visited the Border Brew Cafe at Zemithang in Tawang district earlier in the day…
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, Jan 17 (IANS) After an intensive search operation, the body of the missing Kerala tourist was recovered on Saturday from the frozen Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang district, officials said. Defence spokesman Lt Colonel Mahendra Rawat confirmed the recovery of the body of Mahadev M. (24), who had been missing since Friday. A police official said that post-mortem examinations of the deceased are being conducted. After completion of the post-mortem and other necessary formalitie…
Itanagar, Jan 17 (IANS) The search operation for a missing Kerala tourist continued for the second day on Saturday in the frozen Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang district, officials said. A police official in Itanagar said that seven tourists from Kerala had arrived in Tawang on Friday via Guwahati to visit the popular tourist destination of Sela Lake.The body of one tourist was recovered on Friday, while another tourist was rescued alive. Search operations are underway to trace the third…
Itanagar, Jan 17 (IANS) The Army, in coordination with the police and the civil administration, on Friday successfully retrieved two tourists from the frozen Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh, one of whom was found dead, while search operations are underway to locate a third missing individual, officials said. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that on Friday, an unfortunate incident occurred at Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang district, located at an altitude of approximately 13…