BJP driven by ideology, not power; Nation First is its core principle: Arunachal CM

Itanagar, Jan 28 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party is a “party with a difference” that functions on the principle of “Nation First” and is guided by ideology rather than the pursuit of power. While addressing the state-level orientation programme of newly elected Zilla Parishad Chairpersons […]
Governor Parnaik encourages Arunachal students to aim for NDA

Itanagar, Jan 16 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General K.T. Parnaik (retd) on Friday urged the state’s students to prepare themselves to join the National Defence Academy (NDA), stressing the importance of discipline, dedication, and commitment in serving the nation. The Governor gave the call as he interacted with students from Mechukha who recently participated […]
Arunachal Governor proposes structured exchange programmes with Sikkim

Gangtok/Itanagar, Jan 13 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General K.T. Parnaik (Retd), who is on a two-day official visit to Sikkim, proposed a structured exchange programme between the two Himalayan states for students, young entrepreneurs and government officials, with a special focus on horticulture and allied sectors. The visiting Arunachal Pradesh Governor met his Sikkim […]
Indian Army organises eco-tourism exposure tour for college students from Arunachal’s border areas

Itanagar, Jan 4 (IANS) To promote youth empowerment and sustainable development, the Indian Army has facilitated an eco-tourism exposure tour for college students from border areas of Arunachal Pradesh’s West Siang district, an official said on Sunday. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that the Indian Army, under the aegis of Spear Corps, on […]
Arunachal villagers back pre-feasibility studies for Siang Upper Multipurpose Project

Itanagar, Dec 30 (IANS) In a significant step towards strengthening national water and energy security, villagers of Komkar in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday extended overwhelming support for the pre-feasibility studies of the Upper Siang Multipurpose Project (USMP), a mega hydropower initiative with a proposed generation capacity of 11,000 MW, officials said. An official of the […]
Dalai Lama a true beacon of peace: Arunachal CM

Itanagar, Dec 10 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, on Wednesday, described the Tibetan leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, as ‘a true beacon of peace’ and paid glowing tributes to the iconic spiritual leader. To mark the 36th anniversary of the conferment of the Nobel Peace Prize upon the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan government-in-exile […]
Two mega hydroelectric power projects to come up in Arunachal at a cost of Rs 35,000 cr

Itanagar, Jan 15 (IANS) Two mega hydroelectric power projects would be set up in Arunachal Pradesh with a cumulative investment of around Rs 35,000 crore, officials said here on Wednesday. A senior official said that in a major decision to enhance the financial viability of large hydropower projects rejuvenated through Memorandum of Agreements (MoA) with […]