Arunachal Dy CM hails progress of Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project
Itanagar, May 10 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has congratulated state-run NHPC for successfully commissioning Unit 4 (250 MW) of the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project — the country’s largest hydroelectric project. The Deputy Chief Minister, who also holds the Power and Non-Conventional Energy Resources portfolio, said that with the commissioning of the […]
Arunachal Guv raises concern over rising lifestyle diseases across age groups
Itanagar, May 9 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General K.T. Parnaik (retired) on Saturday expressed concern over the growing prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases, saying the health issue is increasingly affecting people of all age groups across the state, officials said. A Lok Bhavan official said that the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Guwahati […]
Arunachal begins digital census drive; CM, Dy CM take part
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, […]
Sub-jr Men’s National Hockey: Goa, Uttarakhand, Arunachal win on Day 3
Rajgir (Bihar), April 3 (IANS) Goa, Uttarakhand, and Arunachal Pradesh registered wins in their respective matches on the third day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 held at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, Bihar, on Friday. In a Division C clash, Goans Hockey defeated Hockey Rajasthan 7-0 in Pool […]
Arunachal Pradesh: Subansiri project set to become India’s largest hydropower plant with 2,000 MW output by Dec 2026
Itanagar, March 28 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, on Saturday, emphasised the state’s vast natural and resource potential, reiterating the state government’s commitment to converting these assets into sustainable revenue through well-defined policies. Officials from the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), who accompanied the Chief Minister, said the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project is […]
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 […]
