Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that strengthening India's military prowess has been the Narendra Modi government's top priority ever since it came to power since 2014, with focus on equipping the services with state-of-the-art weapons and equipment through an 'Aatmanirbhar' defence industry.
Category: ARUNACHAL PRADESH
PM to inaugurate NE's biggest power plant and only greenfield airport in Arunachal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, responding to Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu's request, has agreed to inaugurate 600 MW Kameng Hydro Electric Project. This is northeast India's largest power plant and the region's first greenfield airport at Itanagar, officials said on Friday.
4 Army copters to trace Arunachal's missing Everester Tapi Mra, aide
Four Army helicopters remained on standby to undertake an aerial search once the weather clears to trace Tapi Mra, the first mountaineer from Arunachal Pradesh to conquer Mount Everest, and his associate Niku Dao, who had gone to climb the state's highest peak, defence officials said on Wednesday.
Work on India's biggest hydro-power plant progressing fast: Arunachal CM
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday said that with the active intervention of the Central government, the work on the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower, the biggest hydro-project in India, is progressing rapidly.
Startup launches drone-based healthcare network trial in Arunachal
The project will take place in Seppa, a town in East Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh, by startup Redwing Labs, which will help deliver medical supplies up to eight times faster than road-based logistics.
Arunachal's 3rd airport named 'Donyi Polo Airport'
The Arunachal Pradesh government on Thursday named the under-construction greenfield airport -- the state's third here in the state capital Itanagar as "Donyi Polo Airport", officials said.
SC notice on plea seeking delimitation in four Northeastern states
The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice on a plea seeking direction to the Election Commission of India to carry out a delimitation exercise in four Northeastern (NE) states -- Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur and Nagaland -- as per the Representation of People's Act, 1950.
Two more missing Assam workers found in Arunachal forests after 20 days
With two more workers rescued on Sunday, so far 10 of the 19 Assam workers who had gone missing in the forests near the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh's Kurung Kumey district 20 days ago have been rescued, officials said.
8 of 19 missing Assam workers found in Arunachal forest
Kurung Kumey Deputy Commissioner Bengia Nighee said that all the eight rescued workers were critical and their health condition is being monitored by a medical team after they were rescued from the dense forest on Friday night.
IAF to launch search for 19 Assam workers missing from Arunachal border
Kurung Kumey Deputy Commissioner Bengia Nighee said that responding the requisition of the district administration, the IAF chopper would launch the search operation around the Kumey river at Damin areas.
Body of construction worker found, 18 missing in Arunachal border
The area is extremely remote with mountainous terrains and dense jungles. Extensive search operations are going on, the official said, adding that police and administrative officials also left for the site where one body was found early this morning.
Upholding peace, holistic growth of NE key task for Modi govt: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that the government, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi since 2014, was committed to uphold peace and ensure holistic development in the northeastern region.
From Ladakh to Arunachal, birdwatchers join hands for Himalayan bird count
He said that from the westernmost Ladakh to the easternmost Arunachal Pradesh, this is the first edition of the Himalayan Bird Count (HBC) which aims to celebrate the incredible bird diversity and bring attention to the threatened habitats of the region.
Arunachal College in alliance with two Delhi based institutes to upgrade academic ability
The Dorjee Khandu Government College (DKGC) in Arunachal Pradesh has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Delhi and the Hindu College for academic development, officials said on Wednesday.
Chinese PLA hands over missing Arunachal youth to India: Rijiju
Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said that the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has handed over the Arunachal Pradesh teenager Miram Taron to the Indian Army nine days after the youth went missing.
Indian Army contacts Chinese PLA, seeks return of abducted Arunachal youth
The Indian Army through hotline has contacted the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) and sought return of abducted Arunachal Pradesh teenager Miram Taron, defence sources said on Thursday.
'Chakmas, Hajongs in Arunachal won't co-operate with illegal census'
The All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) reportedly in a statement on Wednesday said that the Chief Secretary of Arunachal Pradesh has been instructed by Chief Minister Pema Khandu to conduct the census of the Chakmas and Hajongs of the state.
Arunachal to develop 3 'Model Villages' along China, Myanmar
The Chief Minister said that a special scheme for 'Model Villages' was recently launched that aims to develop selected border villages with all facilities by dovetailing various Central and state government schemes.
Arunachal to generate 3,000 MW from small, mini plants: CM
The state-owned Hydro Power Development Corporation of Arunachal Pradesh Ltd (HPDCAPL) targets to generate 3,000 MW electricity through many small and mini hydro power projects in the state by 2030, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Thursday.
IAF chopper crash-lands in Arunachal; pilot, crew safe
An Mi-17 helicopter of the Indian Air Force (IAF), with two pilots and three crew members on board, crash-landed at Rochham helipad in Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday due to a technical snag , officials said.
3 NSCN-KYA militants killed in Arunachal, arms recovered
Two days after a deadly terror attack which killed seven persons, including an Assam Rifles Colonel in Manipur, the security forces have gunned down three militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang's Yung Aung faction) in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday,
Flybig launches commercial flight services between Guwahati and Arunachal
According to Airport Authority of India (AAI) officials, Flybig on Thursday started direct flight services from Guwahati's Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Tezu in eastern Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit district.
NE India's 2nd Toy Train service to launch in Arunachal
To attract tourists, northeast India's second Toy Train service after eastern Assam's Tinsukia district would be introduced in the picturesque town of Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh on the international borders with China and Bhutan, top officials said on Friday.
Adani Group likely to take over Guwahati airport in October
The Adani Group on Monday began its "Observation Period" at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) airport in Guwahati as part of its mandate to develop and modernise northeast India's main airport, officials said.
Arunachal frontline warriors trek 9 hrs to vaccinate 16 grazers at 14K ft
With unwavering zeal, health and district officials in Arunachal Pradesh trekked over nine hours to vaccinate 16 grazers staying at 14,000 feet above the sea level at Luguthang, one of the remotest villages in Tawang district, close to the border with Tibet.