Itanagar, Mar 6 (UNI) The Budget session of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly commenced at the Legislative Assembly chamber here on Thursday. The day’s proceedings started with the Governor’s customary address to the members of the house. Greeting the members to the Budget session of the 8th Legislative Assembly, State Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik…
Itanagar, Sept 1 (UNI) Former Arunachal Pradesh Minister Medi Ram Dodum passed away on Sunday after a prolonged illness, his family sources said. He was 69 and is survived by six children, including three daughters, grandchildren, and siblings. Born on August 5, 1955, to Late Worung Dodum and Late Jaya Dodum of Mlorang village in…
Itanagar, Aug 1 (UNI) Pareng, a remote village in Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang district, was struck by a devastating fire on Wednesday night, resulting in complete destruction of 24 dwelling houses and partial damage to seven others, official sources said here on Thursday. Two individuals sustained injuries during the incident. However, there were no reports of…
Itanagar, July 19 (UNI) In a significant move to curb the irregularities and use of unfair means in public examinations, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu tabled ‘The Arunachal Pradesh Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Bill, 2024’ in the State Assembly on the first day of the six-day Budget session…
Itanagar, July 17 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wedesday requested Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu to increase flight connectivity to and from Donyi Polo Airport, Itanagar for improvement of quality of life of citizens, tourism and commerce in the state. In a letter to Naidu, Khandu pointed out that as…
Itanagar, June 13 (UNI) Senior BJP leader Pema Khandu was sworn in as the 11th Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday. This will be his third stint on the trot. Khandu was administered the oath of office and secrecy by State Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik in an impressive ceremony at the DK…
Itanagar, June 12 (UNI) Newly elected BJP Legislature Party leader and current Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday evening met Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik at Raj Bhavan here and staked claim to form the next government in the state. Subsequently, the Governor invited him to form the new government. Earlier, in…
Itanagar, Jun 3 (UNI) Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, on Monday wrote to Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu to congratulate him on his party’s success in recently held State Legislative Assembly election. The ruling BJP in Arunachal Pradesh stormed back to power with a landslide victory in the April 19 Assembly…
Itanagar, June 2 (UNI) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Arunachal Pradesh appears to sweep the State Assembly polls as the Saffron party is leading in 28 constituencies after it won 10 seats unopposed, while its rival Congress is ahead in one seat. As per initial trends available with the Election Commission, BJP is…
Itanagar, Apr 12 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) will be sending an additional 10 companies of Special Forces to Arunachal Pradesh to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful conduct of the ensuing general elections in the hilly state. “The newly deployed forces will arrive in the state by next week,” Arunachal Pradesh Chief…
