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UN chief calls for de-escalation in tensions along India-China border

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for the de-escalation in tensions along the India-China border, days after troops of the two countries clashed in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh, resulting in minor injuries to some soldiers on both sides. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Parliament on Tuesday that Chinese troops tried to "unilaterally" change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Yangtse area of Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang sector on December 9, but the Indian Army compelled them to retreat by its "firm and resolute" response. When Stphane Dujarric, Spokesperson to the UN Secretary-General was asked to comment on this issue, he said: Yeah, we've seen these reports. We call for de-escalation and to ensure that the tensions along in that area do not grow. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin addressing a media briefing in Beijing on Tuesday said the two sides have maintained smooth communication on ...

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Sino-India border situation generally stable: China; mum on Yangtse clash

China on Tuesday said the situation was "generally stable" along its border with India, days after the troops of the two countries clashed in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh, resulting in minor injuries to some soldiers on both sides. At a media briefing here, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin also said the two sides have maintained smooth communication on border-related issues through diplomatic and military channels. Wang, however, declined to provide details of the December 9 clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers at the Yangtse area of Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang sector. Earlier in the day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made a statement in Parliament in New Delhi on the incident in the Tawang sector. "The Indian Army bravely prevented the PLA from encroaching on our territory, and forced them to withdraw to their posts. Some soldiers from both sides were injured in the skirmish," he said in his statement in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Asked about the inci

Rajnath Singh holds high-level meet after India-China clash in Arunachal

After a clash between the Indian Army and Chinese PLA on 17,000-ft high peak in Arunachal Pradesh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a high-level meeting with the NSA, Army chief and CDS

Indian Air Force patrols Arunachal skies to prevent violation by Chinese

After tension erupted between the Indian Army and the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) in Arunachal Pradesh, Indian Air Force (IAF) jets were patrolling the skies of Arunachal Pradesh.

India, China troops clash along LAC in Tawang; minor injuries on both sides

Indian and Chinese soldiers clashed at a location along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh on December 9, resulting in minor injuries to a few personnel from both sides, military sources said on Monday. They said the Indian troops resolutely confronted the Chinese PLA soldiers. "On December 9, PLA troops contacted the LAC in Tawang Sector which was contested by our troops in a firm and resolute manner. This face-off led to minor injuries to few personnel from both sides," said a source. The sources said both sides immediately disengaged from the area. "As a follow up to the incident, our Commander in the area held a Flag Meeting with his (Chinese) counterpart to discuss the issue in accordance with structured mechanisms to restore peace and tranquillity," the source said. "In certain areas along the LAC in the Tawang Sector in Arunachal Pradesh there are areas of differing perception, wherein both sides patrol the area up to their claim line

PM envisions boost to Arunachal tourism with addition of Donyi Polo airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has envisioned a boost to the tourism sector in Arunachal Pradesh with the addition of Donyi Polo airport in Itanagar

Flights start from Itanagar airport; Scindia says boosting NE connectivity

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday flagged off IndiGo's flight from Itanagar to Mumbai via Kolkata and said efforts are on to enhance air connectivity in the North East. This is the first flight from Donyi Polo Airport at Hollongi, Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh. Scindia virtually flagged off the flight from New Delhi. The flight operated from Itanagar to Mumbai via Kolkata. Itanagar is the 75th domestic and 101st overall destination in the IndiGo network. In a statement, IndiGo said the second frequency between Kolkata and Itanagar will commence on December 3. Among others, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju attended the event virtually. "We are pleased to commence operations from Itanagar which will be our 10th destination in the northeast... over the last few years IndiGo has focused on increasing accessibility in the northeast and now connects seven out of eight states in the region," IndiGo's Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer Sanjay Kumar said. Meanwhile, Scindia

Arunachal Pradesh spending Rs 500 crore to upgrade district hospitals: CM

Stressing the government's commitment to improving health infrastructure in the state, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday said the pandemic was an eye-opener. Inaugurating the outdoor patient department (OPD) at Kamba community health centre (CHC) in West Siang district, he said that about Rs 500 crore was being spent to develop all the district hospitals of the state. "The pandemic made us realise how ill-equipped we were in the health sector. Reviewing health infrastructure and services during the pandemic, we were shocked by its condition. Our government then decided with commitment to revive and recondition our health delivery system that could cope with any kind of emergency," he said. The chief minister said that most of the district hospitals have got a face-lift. The Bankim Pertin General Hospital at Pasighat, one of the oldest and with the most footfalls, is being developed into a 300-bed facility, he said. "Our efforts are bearing results. We have red

Arunachal Pradesh govt chalking out plan to empower all villages: CM

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has highlighted eight pillars of focus for the overall development of villages, which would also curb migration of rural folk to urban areas. The key areas include health, education, connectivity, electricity, livelihood, agriculture, sanitation and water supply. The state government is chalking out a broad plan to empower all villages in the coming years, an official release said, quoting Khandu. Only when our villages are empowered, the country will develop. Arunachal's identity is in our villages, the chief minister said on Wednesday. Expressing concern over migration of people from villages to urban towns and cities, Khandu said if this continues, the state's villages will disappear and so would the distinct cultural identity of Arunachal Pradesh. He also urged gram panchayat leaders to closely monitor schemes and programmes being implemented in their respective villages, and ensure quality of work and its timely completion.

Centre to approve Rs 32k cr investment for power project in Arunachal

Union Power Minister RK Singh on Tuesday assured Arunachal Pradesh Deputy CM Chowna Mein that the Centre would soon approve an investment of Rs 32,000 crore for the Dibang hydroelectric project

Arunachal CM Khandu dedicates renovated Tawang war memorial to the nation

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen R P Kalita on Monday dedicated the extended and renovated War Memorial at Tawang to the nation on the 60th year of the 1962 Indo-China war. The War Memorial, in the picturesque township of Tawang, commemorates the martyred soldiers of the 1962 war. Khandu, who paid his respects to the martyrs of the war at the memorial, reaffirmed that "1962 was history and will never be repeated ever". "In 1962, the scenario was very different. The infrastructure in the region was very poor. Despite that the Indian Army fought bravely and sacrificed thousands of lives to protect the motherland. But today, we are not what we were in 1962," he said. Khandu credited the BJP government led by Narendra Modi for the infrastructural boost in Arunachal Pradesh and North East. "The vast infrastructural development in the last eight years witnessed in the region, particularly along the border has been unprecedented. It is ...

Tawang enters Guinness Book for unique road safety awareness drive

Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district entered the Guinness Book of World Records on Sunday as over 2,000 helmets were arranged for a formation, creating the phrase 'Jai Hind', to highlight the importance of road safety. A total of 2,350 helmets were used to form the phrase at the Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso high-altitude stadium in the border district. Chief Minister Pema Khandu blew the whistle to start the proceedings of the helmet formation. By 8 am, it was complete with Khandu leading a group of participants to create the formation. The event, titled 'Lakshya', aiming to create awareness on road safety by making the world record was organised by Amazing Namaste Foundation in collaboration with the state government. Khandu received the certificate of confirmation from the Guinness Book of World Records representative Swapnil Dangorikar. "People, especially youths riding bikes, tend to drive faster and faster on good roads. It has been found that speeding is the major cause of acciden

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Centre to spend Rs 50,000 cr on infrastructure development of Arunachal: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the central government is going to spend Rs 50,000 crore in near future for the infrastructural development of Arunachal Pradesh. The Prime Minister, who inaugurated the Donyi Polo Airport at Hollangi near here and dedicated the 600 MW Kameng Hydro Power Station to the nation, underlined the natural beauty of Arunachal Pradesh and said that the state has great potential for tourism. He stressed the need for proper connectivity to remote areas of the state and said that 85 per cent of villages in Arunachal Pradesh are linked with Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna. Giving the example of highway construction in remote and inaccessible areas, he said that another Rs 50,000 crore will be spent on the development of infrastructure in the large northeastern state. The development of the new airport will create huge opportunities in the field of cargo services. As a result, farmers of the state can now sell their produce to bigger markets, h

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Arunachal's first greenfield airport

Amidst chanting of incantations by tribal priests, the spanking new Donyi Polo airport, the first greenfield facility in Arunachal Pradesh, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. The airport located at Hollongi, around 15 kilometres from the state capital Itanagar, will link the border state with other Indian cities with commercial flights as well as other parts of Arunachal Pradesh through helicopter services. The airport's foundation stone was laid by Modi on February 2019. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also dedicated the 600 MW Kameng hydropower project in the northeastern state's West Kameng district to the nation. The Kameng hydropower project has been developed at a cost of more than Rs 8,450 crore in an area spread over more than 80 sq km. It is expected to make Arunachal Pradesh a power-surplus state and benefit the national grid in terms of stability and integration. Connectivity and energy infrastructure will bring a new dawn of development for the

PM Modi dedicates 600 MW Kameng hydro power project in Arunachal to nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated the 600 MW Kameng hydro power project in Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng district to the nation. The Kameng hydro power project has been developed at a cost of more than Rs 8,450 crore in an area spread over more than 80 km in West Kameng district. It is expected to make Arunachal Pradesh a power surplus state and benefit the national grid in terms of stability and integration.

PM Modi to inaugurate first greenfield airport in Arunachal Pradesh today

The Donyi Polo Airport will be the third operational airport in Arunachal Pradesh, taking the total airport count in the northeast region to 16.

PM Modi to inaugurate first Arunachal airport 'Donyi Polo' on Saturday

Arunachal Pradesh is all set to script its aviation history Saturday when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the state's first airport near here. The Donyi Polo airport is located at Hollongi and when it becomes operational it will boost connectivity, trade and tourism in the hilly north eastern state, officials said. Modi will inaugurate the greenfield airport at 9.30 am on Saturday and leave for Varanasi and Gujarat from there, officials at the state's civil aviation department informed. He will also dedicate the 600 MW Kameng hydro power station in West Kameng district to the nation at the function. The Donyi Polo airport has been developed by the Airports Authority of India at an estimated cost of Rs 645 crore. It will have eight check-in counters and can accommodate 200 passengers during peak hours, the officials said. There is no airport in Arunachal Pradesh, the country's easternmost state. The closest facility is at Lilabari airport, 80 km away in Assam's North .

PM Modi to visit Arunachal on Nov 19 to inaugurate new Itanagar airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh on November 19, said a press release by Prime Minister's Office on Thursday