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Indian Air Force may hold air show in Arunachal: Air Marshal Dharkar

The Indian Air Force (IAF) may conduct an air show in Arunachal Pradesh, the first-ever such display of the force's air power in the strategically crucial state bordering China, Air Marshal SP Dharkar said on Sunday. The AOC-in-C of the Eastern Air Command told reporters that it's challenging to hold an air show in a hilly terrain like that of Arunachal Pradesh, but it is still an "interesting" idea for the force to have an air show there. Dharkar was responding to a query if the IAF will ever conduct an air show in Arunachal Pradesh to display its prowess to the common people. "It's an interesting proposition, I am sure we will look at it," he added. Dharkar said, "May be you will cover the next air show that we will hold in some locations in Arunachal Pradesh in the near future." The Indian Air Force on Sunday organised an air display at Borjhar station involving various choppers and fighter aircraft like Sukhoi-30 and Rafale.

NewsClick founder peddled narrative that Kashmir, AP disputed territories

NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha, who was arrested in a case filed under the anti-terror law following allegations that the portal received money for pro-China propaganda, allegedly conspired to peddle a narrative that Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh are disputed territories, the Delhi Police has claimed. Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakravarty were arrested on Tuesday by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police. In the remand application, the police said, "Secret inputs revealed that Purkayastha, Neville Roy Singham and some other Chinese employees of Singham-owned Shanghai-based company have exchanged mails which expose their intent to show Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh as not part of India." "Such attempts by these persons reveal their conspiracy to peddle a narrative, both globally and domestically, that Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh are disputed territories. Their attempts to tinker with the northern borders of India and to show Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh as not parts of Indi

High altitude firing ranges in Arunachal made available for armed forces

Two super high altitude firing ranges were made available to the armed forces for the practice of various kinds of weapons and surveillance equipment in Arunachal Pradesh within an aerial distance of 50 kilometres from the highly sensitive Line of Actual Control, sources said. The initiative to hand over the land of the Mandala and Kamrala firing ranges, located at an altitude of above 10,000 feet, to the armed forces was taken by Chief Minister Pema Khandu. While the first of the integrated surveillance and firepower training exercises named 'Buland Bharat' has already been conducted at Mandala in May, a major firing exercise is yet to be conducted at the Kamrala firing range, security sources told PTI. Both the super high altitude firing ranges are located within 50 km aerial distance of the LAC. Arunachal Pradesh shares a 1,129-km-long LAC with China's Tibet Autonomous Region. A top security officer deployed in the region said both the firing ranges in Arunachal Pradesh were ma

Dagga case shows why removing govt officers from service isn't easy

Compulsory retirement is part of a half-yearly exercise now for cases where govt wants to weed out officers, but without taking the disciplinary proceedings route

Arunachal's 500m Nechiphu tunnel means safer, faster transit for locals

The 500-metre tube Nechiphu tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng district means more for Liza Debisow than merely improving connectivity. It also means that no one has to go through the harrowing experience her family had to endure when her brother was injured in a road accident in the area before the tunnel was constructed. "It becomes very foggy in the area and driving is very perilous. My brother was once injured while taking the road home," Liza told PTI, expressing her happiness at the opening of the tunnel. "But now, we can drive safely. Not just the time, the risks have also come down drastically," the teacher at a local school added. The Nechiphu tunnel, built on the Balipara-Charduar-Tawang road in West Kameng district, is a D-shaped, single-tube, doublelane tunnel at an altitude of 1,630 metres and was inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh through the virtual mode on September 12. For Sachin Bolusow, the tunnel means a safe passage in a faster mode. "It is

Arunachal inks MoU with Norwegian Institute to channel geothermal potential

The Arunachal Pradesh government on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) to explore feasibility of harnessing geothermal potentials that the state's numerous hot springs offer. The MoU was signed by state science and technology secretary Repo Ronya and Dr Rajinder Bhasin, technical expert from NGI, in presence of Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Science and Technology Minister Honchun Ngandam, chief secretary Dharmendra and senior advisor of Norwegian embassy in New Delhi, Dr Vivek Kumar. Congratulating the NGI and the department of science and technology, Khandu termed the signing of the MoU as a right step towards green and clean energy production especially in the light of global warming concerns. "It is a great coincidence that this MoU is being signed on World Tourism Day as its theme this year is Tourism & Green Investment' that perfectly goes in tandem with this new initiative," the chief minister said. He expressed

AFSPA extended in parts of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland for another 6 months

The government has issued two separate notifications, the decisions have been taken after a review of the law-and-order situation in both states

Chances of wushu players featuring in Asian Games as good as over

The chances of participation of the three wushu players from Arunachal Pradesh, who were denied entry by the Chinese government for the Asian Games, are as good as over. The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), though, on Sunday said that it was still looking into the matter. The denial of visa by China to Nyeman Wangsu, Onilu Tega and Mepung Lamgu had led to Sports Minister Anurag Thakur cancelling his visit to Hangzhou for the continental showpiece as a mark of protest. Wushu competitions began on Sunday and Lamgu did not start (DNS) in her women's changquan event, while Tega's name was missing in the women's 52kg pre-quarterfinal competition. The women's changquan event in which Wangsu was to compete will have its final on Monday. The OCA, however, said it was looking into the matter. "We are definitely looking at it and having discussions with the government. Let us see, something may come out of it," OCA acting president Randhir Singh said at a press conference without specifying

Scindia, CM Khandu to inaugurate upgraded Tezu Airport today in Arunachal

This endeavour marks a step in expanding connectivity in the northeastern region of India and bolstering the local economy, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a statement earlier

3 athletes from Arunachal Pradesh denied visa to China; MEA responds

India condemns China for discrimination against its athletes based on 'domicile or ethnicity'. States, 'Arunachal Pradesh was, is and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India'

Asian Games 2023: 3 Wushu players from Arunachal unable to travel to China

The three top women players from Arunachal Prades could not download their accreditation cards for the Hangzhou Games, while other team members could.

Arunachal to include left-out artisans from 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme: Khandu

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday announced that artisans left out from the 'PM Viswakarma' scheme of the Centre will be included in a flagship programme of the state government so that everyone gets an equal opportunity to shine. Speaking at a function organised here on the occasion of the launch of the central scheme, Khandu said that the state government would work out a separate programme to include all the left-out departments. He said the 'PM Vishwakarma scheme', which is a central-funded programme, would benefit state artisans through skill development. Every tribal family in the state has unique artisan quality that can create wonders in different fields, the chief minister said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme on the occasion of 'Vishwakarma Jayanti', under which traditional craftsmen and artisans will be provided collateral-free loans at a minimal interest rate. With a financial outlay of Rs 13,000 crore fo

NIT Silchar student dies by suicide, 40 students injured in lathi charge

A third-year student of NIT-Silchar allegedly died by suicide on the campus, following which his classmates began a protest that eventually turned violent, prompting the police to lathi charge, in which 40 people were injured, officials said on Saturday. The body of the student, a native of Arunachal Pradesh, was found hanging in his hostel room on Friday evening. Alleging that he was forced to die by suicide because of the actions of the college authority, his classmates stopped the police from taking down the body. Two hours later, as the police managed to send the body for post-mortem examination, the students began a demonstration in front of dean of academics BK Roy's official residence on the campus. They alleged that Roy had insulted the victim who got six backlogs in his first semester examination, which was held online in 2021 because of the pandemic. Due to the lockdown, he was at home and failed to attend the online classes due to lack of internet connectivity, resulting

Defence min launches 90 BRO infrastructure projects worth over Rs 2,900 cr

Since 2021, 295 infrastructure projects, valued at Rs 8,000 crore have been completed by BRO

Arunachal villagers unwilling to go to Assam as dispute solving measure

A village in Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Siang district has become a part of Assam in a proposal to resolve the decades-long boundary dispute between the two northeastern neighbours, and the villagers are not happy. The people of Durpai village under Kangku circle want to stay in Arunachal Pradesh and have threatened to launch an agitation if their demand is not met soon. The villagers under the aegis of Durpai Village Development Committee (DVDC) demanded immediate rectification of the looping system and keeping Durpai where it is now. Though the proposals have not yet been made public, the villagers said they have come to know about it from some officials. On April 20 this year, Assam and the Arunachal Pradesh governments signed an MoU at New Delhi in presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to resolve their border disputes. Regional committees were formed to look after the inter-state boundary issue. DVDC President Reli Kena said, According to the MoU, Durpai has been clubbed wi

Arunachal assembly passes amended GST Bill, changes made in APGST Act

The Arunachal Pradesh assembly on Wednesday passed the Goods & Services Tax Bill, 2023 in its amended form. The Bill has 26 clauses amending various sections of the Arunachal Pradesh Goods & Services Tax Act, 2017 either for inserting new provisions, substituting existing rules or omitting some provisions. Certain changes have been made in the APGST Act based on recommendations made by the GST Council. These changes will come into effect from October 1 this year, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said. It is mandatory on our part to amend the Arunachal Pradesh Goods & Services Tax Act, 2017 as done by the central government and other state governments by enacting the Arunachal Pradesh Goods & Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023, he said. GST is administered by both Centre and state and so any change or amendment required in the Act has to be carried by both central and state governments. The GST legislative changes recommended by the GST Council and vetted by Union Law

China's power project on Siang River to have cascading effect: Arunachal CM

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday expressed concern over China's proposed mega hydropower project on the upstream of Siang River in Tibet, stating it will have a cascading effect on India and Bangladesh in the near future. During a zero-hour discussion in the state assembly, initiated by Congress MLA Lombo Tayeng seeking a declaration of recurring annual floods in Siang Valley as a natural calamity, Khandu said China has proposed a 60,000 MW hydro-power plant on the river, called Tsangpo in Tibet, in its 14th five-year plan. "We are worried about the project's impact in the future. Accordingly, a high-level meeting of the Brahmaputra Board was convened recently. The Centre has proposed a barrage on Siang River so that Chinese activities do not affect the river," he said. Khandu said a survey for the proposed barrage will be carried out, and once it is completed, the Centre will decide on the next step. Tayeng, while initiating the discussion, pointed out tha

Arunachal Pradesh assembly adopts resolution on Chandrayaan-3 mission

The Arunachal Pradesh assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution celebrating the historic success of Chandrayaan-3 mission. Science and Technology Minister Honchun Ngandam while bringing the resolution said, "The assembly joins the nation in celebrating the historic success of the lunar mission and extended heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated scientists behind the monumental achievement... In the resolution, the minister welcomed the decision of the Centre to designate August 23 as National Space Day' to commemorate the momentous occasion. "The assembly commends ISRO for its tireless efforts. Landing near the moon's South Pole with precise accuracy is a remarkable feat in itself, showcasing the indomitable spirit of our scientists. The data collected by the Pragyan' rover promises to advance knowledge and unlock mysteries on the moon's surface and beyond," the minister said. He added in an era defined by technological advancement and innovation, scientists are beacons of ...

Arunachal undertakes afforestation in 16,560 hectares under CAMPA: Minister

The Arunachal Pradesh government has carried out afforestation programme in 16,560.46 hectare of land in the state during 2022-23 under Compensatory Afforestation Fund and Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) scheme, the state assembly was informed on Tuesday. Responding to a question raised on the second day of the monsoon session of the assembly by Congress MLA Wangling Lowangdong, Environment and Forest Minister Mama Natung informed that, an amount of Rs 196.93 crore was sanctioned by the national authority (CAMPA) under the environment, forest and climate change ministry to the state for the year 2022-23. The minister informed that under the compensatory afforestation component, preparatory works were undertaken in 2,986.23 hectare, creation of plantations in 4,459.16 hectare and maintenance of plantations in 24,177.35 hectare of land in the state during 2022-23. Under the catchment area treatment plan component, the creation of plantations w

BRO to complete world's longest tunnel above 13000 ft in Arunachal Pradesh

BRO will soon complete the longest twin tunnel in the world above 13000 ft which aims to aid faster deployments of weapons and soldiers in forward Tawang areas