News for 'Arunachal'

Tributes paid to former Arunachal CM Kalikho Pul

Tributes paid to former Arunachal CM Kalikho Pul

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Locals, along with many other dignitaries, paid floral tributes to the former chief minister at his official residence.

How the rebellion spun out of control in Arunachal

How the rebellion spun out of control in Arunachal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Following is the chronology of events in the Arunachal Pradesh crisis in which the Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered restoration of the dismissed Congress government by quashing all orders and decisions of the governor taken since December 9, 2015:

Journo attack: Arunachal dailies shut in protest

Journo attack: Arunachal dailies shut in protest

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

The media houses also decided to boycott all news and advertisements of the Arunachal Pradesh government for 5 days if the police failed to arrest the culprits involved in the attack on the journalist.

No flood threat to Arunachal, Assam now: China

No flood threat to Arunachal, Assam now: China

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

China also said it will continue to share the flood data with India.

Sitharaman's Arunachal visit not conducive to peace of the region: China

Sitharaman's Arunachal visit not conducive to peace of the region: China

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Sitharaman visited forward army posts in remote Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh bordering China on Sunday to take stock of the defence preparedness.

Naga militants threaten Arunachal legislators

Naga militants threaten Arunachal legislators

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

The chairman of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang faction) S S Khaplang has asked all the 12 elected legislators of the Tirap and Changlang districts of Arunachal Pradesh to quit the ruling government or face the consequences. The alleged letter categorically directed all the 12 MLAs to corner Arunachal Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu.

Monsoon sets in over Kerala and northeast

Monsoon sets in over Kerala and northeast

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Spurred by cyclone Remal, the southwest monsoon set in over the Kerala coast and parts of the northeast on Thursday, a day earlier than forecast by the weather office.

Amit Shah's visit to Meghalaya, Arunachal cancelled

Amit Shah's visit to Meghalaya, Arunachal cancelled

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The minister was scheduled visit the two states on Sunday and Monday. The ministry cited no reason for the cancellation.

Badhai Do For This Arunachal Actor!

Badhai Do For This Arunachal Actor!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

'The whole state is very proud of me.' 'I have been home twice after the release of the movie and I could feel the pride in the people's eyes.'

Arunachal tribe helps crack tuberculosis mystery

Arunachal tribe helps crack tuberculosis mystery

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Studies carried on the people of Arunachal's Idu-Mishmis tribe, suffering from this dreaded disease, have discovered a possible reason for the resistance of tuberculosis, said the scientists from the Stanford University and Forsyth Institute.

Probe on after families allege 5 men kidnapped by China from Arunachal

Probe on after families allege 5 men kidnapped by China from Arunachal

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

The alleged incident occurred on Friday in Nacho area of the district, their families said.

Modi compares Arunachal to Switzerland, slams China

Modi compares Arunachal to Switzerland, slams China

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Saturday denounced China's 'expansionist attitude' over the neighbour's claim on Arunachal Pradesh and said that the security of the border state, surrounded by foreign countries on three sides, should be of prime concern to the central government.

Strategic Arunachal Highway project progressing slowly

Strategic Arunachal Highway project progressing slowly

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

The speed of implementation of the 2,400-kilometre long strategic Trans-Arunachal Highway project in the Frontier State of Arunachal Pradesh in northeast India has been on the slower side because of various factors including adverse weather conditions and law and order problem in certain areas in the Frontier State.

Arunachal Pradesh row rocks Rajya Sabha again

Arunachal Pradesh row rocks Rajya Sabha again

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Congress members trooped into the Well raising slogans like 'We want justice', and 'Modi's dictatorship will not be allowed'. They also shouted slogans like "Killing of democracy will not be allowed in Arunachal" and "Killing of Constitution will not be allowed in Arunachal".

'Unacceptable!' India sees red over stapled Chinese visas

'Unacceptable!' India sees red over stapled Chinese visas

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

India on Thursday described as "unacceptable" China issuing stapled visas to some sportspersons from Arunachal Pradesh and asserted that it reserves the right to "suitably respond" to such actions.

India Should Be Battle Ready With China

India Should Be Battle Ready With China

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

'With continued focus on votes, upcoming by-polls and purchasing politicians, the political hierarchy has little time for national defence.' 'They would do well to heed a veteran scholar, who says, "There will be war with China in the next few years. The next full scale war will have the involvement of Pakistan and terror elements, insurgents and intelligence assets operating inside India",' warns Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

China downplays report of transgression at Arunachal border

China downplays report of transgression at Arunachal border

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

China said it was committed to peace and tranquility at the border areas.

BJP joins Pema Khandu's government in Arunachal Pradesh

BJP joins Pema Khandu's government in Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Arunachal Pradesh is now the 14th state having a coalition government. PPA government is a constituent partner of the North East Democratic Alliance.

Dalai Lama's Arunachal visit negatively impacts border dispute: China

Dalai Lama's Arunachal visit negatively impacts border dispute: China

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Lu said China will take 'further action' to safeguard its sovereignty.

China issues flood alert in Brahmaputra; Arunachal, Assam caution people

China issues flood alert in Brahmaputra; Arunachal, Assam caution people

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

A senior official of the Union water resources ministry said it was an unprecedented situation on the Chinese side where Tsangpo broke a 150-year record with swollen waters and hence China has shared the information with India.

Flood alert in Arunachal after landslide in China creates artificial lake

Flood alert in Arunachal after landslide in China creates artificial lake

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Districts along the Siang river in Arunachal Pradesh have been put on high alert for possible flash floods.

Arunachal integral part of India, says US consul general

Arunachal integral part of India, says US consul general

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Through Craig, Pul also asked the US government to help rectify Google Maps wherein China has indicated Arunachal and some parts of Assam as a part of its territory.

Cops raid Sharjeel Imam's home; Arunachal, Manipur lodge cases against him

Cops raid Sharjeel Imam's home; Arunachal, Manipur lodge cases against him

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The anti-CAA activist was slapped with a sedition case after his alleged speeches went viral on social media where he was heard speaking about "cutting off" Assam and the northeast from India. Earlier, he had been booked on similar charges by Aligarh police in Uttar Pradesh for a speech he delivered on the AMU campus.

Woman journalist shot and injured in Arunachal

Woman journalist shot and injured in Arunachal

Rediff.com15 Jul 2012

A woman journalist was shot at by unknown gunmen and critically injured on Sunday when she was entering her office here in Arunachal Pradesh.

Bandh halts life in Arunachal Pradesh

Bandh halts life in Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Life came to a grinding halt on Friday in Arunachal Pradesh following a 24-hour state-wide bandh called by the All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union.

BJP backs new Arunachal govt; denies orchestrating Congress exodus

BJP backs new Arunachal govt; denies orchestrating Congress exodus

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

The 44 legislators, including Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, who deserted the Congress party on Friday and joined the People's Party of Arunachal are set to form a new government with the support of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led North East Democratic Alliance.

'Absurd': India lodges protest with China over its 'map'

'Absurd': India lodges protest with China over its 'map'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

India on Tuesday lodged a strong protest with China over its so called 'standard map' laying claim over Arunachal Pradesh and the Aksai Chin, and asserted that such steps only complicate the resolution of the boundary question.

Rajnath meets Prez over sacking of Arunachal Governor

Rajnath meets Prez over sacking of Arunachal Governor

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Sources said Rajkhowa's dismissal may come as early as Thursday evening when the two-day special session of the Arunachal Pradesh assembly, which has been convened to ratify the goods and services tax, gets over.

Arunachal Governor takes pregnant woman in own chopper to hospital

Arunachal Governor takes pregnant woman in own chopper to hospital

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brigadier B D Mishra (retired) conveyed his best wishes to the woman and her newborn baby.

CBI books former Arunachal CM Nabam Tuki in graft case

CBI books former Arunachal CM Nabam Tuki in graft case

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The agency has alleged that Tuki, then minister of consumer affairs and civil supplies in Arunachal Pradesh, had colluded with his brother Nabam Tagam to siphon off illegal gratification received for the contracts given to develop two parking places in Nirjulee and Naharlagun in the state worth Rs 61.43 lakh and Rs 2.60 crore.

India to fence entire 1,643-km Myanmar border, free movement to end

India to fence entire 1,643-km Myanmar border, free movement to end

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The move could virtually put an end to the Free Movement Regime prevalent along the porous border.

2 killed in police firing as protests escalate in Arunachal over PRCs

2 killed in police firing as protests escalate in Arunachal over PRCs

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Police opened fire when protesters tried to attack the private residence of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu at ESS sector in Itanagar in the afternoon.

China state TV shows India without Kashmir, Arunachal

China state TV shows India without Kashmir, Arunachal

Rediff.com14 May 2015

A controversy was kicked up on Thursday with China's state-owned television CCTV showing India's map without Jammu and Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh while reporting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit.

Ready to 'properly handle' border situation, Chinese FM tells Doval

Ready to 'properly handle' border situation, Chinese FM tells Doval

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has expressed readiness to join hands with India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to "properly handle" issues related to the situation on the ground in the border areas, amid the protracted border row in eastern Ladakh.

ULFA ultras raise security concern in Arunachal

ULFA ultras raise security concern in Arunachal

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Security forces have mounted vigil along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boundary to prevent United Liberation Front of Asom militants' anti-talks faction from sneaking into Assam through its eastern district of Tinsukia.

Arunachal showdown: Congress disrupts Parliament, stages walkout

Arunachal showdown: Congress disrupts Parliament, stages walkout

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The Janata Dal-United and the Nationalist Congress Party also joined the walkout.

'Desh Se Bada Kuch Bhi Nahi Hai'

'Desh Se Bada Kuch Bhi Nahi Hai'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'He fulfilled his farz to his country,' a grieving mother says of Major Mustafa Bohara who was awarded the Shaurya Chakra, the nation's third-highest medal for gallantry in peacetime. 'He fulfilled his farz to his country,' said his proud mother of her soldier son.

Apang stakes claim in Arunachal

Apang stakes claim in Arunachal

Rediff.com28 Jul 2003

Thirty-eight Congress legislators have revolted against Chief Minister Mukut Mithi to form the United Democratic Front and elected Apang as their leader.

Rajnath's Shastra Puja Message For China

Rajnath's Shastra Puja Message For China

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Each time an Indian minister visits Arunachal Pradesh, the tinpot Communists in Beijing's Zhongnanhai get worked up and mutter threats.

Arunachal becoming safe haven for militants

Arunachal becoming safe haven for militants

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Arunachal Pradesh, which shares its eastern boundary with the troubled region of Myanmar, and has a large number of insurgents, has become a favourite transit route and operation base for several militant outfits from neighbouring Nagaland and Assam.