Arunachal gets Namsai as its 18th district

NAMSAI, Nov 25: Namsai on Tuesday officially became the 18th district of Arunachal Pradesh, as Chief Minister Nabam Tuki made the declaration, amidst jubilation at an inauguration function.
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Chalo Loku celebrated with traditional fervor

ITANAGAR, Nov 25: The Chalo Loku - most popular festival of the Nocte tribe was celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm all over the state, especially in Capital Complex and Tirap district today.
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Planning department goes high-tech

ITANAGAR, Nov 24: Taking a foot ahead towards his commitment of providing the people of Arunachal Pradesh, transparent, responsive and accountable Governance, Chief Minister Nabam Tuki launched Business Process Re-engineering Study and Implementation Support software for the state planning department in an impressive function at State Banquet Hall today.
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Senior Cong leader Murli Deora passes away Nabam Tuki condoles Deora’s death

MUMBAI/ITANAGAR, 24: Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Murli Deora passed away at Mumbai this morning after prolonged illness.
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Arunachalee boxers win five bronze medals in 60th National School Games

ITANAGAR, Nov 24: The U-14 and -17 boxers of Arunachal Amateur Boxing Association (AABA) have won 5 bronze medals in the 60th National School Games in Boxing U-14 and U-17 years category which was held at Anandpur Sahib, Punjab recently.
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Chalo Loku greetings

ITANAGAR, Nov 24: The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Lt. Gen (Retd) Nirbhay Sharma has extended festival greetings to people of Arunachal Pradesh on the occasion of Chalo Loku. The Governor expressed hope that the socio-agricultural festival will continue to showcase the cultural richness of the State.
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Arunachal wins Skoch award

ITANAGAR: The Department of Skill Development & Employment Generation, Government of Arunachal Pradesh has bagged a “certificate of merit” under Skoch Renaissance Awards 2014 for its outstanding performance in the area of skill development and employment generation in the State.
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Tuki urges NIT graduates to help sustainable financial increase

Itanagar, Nov 21: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today exhorted the engineering graduates of NIT here to deliver in a way that it facilitates sustainable economic growth of both the state and the country.
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Efforts needed to seize dilapidated education standards: President

ITANAGAR, Nov 21: President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday sought concerted efforts to arrest "declining standards" of education and said top institutions like IITs and NITs must produce professionally competent personnel who can take an aspirational India to greater heights.
Addressing the first Convocation of the National Institute of Technology in Yupia today, he said there is a need to provide greater impetus to the ratings process of educational institutions and develop competition among them.
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President Mukherjee to address convocation at NIT Arunachal Pradesh.

President Pranab Mukherjee is scheduled to address the convocation of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) at Yupia in Arunanchal Pradesh. This will be the convocation of the first batch of engineering graduates at the elite technical institute, which was conferred to the state in 2010.
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Web based application training on SMS

ITANAGAR: The three days web based application training on Scheme Management System (SMS) under Business-Process-Re-engineering (BPR) in Planning Department concluded today.
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Ninong Ering adopts village in East Siang district

Itanagar: Lok Sabha member from Arunachal Pradesh Ninong Ering has adopted Takilalung village in East Siang district to be developed into a model village under ‘Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana’, a scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.“Reform is multi-stage process but must be people-centric and people-driven.
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Tuki visits Google Hq. for e-education in Arunachal and will make it a specific Project

ITANAGAR, Nov 16: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki yesterday visited Google Headquarters, Mountain View, California, USA on an invitation by Google for the Google Global Education Symposium of Ministers.
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Centre approves CITH regional research station at Dirang

ITANAGAR, Nov 14: The XII Plan Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) of the Union Govt has recommended for establishment of a Regional Research Station (RRS) of Central Institute for Temperate Horticulture (CITH) at Dirang.
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Governor and Nabam Tuki greeted people on Children’s Day

ITANAGAR, Nov 13: The Governor and Chief Minister have greeted the people on the occasion of Children’s Day, the birthday of first Prime Minister of India Pundit Jawarhar Lal Nehru which will be observed on Nov 14.
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CM expresses grave concern, appeals for precautionary measures

ITANAGAR: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has expressed shock and pain over the unfortunate fire mishap that engulfed remote Kerang village under Kaying circle in West Siang district. However, no report of any human casualty has been reported so far.
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Nabam Tuki committed to blond development: PWD Minister Gojen Gadi

ITANAGAR, Nov 10: PWD Minister Gojen Gadi today inaugurated the electrification of Sibe-Siru and its neighbouring villages under Basar circle of West Siang district, about 20 km from Basar, under Rajiv Gandhi Vidyutikaran Yojana.
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Social activist Taring Ranjeev dies, Tuki expresses grief

ITANAGAR, Nov 10: Renowned social activist and founder Chairman of Ranjeev College of Fine Arts, Itanagar, Taring Ranjeev breathed his last after prolonged illness at 6.20 PM here yesterday.
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30 days skill up-gradation programme by NEDFI

ITANAGAR, Nov 06: The Centre for Practical Livelihood Training (CPLT), a society of North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFi) through its Itanagar branch office organized a 30 days skill up-gradation programme on "Beauty Parlour Management" at Ganga, Itanagar in association with Sangay Hair Spa & Beauty Parlour cum Training Centre from October 7.
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North-East Festival at Delhi’s doorstep

NEW DELHI, Nov 06: Once a strife torn region insipid with insurgency, North-East India has today ushered into a land synonymous with music, sports and fashion. Delhites will get a chance to witness the diverse culture and rich heritage of the eight North-Eastern states as the second edition of the North East Festival is scheduled to kick-start here from November 7.
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Arunachal’s tourism potentials showcased in London

ITANAGAR, Nov 06: A team of officials from Tourism Department led by Mama Natung, Parliament Secretary (Tourism) representing Arunachal Pradesh, is attending the 35th World Tourism Market (WTM) being held at London from November 3 to 6.
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CM assures to release 7 per cent DA arrears, says CoSAAP

ITANAGAR, Nov 06: The Confederation of Service Association of Arunachal Pradesh (CoSAAP), in a release claimed that the Chief Minister had assured to release the 7 percent DA arrear shortly.
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CM calls for strict observation of flagship programs

ITANAGAR, Nov 05: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today made a sincere request to top ranking civil service officers of the state to dedicate their heart and soul in strictly monitoring implementation of all state government flagship programs as per the guidelines in an impartial and transparent manner.
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Centre to release fund under RGKA

NEW DELHI, Nov 04: Union MoS (Independent charge) for Sports & Youth Affairs, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Sarbananda Sonowal today announced to release Rs 1.85 crore per block under Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA) to Arunachal Pradesh.

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Modern infrastructure can reduce flood damage: Moyong

PASIGHAT, Nov 04: The severe flooding that devastated road communication every monsoon in Yagrung area could be reduced if bridges, roads and other infrastructures are upgraded or modernized, said Pasighat MLA Kaling Moyong while visiting the damaged bridges over Poglek and Tolon rivers.
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US Consul General calls on Governor, CM

ITANAGAR, Oct 04: The Consul General, US Consulate, Kolkata, Helen LaFave called on the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Lt. Gen (Retd) Nirbhay Sharma at Raj Bhawan here today.
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CM expresses concern over decline in wildlife

Itanagar, Nov 03: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki expressed serious concern over dwindling wildlife population and appealed to all sections of the society to make a concerted effort to save them from extinction.
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DoNER to release central share of Rs 89.94 Cr for 17 projects

NEW DELHI, Nov 03: The DoNER ministry would consider releasing Rs 89.94 crore during this fiscal of the total Rs 120.41 crore against 17 projects for which state shares were cleared and utilization certificate certificates submitted to the ministry.

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NHPC to build India’s largest hydel power plant in Arunachal Pradesh

NEW DELHI, Nov 02: NHPC is gearing up to build India's biggest hydro plant, a 3,000 MW project that is equivalent to about half its current total capacity and three times the size of its biggest unit, even as it brushes off concerns over competition from the private sector.
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