10,000 kms of roads for North East: Sonowal

ITANAGAR, Oct. 18: The central government has decided to construct 10,000 kms of roads in North East at the cost of whopping Rs. 50,000 crores, said Union Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs Sarbananda Sonowal.
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675 govt posts created, 20% tax rise on alcohol

ITANAGAR, Oct 18: The state cabinet headed by Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has decided to create 675 numbers of posts under Department of Health & Family Welfare for various health institutions in the state. These posts include Specialists Doctors, Medical Officers, Nurses and para-medical staffs and shall be rationalised and distributed in all health institutions across the state.

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CM assures for early restoration of Dura Nallah and Tafragam hydels

ITANAGAR, Jul 20: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today assured the Legislative Assembly for early renovation and restoration of the Dura Nallah and Tafragam hydel stations.
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Arunachal budget session begins tomorrow

ITANAGAR, July 5 – The Budget session of the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly will commence from July 7.
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Governor, CM congrats Ranphoa Ngowa

ITANAGAR, Jul 05: Governor of Arunachal Pradesh JP Rajkhowa and Chief Minister Nabam Tuki congratulated Ranphoa Ngowa for cracking the prestigious UPSC examination-2014. He was the lone candidate from the state this year to achieve the feat.
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Rijiju meets Suresh Prabhu to improve railway connectivity in Arunachal

ITANAGAR, Jun 25: To improve railway connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh and to review the existing facilities in the railway network, Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju today convened a meeting with Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu and senior officials of the ministry in Delhi.
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Workshop on Digital India

ITANAGAR, Jun 23: A workshop on “Preparing North East for Digital India” was organised by National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Department of Electronics & Information Technology (DeitY), Ministry of Communications & IT, Government of India in Guwahati Assam recently.
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Dalai Lama’s Arunachal visit called off His Holiness turns 80

ITANAGAR, Jun 21: Dalai Lama’s proposed visit to Arunachal in November this year has been called off. Chief Minister Nabam Tuki said that lacs of people were preparing to welcome His Holiness to Arunachal. He invited His Holiness to visit Arunachal Pradesh at any later date so as to enable the people to receive his blessings.

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Govt recommends 29 roads to be considered under SARDP-NE, Bill on state roads soon

ITANAGAR, Jun 18: The state cabinet in its sitting of Tuesday recommended for declaring 29 roads as Interstate Highways, State Highways and District Roads to be considered under SARDP-NE.

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Cabinet for timely release of state share against CSS schemes in education and health sectors

ITANAGAR, June 16: State cabinet headed by Chief Minister Nabam Tuki in its sitting today decided for timely release of state share against centrally sponsored social (CSS) schemes in education, health and social welfare sectors.

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CM assures help, PS Tayeng takes stock of flood hit Paglam

ITANAGAR, June 16: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has assured placement of sufficient funds and all possible help for the flood situation at Paglam and Dambuk. This was disclosed to the Parliamentary Secretary WRD Gum Tayeng, when she took up the matter on Sunday here at Itanagar.
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Ering meets CM on issues of Agri College

ITANAGAR, June 15: Member of Parliament, Ninong Ering today met Chief Minister Nabam Tuki and Agriculture, Horticulture Minister Chowna Mein and impressed upon them for a land revenue waiver and extension of lease period for Agriculture College, Pasighat.
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Relax recruitment norms for youths: Governor

ITANAGAR, June 15: Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, J P Rajkhowa today called on the Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar at New Delhi and urged him for relaxation in recruitment norms for youth of Arunachal Pradesh and infrastructure facilities in border areas.
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Parliamentary Committee in Itanagar

ITANAGAR, June 13: A 15-member team of the Parliamentary Committee on Government Assurances headed by its Chairman Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank called on Chief Minister Nabam Tuki for an informal interaction at his official residence here this evening.
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Arunachal will be compensated for loss: Niti Aayog

Chief Minister Nabam Tuki had a meeting with Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog Arvind Panagariya and CEO of NITI Ayog Shindhushree Khullar at Yojana Bhavan in New Delhi today. They discussed the tentative allocations for the upcoming State Budget to be presented in the first week of July.
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You are an Indian first, Tuki tells skill development trainees in Delhi

Following up on his ambitious mission of skill development and employment generation, Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today invited youths undergoing various skill development trainings in the national capital for an informal interaction. Youths, who are being trained in various skills at Softdot Company, turned up in large numbers along with the Chairman and Director of the vocational training provider.

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Rs 10 cr relief for landslide-hit Arunachal

Itanagar, June 11: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju has approved Rs 10 crore as immediate relief for landslide-hit Arunachal Pradesh.
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CM calls on Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Vice President Rahul Gandhi

NEW DELHI, June 10: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki called on Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Vice President Rahul Gandhi at New Delhi today. He was accompanied by cabinet ministers Pema Khandu and Thangwang Wangham and legislators Karya Bagang, P.D Sona, Phurpa Tsering, Jambey Tashi, Dikto Yekar and Nyamar Karbak.
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Two die, two injured in landslide in Arunachal Pradesh

Itanagar: Two people, including a minor girl,died while two others were seriously injured when their dwelling was hit by a landslide here this afternoon.
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5783 patients avail benefit of APCMUHIS

ITANAGAR, June 9: A total of 5783 patients have so far availed the benefits and 2,25,128 families have been enrolled under Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister’s Universal Health Insurance Scheme (APCMUHIS) since its inception in the state, according to an official release.
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Restore special category status to NE states: Congress

New Delhi, June 9: Congress chief ministers on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of not living up to his avowed claim of cooperative federalism and instead centralising power. They said "denial" of special category status to northeastern and hilly states will create problems for their residents.
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World Environment Day: CM Tuki Urges Public for Active Participation for Green Environment

June 5, Itanagar: Along with the rest of the nation and the world, Itanagar also observed World Environment Day with the theme “Each One, Plant One” at State Banquet Hall Itanagar. Attending the function as Chief Guest, Chief Minister Nabam Tuki advocated for plantation of more trees to achieve cent percent forest cover of the state.
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Govt to review and inspect NEC, NLCPR and CSS

ITANAGAR, June 4: State Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Nabam Tuki in its sitting on Wednesday has decided to conduct review and inspection of all schemes being implemented under NEC, NLCPR and State as well as Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS).
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NSUI’s helpline

ITANAGAR, June 4: The National Students' Union of India (NSUI), New Delhi has set up a phone helpline (01123358686) for the students' of North East region to assist in the admission process in the different colleges of Delhi University.
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APCC office bearers call on Governor

ITANAGAR, Jun 2: A delegation of Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) office bearers led by its president, Padi Richo has called on the new Governor J P Rajkhowa at Raj Bhavan today.
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Girls outshine boys in APJEE Taku Rini, Samripa Paul tops merit list

ITANAGAR, May 31: Consistently the girls have outshined the boys in Arunachal Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination 2015.
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Bhalukpong in railways map soon

ITANAGAR, May 30: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) will shortly start another passenger train service from Rangiya to Bhalukpong.

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Connect rural Arunachal too, says CM as he advocates satellite model for connectivity

NEW DELHI, May 29: Although several telecom operators are active in Arunachal Pradesh, they are mainly concentrated in urban areas, Chief Minister Nabam Tuki said, adding that rural areas with difficult terrain are yet to be connected with modern communications network.
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CM begs Centre to continue Special state status for Arunachal

NEW DELHI, May 28: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has reiterated that the Centre continue to treat Arunachal Pradesh as a Special Category State in view of its developmental backwardness, low resource base, late entry into the developmental process, geographical parameters, cost of delivery services and strategic importance.
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CM apprise Sonia Gandhi on political and developmental issues

NEW DELHI, May 27: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki along with PCC President Padi Richo and Minister Chowna Mein called on Congress President Sonia Gandhi at New Delhi today. They apprised the Congress President on several political and developmental activities related to the state. The Congress Party President while appreciating the development activities undertaken by the State Government urged the Chief Minister to continue the pro people policies in the state.
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Financial assistance to weightlifters approved

ITANAGAR, May 27: The state government following a request from Arunachal Weightlifting Association (AWA) has approved for granting financial assistance to two promising weightlifters of Arunachal Pradesh.
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State says goodbye to outgoing Governor

ITANAGAR, May 24: The state government gave a ceremonial farewell to outgoing Governor Lt. Gen. (Retd) Nirbhay Sharma and the First Lady with state honour at a function organized at Golden Jubilee Banquet hall here on Saturday evening.
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CM inaugurates Heema Hospital Annexxe building

ITANAGAR, May 24: “We now have our very own super multi-specialty hospital at home, why go anywhere else?,” said Chief Minister Nabam Tuki. He was addressing a gathering during the inaugural function of the Heema hospital annexxe building.
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All is well, Tuki reassures party Sadbhawana Diwas observed

ITANAGAR, May 21: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today categorically played down the financial crisis issue of the state as drummed up by the state unit Bharatiya Janata Party and many organisations claiming that, Arunachal has been under financial constraint since 2005. Tuki was addressing at the Sadbhawana Diwas commemorating the 24th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan here today. The commemoration function was organised by Arunachal Pradesh Youth Congress (APYC).
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ITBP seeks quota replacement

ITANAGAR, May 21: Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has sought support and help from the Chief Minister in convincing the Union Home Ministry for replacing the quota for Schedule Caste and Other Backward Caste of the state with Schedule Tribe for Arunachal Pradesh in the backdrop of no OBC or SC available in the state.
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Arunachal CM Nabam Tuki Completes One Year in Office: Exclusive Interview

May 21, Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki completed one year in the office after 2014 election. During this one year, Nabam Tuki has faced many challenges, confrontations and also admiration. In an exclusive interview with Eastern Sky Media, Nabam Tuki told that state government faced a tough challenge when the planning system was changed to Niti Ayog for which the state government is trying to rationalize the process. While, Nabam Tuki ruled out any political descent in the near future.
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CM announces ex-gratia, orders enquiry into Wak incident

ITANAGAR, May 20: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has expressed shock and grief over the demise of four persons, all female, due to electrocution near Wak village in West Siang district.
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ITANAGAR, May 19: A delegation of the Confederation of Service Associations of Arunachal Pradesh (CoSAAP) today called on Chief Minister Nabam Tuki and demanded enhancement of retirement age from 58 to 60 years, review of NOC matter on promotion and retirement with regard to land encroachment by employees and review of order requiring graduate for promotion to Group B & A posts.
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Govt. releases salary of DRDA employees

ITANAGAR, May 18: The State Government has released three month's salary of the DRDA employees. Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has approved the release of Rs. 718.86 lakhs for the last three months salary from January to March, 2015 after a meeting with the Chief Secretary, Commissioner and Director of Rural Development Department at the former's office chamber here today.
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IPR dept presents blueprint for effective publicity model

ITANAGAR, May 18: The Department of Information and Public Relations under its new Secretary Sonam Chombey has drawn up a holistic publicity model with a view to disseminate effective information to people of all sections by emphasizing on sensitization of masses on major initiatives of the government and also promotion of the sense of oneness among them.
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Justice Roy calls on CM

ITANAGAR, May 16: Guwahati High Court Judge, Justice Hrishikesh Roy called on Chief Minister Nabam Tuki at the latter’s offices here this afternoon. In presence of state Chief Secretary Ramesh Negi and Law Secretary Onit Panyang as well as Joint Registrars from Guwahati and Itanagar Permanent Bench High Courts, they discussed various issues related to justice delivery in Arunachal Pradesh.
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PWD minister asks engineers to ensure quality

ITANAGAR, May 17: PWD Minister Gojen Gadi asked the engineers of executing Public Works Department (PWD) to ensure quality of the ongoing road construction works in Aalo.
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CM emphasizes on Team India spirit Social Security Schemes launched in Arunachal

ITANAGAR, May 9: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today emphasized on Team Team India spirit for implementation of welfare schemes of both Centre and State Govt in true spirit.
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Relief material from Arunachal reaches Nepal

ITANAGAR, May 10: Relief materials provided by the govt of Arunachal Pradesh have reached Nepalese authorities at Kagarbitta today. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki had committed to provide one thousand tents to the earthquake ravaged Nepal.
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Trial run on Lakhimpur-Murkongselek BG rail track

RUKSIN, May 07: Commissioner of Railway Safety, NF Circle, Kolkata, Sudarshan Nayak, along with the top ranking railway officials today conducted the high-speed trial run of North Lakhimpur-Murkongselek (154 km) stretch of newly converted Broad Gauge railway today.
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Seven panchayats from Arunachal receive Best Panchayat Awards

ITANAGAR, May 7: Altogether seven panchayats from Arunachal Pradesh have been awarded the Best Panchayat Award. 
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Tuki acknowledges NABARD’s role in expanding infrastructure network

ITANAGAR, May 6: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today acknowledged NABARD’s role in expanding infrastructure network in Arunachal Pradesh through RIDF and in implementing various development projects at grassroots level.
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Arun Kiwi Wine launched

ITANAGAR, May 6: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki along with Agriculture-Horticulture Minister Chowna Mein launched the Arun Kiwi Wine here in a simple function this evening at Banquet Hall. Arun Kiwi Wine is a beverage produced from Kiwis cultivated in Arunachal Pradesh by Crest Foods & Beverages Pvt Ltd of Pune in Maharashtra.
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Security strengthened in Arunachal

ITANAGAR: The Arunachal Pradesh Police have beefed up security measures to maintain law and order in three troubled districts of Changlang, Tirap and Longding following the May 3 ambush by NSCN (K) in Nagaland's Mon district where eight security personnel were killed.
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World Vision India team interacts with Childline Itanagar

ITANAGAR, May 05: A 30 member team of World Vision India Subansiri ADP, led by Dempu Pheiga, Programme Manager, interacted with the Childline Itanagar team here today at Don Bosco Youth Center, Vivek Vihar and exchanged views on children’s rights, child protection, child labour and child marriage.
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Retired IFS officer Ramson Modi dies

PASIGHAT, May 5: Retired IFS officer Ramson Modi died in his private residence at Mirsam, Pasighat yesterday.
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