Efforts on to air link Arunachal Pradesh: Nabam Tuki

ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki said that efforts were on to air link the state by fixed-wing aircrafts with advanced landing airports at Aalo, Pasighat, Tezu, Ziro and Mechuka likely to be made operational this year.
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Chief Minister Calls For Preservation Of Tradition During Nyokum Festival

Feb 26, Itanagar: Nyokum, the festival of bumper productivity, peace, prosperity and well-being of human kind was celebrated with full traditional fervour at Nyokum Lapang Ground, Itanagar. The 35th Nyokum Festival was attended by Chief Minister Nabum Tuki, MLA Kaling Moyong, MLA Karya Bagang, Political Secretary Bamang Tago, Chairman 35th Nyokum Celebartion Committee Tatar Kipa among others.
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Tuki Inaugurates Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess in Naharlagun

Feb 25, Naharlagun: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki inaugurated Franklinn Institute of Air Hostess in Takar complex at Naharlagun. This is the first Air Hostess training institute in the State.
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Labour budget for IPPE and non IPPE blocks approved, CM assures timely release of fund

ITANAGAR, Feb 24: Labour budget for both IPPE and non IPPE blocks has been approved for the financial year 2015-16 in the State Employment Guarantee Council meeting held in the conference hall of the Chief Minister Office here today.
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Govt to name landmarks after departed leaders

ITANAGAR, Feb 24: In a major decision, the State Government has resolved to immortalize the contributions of eminent personalities who served the people in various capacities as Chief Ministers and Ministers in their public life.
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Govt to take call on green nod to hydro-power projects this week

NEW DELHI, Feb 24: The Environment Ministry is likely to take a call this week on giving a green clearance to Jindal Power for setting up 3,097 mega watt hydro electric project in Dibang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh.
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Training prog for farmers

KOLORIANG, Feb 23: In all 30 farmers took part in a day-long interactive-cum-training programme being conducted by the ATMA under the agriculture department at Yapa Model village here today.
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Minister irked over slow progress of NFSA implementation

ITANAGAR, Feb 23: Food and Civil Supplies Minister Kamlung Mosang took a serious note on the slow progress in implementation of National Food Safety Act (NFSA) 2013 in the state. He called upon various level functionaries of his department to shoulder collective responsibility for smooth and effective implementation of the important Act adding that the state Government is determined to implement it from next financial year.
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CM talks tough to check revenue pilferage

ITANAGAR, Feb 23: Chief Minister NabamTuki has asserted for installation of CCTV and weighing bridges in all the vulnerable checkgates across the state in order to contain revenue pilferage. He was addressing the 3rd Review meeting of Tax & Excise department officers here at Banquet hall today.
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Tuki urges Centre for developmental package

ITANAGAR, Feb 21: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has requested the Centre for providing developmental packages and establishment of various institutions in the state. CM Tuki placed and called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi to consider a 15-point memorandum for the rapid growth of the state.
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Tuki gives away awards to winners of CM’s Trophy

ITANAGAR, Feb 22: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today gave away the trophies and cash awards to the winners and runners teams of the football tournament for Chief Minister’s Trophy at Indira Gandhi Park here.
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CM hopes for a self reliant Arunachal

Itanagar, Feb 22: Speaking at the valedictory function of State-Level Soft Skills training, Chief Minister Nabam Tuki, reiterated his dream to make the young people of Arunachal self-reliant. “My dream is to make every Arunachalee youth self-sufficient, self-reliant and to make an honest living.
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Children Administered Polio Drops To Sustain Polio Eradication Status

Itanagar:Chief Minister Nabam Tuki administering polio drops to a child at NHM stall marking the Pulse Polio day observed along with Festival of Arunachal at I.G Park, Itanagar on February 22.
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Huge Power Resources Should be Tapped, Modi to Arunachal Pradesh

Feb 20, Itanagar: 29th Statehood Day of Arunachal Pradesh celebrated at Indira Gandhi Park in Itanagar became a historical moment for the state after Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the AC Express train linking Arunachal Pradesh to Delhi and also  launched 132 KV Power Transmission Project with an estimated cost of rupees 3200 crores along with 100 crores Drinking Water Project for state capital.
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Education Minister warns private universities

ITANAGAR, Feb 22: Education Minister Tapang Taloh has expressed concerns regarding the establishment of a number of Private Universities in Arunachal Pradesh without the requisite infrastructure. He was speaking at a review meeting with representatives of Private Universities of Arunachal Pradesh on 22nd February at the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Itanagar.

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Losar greetings

ITANAGAR, Feb 18: Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Lt. Gen (Retd) Nirbhay Sharma and Chief Minister Nabam Tuki have conveyed their warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of Losar to the people of state for a happy and prosperous year ahead.
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CM inspects preparation works for Statehood Day celebration

NAHARLAGUN, Feb 18: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki along with his Cabinet colleagues and APCC President Padi Richo inspected the preparation works being carried out at IG Park to accord welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will be arriving here on February 20 to attend the 29th Statehood Day celebration.
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CM cautions against new structures for highway compensation claim

DAPORIJO, Feb 12: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today called upon the people to allow the ambitious Trans Arunachal Highway (TAH) construction to carry on smoothly and cautioned not to put up new structures in the hope of claiming compensation from the authorities. He disclosed that satellite maps of the original/ old plan would be used to identify such mal-practices.
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Governor calls for special focus on Arunachal

ITANAGAR, Feb 11: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. Gen (Retd) Nirbhay Sharma today emphasized on the need for special focus on the state due to geo-strategic urgency. He pointed that lack of connectivity not only affects security but also prevents unlocking the huge potential of the state, particularly in hydropower, tourism, agriculture-horticulture and some other sectors.
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CM advocates for Regional Council for North Eastern Region

NEW DELHI, Feb 8: Taking part in the first ever Niti Aayog meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here at New Delhi today, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki advocated for a Regional Council for North Eastern Region chaired by the Prime Minister with Co-Chair on annual rotation basis amongst the eight North Eastern States.
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Union Ministers to arrive in state, PM Modi likely to be Feb 20 chief guest

ITANAGAR, Feb 6: Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development & Ganga rejuvenation Uma Bharati is arriving to the state capital on February 9. She is on an official visit to Assam and Arunachal. During her time in Itanagar, she will hold meeting with Chief Minister Nabam Tuki and are likely to discuss wide range of issues.
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Arunachal Archers script history, clinch Gold in Olympic team event

ITANAGAR, Feb 8: The women archers scripted history by winning the maiden gold medal for Arunachal Pradesh in National Games.
The history was created when the quartet of Sorang Yumi, Genung Tekseng, Maselu Mihu and Netan Drema Khrimey beat Punjab in the final of the Women’s Olympic Team Event to win Gold medal in the 35th National Games at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Ernakulam, Kerala, today morning, informed Chef De Mission Daniel Teli.
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Union minister calls for timely submission of fund utilization certificates

ITANAGAR, Feb 9: Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh has called for timely submission of utilization certificates of various centrally sponsored schemes being implemented in Arunachal Pradesh.
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Shoulder responsibility towards the state: CM

ANINI, Feb 6: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki underlined the importance of ‘work-culture’ amongst the people for sustainable development of the state. Addressing a public gathering at Anini, headquarters of Dibang Valley district this morning, he said every citizen of the state, irrespective of position, has a responsibility towards the state.
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Uma Bharti assures Centre’s support to Arunachal

ITANAGAR, Feb 10: Union Water Resource, River Development and Rejuvenation of Ganga Minister Uma Bharti, who was here on two days visit to the state capital, have assured all possible help to Arunachal Pradesh.
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CM announces ex-gratia to fire victims

ITANAGAR, Feb 07: Taking serious note of repeated incidences of fire mishaps occurring in various places, Chief Minister NabamTuki has appealed to the citizens to take extra precautions during the dry seasons to avoid recurrence of such fire incidents.
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State Govt. to install pre, post-paid energy metres

ITANAGAR, Feb 5: Arunachal Pradesh government has decided to install both pre and post paid electric metres in the state capital, Chief Secretary Ramesh Negi said here today.
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Oil India shale drill in Northeast

New Delhi, Feb. 4: Oil India has sought permission from the government to hunt for shale oil and gas in several of its blocks in Arunachal and Assam.
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Select committee to examine Global varsity bill

ITANAGAR, Feb 4: The Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker has constituted a six members Select Committee to examine the Global University Arunachal Pradesh Bill, -2015.

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DoTCL urged to take up people oriented projects

ITANAGAR, Feb 4: The department of Tirap, Changlang and Longding Affairs convened a meeting on 31st January here to discuss the plan and programme of the department. The meeting was chaired by Wanglin Lowangdong, Minister DoTCL, WCD, Social Justice & Empowerment.
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State Level Core Group Meeting

ITANAGAR, Feb 2: There must be sense of security and justice among the people; said Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Lt. Gen (Retd) Nirbhay Sharma at the third State Level Core Group Meeting at Itanagar on Feb 2.

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DoNER secretary stresses on timely execution of schemes

ITANAGAR, Feb 2: DoNER Secretary R Vijay Kumar today stressed on timely execution of the schemes and projects for the benefit the common masses especially at the grass root.
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Pasighat, Balijan and Tezu are being considered for AIIMS

ITANAGAR, Jan 30: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today informed the state assembly that Pasighat, Balijan and Tezu is being considered as proposed site for establishing the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) in the state. Responding to the question raised by BJP MLA Tumke Bagra, whether Basar or Aalo will get AIIMS, Tuki stated these three locations were selected keeping in mind the air connectivity these places will have in the future.
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‘Swachh Vidhyalaya Abhiyaan by SLHEP is the best in India’

ITANAGAR, Feb 01: The progress in construction of toilets in schools under Swachh Vidhyalaya Abhiyaan being implemented by Subansiri Lower Project of NHPC has been adjudged as the best amongst the various power sector entities in India.
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Three bills passed by state legislative assembly

ITANAGAR, Jan 30: The Arunachal legislative assembly today passed three bills namely The Arunachal Pradesh Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill 2015, The Societies Registration (Extension to Arunachal Pradesh) (Amendment) bill 2015 and The Arunachal Pradesh District Based Entrepreneurs and professionals (Incentive, development and promotional) Bill 2015. Another bill, the Global University Arunachal Pradesh Bill 2015 was referred to select committee after discussion at the floor of the assembly.
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