The Latest Breaking News from Pema Khandu

Museum on Allied airmen who went down over ‘The Hump’ opens

Inaugurated in Arunachal Pradesh, The Hump WWII Museum pays tribute to fallen airmen of Allied forces who flew treacherous air route between Assam and Yunnan in World War II. U.S. Ambassador to India and Arunachal Pradesh CM inaugurated museum, praising airmen's bravery and efforts of Oken Tayeng and team

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

Arunachal CM proposes writers’ village in State

He said the ‘project’ had been on his mind for quite some time, and had found the fifth edition of the Arunachal Literature Festival (ALS) the right occasion to announce it.

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023

Tawang Marathon to be annual event as sponsors lining up: Arunachal Pradesh CM

Tawang Marathon, first high-altitude event in the north-east, drew 2,300 participants of all ages. CM Khandu completed 5km circuit. 858 from armed forces, 452 from outside state. Fog and low temperature didn't deter enthusiasm of participants and locals cheering them on.

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu urges people to shun 'money culture' during elections

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu termed money culture as the reason for eligible, capable and honest people losing out to represent their constituency and work for people’s development.

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

Arunachal Pradesh to host first-ever marathon at 10,000 feet

The Army and the Pema Khandu-led Arunachal Pradesh government have jointly thrown a challenge to fight off high-altitude breathlessness by jointly organising the first marathon event in the Eastern Himalayas on October 1.  “Tawang, perched at an elevation of 10,000 ft above the mean sea level will present the participants…

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

Ban polygamous candidates from poll: Arunachal women’s group

Arunachal Pradesh Women's Welfare Society seeks Monogamy Election Eligibility Bill 2023 to make only candidates with one spouse eligible for elections. Bill aims to promote gender equality, preserve family values, enhance political accountability, and prevent discrimination. Congress MLA to introduce private member's resolution to make it mandatory for candidates to…

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023

Unviable Arunachal hydro projects have been dumped on Central PSUs, say experts

In 2008, the Arunachal Pradesh Government came out with a Hydro Power Policy that entailed payment of upfront money per MW for projects to be set by private and public sector firms.

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

Twenty-five helipads operational in Arunachal Pradesh: CM Pema Khandu

“The Arunachal Pradesh government is making investments to create a robust air- and road network that will help improve connectivity and promote economic growth,” Chief Minister Pema Khandu has said.

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

Arunachal locals hurt by Sikh claim on medieval Buddhist shrine

On April 24, the National Commission for Minorities sought a detailed report from the Arunachal Pradesh government over the claim of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) that a historical site associated with Guru Nanak Dev in Mechukha had been converted into a Buddhist shrine.

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023

Arunachal CM urged not to ‘perpetuate prejudices’ against Chakma and Hajong people

The Chakma Development Foundation of India urged Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu not to “perpetuate prejudices” against the Chakma and Hajong communities by terming them ineligible for settlement in A.P.

The Hindu · Apr 25, 2023