The Latest Breaking News from Pema Khandu

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

After boycott threat, Ziro Music Festival begins in Arunachal Pradesh

Ziro Music Fest (ZMF) begins in Arunachal Pradesh's Ziro after boycott scare. TSD mediated to resolve issue. Chief Minister Pema Khandu attended inaugural function. ZMF celebrates music, art, culture & sustainability. Locally sourced biodegradable materials used. Fest ends Oct 1. ZMF: music, art, culture, sustainability, boycott scare resolved, Chief Minister…

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Arunachal Pradesh CM assures cash incentives to State Wushu players who could not participate in Asian Games

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu assured that the three Wushu players of the State, who could not participate in the Asian Games at Hangzou in China, will be given ₹20 lakh incentive.

The Hindu · Sep 27, 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

Bureaucrat Ashish Kundra’s new book ‘A Resurgent Northeast: Narratives of Change’ launched in New Delhi

Author, IAS officer, and senior bureaucrat Ashish Kundra's new book on the history of Northeast India and its people, ‘A Resurgent Northeast: Narratives of Change’, was released on April 21, 2023, at an event in New Delhi. The book was launched in the presence of Kiren Rijiju- Union Minister of…

The Times of India · Apr 23, 2023

Northeast India’s largest coal mine went to a company that violated bidding rules

On March 2, Coal Pulz Private Ltd, a private company registered in October 2020, won the bid for the Namchik Namphuk coal mine in Arunachal Pradesh. With nearly 15 million tonnes of geological coal reserves, Namchik Namphuk is the largest commercial coal mine in northeast India, producing one of the…

Newslaundry · Mar 17, 2023