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Arunachal CM Pema Khandu inaugurates 4th Arunachal State Games with grand ceremony

Yupia, April 19: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday evening declared open the 4th Arunachal State Games 2025 in a glittering opening ceremony held at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia.

If necessary, govt will send athletes to other countries offering best training facilities: Arunachal CM

Itanagar, April 18: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday said that if necessary, the state government would send athletes from the state to other countries offering best training facilities.

Arunachal CM suggests exploring smaller projects to increase hydropower capacity

Itanagar, April 10: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday suggested power developers, who are already working in the state, to explore smaller projects in their respective river basins and work on them if feasible to add to the hydropower capacity of the state.

Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi to visit Arunachal Pradesh from April 10-13

Guwahati, April 9: Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi will be visiting Arunachal Pradesh from April 10 to April 13 to attend various programs under Poshan Pakhwara.

Arunachal Pradesh approves 'One Time Relaxation' for direct recruitment

Itanagar, April 8: The Arunachal Pradesh government has approved 'One Time Relaxation' of the prescribed upper age limit for direct recruitment, enabling them to be eligible and to apply for those categories of posts where the previous vacancy notifications (issued prior to 2024) has been or will be cancelled by the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), subject to prescribed conditions.

Insurgency almost finished in Assam: Arunachal CM Khandu

Itanagar, April 5: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Saturday that insurgency, which affected Assam for decades, impacting Arunachal Pradesh as well, is almost finished due to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's efforts and blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.

Arunachal govt extends scope of schemes for orphans, underprivileged

Itanagar, April 3: The Arunachal Pradesh government on Wednesday decided to extend the scope of the Chief Minister’s Bal Seva Scheme (CMBSS) and enhanced the pension under the Chief Minister’s Social Security Scheme (CMSSS), officials said.

Reformation, performance, and transformation are leading state: Arunachal CM

West Kameng, March 31: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said at a developmental meeting that reformation, performance, and transformation are leading the state on the path of accelerated development.

Arunachal's per capita income jumped by 105 pc in 9 years: CM Khandu

Itanagar, March 30: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday said that compared to 2016, the per capita income in the state jumped by 105 per cent this year, while GST collection increased by 584 per cent.

Arunachal CM releases 'Biodiversity Action Plan' to empower communities to protect environment

Itanagar, March 13: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday released the "Arunachal Pradesh State Biodiversity Strategy and Action: A People's Plan" that aims to fulfil the Pakke Declaration and achieve the National Biodiversity Targets.

Arunachal CM reiterates to implement Anti-Conversion Law

Itanagar, March 8: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Saturday that the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978 would be implemented as the Gauhati High Court (Itanagar Bench) has ordered the state government to frame the rules to implement the law.

ACB given more power to deal with corruption: Arunachal CM

Itanagar, March 8: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday said that the state government upgraded the erstwhile Special Investigation Cell (SIC) to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), giving it more teeth to deal with corruption in the state government.

MLAs' effective role can make govt schemes successful in grassroots: Arunachal Guv

Itanagar, March 6: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. Gen. K.T. Parnaik (retd) on Thursday underscored that effective implementation of government schemes and projects depends significantly on the efforts of the MLAs and he urged the lawmakers to focus on the state's growth and inclusive development.

Christians hold peaceful dharna against anti-conversion law in Arunachal

Itanagar, March 6: Thousands of people under the banner of the Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) held a peaceful dharna near Itanagar in protest against the implementation of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978, an anti-conversion law.

Arunachal Freedom of Religion Act: Christian forum's meeting with state HM remains inconclusive

Itanagar, Feb 21: Amid the ongoing agitation against the implementation of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978 by the Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF), top leaders of the convention on Friday held its first meeting with the state’s Home Minister Mama Natung which, however, remained inconclusive.

Arunachal 1978 anti-conversion law: Christian Forum to meet state Home Minister tomorrow

Itanagar, Feb 20: Amidst the ongoing agitation against the implementation of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978 by the Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF), top leaders of the Forum would meet state's Home Minister Mama Natung on Friday to discuss their issue, officials said on Thursday.

'Mission Shikshit Arunachal' will transform education sector: Officials

Itanagar, Feb 19: The Arunachal Pradesh government is considering introducing 'Mission Shikshit Arunachal' by 2029 under the banner of 'Transformation of education Landscape in Arunachal Pradesh', officials said on Wednesday.

Arunachal cabinet approves schemes for Women, Youth, and State Development

Kurung Kumey, February 18: The Arunachal Pradesh government has given a positive nod for revamping the Dulari Kanya Scheme with the fixed deposit for institutional births of girl children was raised from Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000.

Arunachal: Christians hold hunger strike against 1978 anti-conversion law

Itanagar, Feb 17: Members of the Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) on Monday observed an eight-hour-long hunger strike to protest against the implementation of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978.

Arunachal to set up database for better implementation of welfare schemes, services

Itanagar, Feb 17: In a major decision, the Arunachal Pradesh government on Monday decided to establish a family-centric citizen database for the state to better govern the public welfare schemes and services for the interest of the people, officials said.

Arunachal Christian body to hold hunger strike against 1978 anti-conversion law

Itanagar, Feb 16: Members of the Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) will observe an eight-hour-long hunger strike on Monday to protest against the implementation of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978.

Arunachal Pradesh CM emphasizes role of govt officials in state's development at Pasighat review meeting

Pasighat, February 12: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu termed government officers and officials, especially those in the districts as the real backbone of governance.

Arunachal committed to empowering govt officials: CM Pema Khandu

Itanagar, Feb 11: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday reiterated that the state government is committed to empowering government officials, especially those working in the district administration.

NE CMs, leaders thanked PM, BJP leaders for vanquishing AAP in Delhi polls

Guwahati/Agartala, Feb 8: Chief Ministers and BJP leaders of several northeastern states on Saturday expressed their profound happiness over the party's scintillating victory in the Delhi Assembly polls and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other central leaders for defeating the AAP government.

Arunachal Christian body to launch stir against 46-year-old anti-conversion law

Itanagar, Feb 6: The Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF), an apex Christian body in the border state, on Thursday announced to launch series of protests against the state BJP government's move to implement a 46-year-old anti-conversion law.

Youth needs to stand up, be job givers & not job seekers: Arunachal CM

Itanagar, Jan 27: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday said that government jobs are limited and not all can be accommodated, therefore, youths need to stand up on their own feet and become job givers rather than job seekers.

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu views China's refusal to enter into binding international water treaties

Itanagar, January 25: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu is concerned about China's refusal to enter into binding international water treaties and its selective sharing of hydrological data and suggested an urgent need for cooperative governance of shared water resources in Asia, as per a release by the CMO.

China's construction of world's largest dam poses risks to livelihoods of millions: Arunachal CM

Itanagar, Jan 24: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday said that China's construction of the world's largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo river poses significant risks to the water security, ecology, and livelihoods of millions of people downstream in his state, Assam, and in the neighbouring nation of Bangladesh.

1,300 villages in Arunachal to be connected by road: CM Pema Khandu

Itanagar, Jan 23: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Wednesday that about 1,300 villages across the border state are yet to be connected by road and he assured that no stone would remain unturned to connect all these villages in the next few years.

Historical World War-II site in Arunachal's Nampong to be redeveloped: CM Khandu

Itanagar, Jan 20: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday said that the town of Nampong in the state's Changlang district, being a historical site of World War-II, holds immense historical, cultural, and economic significance as for centuries, the region has been a conduit for migration, trade and cultural exchange.

Arunachal CM urges tribal communities to face challenges with understanding, shared respect

Itanagar, Jan 19: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday said that the tribal communities must face the prevailing challenges with maturity, understanding, and mutual respect.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu addresses two-day Sashakt Arunachal Conference of Deputy Commissioners

Itanagar, January 17: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu while addressing the Deputy Commissioners from across the state on Friday at the two-day Sashakt Arunachal Conference of Deputy Commissioners (DC), asserted that shying away from problems was not the way forward but finding a solution to problems and moving ahead was the solution.

Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet approves SGST grants for hydropower projects

Itanagar, January 16: In a major decision to enhance the financial viability of large hydropower projects rejuvenated through Memoranda of Association (MoAs) with Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs), the Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet has approved the grant of SGST reimbursement concessions for several hydropower projects in the northeastern state.

Two mega hydroelectric power projects to come up in Arunachal at a cost of Rs 35,000 cr

Itanagar, Jan 15: Two mega hydroelectric power projects would be set up in Arunachal Pradesh with a cumulative investment of around Rs 35,000 crore, officials said here on Wednesday.

Arunachal SHGs jointly manage a corpus pool of inspiring Rs 300 cr: CM Khandu

Itanagar, Jan 14: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday said that currently, state Self Help Groups (SHGs) and federations collectively manage a corpus pool of about Rs 300 crore, which, he said, is a testament to the scale and impact of the collective effort within small but difficult terrains of the state.

Arunachal CM advocates 'decentralisation of power' in planning process

Itanagar, Jan 12: Advocating ‘decentralisation of power’ in the planning process, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday said that his government’s next big reform would be its resolve to implement ‘bottom to top’ planning in sanctioning of developmental projects.

Arunachal CM flags-off month-long Brahmaputra river rafting expedition

Itanagar, Jan 11: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday flagged off an expedition to raft the entire length of the Brahmaputra river within Indian territory to boost adventure tourism and promote environmental awareness, officials said.

Arunachal CM flags off Brahmaputra river rafting expedition

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