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Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh govt has started the process to identify eminent individuals for the proposed Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC), reports Joken Ete.On Thursday, CM Pema Khandu chaired a meeting of the selection committee to kick start the process, along with law and justice minister Kento Jini and Mebo MLA Oken Tayeng. Jini and Tayeng gave suggestions, which were actively considered during the discussions. Speaking at the meeting, Khandu emphasised the importance of principled leadership and broad-based consultations in building strong institutions. "This is a crucial step in our journey towards administrative efficiency and meaningful reforms," he said.The proposed commission, once constituted, will be tasked with reviewing the existing governance framework and recommending measures to improve public service delivery and streamline administrative processes in the state.
Lucknow, Jul 14 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the state's health services must be made future-ready to keep pace with global advancements and effectively respond to emerging challenges. He was speaking at the foundation stone laying and inauguration ceremony of various health projects worth Rs 1,000 crore at King George's Medical University (KGMU) here. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who also holds the Health portfolio, and Medical Education Minister Mayankeshwar Sharan Singh were present on the occasion. The chief minister said institutions like K ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court, on Monday, directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a preliminary inquiry into the alleged irregular allotment of public contracts by the Arunachal Pradesh government to companies owned by relatives the state's chief minister Pema Khandu. The CBI will submit a report within 16 weeks as to whether an independent investigation is warranted, the Court directed. The agency will examine contracts awarded from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2025. However, it shall not be precluded from examining the work contracts beyond the above period, the Cou ...Read More >
MADURAI: Likening the custodial murder of Ajith Kumar in Tiruppuvanam to an 'organised crime by police where the state kills its own citizens,' Madras high court lambasted the Tamil Nadu police and said the action against the perpetrators should be more stringent than in normal murder cases.A division bench of Justice S M Subramaniam and Justice A D Maria Clete pointed to 44 external injuries on the person of Ajith Kumar and said no part of the body was spared by the delinquent cops. "Even an ordinary murderer would not have inflicted such kind of injuries," the bench said on Tuesday.The natur ...Read More >
Mumbai : Tesla's long awaited India debut finally took place with chief minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurating its showroom in Mumbai on Tuesday. The Elon Musk-led car maker unveiled its Model Y compact all-electric SUV at its 'Experience Centre' in Bandra-Kurla Complex with the CM describing it as the "right city and the right state" for the launch."Mumbai stands for innovation and sustainability. In 2015, when I went to the US, I had my first ride in a Tesla, and then I thought we need such a vehicle for mobility in India. But it took 10 years for it to come to India. But we are very happy ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 18 (PTI) Senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir government reviewed the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the 13-day-long Budha Amarnath pilgrimage in Poonch district that will begin on July 28. Deputy Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh reviewed security in Poonch and stressed ensuring the safety of the devotees. "The first batch will depart from the Bhagwati Nagar basecamp in Jammu on July 28, moving towards the Mandi tehsil in Poonch in a regulated convoy amid full security arrangements," a spokesperson said. Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and Inspec ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 17 Jul: The state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrated nine years of the Pema Khandu government at its head office here on Thursday. The programme was attended by MLA Mutchu Mithi, BJP IT and e-governance chairman Nyamar Karbak, vice president Ashok Sangchou, general secretary Junty Singphoo, and MLA Alo Libang,along with the party's state office bearers and newly appointed chairmen, vice chairmen and several former MLAs. Addressing the gathering, Karbak presented a narrative on the political journey of Khandu since 2011, and said that "we, his colleagues, are proud ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 2 Jul: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday claimed that the frontier state holds the distinction of being India's largest carbon sink, an ecological powerhouse playing a pivotal role in combating climate change and aiding the country's march toward net-zero emissions. In a social media post as part of his administration's 'Pema 3.0 - Year of Ref-orms and Growth' campaign, Khandu highlighted that Arunachal Pradesh contributes a remarkable 14.38 percent to India's total carbon sequestration. With an impressive 79 percent forest cover, the state currently boasts a carbon stock of ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 3 Jul: Governor KT Parnaik on Thursday described the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (APLA) as a proud emblem of transparency, heritage, and representative governance. In his speech after inaugurating the 45-day-long golden jubilee celebration of the APLA here, the governor extended congratulations to all past and present members of the legislative assembly, as well as to the people of Arunachal Pradesh. "The assembly is the sacred temple of democracy and it stands as a beacon of hope, a forum for unity, and a symbol of inclusive progress," he said. Reflecting on the journey ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The US embassy in India has warned that "committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues -- it could lead to your visa being revoked and make you ineligible for future US visas". The warning was issued days after a video of an Indian woman who tried to leave a store with a cart full of items without paying went viral. This also prompted the embassy to say, "The US values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all US laws."Responding to queries on the issue, the ministry of external affairs said that "whether a person is liv ...Read More >
Tawang (Andhra Pradesh) [India], November 10 (ANI): Tawang MLA Namgey Tsering stated that the main reason behind the launch of Monyul Super League (MSL) is to give oppurtunities to the upcoming new talent of the country. Former Indian Football Team skipper Baichung Bhutia declared the Monyul Super League (MSL) on Sunday, marking the beginning of a new sporting chapter in Arunachal Pradesh. The league aims to promote football and foster the spirit of unity, discipline, and sportsmanship among the youth of the Monyul region, according to a release. Speaking during the event, Tsering told ANI, ...Read More >
MUMBAI : Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday posted a video on X purportedly showing the state's social justice minister Sanjay Shirsat of the Shiv Sena sitting in a room along with a partially opened bag containing what look like bundles of currency notes. Shirsat, however, rubbished the claim, saying the bag only contained clothes.The allegation came a day after it emerged that Shirsat had received a notice from the income tax department seeking an explanation for increase in his financial worth between the 2019 and 2024 assembly elections from Rs 3.3 crore to Rs 35 crore. Last month, S ...Read More >
ahmedabad, India - A preliminary report into the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171 has revealed that all crew members were deemed fit to operate the flight after being breathalysed upon arrival at Ahmedabad airport. The inquiry is now intensely focused on retrieved engine components, with investigators identifying "components of interest for further examinations." The aircraft,en route to Ahmedabad,began losing altitude before crossing the airport perimeter wall. While no significant bird activity was reported near the flight path, the exact cause of the sudden descent remains under ...Read More >
Digboi: In a significant move toward fostering dialogue and understanding, the Joint Action Committee (JAC) representing Chakma and Hajong community organizations held a meeting with Namsai MLA Chau Zingnu Namchoom to address the long-standing issues faced by these communities in Arunachal Pradesh. During the meeting, the JAC delegation shared the challenges faced by Chakma and Hajong residents, seeking Namchoom's guidance and support for a humane and lawful resolution. The MLA listened attentively, acknowledging the need for a just and compassionate approach that respects the rights and int ...Read More >
The Arunachal Pradesh government has described the case against it as "sponsored litigation" New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed CBI to register a preliminary enquiry within two weeks into award of contracts in Arunachal Pradesh to firms allegedly linked to Chief Minister Pema Khandu's relatives. The preliminary enquiry will cover execution for public works, contracts and work orders between January 2015-December 2025. The top court has asked the state to fully cooperate with the ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday urged his Andhra Pradesh counterpart, N. Chandrababu Naidu, not to obstruct Telangana's irrigation projects He appealed to the neighbouring state not to obstruct Telangana's crucial irrigation initiatives, including the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, as well as the Dindi, Kalwakurthy, Bheema, Nettempadu, and Koilsagar projects. "We demand Andhra Pradesh not to block our projects. We seek cooperation. If our appeals are ignored, we will fight and achieve our goal. I am ready to lead this battl ...Read More >
The process formally began with a meeting of the selection committee held here on Thursday, the official said. The meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, and State Law and Justice Minister Kento Jini and Mebo MLA Oken Tayeng were also present there, he said. "Their contributions and insights were highly appreciated," the official said. In his remarks, Khandu underlined the significance of thoughtful leadership and inclusive dialogue in creating robust institutional frameworks. "Th ...Read More >
PRNewswire Chandigarh [India], July 15: Chandigarh University, India leading private university, in collaboration with job platform Apna and investment firm Venture Catalysts (VCats) have launched Campus Tank, India first university-led Startup launch-pad for young innovators below the age of 30 to pitch their ideas and get funding of $1 Million to launch their startups along with expert venture guidance, strategic ecosystem alliances and immersive startup incubation. APNA which is India largest early talent platform, trusted by over 6 Crore users and AICTE while Venture Catalyst is India lea ...Read More >
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India] July 17 (ANI): In a shocking incident in Madhya Nayanapalli village of Pakala mandal, a man named Giri allegedly murdered his wife and two daughters and then attempted to take his own life. According to police reports, Giri and his wife, Hemalatha, had two daughters. In a heinous act, Giri reportedly pushed his wife and daughters into a well. A family member stated that he received a call informing him that Giri had thrown his wife and children into a well. When locals rushed to the spot, they found that Giri had tried to slit his own throat in an apparent s ...Read More >
Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik highlighted storytelling's power to connect tradition and modernity during the launch of 'Mystic Arunachal' by Major Rahul Jha. The book, a collection of fictional stories enriched with cultural insights, was praised as a tribute to Arunachal Pradesh's enduring heritage. In a ceremony marked by celebration and cultural appreciation, Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik praised the power of storytelling. He deemed it a vital tool to bridge the gap between ...Read More >
Itanagar: Former MLA Kapchen Rajkumar was killed in an attack by a herd of wild elephants while he was on way to Deomali from his house in Namsangin in Tirap district on Wednesday.Born on April 15, 1960, Rajkumar represented the erstwhile Khonsa North assembly constituency in Tirap district from 1985 to 1990. Rajkumar did his early education from Ramakrishna Mission School, Narottamnagar, Deomali, and later studied at Khonsa Govt Higher Secondary School. He also completed a commercial pilot training course at Safdarjung airport, New Delhi. CM Pema Khandu has expressed deep shock and grief over ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 9 Jul: Former MLA Kapchen Rajkumar lost his life in an elephant attack on early Wednesday morning while walking from Namsang village to Deomali town in Tirap district, according to family sources. He was 65 years old, and is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a son. Tirap Superintendent of Police Aditya, confirming the news, said that the former MLA was killed in an elephant attack when he was going from his village towards Deomali. Chief Minister Pema Khandu mourned the death of Rajkumar, who had served as an MLA from the then Khonsa North Assembly Constituency between 1985 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the families of those who died in the bridge collapse in Vadodara. He also announced Rs 50,000 for the injured. At least nine people were killed after a portion of the Gambhira bridge collapsed in the Padra area of Gujarat Vadodara district on Wednesday. In a post on X, the CM Patel said, The collapse of a span of the Gambhira Bridge, connecting Anand and Vadodara, has caused an accident that is deeply distressing to the heart. The state government stands with full compassion a ...Read More >
Dibrugarh: Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu on Saturday campaigned in Assam for BJP candidate and sitting MLA Manab Deka from the Lakhimpur assembly constituency, where he is facing Congress's Ghana Buragohain. The visit, marked by a large public gathering, added a strong regional development pitch to BJP's narrative in upper Assam.Addressing a crowded rally in Lakhimpur, Khandu stressed the deep ties between Assam and Arunachal. "The bond between the two states is unbreakable -- Arunachal's growth is powered by the hardworking people of Assam, and we remain fully committed to thei ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The eighth round of the second phase of undergraduate admission process through the GCAS portal for the academic year 2025-26 concluded on Thursday. A total of 2,11,052 students confirmed their admissions across all rounds of the first phase and up to the seventh round of the second phase. As many as 1,13,032 students remained eligible for admission after the seventh round. In this round, 81,639 verified students received admission offers based on their preferences and university-college intake capacity. Out of these, 17,233 students confirmed their admission online. Additionally, 1 ...Read More >
Kolkata: A day after DGCA ordered checks on fuel control switches of Boeing aircraft based on a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) NM-18-33 issued by US regulator Federal Aviation Authority in Dec 17, 2018, an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by FAA on Sept 19, 2015, on fuel shutoff valves has come to light.This AD, which required mandatory compliance, was flagged again a month later by UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which issued a safety notice requiring airlines to check fuel shutoff valves on Boeing aircraft. It mentioned that while fuel shutoff valves on aircraft, inc ...Read More >
Itanagar: Arunachal BJP on Thursday celebrated nine years of governance under CM Pema Khandu, marking what party leaders described as a 'golden era of development' in the state.The commemorative event, held at the BJP head office here, was attended by a host of dignitaries, including MLAs, party office bearers, senior leaders, and newly appointed chairpersons and vice-chairpersons.Speaking on the occasion, BJP chief spokesperson and Roing MLA Mutchu Mithi hailed the leadership of both CM Khandu and deputy CM Chowna Mein, calling their partnership a defining chapter in the state's political his ...Read More >