Pema Khandu
Sikkim, Arunachal Assembly elections on April 11
Voting for Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh assemblies will be held on April 11 simultaneously with the first phase of polling for general elections. Sikkim will go to polls for the 32-seat Assembly, the term of which expires on May 27. The state is ruled by Sikkim Democratic Front’s Pawan Chamling who will be contending for […]
5 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Opposition in warpath in Arunachal; demands Pema Khandu’s resignation in the wake of recent unrest
The opposition in Arunachal Pradesh is up in arms against chief minister Pema Khandu. A delegation of the opposition including former chief minister Gegong Apang and state Congress president Takam Sanjoy called on Governor BD Mishra yesterday to demand Khandu’s resignation within 3 days. The opposition asked the Governor to sack Khandu if he refuses […]
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Arunachal: CM Pema Khandu convenes emergency cabinet meet to assess crisis over PRC issue
Arunachal chief minister Pema Khandu was in damage control mode today as he hurriedly convened two meetings, one with as many as 17 community leaders. Chief Minister Khandu also chaired an emergency cabinet meeting to discuss the current crisis and the chalk out the strategy forward for the government. Meanwhile, an all-party meet scheduled for […]
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Pema Khandu launches Startup India campaign in Arunachal
Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday launched the Startup India campaign at the state Chief Secretariat office in Itanagar along with other officials. It may be mentioned that Startup India is an initiative of the Central Government which was first launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address from the Red fort in New […]
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PRC to non-APST: Indigenous Tribes want quick resolution, says Pema Khandu
Facing the heat over his recent remarks on granting of PRC to 6 Non-Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe communities living in Namsai and Changlang districts. Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu has disclosed that it is the locals of those places who are insisting the government to resolve the matter at the earliest. Chief Minister Khandu said […]
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Arunachal CM Pema Khandu inaugurates Shi Yomi district
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated the newly created Shi Yomi district – the 23rd district in the State – bordering China on Sunday. The programme was attended by Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, State BJP president Tapir Gao and several other dignitaries. Headquartered at Tato, […]
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China responsible for deprivation of Arunachal Pradesh, says CM Pema Khandu
Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu has blamed China for the deprivation of the Himalayan state. Addressing a gathering during the 10th Tawang Maitree Diwas, the Arunachal chief minister alleged that there is Chinese hand in blocking foreign funding in the state. Stating that Arunachal has huge potential for growth, Khandu lamented that the state […]
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Arunachal CM announces ex-gratia Rs 4 Lakh to Chirang blast victims kin
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 4 lakh each as compensation to the kin of the three children who died in a bomb explosion at Chirang village in Anjaw district. Expressing shock over the incident, Khandu extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members. The Chief Minister, in […]
5 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Big boost to infrastructure in Arunachal; state inks MOUs worth Rs 1200 crore
In a big boost to infrastructure and development for the state of Arunachal Pradesh, the state govt under the leadership of Chief Minister Pema Khandu signed and exchanged MOUs with 17 private investors for projects worth Rs 1200 crore. The MOUs with private investors across sectors like tourism and hospitality, oil and gas, retail, power, […]
5 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
APPSC aspirants protest in front of Chief Minister Pema Khandu’s residence; seek CM’s intervention
Hundreds of Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission examination aspirants took to the streets again today protesting against the alleged mismanagement and corruption within the commission. The aggrieved APPSCE aspirants assembled in front of Chief Minister Pema Khandu’s residence chanting slogans seeking the Chief minister’s intervention into the ongoing crisis. However, police and paramilitary forces deployed […]
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