Assembly polls: Two monks to fight against Arunachal CM Pema Khandu in Mukto constituency

Two Buddhist monks are pitted against Chief Minister Pema Khandu in Mukto constituency which has virtually seen no polls since 25 years now. While one of the monks Thupten Kunphen will contest from a Congress ticket, the JD(S) has given ticket to another monk Lobsang Gyatso to take on chief minister Pema Khandu in his […]

SC declines to hear plea from woman alleging rape by Arunachal CM Pema Khandu

The Supreme Court on Friday declined to hear plea filed by a woman seeking protection and permission to approach the Delhi High Court for legal remedies regarding her complaint of gang rape by 4 persons including Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu. A bench headed by chief justice Ranjan Gogoi asked the woman to approach […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]