All 30 Students Of Oil India Super 30 Itanagar Qualify JEE Mains-2024
In a remarkable feat, all 30 students enrolled in the Itanagar unit of the Oil India Super 30 have qualified in the IIT Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains-2024. The coaching programme, an initiative of the Centre for Social Responsibility and Leadership, sponsored by Oil India Limited, offers free residential coaching to economically marginalised students aiming... The post All 30 Students Of Oil India Super 30 Itanagar Qualify JEE Mains-2024 appeared first on Northeast Today .
Now only a few days are left for April to end. After this, the month of May will begin, but do you know how many days banks are going to remain closed this time in May? Probably not, but like every time, this time too there will be bank holidays. In such a situation, it is obvious that you should plan your bank-related work according to bank holidays. Otherwise, you may face problems later. So let us know when the banks of your city will be closed in May. You can see the complete list of holidays for the month of May in the next slides... Banks will remain closed for so many days in May, see the complete list:- Due to May 1st being May Day, there will be a bank holiday in all the states. At the same time, banks will remain closed in Maharashtra also on 1st May due to Maharashtra Day. Then May 5 is Sunday, so banks across the country will remain closed. May 8 is the birth anniversary of Guru Rabindranath Tagore, due to which there will be a holiday for the banks of Kolkata. Banks will remain closed in Bengaluru on May 10 due to Basava Jayanti/Akshay Tritiya. Banks will remain closed across the country due to May 11 being the second Saturday. There will be a Sunday holiday on 12th May in all the banks of the country. Banks to remain closed in Gangtok on 16th May due to Statehood Day There will be a Sunday holiday on 19th May in all the banks of the country. Banks will remain closed in Agartala, Aizawl, Bhopal, Belapur, Dehradun, Itanagar, Chandigarh, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Raipur, Ranchi, Shimla and Srinagar due to Buddha Purnima on 23 May. May 25 is the fourth Saturday, hence there will be a holiday in banks across the country. (PC: ISTOCK)
Repolling underway in eight polling stations in Arunachal amid heavy security
Itanagar, April 24: Repolling at eight polling stations in Arunachal Pradesh is underway amid tight security on Wednesday, officials said. According to election officials, the voting is going on peacefully and over 50 per cent of voters have cast their ballots till noon. The Election Commission on Sunday declared, as void, the simultaneous elections (Lok [] The post Repolling underway in eight polling stations in Arunachal amid heavy security appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Assam CM says no proposal to resettle Chakma Hajong in State
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma speaking at a conclave in Odisha capital Bhubaneswar on Saturday. (Image: DC) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma speaking at a conclave in Odisha capital Bhubaneswar on Saturday. (Image: DC) Guwahati: In what has triggered a major controversy union minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that more than 67000 Chakma-Hajong refugees would be relocated from Arunachal Pradesh to Assam. However, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma immediately came before the media and clarified that there has been no such proposal to relocate Chakma-Hajong from Arunachal Pradesh to Assam. I dont know what Mr Kiren Rijiju said to media, there is no such proposal. Neither Chakma-Hajong leaders met me nor central government has ever contacted me on this issue. I have agreed to provide Permanent Residence Certificate to few hundered Assamese people living in Arunachal Pradesh. Realising the impact of it on ensuing Lok Sabha polling, Mr Sarma said that Mr Rijiju is not any authority on making such remarks. He may have said so for some political reasons, I will talk to him after the elections, said Mr Sarma visibly not happy over the development in the run up to the Lok Sabha polls. Asserting that Chakma Hajong refugees would be relocated outside the frontier state before being granted Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Mr Rijiju told reporters, They are staying in Arunachal Pradesh as guests. They are not entitled to get a permanent resident certificate (PRC) of citizenship in the frontier state, said Mr Rijiju said this in the presence of state home minister Bamang Felix and BJP MLA from Itanagar, Techi Kacho. Mr Rijiju went on saying, The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is a blessing for Arunachal Pradesh. It is out of the purview of Arunachal Pradesh. The CAA grants citizenship to non-Muslim migrants Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians from the three countries. So we will not grant them citizenship or permanent residents in Arunachal. He claimed, We are already in touch to the Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma about the resettlement of Chakmas in Assam. It is a big issue. There is also resistance from local residents. He informed, We also initiated talk with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. But we dont want to make it public. We have been trying for their resettlement for the past three years. We are looking for suitable land for their resttlement. When we will get land we will tell them to leave the state. He reiterated, We have been working silently on the issue and and Assam government has been urged to identify an appropriate location for their relocation. In 1996, the Supreme Court directed the Centre and the Arunachal Pradesh governments to grant citizenship to Chakma and Hajongs. Still, the state government has refused to accept the judgment and has refused to implement it. In August 2022, the Arunachal Pradesh government announced that it would no longer be issuing residence proof certificates to the Chakma and Hajong refugees in Changlang district following opposition by the All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU). As they do not have the proof of residence Chakmas and Hajongs are not Indian citizens and, therefore, are ineligible for official identification documents. The residential proof certificates which were issued by an extra assistant commissioner (EEAC) of Changlang district were also suspended from his service. On April 24, 2023, Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu announced that after resolving the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boundary dispute, he will resolve the Chakma Hajong problem by distributing them in different states of India as the Chakmas and Hajongs being refugees cannot be permanently settled in the state, which is protected as a tribal state under the Constitution of India. Meanwhile, several organisations in Assam including Asom Jatiya Yuva Chhatra Parishad (AJYCP) has registered a strong opposition to the proposed resettlement of Chakma-Hajong in Assam.
Assams Manisha Sharma and Arunachals Duyir Ete crowned as VogueStar Miss India 2024
Guwahati: In a glittering event held at Jaipur, Assams Manisha Sharma and Arunachals Duyir Ete were crowned as VogueStar Miss India 2024. Manisha and Duyir both are lawyers by profession. Manisha practices at Gauhati High Court and Duyir also practices at the same court in the Itanagar Permanent Branch. The event was held from April [] The post Assams Manisha Sharma and Arunachals Duyir Ete crowned as VogueStar Miss India 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Election Commission Orders Re-Polling in Eight Arunachal Pradesh Booths
Itanagar: Following incidents of violence and EVM damage during the simultaneous polling for the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh on April 19, the Election Commission has ordered re-polling in eight booths. According to Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Liken Koyu, the Election Commission declared the polling in these eight booths as void and ordered fresh elections on April 24, from 6 am to 2 pm. The re-polling will take place in the following booths: Sario in Bameng Assembly constituency, East Kameng district Longte Loth in Nyapin Assembly constituency, Kurung Kumey district Bogne and Molom booths in Rumgong Assembly constituency, Siang district Dingser, Bogiya Siyum, Jimbari, and Lengi polling booths in Nacho constituency, Upper Subansiri district The initial polling on April 19 was conducted for 50 Assembly seats and two Lok Sabha seats in the state. Supporters of two candidates clashed near a polling station in the Bameng constituency of East Kameng district on the polling day. Additionally, incidents of EVM damage were reported at three polling stations in East Kameng, Kurung Kumey, and Upper Subansiri districts. The damaged machines were replaced, and polling resumed. A total of 76.44% of the 8,92,694 voters in the state exercised their franchise to elect 50 of the 60 members of the state assembly. It is noteworthy that the BJP had already won 10 assembly seats unopposed. The counting of votes for the assembly elections is scheduled for June 2, while the counting for the Lok Sabha polls will take place on June 4. Scientists Confirm Fossil Evidence of Vasuki Serpent Discovery in Gujarat Ruling PNC Secures Super-Majority in Maldivian Parliament Mob Lynched Woman for BJP Vote in Tamil Nadu: DMK's Rising Intolerance?
Allegations of electoral misconduct surface in Arunachal, ex-CM Gegong Apang demands re-polling
Itanagar: Gegong Apang, the former chief minister and candidate of the Arunachal Democratic Party (ADP) from the 36-Nari Koyu constituency, has called for re-polling in several areas following reports of vote capturing and intimidation allegedly by members of the BJP. FIRs have been filed in these regions, citing instances of coercion, physical violence, and intimidation [] The post Allegations of electoral misconduct surface in Arunachal, ex-CM Gegong Apang demands re-polling appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Arunachal: Polling official, Security personnel die during election duty
Itanagar: Two election personnel engaged in assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Arunachal Pradesh succumbed to cardiac arrests, said a top election official. Additionally, three others were hospitalized following heart attacks. Changdam Yangchang, a dedicated Polling Officer stationed at Balupothar polling station in Bordumsa, Changlang district, passed away en route to the hospital after suffering [] The post Arunachal: Polling official, Security personnel die during election duty appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Arunachal Pradesh assembly polls: Re-polling ordered for four polling stations after violence
ITANAGAR: Following reports of violence, re-polling has been ordered for four polling stations in Arunachal Pradesh. Of these four polling stations in Arunachal Pradesh, where re-polling have been ordered, one is located in Kurung Kumey and three in Upper Siang. This was informed by Arunachal Pradesh chief electoral officer (CEO) Pawan Kumar Sain. Sain stated [] The post Arunachal Pradesh assembly polls: Re-polling ordered for four polling stations after violence appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Lone voter casts vote in remote Arunachal district
ITANAGAR, April 19: The unique Malogam polling station in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh recorded cent per cent polling with the lone female voter, exercising her constitutional right on Friday, officials said. The 44-year-old Sokela Tayang cast her vote around 1 pm, a district official said. For the single voter, a team of polling officials []
Itanagar, April 19: Amid reports of violence from a few districts, Arunachal Pradesh recorded 66.36 per cent of its 8.92 voters casting their votes in the election to the states two Lok Sabha seats and over 68.43 per cent in the simultaneous Assembly polls on Friday, officials said. A senior police official said that supporters [] The post Arunachal Pradesh: Over 66 per cent turnout in LS polls, 68 per cent for Assembly polls amid rain disruption appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Arunachal: Rijiju, Khandu cast votes in native villages
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju cast their votes on Friday at their native villages as the polling for two Lok Sabha seats and 50 assembly constituencies is underway, officials said. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein also exercised his franchise in his village in the Chowkham assembly segment. Rijiju []
Arunachal police trek three days to remote polling stations to install communication setup
ITANAGAR, April 18: In a bid to uphold the Election Commissions commitment to leave no voter behind, Arunachal Pradeshs Siang district administration has set up Very High Frequency (VHF)/ High Frequency (HF) stations in two remote polling booths to facilitate real-time communication through walkie-talkies. Despite facing challenging terrains and communication barriers in areas categorised as []
LS poll battle: Only 9.83 pc candidates are women in NE states
Itanagar/Agartala, April 18: Like previous Parliamentary elections, there are very few women candidates contesting in the 18th Lok Sabha elections in the six northeastern states, where filing of nominations were completed. According to the Election Commission data, only six women (9.83 per cent) out of 61 candidates are contesting on 10 seats in six states [] The post LS poll battle: Only 9.83 pc candidates are women in NE states appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Ahead of polls, BJP leader kidnapped in Arunachal
Ahead of polls, BJP leader kidnapped in Arunachal Itanagar: A Gram Panchayat Chairman and BJP leader in Arunachal Pradeshs Longding district was kidnapped by suspected militants on Wednesday, two days ahead of the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the state on April 19. Police said that Sangam Wangsu, 50, was kidnapped at [] The post Ahead of polls, BJP leader kidnapped in Arunachal appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Arunachal: First batch of polling teams airlifted to remote areas
Itanagar, April 16: The first batch of over 40 election officials accompanied by security personnel were airlifted to four remote polling stations in Arunachal Pradeshs Kra Daadi district to conduct voting for the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in the state on April 19, officials said on Tuesday. Toko Babu, Officer on Special Duty [] The post Arunachal: First batch of polling teams airlifted to remote areas appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Infrastructure developed in Arunachal best in country: BJP's Ashok Singhal
Infrastructure developed in Arunachal best in country: BJP's Ashok Singhal Banking on the developmental works done in the last 10 years, the BJP is looking for a third successive term in Arunachal Pradesh when it goes to the polls later this week, the party's in-charge for the state Ashok Singhal said. In an interview to PTI, he claimed that the infrastructure developed in the state was better than anywhere else in the country. ''Development work has taken place in Arunachal Pradesh in the last 10 years. The care with which PM Narendra Modi looks after the Northeast, the people have understood that this is the only party that will look after their interest,'' Singhal said. ''People have lost faith in all parties other than BJP, and that is why we won 10 seats uncontested,'' he added. Singhal, who is also a minister in the Assam government, said the BJP was aiming for a strike rate of 90 per cent in the elections, expecting to win nothing less than 55 of the 60 assembly seats. He also exuded confidence about bagging the two Lok Sabha seats in the state by a bigger margin. The BJP's manifesto for the Arunachal Pradesh elections was focussed on three core issues -- promoting economic activities that include exploring tourism potential and value-addition to natural resources found in the state, developing education and healthcare infrastructure, and empowering the poorest of the poor people, he said. Singhal claimed that the infrastructure developed in Arunachal Pradesh is better than any other state of the country, with four-lane roads, integrated and interlinked districts, and border highways also being sanctioned. He said the work done by the government in the last 10 years was visible to the people and that was why they believe that whatever the BJP promises, it delivers. The people's trust in the BJP was seen when more than 1 lakh people attended a rally addressed by PM Modi in Itanagar recently, he asserted. ''We were expecting a crowd of 50,000-55,000, but the turnout was more than 1 lakh. People of Itanagar came to the rally on their own. This happens when there is tremendous goodwill, respect and support,'' Singhal said. Asked if the border row with China was an election issue in the state, he claimed, ''China is an external issue. It has nothing to do with the election process of the state of Arunachal Pradesh. The Ministry of External Affairs is well equipped to deal with this issue.'' Singhal said, ''Congress used to view Arunachal Pradesh as the last point (of India). But PM Modi called its village as the first village of the country and decided to build the best of infrastructure.'' Referring to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to the border village of Kibithoo last year, he said that it showed the BJP-led government's commitment to the people. Arunachal Pradesh will vote for its 50 assembly seats and two Lok Sabha constituencies in simultaneous polls on April 19.
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E24: Seeking mandate for me and myself
Politics is woven with extremes, a pastiche of memory and forgetfulness. In December 1988, winter was sweeping through North India. Warmed by Tamil Nadus tropical weather, Rajiv Gandhi, prime minister and Congress chief, was stumping for G K Moopanar, the partys chief ministerial candidatethe assembly elections were on. Rajiv entered a small, ramshackle hut in a remote hamlet. Moopanar asked the old woman living there whether she recognised Rajiv. Promptly came the response: Yes, he is Indira ammans son. Who are you? Her answer captured the paradox of both individual and dynastic aristocracy in the Congress and other parties in India. Voters knew the prime minister, but not the regional leader. The outcome in Tamil Nadu proved the point. The Congress won only 26 out of the 234 assembly seats with less than 20 percent votes. But 2024 isnt 1989. However, the mood in almost in all states reflects the same memory algorithm. From Itanagar in the East to Thiruvananthapuram in the South, voters immediately connect with the omnipresent Narendra Modi. But more than half of them arent plugged into the BJP or the local candidate of the worlds largest political party. For the first time, the general elections are taking place without a national thematic charter. While the issues vary marginally from region to region, individual supremacy is the new normal. The medium, the message and the messenger are all rolled into one. At the national level, Modi carries the message as the messenger and the medium. His road shows, land-and-fly-again rallies, selective interactions with influencers and celebs are choreographed to convey his idea and ideology more than of the party he leads. In these interactions, adherents expound on his personality, demeanour and mental prowess rather than on his ideological insights. This strategy has paid him rich dividends, and perhaps may again for a record third time. If imitation is a form of flattery, in politics it is a form of strategy. So many regional seneschals are photocopies of the Modi mould. The local electoral narrative doesnt revolve around alternative models of governance, but on regional leaders. In West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee is the Trinamool Congress chief, chief minister and messenger; the vote is either for her or against her. In Karnataka, it is for D K Shivakumar. Tamil Nadu will plump for Chief Minister M K Stalin. Delhi will be for or against the incarcerated Arvind Kejriwal, and in Punjab the mandate will be for Bhagwant Mann. The other ballot balladeers are Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar, Revanth Reddy in Andhra and Pinarayi Vijayan in Kerala. Sadly and strangely, both Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi havent become alternative messengers with an alternative message. For all parties, the issues are incidental and accidental, to be raised only when absolutely necessary or to divert attention. The tone, tenor, tenacity and intensity of the political discourse vary from region to region. In North India , culture, politics and religion are the hunting grounds for the divide-and-rule model. In almost 60 percent of the Lok Sabha seats, the contest is mainly between the traditional rivals BJP and Congress, with the exception of UP and Bihar. Barring UP, where Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is the key player, only Modi matters in the remaining states. Chief ministers are only symbolic second engines. In all states, the BJP is playing the development card, but ultimately its campaign revolves around Hindutva and nationalism. The uniting thread is Modis decisiveness: scrapping Article 370, Ram mandir, keeping Pakistan on a leash, and minimising terror by highly publicised arrests. BJP CMs are stage cutouts on the prime ministers rally platforms. On the other hand, Akhilesh, Tejashwi, Mann, Kejriwal, the Abdullahs and Mehbooba are offering themselves as local substitutes for Modi. South India, with 130 seats, is the only battleground where Modi is pitted directly against powerful local chieftains. Hence he visits the Southern states more. His target of 370 seats for the BJP primarily depends on the electoral outcomes in these five states. The BJP hasnt created a local leader with a state-wide following. Though K Annamalai, a former IPS officer, has captured media attention, he is yet to acquire reasonable acceptability on the ground. While there is a visible surge in Modis personal popularity, the lotus is yet to bloom in the consciousness of Tamils and Malayali voters. The Rising Sun (DMK) and the Two Leaves (AIADMK) enjoy maximum recall value in TN. Stalin is the tallest Dravidian leader after the death of Karunanidhi and Jayalalithaa. The BJP tried to put the DMK on the back foot by raising the Katchatheevu issue, which failed. In Kerala, the BJP made a similar attempt against the Congress and the Left by promoting The Kerala Story , a film projecting Muslim dominance in gods own country. The BJPs homegrown leaders are no match for Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, Andhras Jagan Reddy and the Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar combo. In South India, it is Modi vs the rest. In West India, Gujarat and Maharashtra are dependent on Modi magic. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and his deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar are being exposed as weak opponents to the combined strength of Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar and the Congress. The trio have more cadre power than the splintered NCP and Shiv Sena. But their speeches are bereft of real issues; the emphasis is more about parivarvad and corruption. The BJP has left it to Modi to demolish their popularity. Maharashtra will play an important role in deciding the winner. East India is another palatine of this paradigm. While the BJP holds sway in the smaller states, Odisha will see a clash of the titans. Though Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik enjoys a cordial relationship with Modi, for the first time, the BJP has become a serious challenger to the BJDs over-quarter-century supremacy. Of Odishas 21 seats, the BJPs target is to win 15. Team Naveen is determined to prove that the Patnaik magic will prevail over Modis charisma. For the past five years, the BJP and its leaders have made more visits to West Bengal than to all other states put together. Meanwhile, Modi is connecting with Bengal with the Hindutva magnet and anti-corruption rhetoric. It seems evident that Election 24 is not a campaign to make India a better place and strengthen its democratic foundations. It is a vicious war between individual leaders to enlarge their fiefdoms and politically eliminate adversaries who dont conform to their ideology and idiom. The final outcome will decide whether India is a land where diversity unites it politically and culturally. It is the age of personalisation of ideology worldwide. Modi straddles India as its principal paragon and the regional rajas are sticking to the same script. Wait for the credits to roll when May ends. prabhu chawla prabhuchawla@newindianexpress.com Follow him on X @PrabhuChawla
ECI to send 10 more companies of special forces to Arunachal: CEO
Itanagar, Apr 12 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) will be sending an additional 10 companies of Special Forces to Arunachal Pradesh to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful conduct of the ensuing general elections in the hilly state. The newly deployed forces will arrive in the state by next week, Arunachal Pradesh Chief... The post ECI to send 10 more companies of special forces to Arunachal: CEO first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Supreme Court Upholds Election of Independent MLA in Arunachal
Supreme Court. (Photo: DC/File) Supreme Court. (Photo: DC/File) New Delhi: Observing that a voter does not have an absolute right to delve deeply into a candidates private life, the Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the election of Independent MLA Karikho Kri from the Tezu Assembly constituency of Arunachal Pradesh in 2019. A bench comprising justices Anirudhha Bose and Sanjay Kumar set aside the July 17, 2023 judgment of the Itanagar bench of the Gauhati High Court which declared the election of Kri from Tezu in Lohit district as null and void. The case relates to Kris alleged suppression of facts in the poll papers in 2019. The top court allowed the appeal of Kri against the High Court verdict and held that the candidates contesting elections are not required to disclose each and every moveable property owned by them or their affidavits unless they are of substantial value or reflect a luxurious lifestyle. It is not an absolute right for any voter to delve deep into the private life of a candidate and each and every disclosure has to be of such nature which will impact the voting, the bench said. The top court, however, clarified that the finding was not to be treated as a precedent as it was based only on the facts and circumstances of the case. The detailed judgment is awaited. The High Court judgment had come on an election petition filed by the then Congress candidate, Nuney Tayang, challenging the declaration of the 2019 Assembly election result on the ground that Kri had made false declarations in his election nomination paper and failed to disclose information about his assets. The High Court had further observed that Kri had not submitted his nomination paper in accordance with Section 33 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and, therefore, his nomination paper is liable to be rejected under Section 36 (2)(b) of the same Act. Tayang had filed the petition under the Act, seeking a declaration that the election to the member of the Legislative Assembly from the Tezu Assembly constituency be declared void. He had alleged that Kri made false declarations in his election nomination paper by not disclosing full details.
No country can grab an inch of land of India : Rajnath
Itanagar, Apr 9 (UNI) Asserting that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that no country can grab an inch of land of the country. Stating that there was no phase called infrastructure development during the Congress regime, Singh, without taking the name of China or Pakistan,... The post No country can grab an inch of land of India : Rajnath first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Congress candidates opted out of electoral race due to BJPs popularity: CM Pema Khandu
ITANAGAR, April 3: Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday said several Congress candidates left the electoral race because of BJPs popularity among people. Khandu emphasised that the people of the state have witnessed the development trajectory initiated by the BJP and asserted that only the saffron party could lead the state towards further []
Arunachal Pradesh inalienable integral part of India, asserts CM Khandu
Itanagar: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday asserted that Arunachal Pradesh is an inalienable integral part of India and termed Beijing announcing Chinese names for 30 more places in the state as another gimmick. Khandu also said proud citizens and patriots of Arunachal Pradesh are rejecting such antics from China. Another gimmick from China. Being Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
BJPs imminent cakewalk in Arunachal Assembly boosts party in remaining NE states
Itanagar, April 1: With its unchallenged victory in 10 out of the 60 Assembly seats in Arunachal Pradesh, the BJPs imminent cakewalk in the bordering state can boost the party in the remaining poll-bound Northeast states. The Assembly elections and polling for the states two Lok Sabha seats Arunachal West and Arunachal East [] The post BJPs imminent cakewalk in Arunachal Assembly boosts party in remaining NE states appeared first on The Shillong Times .
BJP Dominates Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Elections: 10 Candidates Elected Unopposed
Itanagar: I n a significant turn of events, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pawan Kumar Sain announced on Saturday that 10 BJP candidates have clinched victory unopposed as the nomination withdrawal period came to a close. The electoral battleground witnessed a scenario where only one candidate had filed nomination papers in six assembly constituencies, paving the way for their uncontested victory. Similarly, in four other constituencies, the withdrawal of rival candidates left the BJP nominees unchallenged. Among the notable winners are Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and his deputy Chowna Mein, both securing their seats without contest. Pema Khandu emerged as the sole candidate for the Mukto assembly constituency, while Deputy CM Chowna Mein secured victory in the Chowkham seat after his lone rival from the Congress, Bayamso Kri, withdrew his nomination on the final day. In a statement, CEO Pawan Sain highlighted the single nomination filings in six constituencies and the withdrawal of opposition candidates in four others, solidifying the BJP's dominance in the electoral landscape. The list of victorious BJP candidates includes prominent figures such as Ratu Techi, Jikke Tako, Nyato Dukam, Mutchu Mithi, Hage Appa, Techi Kaso, Dongru Siongju, and Smt Dasanglu Pul, alongside Pema Khandu and Chowna Mein. Despite the BJP securing 10 uncontested seats, the number falls short of the 11 seats won unopposed by the Congress in 2014. Arunachal Pradesh has witnessed a history of unopposed victories, with candidates winning without contest in previous elections. Expressing delight over the unopposed victories, CM Pema Khandu attributed the success to PM Modi's leadership and the state government's development initiatives. He emphasized the people's trust in the BJP's commitment to comprehensive state development. Echoing Khandu's sentiments, Assam Minister Ashok Singhal expressed confidence in the BJP's prospects in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and the state assembly polls. Singhal envisioned a landslide victory for BJP candidates, setting the stage for a historic achievement of winning all 60 assembly seats. Earlier reports indicated that six BJP candidates were poised to win unopposed after no other candidates filed nominations, underscoring the BJP's stronghold in Arunachal Pradesh. The state, with 60 assembly seats and 2 Lok Sabha constituencies, is set for polling on April 19. With BJP fielding candidates in all 60 assembly constituencies and Congress contesting 34 seats, the electoral landscape is primed for a fierce battle. Recent political developments, including defections and party mergers, have bolstered BJP's position, indicating a formidable electoral campaign ahead. Tragic Incident in Bihar: Mohammad Iddu Mian Commits Suicide After Killing Family Tragic Accident Claims Four Lives in Moradabad District Amit Shah Criticizes Congress Over Katchatheevu Island Surrender
133 candidates remain in fray for 50 Assembly seats in Arunachal
Itanagar, Mar 31 (UNI) After ten Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates were elected to Arunachal Pradesh state Assembly unopposed and 41 candidates withdrew their candidature on Saturday, altogether 133 contestants remained in the fray for the remaining 50 Assembly seats in the hilly Northeastern state, election officials said on Sunday. Saturday (March 30) was the... The post 133 candidates remain in fray for 50 Assembly seats in Arunachal first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Arunachal: Trend of getting elected unopposed goes on
Itanagar, Mar 30 (UNI) As the tradition of getting elected unopposed to the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly continues unabated, with the money culture playing a key role, a cross-section of society aired diverse opinions regarding elections, the festival of democracy. Arunachal Pradesh graduated to the trend of sending MLAs to the State Assembly uncontested in... The post Arunachal: Trend of getting elected unopposed goes on first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
14 candidates in fray for Arunachal LS seats
ITANAGAR, March 29: 14 candidates are in the fray for the two Lok Sabha seats in Arunachal Pradesh, which will go to polls on April 19, an official said on Friday. Eight candidates will contest in the Arunachal West Lok Sabha constituency from where Union earth sciences minister Kiren Rijiju and Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee []
Polling officials to trek 39 km for lone voter in Arunachal village
Itanagar, Mar 27 (PTI) A day before April 19, when polling for assembly and Lok Sabha elections will take place in Arunachal Pradesh, a team of polling officials will trek 39 km to reach remote Malogam village in Anjaw district so that the lone voter, 44-year-old woman Sokela Tayang, gets to exercise her franchise. For Tayang, a temporary polling booth will be set up in the picturesque village close to the China border. According to election officials, very few families reside in Malogam and all but Tayang are registered voters in other polling booths but she is not willing to shift to any other polling booth. For Tayang to cast her vote, a polling team, including officials, security personnel and porters, will embark on the arduous journey through treacherous terrain amid unpredictable weather from Hayuliang, officials said. Tayang is a voter of the Hayuliang assembly seat and Arunachal East Lok Sabha constituency. The journey from Hayuliang to Malogam takes a full day on foot, Joint Chief Electoral Officer Liken Koyu told PTI. Everyone has the right to cast his or her vote no matter how remote the location is, Koyu said. The polling team might have to be in the booth from 7 am to 5 pm on the voting day as we don't know when Tayang would come to cast her vote, Koyu said. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pawan Kumar Sain said, It is not always numbers but to ensure that every citizen gets his or her voice heard. Sokela Tayang's vote is a testament to our commitment to inclusivity and equality. Her connection to Malogam, however, remains tethered. Her daughter and son study in colleges elsewhere. I hardly stay in my village... usually I come here for some work or during elections. I usually stay at Wakro in Lohit district, where I have farmlands, she said. In the 2014 elections, the polling booth at Malogam had two voters, with the other being Tayang's estranged husband Janelum Tayang, who, however, transferred his name to another booth in the constituency. We have been separated for the last 15 years. I don't know where he lives at present, she said. Tayang said she would reach her home by April 18 evening to cast her vote. Of the total 2,226 polling stations in the state, 228 could be reached only by foot. Of these, 61 would require two-day trekking, while seven would need three-day trekking. Nominations will be scrutinised on March 28 and the last date for withdrawal of nominations is March 30. Counting of votes for assembly polls would be held on June 2, while votes polled for Lok Sabha would be counted on June 4. PTI UPL ACD Disclaimer: This article is published from a syndicated feed and has not been edited by the Deccan Chronicle team
Union Minister Rijiju, ex-CM Tuki file nomination papers in Arunachal
Itanagar: Union Minister and BJP nominee Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday, March 26, filed his nomination for the Arunachal West parliamentary constituency, where elections would be held in the first phase of polling on April 19. Accompanied by Chief Minister Pema Khandu and MLAs Kento Jini and Nyamar Karbak, Rijiju filed his papers at Aalo, the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju seeks reelection from erstwhile Congress bastion in Arunachal
Itanagar, March 23: Union Minister for Earth Sciences and BJP candidate Kiren Rijiju is seeking reelection for fourth term from Arunachal West Lok Sabha constituency once a Congress stronghold while his opponent and former Chief Minister Nabam Tuki as a Congress nominee is fighting to regain the lost ground of the party. The [] The post Union Minister Kiren Rijiju seeks reelection from erstwhile Congress bastion in Arunachal appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Nabam Tuki to lock horns with Kiren Rijiju in Arunachal West Lok Sabha seat
ITANAGAR: State Congress chief Nabam Tuki is set to lock horns with Union minister Kiren Rijiju in the Arunachal West Lok Sabha seat. The state will go for simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in the first phase on April 19. Former chief minister Tuki currently represents Sagalee constituency in Papumpare district as MLA, having been elected for six consecutive terms. The Congress on Thursday announced Tuki's candidacy along with Bosiram Siram, the APCC vice-president, who will be contesting from Arunachal East Parliamentary seat against BJP nominee Tapir Gao. Tuki, who lost the Arunachal West seat to Rijiju in 2019, is confident of victory this time, citing a growing desire for change among the electorate. People want a change and public mood is changing against Rijiju. He is facing a strong anti-incumbency wave, Tuki said. My focus will be on employment generation, he added. BJP had won both Lok Sabha seats in the last elections. Congress announces first list of 34 candidates for Arunachal Pradesh assembly polls Mizoram: Congress names retired cop Lalbiakzama as candidate for Lok Sabha polls While Rijiju won the seat by a margin of 1,74,843 votes, Gao won by a margin of 68,189 votes defeating his nearest rival Wangman Lowangcha of Congress. In the 2019 assembly elections, the BJP bagged 41 seats, JD(U) won seven, NPP (5), Congress (4), PPA (1) and two seats were bagged by Independents. Counting of votes for assembly polls will be held on June 2 and for Lok Sabha elections on June 4. The BJP has declared candidates for all the 60 assembly seats, Congress has announced nominees for 34 seats and the NCP so far has declared 17 candidates.
Congress fields former CM Tuki from Arunachal West LS seat
Itanagar, March 22 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday nominated former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki from the Arunachal West Lok Sabha seat, where he will face sitting MP and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. According to the third list of Lok Sabha candidates, issued by party General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, in New Delhi, Congress state []
BJP changes its candidate for Tezu Assembly seat in Arunachal
Itanagar, March 21 (IANS) The Central Election Committee (CEC) of the BJP on Thursday changed its candidate for the Tezu Assembly seat in Arunachal Pradesh, replacing Badang Tayang with Mohesh Chai. BJPs National General Secretary (Headquarters) Arun Singh confirmed in a statement that Mohesh Chai will be the party candidate from Tezu, which is reserved []
Congress names 34 candidates in first list for Arunachal assembly polls
Itanagar, March 21: The Congress on Thursday announced its first list of 34 candidates for the 60-member Arunachal Pradesh assembly elections, scheduled on April 19. Arunachal Pradesh Congress president and former chief minister Nabam Tuki and state vice-president in-charge Bosiram Siram were not in the list, signed by AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal. A party [] The post Congress names 34 candidates in first list for Arunachal assembly polls appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Congress announces first list of 34 candidates for Arunachal Pradesh assembly polls
ITANAGAR: The Congress on Thursday announced the first list of 34 candidates for the upcoming assembly polls in Arunachal Pradesh, scheduled for April 19. Among the candidates are three former ministers and three women nominees, with the majority being first-time contenders. Notably, the names of Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president and former chief minister Nabam Tuki and APCC vice-president Bosiram Siram were absent from the list. Party insiders claimed both Tuki and Siram would contest as Lok Sabha nominees from the Arunachal West and East parliamentary constituencies, respectively. Tuki is the sitting MLA from Sagalee constituency in Papumpare district. He had represented the seat since the last six terms. The party is yet to unveil candidates for the two Lok Sabha seats in the state. Among the prominent figures listed were former ministers Kumar Waii, Takam Pario, and Tanga Byaling. The three women debutants are Gollo Yapung Tana from Pakke Kessang constituency, Jermai Krong (Tezu) and Marina Kenglang who would contest from Changlang North constituency. Some of the other first-timers are Sanhey Phutsok from Mukto constituency represented by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Kompu Dolo (Chayang-Tajo), Tame Gyadi (Seppa East), Nabam Tado (Doimukh), Rughu Tado (Tali), Reri Kirbe Dulom (Daporijo), Yomkar Riba (Basar), Tallng Yaying (Rumgong), Takku Jerang (Panging), Bimar Dabi (Nari-Koyu) and Okom Yosung (Pasighat East). Congress releases second list for LS polls; Kamal Nath's son Nakul to contest from Chhindwara The remaining debutants are Tapyam Pada (Pasighat West), Karo Tayeng (Mebo), Losi Lego (Mariyang-Geku), Eri Tayu (Anini), Tobin Lego (Dambuk), Chenge Mitapo (Roing), Bafutso Krong (Hayuliang), Bayamso Kri (Chowkham), Shotika Hopak (Namsai), Tama Tamar Tara (Lekang), Khimshom Mossang (Nampong), Timpu Ngemu (Changlang South), Tangse Tekwa (Khonsa West), Sompha Wangsa (Kanubari) and Holai Wangsa from Pongchou-Wakka constituency. Yumlam Achung, who unsuccessfully contested from the vital Itanagar constituency in 2019, is contesting for the second time along with Chatu Longri from Miao constituency. In the 2019 assembly polls, the Congress contested in 46 constituencies out of the total 60 but could manage to win in only four. The party recently received a major setback when three of its sitting MLAs - CLP leader Lombo Tayeng (Mebo), Ninong Ering (Pasighat West) and Wangliln Lowangdong (Borduria-Bogapani) - switched allegiance to the BJP ahead of the poll announcement. Assembly and general elections will be held simultaneously in the state on April 19.
Itanagar, Mar 21: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has poured cold water on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's recent Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra', asserting that it will have zero impact on BJP's electoral prospects in the upcoming general elections. Speaking to sources, the Minister of Earth Sciences and Food Processing Industries dismissed any notion that the over [] The post Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Ridicules Impact of Rahul Gandhis Yatra, Predicts BJP Landslide in Elections appeared first on Northlines .
Rahuls Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra Will Have Zero Impact On BJPs Electoral Prospects: Rijiju
ITANAGAR, Mar 21: Union minister Kiren Rijiju has asserted that Congress leader Rahul Gandhis Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra will have no impact on the BJPs electoral prospects, and the NDA will win the Lok Sabha polls with a thumping majority. The yatra which started on January 14 from Thoubal in Manipur, concluded in Mumbai on March 16, covering a distance of almost 6,700 km. Wherever Rahul Gandhi went during his yatra, the Congress will lose all the seats there as [] The post Rahuls Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra Will Have Zero Impact On BJPs Electoral Prospects: Rijiju appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Claude Arpi | Chinas Communists and new & old game of poker
During the recently-concluded two sessions in Beijing, it was revealed that a card game guandan has become popular at after-work gatherings among Chinese apparatchiks: Chinas poker-style game, mentioned at two sessions, takes Communist Party by storm with players throwing eggs, commented the South China Morning Post , which added: The poker-style pastime, enjoyed by senior leaders, has spread beyond Beijings bureaucracy to junior and senior party officials alike. What is guandan ? It is a shedding-type card game that originated in Chinas Jiangsu province. There are four players, sitting opposite each other in partnerships, and it uses two decks of standard playing cards for a total of 108 cards. I have to admit that I am not acquainted with this game, but I know that China is a master at the poker game of bluffing without real cards in its hand. Take of the case of the Sela-la tunnel, recently dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. Beijing immediately lodged a diplomatic protest with New Delhi over Mr Modis visit and reiterated its empty claim over the Northeast border state, saying that Indias moves will only complicate the unresolved boundary question. Chinas foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin asserted that India has no right to develop Chinas Zangnan (southern part of the Xizang autonomous region). Xizang is the new name given to Tibet by Beijing: Zangnan is Chinas territory. The Chinese government never recognises, and resolutely opposes, the so-called Arunachal Pradesh illegally set up by India. Bluffing further, Wang added: During the talks, both sides agreed to work for a resolution accepted by both sides as soon as possible, so that the situation in the border area will improve. Indias external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal was quick to respond that the Chinese side had already been told several times about Indias consistent position: Arunachal was, is, and will always be an integral and inalienable part of India Objecting to such visits or Indias development projects does not stand to reason, he stated. First bluff: the function attended by the Prime Minister has nothing to do with the confrontation in East Ladakh, where the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army has changed the status quo in May 2020 and refused to return to their earlier positions. South Block has made it clear, time and again, that Beijing first needs to disengage from Depsang and Demchok before further talks can be held on other aspects of the Sino-Indian relationship. The second bluff is about Southern Tibet and Beijings claims on the entire state of Arunachal Pradesh. On this, the leadership in Beijing has no card (and never had any) in their hand, although the poker-face spokesperson dared to announce that the area belongs to China. Obviously, Wang Wenbin has poor knowledge of history and even of geography. Already, in February 2019, when Narendra Modi visited the northeastern Indian state, Hua Chunying, the then spokesperson, had affirmed: The Chinese government has never recognised the so-called Arunachal Pradesh and is firmly opposed to the Indian leaders visit to the east section of the China-India boundary. Huas sharp tongue had expressed hopes that India will cherish the momentum of warming bilateral ties and not take any provocative action. Today, the relations are not so warm any more. In any case, Chinas refusal to acknowledge the McMahon Line is a new phenomenon. Back in 1956, as India prepared to celebrate the 2,500th anniversary of the birth of Buddha, Communist China was extremely nervous; eastern Tibet was on fire with the Khampa rebellion, while central Tibet was slowly getting contaminated by the revolt. After months of prevarication, Beijing finally allowed the Dalai Lama and the Panchen Lama to visit India for the celebrations. Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai then came to New Delhi thrice to ensure that the Dalai Lama returned to Tibet. During one of his encounters with Zhou, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru asked him: But I do not quite understand what you meant when you said that Tibet in the past had not become a province of China? The Chinese PM answered: That Tibet is part of China is a fact but it has never [been] an administrative province of China and has kept an autonomous character. Zhou even admitted that India knew more about Tibets past history than China: For example, I knew nothing about McMahon Line until recently when we came to study the border problem after the liberation of China. The clever Zhou added that though people like him never knew about the McMahon Line till recently, the Kuomintang regime had referred to it. He then spoke of a secret pact between British India and Tibet at the time of the Shimla Conference in 1914 when the Tibetans sat on an equal footing with the Chinese and British India between October 1913 and July 1914. To give an example, all the proceedings mention the presence of Sir Henry McMahon, the British plenipotentiary and staff, Monsieur Ivan Chen, Chinese plenipotentiary and staff, and Kusho Lonchen Shatra, the Tibetan plenipotentiary and staff. It is Chiang Kai-sheks Nationalist government which first made the Communists realise the extent of the Tibetan territory in the area. Long before the beginning of the Japanese war, Ren Naiqiang, an influential scholar during the Republican era, had started wandering through eastern Tibet. In 1926, he decided to include part of Indias Northeast (todays Arunachal Pradesh) into Chinese territory. The myth started. In 1939, as the Nationalist government formally established the new province Xikang (corresponding to Kham province of Tibet), Ren Naiqiang was encouraged by Liu Wenhui, the governor of Xikang, to produce a map of the area. Though the Chinese had never set foot in the area, the new map engulfed part of the Northeast into the new Chinese province. It is how Arunachal has always been Chinese territory. At the end of 1949, Ren Naiqiang met Marshal He Long, one of the seniormost generals of the Peoples Liberation Army, and explained why his map was dependable; the Marshal was convinced and ordered the distribution of copies. On January 10, 1950, He Long sent a report to Mao Zedong strongly recommending that Rens map should be accepted and circulated amongst the PLA. It is after this encounter that Beijing began claiming NEFA as Chinese. Before making outrageous claims, the spokesperson should do his homework and know his countrys history. China, which often seems to suffer from selective amnesia, has only relatively recently started to claim the area which is todays Arunachal Pradesh. Hopefully, South Block knows better how to counter the bluff of the poker players today.
Bank Holiday on Holi: Holi (Holi 2024) will be celebrated across the country on 25 March 2024. On this auspicious occasion of Holi, along with all the government banks in many cities of the country, private banks will also be closed. However, banks will remain open in some cities even on March 25, 2024. Let us tell you that banks will remain closed for a total of 14 days in March 2024. This includes Sunday, 2nd-4th Saturday, public and regional holidays. If you also have to go to the bank for some work, then you must check the bank holiday list of your city once. Where will banks remain closed on March 25 (Bank Holiday on Holi) Holi will be celebrated on 25 March 2024. Banks will remain closed in many cities of the country on this occasion. Along with this, banks will also remain closed on 22 March 2024 (fourth Saturday), and 23 March 2024 (Sunday). This means that in many cities banks will open only on 26 March 2024 (Tuesday). On the occasion of Holi 2024, Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Belapur, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Panaji, Raipur, Ranchi, All banks in Shillong and Shimla will remain closed. March 2024 Bank Holiday List date reason state 22 March Bihar Day Bihar March 23 Fourth Saturday everywhere Sunday 24th March everywhere 25 March Holi/Dola Yatra Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Belapur, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Panaji, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla 26 March Yaosang/Holi Bihar, Manipur, Odisha 27 March Holi Bihar 29 March Good Friday everywhere Sunday 31st March everywhere According to the bank holiday list, banks in Bihar will remain closed from 22 March 2024 to 27 March 2024, that is, the banks of Bihar will remain closed for 6 days. Online service will remain operational Even though banks will remain closed, customers will continue to get the benefits of online banking services. This means that on bank holidays, customers can easily avail services like online banking, net banking, ATM, etc. Apart from this, users can also make online payments through credit cards and debit cards. PC Social media
Rijiju confident of winning fourth term from Arunachal West Lok Sabha seat
Itanagar: Union Minister and senior BJP leader Kiren Rijiju dismissed notions of an anti-incumbency wave against him in the Arunachal West Parliamentary seat and exuded confidence in securing a fourth term. The Union Earth Sciences minister asserted that political opposition is a natural facet of democracy, stressing that dissent from certain quarters does not equate Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Arunachal: Over 7,000 CAPF personnel to be in state to ensure free & fair LS, Assembly polls
Itanagar, March 18 (IANS) The Election Commission has deployed over 7,000 Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel and thousands of state security forces to conduct a free and fair simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pawan Kumar Sain said on Monday. He said that the CAPF personnel, comprising []
EC advances vote counting date for Arunachal, Sikkim Assembly polls to June 2
New Delhi/Itanagar, March 17 (IANS) The Election Commission on Sunday advanced the date for counting of votes for the Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim Assembly polls to June 2 from June 4. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Saturday announced the election schedule of the two northeastern states, along with two other states Andhra Pradesh []
Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim Assembly Election Counting Dates Rescheduled
Itanagar: The counting dates for the assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim have been revised to June 2, coinciding with the Lok Sabha election results announcement. Originally scheduled for June 4, the change aims to streamline the electoral process. Both states will witness assembly polls on April 19, aligning with the conclusion of their assembly tenures on June 2, 2024. The Election Commission unveiled the polling schedule for Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday, setting April 19 as the voting day for all 60 constituencies. In a significant move, the BJP nominated candidates for all seats, introducing 16 fresh faces while sidelining three incumbent ministers. Chief Minister Pema Khandu seeks re-election from the Mukto constituency, emphasizing continuity in representation. Similarly, in Sikkim, elections for the 32-member assembly will be held on April 19, with vote counting rescheduled to June 2. Presently, the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) holds sway, led by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang. The party commands 17 seats in the assembly. Opposition contender Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) has fielded candidates for six constituencies, with former Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling vying for a record ninth term from Namchi-Singhithang. In the 2019 Lok Sabha and assembly elections, a fierce battle ensued between SKM and SDF, resulting in a notable shift of power. Despite the SDF's longstanding dominance, SKM secured a majority with 17 seats, paving the way for Prem Singh Tamang's ascension as Chief Minister. Rahul Gandhi Calls for Unity Against Injustice in Mumbai Nyay Sankalp Sabha Speech NIA Takes Action: Immovable Properties Attached in Connection with ISIS Module Case BJP Leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Criticizes Rahul Gandhi, Warns Opposition of Post-Election Repercussions
Arunachal CM hails simultaneous LS, Assembly polls in state on April 19
Itanagar, March 16 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday welcomed the announcement of simultaneous elections to two Lok Sabha seats and the 60-member Assembly in the state on April 19, saying that it is a great opportunity for the citizens to actively engage in shaping the nations future. As per the election []
Does not stand to reason: India rejects comments by China on PM Modi's visit to Arunachal Pradesh
Does not stand to reason: India rejects comments by China on PM Modi's visit to Arunachal Pradesh India on Monday sent out a strong rebuttal to China for the latter's comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Arunachal Pradesh stating that the northeastern State will always be an integral and inalienable part of India. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) today asserted that China's objection to visits by Indian leaders or India's developmental projects does not stand to reason. We reject the comments made by the Chinese side regarding the visit of the Prime Minister to Arunachal Pradesh. Indian leaders visit Arunachal Pradesh from time to time, as they visit other States of India. Objecting to such visits or India's developmental projects does not stand to reason, MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. Further, it will not change the reality that the State of Arunachal Pradesh was, is, and will always be an integral and inalienable part of India. Chinese side has been made aware of this consistent position on several occasions, the spokesperson said. Duringe Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on March 11, he said that China strongly deplores and firmly opposes Prime Minister Modi's visit to East Section of the China-India boundary and has raised concerns with India. PM Modi on March 9 had virtually inaugurated the strategic Sela Tunnel during an event held in Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh. The tunnel has been constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at an altitude of 13,000 feet on the road connecting Tezpur, Assam to Tawang in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh near the Line of Actual Control (LAC). China, which claims Arunachal Pradesh as South Tibet, routinely objects to Indian leaders' visits to the state to highlight its claims. Beijing has also named the area as Zangnan. (ANI)
Not impossible to introduce VAR in ISL next season, AIFF AGM informed
Itanagar, March 10 (IANS) The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) was on Sunday told that it was not impossible to introduce Virtual Assistant Referee (VAR) in the Indian Super League (ISL) from next season with no cost to the federation. The House took up discussions on the current state of []
PM Modi dedicates projects worth over Rs 55,600 crore to six North Eastern states
PM Modi dedicates projects worth over Rs 55,600 crore to six North Eastern states Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 'Viksit Bharat, Viksit Northeast' programme at Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. During the programme, the Prime Minister virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth Rs 55,600 crore in 6 North Eastern States, including the inauguration and laying of the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over Rs 8500 crore for Tripura and Northeast. On this occasion, the Prime Minister said that he considers the dreams of the people of the country to be his own. The objective of this government is to ensure a pucca house for every family in the country, free rations, pure drinking water, health care service and internet service. The central government is working on the concept of Ashtalaxmi to boost development in the Northeast. The virtual conference held at Sabroom was attended by the Chief Minister Manik Saha, Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy, Industries & Commerce Minister Santana Chakma, Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury, Youth Affairs & Sports Minister Tinku Roy, Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma, Cooperation Minister Sukla Charan Noatia, MP Rebati Tripura, Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha, Chairman Landport Authority of India and Secretary Industries & Commerce Kiran Gitte and others. While addressing the audience, CM Manik Saha said that with the change in political scenario in 2018, the state has noticed a positive and radical change in the overall development scenario. He added further that once the Maitri Setu gets functional, by using the Chittagong port, Tripura will become a gateway to the entire Southeast Asia. Today, 11 projects of the state were inaugurated. The projects include Rs 1.46 lakh Rural Functional Household Tap Connections; Land Port Sabroom (Indo-Bangla border); four school buildings; one Ekalavya Model Residentia School building; and seven other projects of rehabilitation and upgradation of roads worth more than Rs 2400 crore, CM Saha added. On the other hand, foundation stone laid for 12 projects are: Agartala Government Dental College Building; a 200-bed Maternal Child Health Wing at AGMC & GBP Hospital; Western Bypass; Improvement and widening of NH-208; Strengthening & improvement of the riding quality of four roads to ensure better connectivity; Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Drug Addicted Persons, Sepahijala; PM Ekta Mall Building in the commerce and industry sectors; Installation of solar microgrids in the renewable energy sector; and a new depot at Sekerkote in the petroleum sector worth around Rs 6100 crore. With Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision for the progress and development of the Northeast, the overall development in the State of Tripura is underway. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Manik Saha, the state has made headway in different sectors of development over the years. Now, Tripura is becoming a new hub of trade and business in this region. A number of road and railway projects and international connectivity with Bangladesh have begun to reform this place. The inauguration and laying of the foundation stone of multiple development projects in Tripura will speed up the pace of development further. (ANI)
Services lift Santosh Trophy seventh time
Itanagar, Mar 10 (UNI) Services lifted the Santosh Trophy for the seventh time, beating Goa 1-0 in the 77th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy Final at the Golden Jubilee Stadium here on Saturday night. More than 15,000 passionate fans thronged the stadium to witness an exciting final, which had chances aplenty at both ends,... The post Services lift Santosh Trophy seventh time first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
PM Modi holds rallies in three states; holds roadshow in Varanasi
PM Modi holds rallies in three states; holds roadshow in Varanasi In a whirlwind campaign ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held rallies in three eastern states i.e. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and West Bengal and also held a late-night roadshow in Varanasi. He also held prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple today. PM Modi is on a three-day visit to the four states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, which began on March 8. Laying the foundation stone for a bouquet of development projects for the Northeast in the state capital, Itanagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the region, once ignored, was fast emerging as a strong and thriving corridor for trade with South Asia and East Asia. The Prime Minister addressed Viksit Bharat Viksit North East Program in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. PM Modi inaugurated, dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth about Rs 55,600 crores in Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh. He also dedicated the Sela Tunnel to the nation and launched the UNNATI scheme worth about Rs 10,000 crores. The development projects of today encompass sectors like rail, road, health, housing, education, border infrastructure, IT, Power, Oil and Gas, among others. Talking about the Rs 55,000 crore rupees projects of today, the Prime Minister said 35,000 thousand families of Arunachal Pradesh got their pucca houses, piped water connections for thousands of families of Arunachal and Tripura and connectivity-related projects for many states of the region. PM Modi also slammed the Congress and said that it would have taken the grand old party 20 years to accomplish what his government did in the last five years for the development of the northeastern states. Congress would have taken 20 years to do what we (BJP) have done in the last five years in the Northeast,' PM Modi said shortly in his address after inaugurating multiple development projects in the northeastern states. Prime Minister Modi also embarked on a visit to Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site nestled in the heart of Assam. His presence not only highlighted the importance of preserving India's natural treasures but also underscored the need for sustainable tourism practices. According to a press release by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), during his visit, PM Modi interacted with various stakeholders and wildlife, emphasizing the significance of environmental conservation. PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth more than Rs 17,500 crore in Assam, saying the double-engine government is working at a great speed for the development of Assam. The double-engine government is working at a great speed for the development of Assam. Assam has shown unprecedented pace in the infrastructure, health, and energy sectors, PM Modi said while addressing a rally in Assam's Jorhat. He also unveiled the 125-foot-high magnificent statue of Lachit Borphukan, the famous general of the Royal Army of the Ahom Kingdom of Assam who defeated the Mughals. Lachit Borphukan is remembered for his extraordinary victory against the Mughal army of Aurangzeb in the Battle of Saraighat. The Ahom general fought relentlessly to curb the expansion of the Mughal Empire in Assam. The Prime Minister took some time out from his tour to spend some time at a tea estate. Taking to his X handle, he urged tourists to visit Assam's tea gardens during their visits to the state. Assam is known for its splendid tea gardens, and Assam Tea has made its way all over the world. I would like to laud the remarkable tea garden community, which is working hard and enhancing Assam's prestige all over the world, the X post read. Coming to West Bengal, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and dedicated to the nation multiple developmental projects in the rail and road sectors worth more than Rs 4500 crore. Speaking at the 'Viksit Bharat Viksit West Bengal' programme here, the Prime Minister said the central government is doing its best for the development of West Bengal. He dedicated multiple projects of the electrification of rail lines which will benefitg the people of North Bengal and nearby regions. The projects include Eklakhi - Balurghat section; Barsoi - Radhikapur section; Raninagar Jalpaiguri - Haldibari section; Siliguri - Aluabari section via Bagdogra and Siliguri - Sivok - Alipurduar Jn - Samuktala (including Alipurduar Jn - New Cooch Behar) section. He said that after independence, the development of Eastern India was ignored for a long time whereas his government considers it as the growth engine of the country's development. Addressing a gathering here today, PM Modi asserted that before 2014, the average railway budget of Bengal was around Rs 4,000 crore which has now reached almost Rs 14,000 crore. PM Modi flagged off the Siliguri-Radhikapur train virtually and asserted that the effort of our government is to increase the speed of trains in North Bengal in the same way as it is being increased in the entire country. Further, launching a scathing attack on Trinamool Congress and the opposition's INDIA bloc, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it does not affect the West Bengal government when people are struggling or suffering and the entire country is discussing what TMC leaders did to the Dalit and Adivasi women of Sandeshkhali. Addressing a gathering here, PM Modi pointed out that to benefit the TMC's 'tolabaz', 25 lakh fake job cards were created and given to the people. TMC government gives money to people chosen by 'tolabaz'. It does not affect TMC when you are struggling or suffering. The entire country is discussing what TMC leaders did to the Dalit and Adivasi women of Sandeshkhali. Atrocities against women and to loot the hard-earned money of the poor this is what TMC's 'tolabaz' do, he said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a massive roadshow in Varanasi on Saturday. The Lok Sabha polls are slated to be held in April-May this year. (ANI)
Army gets 24x7 access to China flashpoint
Guwahati : The Sela Tunnel, a vital infrastructure project in Arunachal Pradesh facilitating year-round connectivity to the India-China flashpoint of Tawang, was officially opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. The inauguration took place during the PMs visit to the northeast, where he virtually dedicated the tunnel to the nation as part of the Viksit Bharat Viksit North East programme in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. Constructed by the Border Roads Organisation at an altitude of 13,000 feet, the tunnel spans the route connecting Tezpur, Assam, to Tawang in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. With a total expenditure of `825 crore, the tunnel promises all-weather connectivity to Tawang through Sela Pass on the Balipara-Chariduar- Tawang Road, significantly enhancing the preparedness of the Armed Forces and fostering socio-economic development in the border region. In his address, Modi reaffirmed the governments commitment to development of Northeast, emphasising the Sela Tunnels role in facilitating all-weather connectivity and enhancing travel convenience for the people of Tawang. He highlighted ongoing tunnel projects in the region to bolster infrastructure. The Prime Minister criticised the previous neglect of border village development and reiterated his governance philosophy focused on national needs rather than electoral considerations. He pledged to visit the engineering marvel personally in his next term to meet with defence personnel. Using the new Austrian Tunnelling Method, the Sela Tunnel incorporates state-of-the-art safety features. It comprises Tunnel 1, a 980-metre-long single tube tunnel, and Tunnel 2, a 1555-metre-long twin tube tunnel featuring one bi-lane tube for traffic and one escape tube for emergencies. The foundation stone for the tunnel was laid by Prime Minister Modi on February 9, 2019, with construction commencing on April 1, 2019. Overcoming challenges posed by difficult terrain and adverse weather conditions, the tunnel was completed within five years. Over the last three years, the BRO has achieved a milestone by completing 330 infrastructure projects at a total cost of Rs 8,737 crore.
Resignation not accepted yet, Arunachal Cong chief to continue in his post
Itanagar, March 9 (IANS) A day after resigning from the post of Arunachal Pradesh Congress President, former Chief Minister Nabam Tuki said on Saturday that he would continue to discharge his responsibilities in that post as the party high command is yet to accept his resignation. Nabam Tuki, whos also the Congress MLA from Sagalee, []
Shafeel's strike secures seventh Santosh Trophy title for Services
Shafeel's strike secures seventh Santosh Trophy title for Services Services clinched the Santosh Trophy for the seventh time by defeating Goa 1-0 in the 77th National Football Championship at the Golden Jubilee Stadium on Saturday. The stadium witnessed more than 15,000 passionate people creating a thrilling atmosphere. The game saw plenty of chances at both ends, but to break the deadlock, Services' Shafeel PP produced a remarkable strike to seal the game. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey and members of the AIFF were present. The beginning of the game saw goalkeepers from both sides keeping their turf intact amid efforts by forwards to take lead. Despite early chances falling in favour of both teams, it was Goa who finished the first half stronger. Faheez's cross from the right flank was met with a first-time shot from Necio Fernandes, but the shot went straight to the keeper. The Services goalkeeper was called into action again at the brink of half-time, forcing the keeper to make a strong save to keep the scoreline 0-0. In the second half, the tide started to turn in favour of Services as they continued to create chances to break the deadlock, a release said. With their quality of play, Services inched closer towards finding the goal. Shafeel's moment of magic came in the 67th minute when he received the ball around the 25-yard mark and struck the ball sweetly to find the back of the net. Services managed to hold onto their lead and see off the game. Ahead of match, Kalyan Chaubey said it has been special to host the 77th NFC for Santosh Trophy final round in Arunachal Pradesh. We hosted the 76th edition of the Santosh Trophy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, last year, in international stadiums, and with VAR technology. That set the standard. Now, I am happy to say that Arunachal Pradesh has very much upheld that standard. The deafening chants here in Arunachal Pradesh are being echoed across the world through FIFA+, he added. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister thanked AIFF for holding the event in the state. Seeing so many football fans here, I am convinced that Itanagar deserves an even bigger football stadium, which we will dedicate to all the fans here, he said, according to the release. (ANI)
PM Modi inaugurates Sela tunnel for all-weather connectivity to strategic Tawang sector
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated the important Sela Tunnel project to the nation virtually from Itanagar. The project will provide all-weather connectivity to the strategically significant Tawang sector in Arunachal Pradesh. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in a statement said the Sela tunnel has been constructed at an altitude of 13,000 feet with a total cost of Rs 825 crore. Sela Tunnel will not only boost defence preparedness of Indian Armed Forces in Tawang Sector but will also augment socioeconomic development of this border region, it said. After dedicating the Sela tunnel to the nation, the Prime Minister flagged off the first civilian convoy consisting of two buses from Tawang and felicitated the BRO personnel and casual paid labourers involved in the construction. Earlier, the route to the snow-covered 13,700-ft high Sela top had only single-lane connectivity and treacherous bends due to which heavy vehicles, container trucks and vehicles with trailers could not get to Tawang. China has been staking claim over this area due to its significance among Buddhists and specifically people from Tibet due to the Tawang Monastery. Modi 1st PM to visit Kaziranga since 74, to launch Rs 18,000 cr projects today Moreover, due to adverse weather conditions, specifically in winters, evacuation of patients was adversely affected along the existing Sela Pass. All this is now feasible with the opening of the tunnel. The completed Sela Tunnel System will reduce the travel distance by more than eight km and travelling time by an hour. This tunnel will improve the quality of life of the people living in the region, by providing easier access to healthcare, education and essential services in the region. The Sela tunnel project is located in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, and will provide all-weather connectivity to Tawang. The Sela tunnel system consists of two tunnels of lengths 1003 m and 1595 m respectively with 8.6 km approach and link roads. The second tunnel also has an escape tube adjacent to the main tunnel as per international norms. The escape tube constructed parallel to the main tube is connected with cross passages after every 500m. In case of emergency, this escape tube can be used for the movement of rescue vehicles and evacuation of stranded people. The tunnel has been designed for a traffic density of 3000 cars and 2000 trucks per day with a maximum speed of 80 km/hr. The project sanctioned in October 2018 also includes the construction of an approach road of 7 km to Tunnel 1, which takes off from Balipara-Charduar-Tawang (BCT) Road and a link road of 1.3 km, which connects Tunnel 1 to Tunnel 2. The road had various bottlenecks like Nichephu, Bomdila Town and Sela Pass, which have been addressed by the BRO with the construction of the Sela and Nichephu Tunnels and Bomdila Bypass. The 500 m long Nechiphu Tunnel was inaugurated and dedicated to the nation in September 2023 by Rajnath Singh. Sela tunnel has been constructed using New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM) which is widely accepted and used in construction of tunnels worldwide especially for Himalayan geology. It is based on the philosophy of Build As You Go and involves using the inherent strength of the surrounding rock mass to support the tunnel. The execution of this mega project took over 90 lakh man-hours with an average of around 650 personnel and labourers working every day for the last five years. The enormity of the task could be judged by the quantity of 71,000 metric tons of cement, 5000 metric tons of steel and 800 metric tons of explosive that was used for construction. A total of 162 plants and machinery were dedicated to the construction of this tunnel. Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation stone for the Sela tunnel project on Feb 9, 2019. Tawang town is inhabited by more than 50,000 people, called Little Tibet by China. It is one of the contentious areas which China claims as its own. At present, there is a lone highway that connects Tawang with Guwahati and the rest of the country in winter. Not even helicopters can fly in that area due to bad weather conditions. The BRO is currently executing multiple important projects spread across the country. The aim is to match the buildup of the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army across the Line of Actual Control (LAC). There has been a push for road connectivity towards the 3,488 km-long Line of Actual Control which is divided into the Western Sector (Ladakh), Middle Sector (Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand) and Eastern Sector (Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh). In the last one year, the BRO has completed and dedicated to the nation an unprecedented 125 infrastructure projects constructed at a cost of Rs 3611 crore.
PM unveils projects worth Rs 55,600 cr for NE; says Cong compromised security by neglecting region
PM unveils projects worth Rs 55,600 cr for NE; says Cong compromised security by neglecting region Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled projects worth Rs 55,600 crore for the development of the Northeast and accused the Congress of neglecting the region and compromising the nation's security by ignoring the border areas. The Prime Minister, after dedicating to the nation the strategically significant Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh, accused the Congress of neglecting development in the state as there are only two Lok Sabha seats and asserted that he does not work by counting the number of Parliament seats from a state. Modi addressed public meetings in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam after unveiling projects to the tune of Rs 55,600 crore for six Northeastern states at Itanagar and Rs 17,500 crore at Jorhat as he made a strong election pitch for his party in the region. The Prime Minister, who was on a two-day visit to the region, began his day on Saturday by visiting the UNESCO World Heritage site Kaziranga National Park and enjoyed both the elephant and jeep safari before leaving for Itanagar. Later, he returned to Assam and unveiled the 'Statue of Valour' of legendary Ahom General Lachit Barphukan at Hollongapar in the state. Attacking the Congress, he said the previous government could have built the tunnel earlier but it did not. The Congress policy has been ''not to develop the border areas and keep the armed forces weak'', but ''we believe in building a strong nation'', Modi said at a public rally in Itanagar. ''Modi does not work on the basis of the number of parliamentary seats but on the requirements of the state to make the nation strong,'' the Prime Minister said. He assured the people of Sela and Tawang that he would visit them after winning the Lok Sabha elections. The Rs 825-crore tunnel, constructed on the road connecting Assam's Tezpur to West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, is being billed as the longest bi-lane road tunnel in the world at 13,000 ft. The tunnel will provide a faster and more efficient transport route in the region and is of strategic importance to the country as it is located near the frontier with China. The Prime Minister further said the Congress would have taken 20 years to do the kind of development work which was executed by his government in the last five years in the Northeast. He also launched a new industrial development scheme for the region, named UNNATI (Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialisation). The scheme will strengthen the industrial ecosystem in the Northeast, attract new investment, help set up new manufacturing and services units and give a boost to employment. The scheme, worth Rs 10,000 crore, is fully funded by the Centre and covers all eight Northeastern states. It will provide incentives for capital investment, interest subvention and a manufacturing and services linked incentive to approved units. ''The Northeast is going to become a strong link in India's trade, tourism and other relations with South Asia and East Asia. Today projects worth over Rs 55,000 crore have been unveiled here,'' he said at Itanagar. The Prime Minister said that one can clearly see what ''Modi's guarantee'' means if they visit Arunachal Pradesh. He also said that when he was working for the development of the country, leaders of the opposition bloc INDIA were ''attacking'' him. Continuing his tirade against the Congress at Jorhat, Modi asserted that Northeast's development is crucial to fulfil the objective of 'Viksit Bharat' but the previous government had neglected the region for decades since independence. ''During the Congress rule, foundation stones of many development projects were laid, the photographs were taken but after that, it was forgotten for years'', Modi said. It was left to the BJP government to complete many projects that had been started by the Congress, he said. ''Our government has given special emphasis on infrastructure, health and energy projects for the overall development of the region'', he said. The Prime Minister said that in the morning he had visited the Kaziranga National Park, and accused the previous Congress government's ''insensitive and unplanned conservation strategy'' that led to poaching in the Park. Around 27 rhinos were killed in 2013 but the number of such poaching incidents came down to zero in 2022 due to the NDA government's policies, he said. Referring to the unveiling of the 'Statue of Valour', the PM said that this was a 'tribute to his courage and is a symbol of our government's recognition of the braveheart''. ''Both Virasat and Vikas (heritage and development) was the mantra of our double-engine government and we are committed to the development of the state and North East'', he added. Referring to the opposition leaders questioning Modi's family, the Prime Minister said the entire northeast and the country is his family. The PM unveiled the projects spread across Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh at a programme in Itanagar. The development projects in Arunachal Pradesh, included the foundation stone for the highest dam in the country, the Dibang Multipurpose Hydropower Project in the Lower Dibang Valley district, several roads, environment and tourism projects and the upgradation of schools. He also inaugurated about 1,100 projects of Jal Jeevan Mission in the state, and 170 telecom towers under the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) benefiting more than 300 villages. Modi handed over more than 35,000 houses constructed under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. He also visited a tea garden near the Park and said the tea produced in Assam has made its way all over the world. He lauded the ''remarkable tea garden community, which is working hard and enhancing Assam's prestige all over the world. I also urge tourists to visit these tea gardens during their visits to the state''. In Jorhat, besides unveiling the 125-ft high statue of the legendary Ahom general Lachit Barphukan, the Prime Minister dedicated to the nation important projects like the 718 km Barauni-Guwahati Pipeline and a new medical Medical College and Hospital at Tinsukia.
Arunachal Cong chief Nabam Tuki resigns
Itanagar, Mar 9 (UNI) In yet another shocker for the Congress party, former chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh Nabam Tuki on Friday resigned as the president of the Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) ahead of the upcoming general elections. Tuki sent his resignation letter to the All India Congress Committee (AICC) days after the recent... The post Arunachal Cong chief Nabam Tuki resigns first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Thousands of Bhutanese nationals gather at Zemithang in Arunachal for Gorsam Kora Festival
Kolkata/Itanagar, March 9 (IANS) Thousands of Bhutanese nationals, including Buddhist monks, are currently in the picturesque Zemithang in Arunachal Pradesh, to be part of the annual Gorsam Kora Festival. The festival that began on March 7 will continue till March 10. Zemithang, the last administrative division of India in Arunachal Pradesh, shares its western border []
My style of working is as per the needs of the nation and not for electoral considerations: PM Modi
PM Modi addressed the Viksit Bharat Viksit Northeast Program in Itanagar. PM inaugurated multiple development projects worth about Rs 55,600 crores in Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh. He also dedicated Sela Tunnel to the nation and launched the UNNATI scheme worth about Rs 10,000 crores.
PM Modi launches multiple projects worth Rs 55,600 Cr in Arunachal & NE states
Itanagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated multiple developmental projects worth about Rs 55,600 crore in Arunachal Pradesh and the Northeastern states of Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura on Saturday, encompassing sectors like rail, road, health, housing, education, border infrastructure, IT, power, oil, and gas, among others. PM Modi also dedicated to the nation the []
Itanagar, March 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the Northeastern Region (NE) has a strong links of tourism, business and cultural relations with South and Southeast Asia. The Prime Minister, virtually from Itanagar, inaugurated 123 key developmental projects including the ambitious Sela Tunnel project in Arunachal Pradesh and laid the foundation stone [] The post Your dreams are my resolutions: NE region has strong tourism links with South & Southeast Asia, says PM Modi appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Ex-Arunachal CM Nabam Tuki resigns at state Cong chief
ITANAGAR: Former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has resigned as the president of the state Congress, ahead of the Lok Sabha and the assembly elections, a party leader said on Saturday. Tuki sent his resignation to the All India Congress Committee on Friday, following the defection of three party MLAs to BJP, he said. The former chief minister resigned on moral grounds as he could not prevent the MLAs from defecting to other political parties, APCC general secretary Gyamar Tana said. Tuki represents the Sagalee assembly constituency in the state. Earlier this month, Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Lombo Tayeng, a six-time MLA from Mebo in East Siang district, joined the BJP. Two other Congress MLAs, who joined the BJP last month, are Ninong Ering and Wanglin Lowangdong.
PM Modi opens Sela tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh: Top facts about worlds longest Bi-Lane tunnel
PM Modi virtually dedicated to the nation the Sela Tunnel project during the Viksit Bharat Viksit North East programme in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh on March 09, 2024. The tunnel has been constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at an altitude of 13,000 feet on the road connecting Tezpur, Assam to Tawang in the West []
Arunachal: PM Modi dedicates all-weather strategic Sela Tunnel to nation
Arunachal: PM Modi dedicates all-weather strategic Sela Tunnel to nation Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the strategic Sela Tunnel project virtually at an event held in Itanagar on Saturday. The foundation stone of the tunnel was laid earlier by him on February 09, 2019, and the construction commenced on April 1 of the same year. The tunnel project was completed in just five years, overcoming challenges in the form of difficult terrain and adverse weather conditions. The tunnel has been constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at an altitude of 13,000 feet on the road connecting Tezpur, Assam to Tawang in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Built at a total cost of Rs 825 crore, the tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity to Tawang across Sela Pass on the Balipara-Chariduar-Tawang Road, boosting the preparedness of the armed forces and augmenting the socio-economic development of the border region. In his address after the dedication of the project at the event Viksit Bharat Viksit North East, Prime Minister Modi voiced the government's 'unwavering commitment' to the development of the Northeast region. He said the Sela Tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity and improve the ease of travel for the people of Tawang. Work on many such tunnels is going on in the northeast region, he added. Prime Minister Modi also criticised the neglect towards border villages by previous regimes at the Centre. He reiterated his style of working as per the needs of the nation and not for electoral considerations. He promised the defence personnel that he would come to meet them at this engineering marvel in his next term. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and the Union Minister for Earth Sciences Kiren Rijiju were among the dignitaries present during the inauguration ceremony. The Sela Tunnel has been constructed using the new Austrian Tunnelling Method and incorporates safety features of the highest standards. The project will not only provide a faster and more efficient transport route in the region but is of strategic importance to the country. The BRO has always been at the forefront of the development of the border areas. In the last three years, the BRO has completed a record 330 infrastructure projects constructed at the cost of Rs 8,737 crore. From the same event held in Itanagar, the Prime Minister, among others, inaugurated and dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth about Rs 55,600 crores in Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh. (ANI)
Itanagar, March 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated to the nation the strategically-crucial Sela Tunnel, constructed at a cost of Rs 825 crore, in Arunachal Pradesh. It is the worlds longest bi-lane tunnel at 13,000 feet. The ambitious Sela Tunnel would boost Indias defences and lead to a faster response time for []
Prime Minister Modi dedicates strategic Sela Tunnel to nation
Guwahati, March 9: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi today dedicated Sela Tunnel project to the nation virtually from Itanagar in the presence of the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu and Union Minister of Earth Sciences Shri Kiren Rijiju. The tunnel constructed on the road connecting Tezpur to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. Sela [] The post Prime Minister Modi dedicates strategic Sela Tunnel to nation appeared first on The Shillong Times .
'NE witnessing how Modi's guarantee works': PM slams Cong
Highlighting the BJP government's development work in the region in the last five years, PM Modi said that Congress would have taken at least 20 years to do the same work in northeast. Today, projects worth over Rs 55,000 crore have been unveiled in Itanagar. Congress would have taken 20 years to do what we have done in the last five years in the northeast, he said at the 'Viksit Bharat Viksit North East' programme.
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Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh: PM Modi says, You must have heard of 'Modi Ki Guarantee'. You will realize its meaning once you reach Arunachal.
Congress would have taken 20 yrs to do what we did in 5 yrs in Northeast: Modi
Itanagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the kind of work done by his government in the last five years in the Northeast, the Congress would have taken 20 years to do it. The PM was addressing a public meeting in Arunachal Pradeshs Itanagar after unveiling development projects worth Rs 55,600 crore in the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Northeast emerging as strong corridor for trade with South Asia, East Asia: PM Modi in Itanagar
Northeast emerging as strong corridor for trade with South Asia, East Asia: PM Modi in Itanagar Laying the foundation stone for a bouquet of development projects for the Northeast in the state capital, Itanagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the region, once ignored, was fast emerging as a strong and a thriving corridor for trade with South Asia and East Asia. At an event which was also graced by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, PM Modi laid out his vision for the development of the Northeast states, also known as the 'Seven Sisters', saying, We are working for the development and progress of the Northeast in line with our vision of 'Ashta Lakshmi'. The Northeast is emerging as a strong corridor for harnessing trade and tourism ties with our partners in South Asia and East Asia. Today, I am privileged to be a part of this festival of the 'Seven Sisters' for a developed Northeast, he added. Before his address, PM Modi participated in the 'Viksit Bharat Viksit North East' programme during which he dedicated the Sela Tunnel to the nation. He unveiled projects pertaining to sectors such as rail, road, health, housing, education, border infrastructure, IT, power, oil and gas, among others. Thanking PM Modi for unlocking a raft of development projects for the region, the Arunachal CM said, On behalf of the people of Arunachal Pradesh, I wish to thank PM Modi for visiting us in Itanagar and inaugurating several development projects for the Northeast. Upon his arrival to the state capital, CM Khandu was seen handing gifts to PM Modi on stage. Earlier in the day, PM Modi took an elephant ride at Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Sela Tunnel, built at a cost of about Rs 825 crore, is considered an engineering marvel. It will provide all weather connectivity to Tawang across the Sela pass on the Balipara -Chariduar-Tawang Road in Arunachal Pradesh. It has been constructed using the new Austrian Tunneling Method and incorporates safety features of the highest standards, according to an official release. The project will not only provide a faster and more efficient transport route in the region but is of strategic importance to the country. The foundation stone of Sela Tunnel was laid by the Prime Minister Modi in February 2019. (ANI)
'Increasingly disturbed' situation in different parts of Northeast: Congress
'Increasingly disturbed' situation in different parts of Northeast: Congress As Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Assam's Kaziranga National Park, the Congress on Saturday attacked the Centre over the ''increasingly disturbed'' situation in different parts of the Northeast, and asked why the PM had not found time to visit the violence-hit Manipur yet. Prime Minister Modi took the elephant and jeep safari inside Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve on Saturday morning In a swipe at Modi, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, ''We're glad that the Prime Minister has found time amidst his various travels to spend today morning in Kaziranga, an iconic national park which owes much to the great interest shown both by Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.'' However, beyond Kaziranga, there are four questions for him on the ''increasingly disturbed'' situation in different parts of the Northeast of India, he said. ''On June 19th, 2020, at the all-party meet on China, the Prime Minister declared that not a single Chinese soldier had crossed over into Indian territory. By giving a public clean chit to China, the Prime Minister has tied his own hands, and failed to take action to restore the status quo after Chinese aggression,'' Ramesh alleged. ''Chinese troops continue to deny Indian citizens access to grazing lands and Indian patrols access to strategic spots along the LAC -- where they previously had unimpeded access,'' he said. Ramesh claimed that there have been multiple instances of PLA troops kidnapping Indian citizens on Indian soil. In 2022, a BJP MP from Arunachal Pradesh himself alleged that the PLA had abducted and tortured 19-year-old Miram Taron for ten days, he said. ''During the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Itanagar, Rahul Gandhi also met the family of Tapor Pullom, who has been missing since he was allegedly abducted by the PLA in 2015. Modiji, bhul gaye kya? Were you lying to the people back then?'' the Congress leader said. He also said that Manipur has been in a ''state of virtual civil war'' for nearly a year now. ''Hundreds of people have died in widespread violence, lakhs have been displaced, communities are at war with each other, and the administration has collapsed,'' he said. Ramesh claimed that the violence still continues with two youths in Moreh beaten up on March 7, and Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) Konsam Kheda Singh of the Indian Army ''kidnapped'' from his own house in Thoubal district by militants on March 8. ''Why has the Prime Minister, ordinarily misusing taxpayer's money to campaign around the country, not found the time to visit Manipur yet, or even take a call with the Chief Minister and the political parties of the state?'' Ramesh said. Is he waiting for the people of India to buy him a ticket to Imphal, the Congress leader asked. Ramesh said the Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organization (ENPO) has declared a ''public emergency'' in Eastern Nagaland threatening to disallow any political party from campaigning or contesting elections in the region to protest the delay in the creation of a 'Frontier Nagaland Territory.' ''The Konyak Union (KU) and Tikhir Tribal Council (TTC) have echoed the ENPO's declaration of a public emergency. On the 8th of March, there was a large-scale bandh in most of Eastern Nagaland,'' he said. Even as the situation becomes increasingly more tense and threatens to disrupt the rule of law and democracy in Nagaland, the Union government appears to be missing in action, Ramesh alleged. ''This is not a new development: we have seen the Modi Sarkar previously obscure the political situation of Nagaland with the 2015 Naga Accord, which has not even been released to the public, much less implemented. What steps is the Modi Sarkar taking to defuse the situation brewing in eastern Nagaland today?'' he said. Ramesh also raised the issue of three labourers, who worked in a stone quarry in Cachar, Assam and were abducted by the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) in December 2023. In mid-February 2024, 10 labourers working at Finboro Coalmine in Changlang district on the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border were abducted by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) and the United Liberation Front of Assam Independent (ULFA-I), he said. ''There has been a disturbing re-emergence of separatist groups emboldened to disrupt the lives of common people and enact their reign of terror. When faced with this renewed violence, why is the Modi Sarkar sitting on its hands?'' Ramesh said.
What's stopping PM from visiting 'disturbed' parts of northeast, strife-torn Manipur, asks Cong
What's stopping PM from visiting 'disturbed' parts of northeast, strife-torn Manipur, asks Cong As Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Assam's Kaziranga National Park, the Congress on Saturday attacked the Centre over the ''increasingly disturbed'' situation in different parts of the Northeast, and asked why the PM had not found time to visit the violence-hit Manipur yet. Prime Minister Modi took the elephant and jeep safari inside Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve on Saturday morning In a swipe at Modi, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, ''We're glad that the Prime Minister has found time amidst his various travels to spend today morning in Kaziranga, an iconic national park which owes much to the great interest shown both by Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.'' However, beyond Kaziranga, there are four questions for him on the ''increasingly disturbed'' situation in different parts of the Northeast of India, he said. ''On June 19th, 2020, at the all-party meet on China, the Prime Minister declared that not a single Chinese soldier had crossed over into Indian territory. By giving a public clean chit to China, the Prime Minister has tied his own hands, and failed to take action to restore the status quo after Chinese aggression,'' Ramesh alleged. ''Chinese troops continue to deny Indian citizens access to grazing lands and Indian patrols access to strategic spots along the LAC -- where they previously had unimpeded access,'' he said. Ramesh claimed that there have been multiple instances of PLA troops kidnapping Indian citizens on Indian soil. In 2022, a BJP MP from Arunachal Pradesh himself alleged that the PLA had abducted and tortured 19-year-old Miram Taron for ten days, he said. ''During the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Itanagar, Rahul Gandhi also met the family of Tapor Pullom, who has been missing since he was allegedly abducted by the PLA in 2015. Modiji, bhul gaye kya? Were you lying to the people back then?'' the Congress leader said. He also said that Manipur has been in a ''state of virtual civil war'' for nearly a year now. ''Hundreds of people have died in widespread violence, lakhs have been displaced, communities are at war with each other, and the administration has collapsed,'' he said. Ramesh claimed that the violence still continues with two youths in Moreh beaten up on March 7, and Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) Konsam Kheda Singh of the Indian Army ''kidnapped'' from his own house in Thoubal district by militants on March 8. ''Why has the Prime Minister, ordinarily misusing taxpayer's money to campaign around the country, not found the time to visit Manipur yet, or even take a call with the Chief Minister and the political parties of the state?'' Ramesh said. Is he waiting for the people of India to buy him a ticket to Imphal, the Congress leader asked. Ramesh said the Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organization (ENPO) has declared a ''public emergency'' in Eastern Nagaland threatening to disallow any political party from campaigning or contesting elections in the region to protest the delay in the creation of a 'Frontier Nagaland Territory.' ''The Konyak Union (KU) and Tikhir Tribal Council (TTC) have echoed the ENPO's declaration of a public emergency. On the 8th of March, there was a large-scale bandh in most of Eastern Nagaland,'' he said. Even as the situation becomes increasingly more tense and threatens to disrupt the rule of law and democracy in Nagaland, the Union government appears to be missing in action, Ramesh alleged. ''This is not a new development: we have seen the Modi Sarkar previously obscure the political situation of Nagaland with the 2015 Naga Accord, which has not even been released to the public, much less implemented. What steps is the Modi Sarkar taking to defuse the situation brewing in eastern Nagaland today?'' he said. Ramesh also raised the issue of three labourers, who worked in a stone quarry in Cachar, Assam and were abducted by the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) in December 2023. In mid-February 2024, 10 labourers working at Finboro Coalmine in Changlang district on the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border were abducted by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) and the United Liberation Front of Assam Independent (ULFA-I), he said. ''There has been a disturbing re-emergence of separatist groups emboldened to disrupt the lives of common people and enact their reign of terror. When faced with this renewed violence, why is the Modi Sarkar sitting on its hands?'' Ramesh said.
Modi 1st PM to visit Kaziranga since 74, to launch Rs 18,000 cr projects today
GUWAHATI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Assam on a two-day visit during which he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for projects worth nearly Rs 18,000 crore. The PM, who landed at Salnibari near Tezpur airport in a special flight, was received by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal. Modi will become the first Prime Minister to visit Kaziranga and explore it after it was upgraded to a national park in 1974. He took a chopper to go to Panbari in Golaghat district. From there, he went to the one-horned rhino fame Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve by road. People lined up on both sides of the road and the PM waved at them. As Honble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji reaches Kaziranga National Park, #ModiParivarAssam comes out in large numbers to welcome their very own family member to the World Heritage Site, Sarma wrote on X, formerly Twitter, sharing a video. The Chief Ministers Office said the PM would spend the night at the World Heritage Site and explore its beauty on Saturday morning. He is expected to spend around two hours inside the park in the morning before leaving for Jorhat, which adjoins Golaghat district. Talking about the PMs programme on Saturday, Sarma said, The Rs 3,992 crore Barauni-Guwahati pipeline is a historic feat in enhancing Indias energy security as it connects Northeast to the National Gas Grid. Along with this, PM will commission two other projects to augment Indias pumping and refining capacity. Modi will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for several petroleum projects. Later in the day, he will leave Jorhat for Arunachal Pradesh capital Itanagar where, among others, he will dedicate the worlds longest two-lane Sela tunnel to the nation. The Border Roads Organisation built it at an altitude of above 13,000 feet. After attending the programme in Itanagar, he will return to Jorhat and unveil the 125-ft tall statue of Ahom General Lachit Borphukan. The PMs visit followed protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) by the members of All Assam Students Union. The protests returned to the state following Union home minister Amit Shahs recent statement that the contentious Act would be implemented before the Lok Sabha elections. Assam visit after protest against CAA The PMs visit followed protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) by the members of All Assam Students Union. The protests returned to the state following home minister Amit Shahs statement that the Act would be implemented before the Lok Sabha elections.
PM Modi to visit Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh from March 8 to 10
PM Modi to visit Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh from March 8 to 10 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh from March 8 to 10. On March 8, the Prime Minister will travel to Assam. On March 9th, at around 5:45 AM, the Prime Minister will visit Kaziranga National Park. At 10:30 AM, in Itanagar, he will participate in 'Viksit Bharat Viksit North East' programme, where he will dedicate Sela Tunnel to the nation and launch about Rs 10,000 crore worth UNNATI scheme, as per a press release from the Prime Minister's Office. During the programme, he will also inaugurate, dedicate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth about Rs 55,600 crore in Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh. Thereafter, the Prime Minister will reach Jorhat at around 12:15 PM and unveil the magnificent statue of renowned Ahom general Lachit Borphukan. He will also participate in a public programme in Jorhat, and inaugurate, dedicate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 17,500 crore in Assam, the release said. After that, the Prime Minister will travel to Siliguri, West Bengal and participate in a public programme at around 3:45 PM. He will inaugurate, dedicate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth about Rs 4500 crore in West Bengal. At around 7 PM, Prime Minister will reach Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. He will perform Darshan and Pooja at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi. On March 10th, at around noon, the Prime Minister will participate in a public programme, where he will inaugurate, dedicate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 42,000 crore in Uttar Pradesh. At around 2:15 PM, Prime Minister will reach Varanasi and will disburse the first installment under Mahatari Vandana Yojana in Chhattisgarh via video conferencing. (ANI)
PM to inaugurate strategically crucial Sela Tunnel project in Arunachal
Itanagar, March 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the strategically crucial Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradeshs Tawang district on Saturday, officials said. Officials said that the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for around 20 development projects and dedicate the tunnel to the nation at a function at Baisakhi in West Kameng []
PM Modi To Inaugurate Sela Tunnel In Arunachal Pradesh Tomorrow
Itanagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to dedicate the Sela Tunnel project to the nation on Saturday (March 09), marking a significant milestone in enhancing connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh. Sela tunnel, constructed on the road connecting Tezpur in Assam to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, stands as a testament to Indias commitment to bolstering infrastructure [] The post PM Modi To Inaugurate Sela Tunnel In Arunachal Pradesh Tomorrow appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
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Goa beat Manipur to meet Services in Santosh Trophy final
Itanagar, Mar 8 (UNI) Goa and Services advanced to the final of the 77th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy on Thursday night at the Golden Jubilee Stadium here. Goa laboured to beat a spirited Manipur side 2-1 deep into the extra time, while Services earned a victory by the same margin after 90... The post Goa beat Manipur to meet Services in Santosh Trophy final first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Santosh trophy: Semifinal extravaganza awaits in Arunachal Pradesh
Itanagar (A.P), March 6 (IANS) And then there were four! The 77th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy is down to the semifinals, where Services, Mizoram, Manipur, and Goa will fight it out for a spot in the final at the Golden Jubilee Stadium, on Thursday. Services will take on Mizoram in the first semi-final []
AIFF president Chaubey serves legal notice to former legal head for 'corruption allegations'
AIFF president Chaubey serves legal notice to former legal head for 'corruption allegations' All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey has served a legal notice to the organisation's former principal legal advisor Nilanjan Bhattacharjee for making serious ''corruption allegations'' against him. On Saturday, Bhattacharjee, in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claimed Chaubey worked out ''corruption avenues'' through non transparent tender process and preferential allotment of tender. He had also alleged that Chaubey made attempts to ''siphon off money from the federation's exchequer'' and used AIFF fund for personal expenses. Chaubey, who had earlier termed the allegations ''baseless'', said Bhattacharjee's actions were aimed at damaging his reputation. ''The motive and agenda in tarnishing my image and reputation are visible and obvious. I have sent him a legal notice with respect to his defamation and attempts at character assassination, and will be pursuing this matter to its logical conclusion,'' Chaubey said in the letter addressed to all the state units and the executive committee members. ''While I respond personally, it is also my duty to protect the reputation of the AIFF in the face of these attempts to weaken the institution through allegations made against me.'' Chaubey's letter assumes significance as the AIFF will be holding its Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) in Itanagar, Arunuchal Pradesh on March 10. Chaubey gave a point-by-point rebuttal to the allegations made by Bhattacharjee. Bhattacharjee, whose services were terminated by the AIFF after he made the allegations, had alleged that ''through coercion numerous tenders such as broadcasting of I-League (last season), IWL, Santosh Trophy were allotted in favour of one company which happens to be close to the incumbent president.'' On this, Chaubey said ''Bhattacharjee was part of the tender selection committee and not once did he raise query on the tender selection and award process.'' He said the I-League production company was finalised after a joint technical evaluation between the AIFF and FSDL (the marketing partner of the AIFF). ''It would be pertinent to request a report from FSDL on the technical evaluation process and as to why (the broadcasting company) was chosen. We will put these documents to the AGM and clarify and explain any questions.'' Chaubey also termed Bhattacharjee's allegations that he used AIFF fund for his personal trips and hotel stays as ''baseless'' and ''motivated''. ''The President AIFF is entitled to travel by Business Class but almost every single time I have travelled by Economy class. The President AIFF is entitled to stay in suite rooms but almost every single time I have stayed in standard rooms. ''The President AIFF is entitled to receive per diem INR 10,000/- during travel/ meeting. Till date I have never claimed a single rupee.'' He also termed the allegations made earlier by some individuals that he used the official AIFF credit card to buy personal items as ''ridiculous'' and an attempt to show him in poor light. ''I have asked the office to carry statements of the AIFF credit card to the AGM and you are all welcome to peruse them (during the AGM). ''I have asked our internal auditors Deloitte to be present in the EC meeting/AGM. They will be happy to address any queries regarding financial management of AIFF and to allay any doubts,'' Chaubey stated. Bhattacharjee had said that he, as principal legal advisor of the AIFF, had refused to sign a ''lopsided'' agreement with airlines company Indigo where ''a minimum guarantee of Rs 7 crore was to be given, content creation rights (were to be) provided'', besides promising tickets and merchandise ''against no incentive to Indian football''. Replying to this allegation, Chaubey said: ''The idea of the partnership with IndiGo was that of barter, to promote Indian football through Indigo's various mediums (like outdoor hoardings, in-flight magazines, social media, videos, images) and vice-versa. ''A general corporate 10% discount on all tickets we purchased was a part of the proposition. ''...there is no potential financial implication or possibly loss to AIFF from the arrangement and any allegations in that respect are totally unfounded and fictitious. The terms have also been approved by FSDL and there is no situation in which either AIFF or FSDL would approve a deal that causes loss rather than benefit to AIFF.''
Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), March 5 (IANS) Manipur and Mizoram emerged winners in contrasting ways in the last two quarterfinal encounters of the 77th National Football Championships for Santosh Trophy at the Golden Jubilee Stadium here on Tuesday. On a day when two northeast sides confirmed their growing stature in Indian football, Manipur were the first []
Santosh Trophy: Manipur outclass Assam 7-1 to clinch berth in semifinals
Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), March 5 (IANS) Wangkheimayum Sadananda Singh scored three goals as former champions Manipur came up with a powerful display to hammer Assam 7-1 in the third quarterfinal of the 77th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy at the Golden Jubilee Stadium, here on Tuesday. Manipur surged to a 4-0 lead within 20 []
The high court noted that the complainant filed an FIR against the accused at Itanagar and due to the intervention of the families, they entered into a settlement deed as both persons were known to each other
Congress Legislature Party Leader In Arunachal Pradesh Joins BJP Ahead Of Assembly Polls
Along with Tayeng, a six-term legislator from Mebo in East Siang district, Independent MLA Chakat Aboh of Khonsa West in Tirap district also joined the BJP at the party's state headquarters in Itanagar.
Santosh Trophy: Services hand Railways a 2-0 defeat to march into semifinals
Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), March 4 (IANS) Shafeel P.P. and Samir Murmu scored in the first half as six-time winners Services put up a commanding display in the first quarterfinal of the 77th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy, defeating Railways 2-0 at the Golden Jubilee Stadium here on Monday. Forced to play second fiddle for []
Arunachal Pradesh: IAF's Surya Kiran aerobatic team performs spectacular air show over Itanagar
Modi lines up 29 programmes across 12 states in 10 days
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending 29 programmes spread across 12 states and Union territories over the next 10 days, ahead of the likely announcement of the Lok Sabha polls. The Prime Minister has already visited more than a dozen states since last month for various government and other events. In the coming days, the Prime Minister will be visiting Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Delhi. On Monday, Mr Modi will unveil multiple development projects in Adilabad in Telangana and later visit Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI) in Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu. He will address public meetings in Adilabad as well as in Chennai. The Prime Minister will launch several projects in Sangareddy in Telangana on March 5 and address an event before travelling to Odisha, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of multiple development initiatives. Before travelling to West Bengal, he will address a public meeting in Chandikhole in Odisha. On March 6, Mr Modi will unveil development projects in Kolkata and address a public meeting in Barasat. He will then travel to Bihar and inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of multiple development projects in Bettiah. The Prime Minister will be in Jammu and Kashmir on March 7 and attend a media event in Delhi in the evening. On March 8, Mr Modi will participate in the first-ever National Creator's Award in Delhi and then leave for Assam in the evening. Modi will inaugurate the Sela tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng district and then unveil multiple development projects in Itanagar. Later, he will unveil a statue of legendary Ahom army commander Lachit Borphukan in Jorhat, Assam. Thereafter, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of multiple development projects in Jorhat. The Prime Minister will also visit West Bengal, launch development projects in Siliguri and address a public meeting there. On March 10, Mr Modi will be in Uttar Pradesh and will dedicate to the nation various projects from Azamgarh. The Prime Minister will attend an event in Delhi the next day related to the Namo Drone Didi and Lakhpati Didi programmes. Then, he will inaugurate the Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway. In the evening, he will attend a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) programme. On March 12, Mr Modi will visit Sabarmati in Gujarat and Pokhran in Rajasthan. He will lay the foundation stones for three important semiconductor projects in Gujarat and Assam via video conferencing on March 13. He is also scheduled to attend an outreach programme for disadvantaged sections of society via video conferencing. The Prime Minister has been unveiling a slew of development projects running into lakhs of crores of rupees across the nation as he seeks to turn the spotlight on his government's development and welfare agenda in the run-up to the general election expected to be held in April-May.
PM Modi to attend programmes in 12 states, union territories in next 10 days
PM Modi to attend programmes in 12 states, union territories in next 10 days Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend 29 programmes spread across 12 states and union territories over the next 10 days ahead of the likely announcement of the Lok Sabha polls. Officials said he will be visiting Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Delhi. On Monday, he will unveil multiple development projects in Adilabad in Telangana and later visit the Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI) in Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu. He will address public meetings in Adilabad as well as Chennai, the officials said. Modi will launch several projects in Sangareddy in Telangana on March 5 and address an event before travelling to Odisha where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of numerous development initiatives. He will then address a public meeting in Chandikhole in Odisha before travelling to West Bengal. On March 6, he will unveil development projects in Kolkata and address a public meeting in Barasat. He will then travel to Bihar and inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of multiple development projects in Bettiah, the officials said. The prime minister will be in Jammu and Kashmir on March 7 and attend a media event in Delhi in the evening. On March 8, he will participate in the first-ever National Creator's Award in Delhi and then leave for Assam in the evening. Modi will inaugurate the Sela tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng and then unveil multiple development projects in Itanagar. Later, he will unveil a statue of legendary Ahom army commander Lachit Borphukan in Jorhat, Assam. Thereafter, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of multiple development projects in Jorhat, the officials said. He will also visit West Bengal and launch development projects in Siliguri and address a public meeting there. On March 10, Modi will be in Uttar Pradesh and will dedicate to the nation various projects in Azamgarh, they said. He will attend an event in Delhi the next day related to 'Namo Drone Didi' and 'Lakhpati Didi' programmes. Then, he will inaugurate the Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway. In the evening, he will attend a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) programme. On March 12, he will visit Sabarmati in Gujarat and Pokhran in Rajasthan and then lay the foundation stones of three important semiconductor projects in Gujarat and Assam via video conferencing on March 13. He is also scheduled to attend an outreach programme for disadvantaged sections of society via video conferencing, they said. The prime minister has been unveiling a slew of development projects running into lakhs of crores of rupees at various places as he turns the spotlight on his government's development and welfare agenda in the run-up to the general elections expected to be held in April-May.
