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TopicArunachal Pradesh

Topic: Arunachal Pradesh

Proof that elusive wild cats still prowl high Himalayas—Pallas’ Cat photographed 1st time in Arunachal

WWF & Arunachal Forest Department study also found common leopard at highest ever 4,600 m; clouded leopards, marbled cats and Himalayan wood owl at unusually high altitudes. 

‘Don’t develop Arunachal, China could use’: IRS officer opens up on Delhi mindset

Sonam Chombay, author of In Between the Blurry Lines and Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu's secretary, spoke about the goal he had in mind while writing the book.

Arunachal govt launches e-Bhavishya for timely disbursement of pension benefits: CM Khandu

Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh government on Monday launched e-Bhavishya, a pension reform initiative aimed at ensuring transparent, speedy, and hassle-free disbursement of retirement benefits...

India’s first fully indigenous 50 KW geothermal power plant gets green light to be developed in Arunachal

The 50-kw plant will be developed at a record low of 68 degrees Celsius. CESHS geoscience chief Rupankar Rajkhowa said it will be located in Tawang district & completed in 3 years.

With Arunachal’s Siang dam project facing delays & protests, how Centre plans to win over local residents

Residents of villages bound to be impacted have been opposing the project. With monsoon stalling all work, Centre & state govt intend to use the lean period to proceed with public outreach.

World’s largest dam project in China a ticking ‘water bomb’ for India, says Arunachal CM Khandu

In 2024, China approved the construction of a $137 billion dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, the Tibetan name for the Brahmaputra, projected to generate 60,000 megawatt power.

Arunachal to develop World War II museum, showcase significance of Burma Campaign

Chairing a meeting Thursday, Deputy CM Chowna Mein noted the historical significance of the Pangsau Pass and the Stilwell Road, a strategic World War II route where the museum is to be located.

Arunachal Pradesh orders closure of 386 schools, cites zero enrolment

To rationalise resources for educational infrastructure, Arunachal government identified non-functional schools and ordered their closure, adding that the move aligns with NEP 2020.

India condemns China’s ‘renaming’ of parts of Arunachal Pradesh, Beijing says within ‘sovereign rights’

'Renaming' of at least 27 places in Arunachal was announced by China this week. 'Creative naming won't alter undeniable reality,' New Delhi has said.

The litany of allegations against Arunachal CM Pema Khandu, on which SC wants ‘clear answer’ from Centre

Apex court has also sought a response from Arunachal Pradesh govt, and has directed Comptroller & Auditor General of India to file a final report. Case will next be heard in July.

On Camera

‘I am Assam,’ Zubeen Garg had said. He was the soundtrack to our lives

Zubeen Garg's funeral entered the Limca Book of Records as the fourth-largest such procession in the world.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.