Keshav Pathak

Over a hundred civil society organizations and environmental groups have urged President Droupadi Murmu to withdraw paramilitary forces deployed to facilitate a preliminary survey for a proposed 11,000-megawatt hydroelectric dam on the Siang River in Arunachal Pradesh. The Upper Siang Hydropower Project, situated in the Upper Siang district of the state, is viewed as a … Read more

During a public gathering in Boleng, Siang district, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein addressed concerns surrounding the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project. He clarified that the project, declared a National Project in 2008, is crucial for national security, particularly in light of China’s plans to construct a 60,000 MW dam on the Tsangpo River, which could … Read more

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, accompanied by Health Minister Biyuram Wahge, Sports Minister Kento Jini, and Panchayati Raj and RD Minister Ojing Tasing, inaugurated two major infrastructure projects in Boleng, Siang district. The projects include a newly constructed District Hospital, built at a cost of ₹16 crores, and a Tourist Circuit House, built at … Read more

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu addressed growing protests against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, emphasizing that misinformation is fueling opposition to what he described as a project of national importance. Speaking at a Thanksgiving program, Khandu clarified that the project’s primary objective is not solely hydropower generation but also the protection of the … Read more

The Arunachal Pradesh government has terminated the services of a Finance and Accounts Officer (FAO) for his alleged involvement in the question paper leak scam that occurred during the APPSC exam in August 2022. Governor KT Parnaik issued an order dismissing FAO Gomo Sora, posted in the office of the deputy commissioner at Yupia, with … Read more

Haobam Satyabati Devi, a distinguished Manipuri writer, has been bestowed with the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 for her acclaimed work, “Mainu Bora Nungshi Sheirol.” Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh expressed his heartfelt congratulations to the esteemed author on social media, stating, “I extend my warmest congratulations to Smt. Haobam Satyabati Devi for being … Read more

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu issued a stern warning against corruption on December 18. Speaking at the Passing-Out Parade ceremony of the 49th batch of Arunachal Pradesh Police (APP) recruits, Khandu mentioned a rumor about contractual ANM and GNM nurses being asked to pay large sums for job regularization. Khandu emphasized that the state … Read more

On December 17th, the College of Horticulture and Forestry’s RKVY-RAFTAAR Agribusiness Incubator (CHF R-ABI) in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, held a ceremony to distribute grants to 14 agri-startups. A total of Rs 48.80 lakh was disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under two programs: the Agripreneurship Orientation Programme (AOP) and Seed Stage Funding (SSF). The event, … Read more

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu recently chaired a review meeting with top officials from various departments, including Finance, Agriculture, and Urban Development ¹. The meeting, attended by Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, focused on strengthening key sectors and enhancing urban development initiatives. CM Khandu took to social media platform X to share the meeting’s … Read more