Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of S D Loda Vs Union of India & Others dated 08/04/2025. The state of Arunachal Pradesh and Itanagar Municipal Corporation was directed by the NGT, April 8, 2025 to file their counter affidavits on the setting …
Shimla: The report of the 13th Finance Commission has brought to fore a harsh reality that Himachal Pradesh has been lagging far behind in protecting green cover in comparison to other Himalayan states. It is quite embarrassing that the state, which has been projecting itself as a leader in preserving …
Assam’s opposition political party, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has demanded suspension of work on all mega hydel power projects in Arunachal Pradesh till they are assessed for their environmental and community impact in downstream areas. The demand followed consultations organized by the party in Guwahati on January 23 and 24. …
Strong dust-raising wind harassed the Guwahatians today signaling the advent of the westerly wind, known in this part of the globe as pachowa botah. Regional Meteorology Centre (RMC) sources here said that during the day time today, the strong dust-raising westerly wind prevailed over the NE region, blowing at a …
SEIJOSA, Feb 15: Ringing warning bells for poachers in and around the Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary, which also comes under Project Tiger in Seijosa of East Kameng district, an anti-poaching camp was held here on February 12, which was inaugurated by WRD Minister and local MLA Atum Welly in presence of …
SEPPA, Feb 11: The 3 Mega Watt Pacha Micro Hydel in Seppa, East Kameng district is a relic in true sense and cannot be compared to some other prized possession. A whopping amount of Rs 6449.46 lakhs have been pumped into this mere 3 Mega Watt for the last 16 …
New Delhi: Amidst massive infrastructure development on the Indo-China border, the Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) on Road Sector has endorsed four major road projects in Arunachal Pradesh at a cost of whopping 500 crore rupees. The proposal of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for the four BOT …
The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Arunachal Pradesh Government on sharing power to be generated in the Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project (LSHEP). This development has taken place in the background of the recommendation made by an expert committee appointed as per …
KHONSA, Feb 4: The Tirap District Water & Sanitation Committee headed by the Deputy Commissioner as Chairman and PHED Executive Engineer as Member Secretary was constituted here yesterday. DC W Lowang urged the members to create awareness among people on sanitation campaign to make the programme a success, while Zilla …
ITANAGAR, Feb 2: Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu today expressed grave concern over slow progress of PMGSY roads in several districts and urged departmental officials not to confine themselves in their offices alone but visit the sites physically and ensure progress of the projects. Kicking off a two-day performance review meeting …
BOMDILA, Feb 2: A three-day district level disaster management training on search and rescue operations and first aid began since yesterday here at Bomdila in West Kameng district to acquaint and make people aware of the risk factors, especially in the backdrop of the approaching monsoon, which is the most …
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu has urged all power developers to execute their projects within the timeframe as per the Memorandum of Understanding. He also affirmed his government
ITANAGAR, Jan. 29: A workshop on Micro-zonation of Landslide and Earthquake hazards in Arunachal Pradesh was organized by the State Remote Sensing Application Centre (SRSAC), Itanagar in collaboration with Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India at the Arunachal Pradesh Science Centre, Itanagar here today. Speaking on the occasion, Chief …
ITANAGAR, Jan 29: In a bizarre geological disturbance, volcano like eruptions and large scale forest fire has been reported since last three days at Dehu Mountain, north of Chambang administrative headquarter at Kurung Kumey district. Further, forest fire has also broken out at nearby Langa Tata Mountain situated in between …
Throwing its political weight behind the increasing voices against proposed large dams, influential regional political party Asom Gana Parishad called for moratorium on all ongoing hydro-power projects in Arunachal Pradesh which, experts say, will have serious social, economic and environmental implications for lower riparian state of Assam. The party, which …
ITANAGAR, Jan 27: Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu, informed that to expedite the official procedure in getting clearances of the projects at the shortage period, single window policy has been adopted. He also assured all necessary security to the Power Developers, if at all it is required, provided that they write …
