Tag: Arunachal Pradesh
Governor went against constitutional convention in Goa
There is no doubt that the Indian National Congress (INC) party has had a significant role in the making of post independent India. In 1947 an India reeling from the tragedy of partition transitioned under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Patel amongst others to become the world’s largest[Read More…]
Defying China, India to host Dalai Lama in Arunachal Pradesh
Despite a warning from China that it would damage bilateral ties, Union government representatives will meet the Dalai Lama when he visits Arunachal Pradesh in April, officials said. India said the Tibetan spiritual leader will make a religious trip to Arunachal Pradesh next month, and as a secular democracy it[Read More…]
Arunachal’s first artist residency programme begins from February 1
Arunachal Pradesh’s first ever artist residency programme will start on February I at Gori village in Basar and will and will culminate in an exhibition and celebration on February 23. Titled Basar confluence, the residency is open to photographers, filmmakers, writers, musicians, and painters. Five handpicked artists will be invited[Read More…]
Dalai Lama’s visit to Arunachal may affect ties, China warns India
China on Friday warned India that bilateral ties may suffer “damage” and peace and stability of the border areas could be affected if it allows Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama to visit Arunachal Pradesh, which Beijing claims is part of southern Tibet. “We are seriously concerned about the relevant information,”[Read More…]
Arunachal governor sacked after he “showed no signs of quitting”
Weeks after Arunachal governor JP Rajkhowa was asked to resign oh ‘health grounds’ by the Central government, President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday dismissed him from his post. Read: Arunachal governor asked to resign, says he is “clueless” A communiqué from Rashtrapathi Bhavan said Mr. Rajkhowa “shall cease to hold office”[Read More…]
Arunachal governor asked to resign, says he is “clueless”
Arunachal Pradesh governor Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa has been asked to step down on “health grounds.” According to Indian Express report, this movement comes weeks after the apex court restored the Congress government in the hill state and rapped the central government for “humiliating the elected government of the day.” The[Read More…]
GST, Kashmir and Arunachal to ensure a stormy Monsoon Session
The Monsoon session of parliament which began today, will see government push for the GST bill. On Sunday, in the wake of the session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held an all-party meeting asking party men to keep “national interest” in mind and not worry about the credit. On one hand[Read More…]
Congress set to rake up Arunachal in Parliament
Congress spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi confirms the party will protest the “subversion of democracy” during the Monsoon Session. Referring to the Supreme Court’s intervention in Arunachal Pradesh, she said the BJP should refrain from engineering destabilisation of elected governments. “The house needs to discuss where we are heading,” she added.