Arunachal Pradesh

In Arunachal Pradesh's New Assembly, 20 First-Time Legislators

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 25, 2019

Arunachal Pradesh has a 60-member Assembly. Eleven of the first timers are from the BJP, six from the Janata Dal (United), two from National People's Party (NPP) and one Independent.

BJP Wins 41 Seats In 60-Member Arunachal Pradesh Assembly

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 25, 2019

The BJP has won 41 seats in the 60-member Arunachal Pradesh Assembly after results of all the constituencies were announced, an election official said today.

BJP Alliance Leads in 13 Of 25 Northeast Seats, 8 Likely From Assam Alone

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Thursday May 23, 2019

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance seemed to be maintaining its dominance over the country's Northeast as results of the Lok Sabha elections trickled in today. While it led in 13 of the 25 seats across the region, the Congress was seen having the edge in just five.

Arunachal Pradesh Election Results 2019: Seats, Candidates, Check Result Here

India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Thursday May 23, 2019

Arunachal Pradesh Election Result: According to leads at 4 pm, the BJP is leading in Arunachal West, the Congress is leading in Arunachal East.

Election 2019: Men With Machetes Snatch Voting Machines In Arunachal Pradesh

India News | Reuters | Wednesday May 22, 2019

About 500 masked men carrying guns and machetes attacked election officials in Arunachal Pradesh and made off with electronic voting machines, officials said on Wednesday.

Counter-Insurgency Ops After Killing Of Arunachal Lawmaker, Son, 9 Others

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Wednesday May 22, 2019

A massive counter-insurgency operation has been launched in Arunachal Pradesh's Tirap district by security forces after 11 people, including a lawmaker and his son, were killed by NSCN (IM) militants. Two others were critically injured in the attack.

NPP Lawmaker, His Son Among 11 Killed By Militants In Arunachal Pradesh

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhary | Tuesday May 21, 2019

A lawmaker and his son were among 11 people killed by NSCN (IM) militants in Arunachal Pradesh's Tirap district today. Two others were critically injured in the attack.

New Species Of Viper With Unique Heat-Sensing Ability Found In Arunachal

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 10, 2019

A new species of snake has been found in Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng district, an official said on Friday. The new species of reddish brown pit viper - a venomous snake with a unique heat sensing system was found in a forest in West Kameng district by a team of herpetologists led by Ashok Captain, the Forest department official said.

Cyclone Fani To Hit Odisha, Rainfall Likely In Several Parts: Met Department

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 3, 2019

Cyclonic storm 'Fani' that has become "extremely severe" is set to make landfall in Odisha on Friday morning with speed of gusting 180-200 kmph, affecting about 10,000 villages, even as the government agencies have asserted to be prepared with disaster management measures.

6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Arunachal Pradesh, Tremors Felt In Tibet

India News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 24, 2019

A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Arunachal Pradesh early Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said.

Elections 2019: Repolling In 19 Polling Booths In Arunachal Pradesh

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Arun Nair | Saturday April 20, 2019

Repolling is taking place across 19 polling booths spread across eight districts of Arunachal Pradesh where election malpractices, including booth capturing and attack on polling parties, were reported on April 11.EVM malfunctions were also reported in the first phase of polling in the state, where polling for 60-seat assembly was held simultaneous...

PM Modi Addresses Public Rally In Bengal's Buniadpur: Live Updates

India News | Edited by Niharika Banerjee | Saturday April 20, 2019

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Live Updates: More than a week after voting was held in Arunachal Pradesh in the first phase of national elections, re-polling is being held in 19 polling stations in the state between 6 am to 2 pm. The Election Commission had announced re-polling after glitches were reported in the electronic voting machines (EVMs).

Officials Travel 4 Days, 483 Km To Set Up Polling Booth, For One Voter

India News | Niha Masih, The Washington Post | Thursday April 18, 2019

In the fading afternoon light, Gammar Bam glanced down nervously at a fast-flowing river in a corner of northeastern India. His team had already driven eight hours on one-lane mountainous roads and shaky bridges. Now they were trekking on a slippery path hugging a cliff. For Mr Bam and his team of polling officers, that meant a four-day journey of ...

3 Injured In Poll Violence In Arunachal, 40 Per Cent Polling Till 1 PM

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday April 11, 2019

At least three persons were seriously injured in a clash between supporters of two rival political parties under Tali assembly constituency in Arunachal Pradesh's Kurung Kumey district during polling on Thursday, police said.

"This Is Not A Special Election...": Kiren Rijiju To NDTV

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Debanish Achom | Thursday April 11, 2019

The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill that triggered protests across the north-east will not hurt the BJP's chances in the north-east, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju told NDTV as the border state votes for both the national and state elections today. The government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised it would bring back the bill if voted to po...