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China objects to Indian Ministers visit to Arunachal Pradesh

February 26, 2012 By 1 Comment

China has objected to visit of Indian Defence Minister A K Antony to Arunachal Pradesh to participate 25th statehood day celebration on 20th February 2012. The Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Hong Lei said on Saturday evening that India should refrain from taking any action that could complicate the border issue.

The official Xinhua news agency said Hong was reacting to reports of “Indian officials participating in activities organized by the so-called ‘Arunachal Pradesh’ region”. Indian officials. Hong asked India to work with China to maintain peace and stability in border areas. China advocates seeking a fair and rational solution through equal and friendly negotiations, the spokesman said.
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Arunachal Pradesh completed 25 years as a State in India

February 20, 2012 By 1 Comment

Arunachal Pradesh is today celebrating its statehood day. On this day, 20th February 1987, it has become full fledged state. Previously, it was a union territory. It was also known as NEFA ( North East Frontier Agency) and was administered through Ministry of External Affairs by political officers and Governor of Assam, till 1972. In 1972, it became a union territory and was placed under a chief commissioner.

After 3 years, in 1975, it acquired a legislature. And finally, on 20th February 1987 Statehood was conferred on Arunachal Pradesh when Rajiv Gandhi was the Prime Minister and it became the 25th State of the Union of India.
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KMSS supports North East Water Resource Authority (NEWRA)

February 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment

What could be music to the ears of CM Tarun Gogoi of Assam, KMSS ( Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti) has extended support to it for forming North East Water Resource Authority (NEWRA). KMSS has also insisted on effecting an amendment in the National Hydro Power Policy 2008.

In a statement issued to the press, the KMSS said that unless it was ensured that Assam enjoyed equal benefits of inter-State river waters, all construction of dams over inter-State rivers should be opposed.
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February 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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North East Water Regulatory Authority (NEWRA) : Assam CM approaches PM

February 8, 2012 By 1 Comment

Chief Minister of Assam, Mr. Tarun Gogoi has recently met Prime Minister of India and requested him to expedite the formation of North East Water Regulatory Authority (NEWRA). The formation of this authority has been delayed as Arunachal Pradesh has been opposing it.

The Assam Government, facing lot of agitation against big dams in Arunachal Pradesh, had suggested to set up the North East Water Regulatory Authority (NEWRA) which will control all hydro power projects in the upper reaches of the river Brahmaputra.

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Open Border with Myanmar should be maintained : Nagaland CM

February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Addressing the International Conference on Myanmar at Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi jointly organised by Jamia Millia Islamia University and Tampadipa Institute, Yangon on 31 Jan 2012, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has said that open border policy with Myanmar should not be disturbed, as it is working well.

Nagas like to build their houses at the top of the hills and as Indo-Myanmar border was drawn on the basis of water-shed, many Naga villages were cut into two halves by the international boundary,” the Nagaland chief minister said.
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