Guwahati: BJP has captured power in Arunachal Pradesh for a third time in a row, winning 46 seats in the 60member assembly, including 10 it had already won uncontested. Congress won in only one of the 19 constituencies it contested, while National People’s Party (NPP) got five seats. NPP is an ally of BJP but fought the polls on its own.Pema Khandu is likely to continue as the state’s chief minister for the third consecutive term. Khandu and deputy CM Chowna Mein are among the BJP candidates who won unopposed. In 2019, the BJP had won 41 seats. He said the BJP would stake claim to form the government after the results of the Lok Sabha elections. BJP formed its government in Arunachal Pradesh in 2016 after Khandu, along with several MLAs, joined the party. They had left Congress and joined the People’s Party of Arunachal before shifting to BJP.AllUttar PradeshMaharashtraTamil NaduWest BengalBiharKarnatakaAndhra PradeshTelanganaKeralaMadhya PradeshRajasthanDelhiOther StatesIn Sikkim, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) returned to power for the second consecutive term, winning 31 seats in the 32member assembly. The opposition Sikkim Democratic Front, which ruled the state for 25 years in a row till 2019, could manage only one seat, though its president Pawan Kumar Chamling lost in the two constituencies he contested. BJP contested in 31 seats but failed to win any of them. The party bagged 5.18% of the total votes polled. Congress also failed to open its account and secured a paltry vote share of 0.32%, which is even less than that of NOTA (0.99%). Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the people of Arunachal Pradesh for the landslide win. He hailed Tamang and SKM for the victory.
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China’s mega energy mission on Siang River to have cascading impact on India, B’desh: Arunachal CM
By PTI
ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday expressed concern over China’s proposed mega hydropower mission on the upstream of Siang River in Tibet, stating it should have a cascading impact on India and Bangladesh within the close to future.
During a zero-hour dialogue within the state meeting, initiated by Congress MLA Lombo Tayeng looking for a declaration of recurring annual floods in Siang Valley as a pure calamity, Khandu mentioned China has proposed a 60,000 MW hydro-power plant on the river, referred to as Tsangpo in Tibet, in its 14th five-year plan.
“We are worried about the project’s impact in the future. Accordingly, a high-level meeting of the Brahmaputra Board was convened recently. The Centre has proposed a barrage on Siang River so that Chinese activities do not affect the river,” he mentioned.
Khandu mentioned a survey for the proposed barrage will likely be carried out, and as soon as it’s accomplished, the Centre will determine on the following step.
Tayeng, whereas initiating the dialogue, identified that the Siang River is continuously altering its course inflicting huge land erosion of some lakh hectares of cultivated land, and lowering the realm of the D Ering wildlife sanctuary.
“Since there is a possible involvement of China in blocking and diverting of water, dumping of construction material in the river and unwarranted releasing of water in the upstream in their territory, if the phenomenon of recurring floods in Siang Valley is not declared a national calamity and adequate measures taken, it may be disastrous in near future,” Tayeng mentioned.
Khandu, in response, knowledgeable the meeting that there isn’t any provision, government or authorized, to declare a recurring pure calamity as a nationwide calamity.
The current tips of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) don’t ponder declaring a catastrophe as a nationwide calamity.
“There is also no mention of national calamity in Disaster Management Act 2005,” the chief minister added.
He mentioned in case of any main catastrophe, an inter-ministerial central staff visits the affected areas and on the idea of their advice and report, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) allocates further funds to the state from the NDRF.
At least three districts of the state – Siang, Upper Siang and East Siang – via which the river passes earlier than coming into Assam, the place the river is called Brahmaputra, experiences annual floods in the course of the monsoon.
He mentioned a proposal for erosion management and flood administration within the left financial institution of the Siang River within the Mebo sub-division of East Siang district was submitted by the Arunachal Pradesh authorities to the Union Jal Shakti Ministry.
The ministry requested the state administration in May this yr to resubmit the proposal in an built-in method by adopting a basin or sub-basin method masking the key size of the rivers and their tributaries as an alternative of proposing separate works in chosen or arbitrary reaches, he added.
ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday expressed concern over China’s proposed mega hydropower mission on the upstream of Siang River in Tibet, stating it should have a cascading impact on India and Bangladesh within the close to future.
During a zero-hour dialogue within the state meeting, initiated by Congress MLA Lombo Tayeng looking for a declaration of recurring annual floods in Siang Valley as a pure calamity, Khandu mentioned China has proposed a 60,000 MW hydro-power plant on the river, referred to as Tsangpo in Tibet, in its 14th five-year plan.
“We are worried about the project’s impact in the future. Accordingly, a high-level meeting of the Brahmaputra Board was convened recently. The Centre has proposed a barrage on Siang River so that Chinese activities do not affect the river,” he mentioned.googletag.cmd.push(perform() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );
Khandu mentioned a survey for the proposed barrage will likely be carried out, and as soon as it’s accomplished, the Centre will determine on the following step.
Tayeng, whereas initiating the dialogue, identified that the Siang River is continuously altering its course inflicting huge land erosion of some lakh hectares of cultivated land, and lowering the realm of the D Ering wildlife sanctuary.
“Since there is a possible involvement of China in blocking and diverting of water, dumping of construction material in the river and unwarranted releasing of water in the upstream in their territory, if the phenomenon of recurring floods in Siang Valley is not declared a national calamity and adequate measures taken, it may be disastrous in near future,” Tayeng mentioned.
Khandu, in response, knowledgeable the meeting that there isn’t any provision, government or authorized, to declare a recurring pure calamity as a nationwide calamity.
The current tips of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) don’t ponder declaring a catastrophe as a nationwide calamity.
“There is also no mention of national calamity in Disaster Management Act 2005,” the chief minister added.
He mentioned in case of any main catastrophe, an inter-ministerial central staff visits the affected areas and on the idea of their advice and report, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) allocates further funds to the state from the NDRF.
At least three districts of the state – Siang, Upper Siang and East Siang – via which the river passes earlier than coming into Assam, the place the river is called Brahmaputra, experiences annual floods in the course of the monsoon.
He mentioned a proposal for erosion management and flood administration within the left financial institution of the Siang River within the Mebo sub-division of East Siang district was submitted by the Arunachal Pradesh authorities to the Union Jal Shakti Ministry.
The ministry requested the state administration in May this yr to resubmit the proposal in an built-in method by adopting a basin or sub-basin method masking the key size of the rivers and their tributaries as an alternative of proposing separate works in chosen or arbitrary reaches, he added.
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Arunachal to ‘humanise’ its prisons; first central jail to be named as ‘Correctional Centre’
By Express News Service
GUWAHATI: BJP-ruled Arunachal Pradesh will “humanise” its prisons for a societal and administrative change in perspective in the direction of prisoners.
With this strategy in thoughts, the state’s first Central Jail can be named “Correctional Centre”, Chief Minister Pema Khandu stated.
“We will ensure every effort is made to reform prisoners and provide them with the skills and opportunities required for their meaningful rehabilitation as productive and participative members of society,” Khandu stated after laying the muse stone of the Central Jail.
He stated the state authorities would strive to make sure that the prisoners turn into integral members of the society after their launch.
Stating that they’ve been at all times handled as a burden on the society, he stated, “We will move further away from this de-humanizing notion. While ensuring the dignity of every prisoner, the government is making efforts to educate prisoners, involve them in skill development activities and link them to employment enhancement opportunities.”
The state authorities determined to facilitate the continuation of training of the jail inmates by collaborating with the Rajiv Gandhi University within the state. It will present them distance training.
“I am happy to know that presently two inmates have applied for post-graduate courses while three are starting their graduate level courses,” he stated.
Arunachal has one in every of India’s lowest charges of crimes in opposition to ladies and youngsters.
“In 2021, chargesheets in Arunachal have been filed in 87.09% arrests. Both these are a testament to our government’s policies and approach towards speedy and scientific investigations and filing of chargesheets in time to ensure that no guilty is let free and that no innocent suffers needlessly,” the CM stated.
He assured that the federal government’s focus was on upholding the best tenets of prison justice system, holding in thoughts the rights of each victims and accused, and the upkeep of legislation and order.
GUWAHATI: BJP-ruled Arunachal Pradesh will “humanise” its prisons for a societal and administrative change in perspective in the direction of prisoners.
With this strategy in thoughts, the state’s first Central Jail can be named “Correctional Centre”, Chief Minister Pema Khandu stated.
“We will ensure every effort is made to reform prisoners and provide them with the skills and opportunities required for their meaningful rehabilitation as productive and participative members of society,” Khandu stated after laying the muse stone of the Central Jail.
He stated the state authorities would strive to make sure that the prisoners turn into integral members of the society after their launch.
Stating that they’ve been at all times handled as a burden on the society, he stated, “We will move further away from this de-humanizing notion. While ensuring the dignity of every prisoner, the government is making efforts to educate prisoners, involve them in skill development activities and link them to employment enhancement opportunities.”
The state authorities determined to facilitate the continuation of training of the jail inmates by collaborating with the Rajiv Gandhi University within the state. It will present them distance training.
“I am happy to know that presently two inmates have applied for post-graduate courses while three are starting their graduate level courses,” he stated.
Arunachal has one in every of India’s lowest charges of crimes in opposition to ladies and youngsters.
“In 2021, chargesheets in Arunachal have been filed in 87.09% arrests. Both these are a testament to our government’s policies and approach towards speedy and scientific investigations and filing of chargesheets in time to ensure that no guilty is let free and that no innocent suffers needlessly,” the CM stated.
He assured that the federal government’s focus was on upholding the best tenets of prison justice system, holding in thoughts the rights of each victims and accused, and the upkeep of legislation and order.
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Bhediya showcases scenic magnificence, cultural grandeur of Arunachal Pradesh: CM Pema Khandu
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu stated upcoming Hindi movie Bhediya showcases the “scenic beauty and cultural grandeur” of the state.
The horror comedy, starring Varun Dhawan within the titular function, was shot solely within the cities of Ziro, Sagalee, Pakke Kessang in Arunachal Pradesh.
Directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, Bhediya is slated to be launched on November 25.
In a sequence of tweets posted Tuesday night, Khandu expressed his gratitude in the direction of the makers for selecting the Northeastern state to movie the venture.
Comedy horror movie #Bhediya, a Bollywood film shot solely in #ArunachalPradesh – is ready to launch on Nov 25. The film showcases the scenic magnificence and cultural grandeur of our state. 1/3 @Varun_dvn @kritisanon @Deepakyahanhai @nowitsabhi @amarkaushik@MaddockFilms pic.twitter.com/FcsqG4WlW4
— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (@PemaKhanduBJP) November 1, 2022
“Comedy horror film #Bhediya, a Bollywood movie shot entirely in #ArunachalPradesh – is set to release on Nov 25. The movie showcases the scenic beauty and cultural grandeur of our state,” the chief minister wrote within the publish.
“Filmed in picturesque regions of Ziro, Sagalee, Pakke Kessang, I’m sure Arunachal is going to be a favourite film shooting destination. I profusely thank Producer Shri Dinesh Vijan ji and Director Amar Kaushik ji for choosing our beautiful state for shooting the movie,” he added.
Bhediya additionally stars Kriti Sanon, Abhishek Banerjee, Deepak Dobriyal and Paalin Kabak, an Arunachal Pradesh native.
According to Khandu, “over 70 per cent” of the expertise on the movie hails from the state.
“They’ve given a rare opportunity to local talents including musicians and technicians. Over 70 pc of artistes in #Bhediya are from the state including a lead character – Jomin. The film will give a new identity to the people of #NorthEast. I wish #Bhediya a grand success,” the CM additional stated.
Varun Dhawan stated taking pictures within the Northeast area was the “most beautiful experience”. “The people took great care of us,” the lead actor stated in a reply to Khandu’s tweet.
Amar Kaushik, additionally identified for Stree, thanked the chief minister for his love and help. “We had a beautiful time shooting in the state and really hope we have been able to present the picturesque Arunachal as prettily as it is. We also hope you enjoy the film too!” the director tweeted.
Bhediya follows Bhaskar (Dhawan), who transforms right into a werewolf on each full moon evening after he’s bitten by a legendary wolf. The movie is the third providing in Dinesh Vijan’s horror-comedy universe after Stree (2018) and Roohi (2020).
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Every penny despatched to Northeast is correctly utilised: Amit Shah
By Express News Service
GUWAHATI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday claimed the Narendra Modi authorities had taken some steps that ensured each penny despatched to the states within the Northeast was correctly utilised.
Shah took potshots on the Congress, stating that when it dominated these states, central funds have been invariably siphoned off.
“But Modiji had taken some strict anti-corruption measures that ensured every penny that comes from the Centre to the Northeast is properly utilised,” Shah mentioned after inaugurating some tasks at a programme on the final day of his two-day go to to Arunachal.
“During the time of the Congress, one chief minister would lay the foundation of a project, another would announce it and possibly, the third would inaugurate it. For us, (Arunachal CM) Pema Khandu will lay the foundation and also inaugurate it,” the Home Minister mentioned.
He mentioned the individuals within the nation may be taught patriotism from the individuals of Arunachal and take it ahead. He mentioned he returned to Delhi energised each time he visited the state the place persons are greeted with “Jai Hind”.
On Sunday, he both inaugurated or laid the inspiration of varied tasks value over Rs 1,000 crore.
“In terms of infrastructure development, what the double engine of Modi and Khandu governments did in eight years, the Congress could not do in 50 years. The Northeast was strange to the entire country but Modiji brought it to the centre of it. When the PM visits a region more than 50 times in eight years, it automatically comes to focus,” Shah mentioned.
“But the Congress cannot see the development that has taken place in Arunachal. If the eyes of somebody are closed, how can s/he see it?” the Home Minister quipped.
He mentioned insurgency-related incidents dropped by 89% and highlighted how the Modi authorities solved varied issues, one after the opposite, within the Northeast.
He mentioned over 9,000 insurgents laid down weapons and joined the mainstream whereas the insurgency-related issues in Tripura and Assam’s Bodo areas and Karbi Anglong had been solved. He mentioned talks have been on with the Naga extremist teams.
“There was a time when the Northeast hit newspaper headlines for insurgency, bombs, bullets and deaths. Today, it is known for tourism, development, infrastructure, various languages, cultures and traditions,” Shah mentioned.
According to him, the priorities of the Modi authorities embody defending and enriching the languages, cultures and traditions of the Northeast in order that vacationers from everywhere in the world go to the area and fixing all disputes and establishing peace within the area.
“The Assam-Arunachal boundary dispute has existed for 50 years. But Himanta (Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma) took the responsibility and Khandu responded positively. I assure you, the problem will be resolved soon. For how long will one state fight with another?” he mentioned.
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Randeep Hooda Requests AP CM To Help Pakke Tiger Reserve’s Frontline Workers In Getting Their Pending Wages
Mumbai: Actor Randeep Hooda not too long ago took to Twitter to tweet about Pakke Tiger Reserve’s frontline staff whereby he applauded Arunachal Pradesh’s Chief Minister Pema Khandu for taking a stand in saving the Pakke Tiger Reserve. He additional requested him to look into the issue of frontline staff working on the reserve and to assist them get their pending wages. The Contingency staff of Pakke Tiger Reserve are on indefinite strike over non-payment of wages since December 2020. Also Read – Randeep Hooda Dropped as UN Ambassador After His Dirty Joke on Mayawati He wrote, “Dear @PemaKhanduBJP you took an applause-worthy stand to save #PakkeTigerReserve request you to please look into this problem of frontline warriors and release their rightful pending wages immediately. @ntca_india @PrakashJavdekar @moefcc @ArunachalCMO. (sic)” Also Read – ‘Arrest Randeep Hooda’ Trends on Twitter After His ‘Sexist & Casteist’ Joke on Mayawati Goes Viral | Watch Video Randeep Hooda’s tweet Pakke Tiger Reserve Workers’ Union basic secretary Nikum Nabam mentioned in an announcement, “Our strike was scheduled from May 2 but was withdrawn after the Environment and Forest Minister [Mama Natung] promised that the wages would be released. We can manage somehow, but all of us have families to maintain with the meagre wages we get.” Also Read – Radhe: Gautam Gulati Confesses Hitting Salman Khan While Filming Fight Scene, Reveals Latter’s Reaction
“The second installment of ₹1.32 crore was released in January but the money is lying in the State exchequer instead of being transferred to the Divisional Forest Officer of our tiger reserve for disbursement of wages. There were no officers to handle their wages due to the COVID-19-induced emergency situation. But the process has been started and they should get their wages in a few days”, he added. This isn’t the primary time that Randeep has pleaded or tweeted to authorities officers to look right into a matter. Earlier, Radhe actor raised his concern over points such because the Coal hall in Goa, animal abuse, safety of forest officers of Telangana towards the inhumane violent brawl of the locals, and lots of such points.