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President Pranab Mukherjee appoints new Governors in six states
President Pranab Mukherjee on 12 May 2015 appointed Governors in six states. Their appointments will take effect from the dates they assume charge. Following are newly appointed Governors Jharkhand: Former Odisha Minister Droupadi Murmu was appointed as Governor of Jharkhand. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015
Centre announces Rs. 286 Crore for flood hit Assam
After an aerial survey of flood hit areas in the NER (North Eastern Region), the Home Minister Rajnath Singh announced additional central assistance for Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. Memorandum on Flood Damages The Home Minister asked the Government of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
6th Economic Census Report: Arunachal Pradesh has the highest proportion of hired workers among all Arunachal Pradeshs
As per the the 6th Economic Census Report 2013, Arunachal Pradesh has the maximum percentage of hired workers amongst all states, including in segments like education and health. Percentage of female hired workers in Arunachal Pradesh: 30.3% Growth rate in ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
China inaugurates new Tibet rail link near Sikkim border
China opened its second railway line in Tibet, constructed at a cost of $ 2.16 billion, close to Indian border in Sikkim. The rail link will make efficient mobility of its military in the remote and strategic Himalayan region. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Sikkim becomes most favoured destination of foreign tourists in northeast India
Foreign tourists visiting the north-eastern (NE) states of India are choosing Sikkim as their most favored destination in NE region of the country. As per figures released by the Tourism Ministry, while the state received 23,602 tourists in 2011, it was ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
IAF Mountaineering Team explored Mt Garud Parvat an unclimbed peak in Arunachal Pradesh
Indian Air Force launched a mountaineering excursion to Gorichen region of Arunachal Pradesh with a goal to discover and climb unclimbed peaks. The team led by Wg Cdr D Panda, included 15 air warriors. After widespread search and scouting, the ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2014
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Arunachal Pradesh assembly polls: INC to form government
The results of the 2014 assembly elections of Arunachal Pradesh are out. The Indian National Congress (INC) led by the incumbent Chief Minister Nabam Tuki won 42 seats of the total 60 assembly seats in the state. BJP with 11 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2014
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Itanagar becomes the 2nd state capital amongst the capitals in NE India to be put on Rail Map of India
Itanagar (Capital of Arunachal Pradesh) became the 2nd state capital after the Capital of Assam: Dispur (whose nearest Railway Station is Guwahati, distance: 5-7 km only), amongst the capitals in NE India to be put on Rail Map of India. The first ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2014
Category: Places in News Current Affairs