Chinese statement on Arunachal condemnedOctober 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - China's criticism of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Arunachal Pradesh was Thursday flayed by a student body that called it "a deliberate ploy (by Beijing) to divert world attention from the pressing internal problems of its ethnic population". The New Delhi-based Non-Aligned Students and Youth Movement (NAYSAN) chairman Subhash Chowdhary said the criticism of Manmohan Singh was aimed at diverting attention the "events in Tibet which was attracting world attention".
Strengthen Arunachal's economic development, urges MPOctober 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A delegation of Congress leaders from Arunachal Pradesh, led by Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu, will meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday to urge him to strengthen economic development and defence preparedness of the state to ensure better surveillance over activities of China, Arunachal West MP Takam Sanjay Thursday said. "We will seek steps to strengthen the economic development and defence preparedness of the state," he said.
"Don't comment on border infrastructure development'October 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - China should refrain from commenting on infrastructure development on the Indian side of the border since this had nothing to do with growing tensions in the region, a top military commander said Wednesday. "It has nothing to do with rising tension in the region.
China criticises Manmohan's visit to ArunachalOctober 13th, 2009 BEIJING - China Tuesday expressed "strong dissatisfaction" over Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, a state whose ownership they dispute. "China is strongly dissatisfied with the visit to the disputed region by the Indian leader disregarding China's serious concerns," Xinhua quoted Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ma Zhaoxu as saying.
Chinese envoy meets MEA officials as Beijing voices concern over PM's Arunachal visitOctober 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - China's Ambassador to India Zhang Yang met officials of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday afternoon shortly after his government expressed "strong" dissastisfaction over Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Arunachal Pradesh during electioneering. There was no word about what Yang had discussed with the MEA officials.
Campaigning for Maharashtra, Haryana, Arunachal Pradesh assembly polls ends todayOctober 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Campaigning for Tuesday's Assembly elections in three states of Maharashtra, Haryana and Arunachal Pradesh will come to an end this evening. During the month long process, the Prime Minister, Dr.
Filing of nominations for Maharashtra, Haryana Arunachal elections ends todaySeptember 25th, 2009 New Delhi, Sept 25 (ANI): Filing of nominations for Maharashtra, Haryana and Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections will close this evening. The last day for withdrawing of nomination is September 29 and the scrutiny will be held on September 26.
China denies incursions along LACSeptember 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - China on Tuesday flatly denied reports of incursions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Talking to reporters after meeting with Home Secretary G K Pillai here, Chinese Ambassador Zhang Yan said: "Nothing is happening.
India denies any hiccups on ADB country loan for ArunachalSeptember 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Clearing the air on the 2.9 billion dollar country plan loan sanctioned to India by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said there was no pending issue and that the loan has been approved. The loan has a total approval of the members.
Dalai Lama free to visit Arunachal: KrishnaSeptember 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Wednesday dismissed China's objections to the Dalai Lama's proposed visit to Arunachal Pradesh later this year, and said that the Tibetan leader is free to go anywhere in India.
India closely monitoring Chinese activities along Arunachal: KrishnaSeptember 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Downplaying incursions into Indian territory, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Thursday said India was closely monitoring the Chinese build-up along Arunachal Pradesh.
Assembly polls in Maharashtra, Haryana, Arunachal on Oct 13August 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Assembly polls in the three Congress-ruled states of Maharashtra, Haryana and Arunachal Pradesh will be held simultaneously Oct 13, the Election Commission announced Monday. The counting of votes will take place nine days later, Chief Election Commissioner Navin Chawla told reporters here.
China has objected to ADB funding for Arunachal irrigation project: KrishnaJuly 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - External Affairs Minister S.M.Krishna today disclosed in the Rajya Sabha that China had objected to funding by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to an irrigation project in Arunachal Pradesh, which is a clear violation of the ADB charter. During Question Hour, Krishna said India had made it clear to all member nations of the ADB, that political considerations couldn't be cited for prohibiting the bank from evaluating any project, and all member countries of the ADB board except China supported India's plan.
India's Arunachal Pradesh hopes to raise 5,000-strong armed forceJune 24th, 2009 SINGAPORE - The strategic northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, large parts of which China claims, hopes to raise a 5,000-strong home and hearth armed force to supplement the efforts of the Indian Army in guarding the state's 1,030-km-long international border, its governor says. "It will be an indigenous force modelled after the Ladakh Scouts.
Ties with China can become difficult: Brajesh MishraJanuary 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former National Security Adviser Brajesh Mishra Thursday said India's stronger relationship with the US after the nuclear deal will make its ties with China 'difficult' and drew attention to speculation about China's suspected designs on Arunachal Pradesh. 'There is speculation about China trying to capture what they call southern Tibet (Arunachal Pradesh).
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