Giving a statement in the House, the Defence Minister assured the Upper House that "our forces are committed to protecting our territorial integrity and will continue to thwart any attempt made on it".
A face-off between Indian and Chinese troops in the Tawang sector in Arunachal Pradesh on Friday led to minor injuries "to a few personnel" from both sides, sources said on Monday and noted that both sides immediately disengaged from the area.
Quoting a tweet by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, the Prime Minister said, "Looks great! And, with the new airport and flights being added, more people will be able to visit Arunachal Pradesh with ease and experience the warm hospitality there."
Biswanath district police conducted an operation after a tip-off on National Highway-15 at Biswanath and intercepted a truck on Friday, Biswanath Superintendent of Police (SP) Nabin Singh said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Greenfield airport in Arunachal Pradesh the Donyi Polo Airport at Itanagar, and dedicate the 600 MW Kameng Hydro Power Station to the nation today. Itanagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Greenfield airport in Arunachal Pradesh the Donyi Polo Airport...
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"The airport is beneficial for everyone, especially for ill people. It will also save us time. Our state has developed in all aspects recently. I am thankful to PM Modi," said a local at the inaugural function of Donyi Polo Airport, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Greenfield airport in Arunachal Pradesh the Donyi Polo Airport at Itanagar, and dedicate the 600 MW Kameng Hydro Power Station to the nation today. Itanagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Greenfield airport in Arunachal Pradesh the Donyi Polo Airport...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Greenfield airport in Arunachal Pradesh the Donyi Polo Airport at Itanagar, and dedicate the 600 MW Kameng Hydro Power Station to the nation today. Itanagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Greenfield airport in Arunachal Pradesh the Donyi Polo Airport...
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The Donyi Polo airport will be the third operational airport in Arunachal Pradesh and the first in its capital city Itanagar, taking the total number of airports in the Northeast to 16. Arunachal Pradesh currently has two airports, one at Pasighat and the other at Tezu.
The airport, which is the first greenfield airport in Arunachal Pradesh, has been developed in an area of over 690 acres, at a cost of more than Rs 640 crore. With a 2,300 m runway, the airport is suitable for all weather day operations.