Selapass

The Sela pass is located between the Tawang and West Kameng districts of Arunachal Pradesh, an area China claims to be a part of south Tibet. In the union budget, Union Finance minister Arun jaitley announced government’s plan to build ..

Rhodendron Park: Foundation stone laid in Tawang

Foundation stone of Rhodendron Park was laid in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh by Chief Minister Pema Khandu. Tawang district was once home to about 100 species of rhododendron but now they have been reduced to only 50 plus species ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018

In Union Budget 2018, Union government announces to build a tunnel through Sela Pass

In the Union Budget 2018, the Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has announced the government’s plan to build a tunnel through the Sela Pass located at an elevation of 13,700 ft which will ensure faster movement of troops in Tawang, ..

China announces names for six places in Arunachal Pradesh

China has unilaterally announced ‘standardised’ names for six places in Arunachal Pradesh. It is felt that Chinese move comes as a retaliation against Dalai Lama’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh. Experts feel that China’s announcement is aimed at reaffirming its territorial ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017

5th International Tourism Mart begins in Imphal

5th International Tourism Mart organized by the Ministry of Tourism in association with the North Eastern States and West Bengal has begun in Imphal, Manipur. It will be held between 23– 25 November 2016. International Tourism Mart is an annual event ..