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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Arunachal landslides: Govt announces Rs 4 lakh ex gratia for next of kin of victims
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Arunachal Pradesh government has announced ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh each for the next of kin of those who died in landslide-related incidents across the state over the past 48 people have so far died in landslides triggered by torrential rain in the northeastern state during the Minister Pema Khandu , in a statement issued on Saturday night, expressed condolences over the deaths, and said necessary assistance would be provided to the affected people through the respective district forecasts of continued heavy rainfall in the state, Khandu urged people to remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel, particularly during the also appealed to the public not to venture into rivers and water bodies for the time departments concerned are on high alert to respond to emergencies, the CM said."My heart goes out to the departed souls. Our prayers are with them. Let's maintain extreme caution and remain vigilant to avoid further loss of lives," he deaths since Friday night were reported from East Kameng district, where seven people lost their lives when a vehicle carrying members of two families was swept off the road by a landslide along the Bana-Seppa stretch of National a separate incident in Lower Subansiri district, two labourers were killed and two others rescued after a landslide hit a cabbage farm near the Pine Grove area along the Ziro-Kamle road.
India Gazette
18 hours ago
- Climate
- India Gazette
Arunachal CM condoles loss of lives in landslides; announces ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh to kin of deceased people
Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], May 31 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu offer condolences to the reported deaths of at least nine persons - seven in East Kameng district and two in Ziro valley - due to massive landslides triggered by incessant monsoon rains since last few days across the state and announced ex-gratia worth Rs 4 lakh each to the kin of the deceased. In a statement, Chief Minister Khandu expressed grief at the loss of innocent lives and prayed for eternal peace and strength to bereaved family members. He announced ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the deceased's kin as per laid down government norms and assured assistance through the respective district administrations. In apprehension of more rains in the coming days, Chief Minister Khandu has called upon the people to remain vigilant and maintain extreme caution. He appealed to all not to travel, especially during the night, if not absolutely necessary. As almost all rivers, rivulets and streams across the state are in spate, Khandu advised all not to venture into rivers and urged dwellers in vulnerable areas to move to safer locations. He assured that the government is keeping a tight vigil on the situation and the departments concerned are on high alert. 'My heart goes out to the departed souls. Our prayers are with them. Let's maintain extreme caution and remain vigilant to avoid further loss of lives,' he added. Seven people have been killed due to a landslide on the National Highway in Seppa West assembly constituency, Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Mama Natung said on Saturday. He expressed condolences over the loss of life in the incident that occurred between Bana village and the Seppa area and advised people to avoid travelling at night during the monsoon season. 'It's very painful to hear about the tragic loss of seven lives in my Assembly constituency due to a landslide on NH 13 Road in between Bana & Seppa. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families during this difficult time. I request everyone to remain vigilant and avoid travelling at night during the monsoon season. My thoughts and prayers are with the families affected. May their souls rest in peace. Om Shanti Shanti,' Natung posted on X. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju also offered condolences. 'Deeply saddened by the tragic landslide in Arunachal Pradesh that claimed seven innocent lives. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. May the departed souls rest in peace. Prayers for strength and healing to all affected by this heartbreaking loss,' Rijiju posted on X. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for Arunachal Pradesh for the coming week, till June 6, predicting 'very heavy rain, thunderstorm and Lightning' on May 31. Meanwhile, the weather department has forecast 'heavy rain, thunderstorms and Lightning' from June 1 to 5 while predicting only 'heavy rain' on June 5 and 6. (ANI)
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Civil service officers backbone of governance system: Khandu
1 2 Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu has termed civil service officers as the backbone of the state's governance system. Speaking at the 16th Triennial Conference of the Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service Officers Association (APCSOA) at Itanagar on Friday, Khandu stressed that their performance is not just their own but it reflects the effectiveness of the political leadership and credibility of the govt itself. He urged the APCSOA officers to take ownership of the state and contribute to its holistic growth. Appreciating the theme of the conference, 'Civil Service at the crossroads: Reimagining public service for a new era', the CM said the role of today's civil service officers is not just administrative but transformational. "You are the first point of contact for the public. You are the ones who interpret govt schemes in a language the people understand. You are the ones who mediate between tradition and modernity. You are the ones who can prevent alienation and foster ownership among the people for every development initiative," he said.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Khandu lays base of 750cr edu infra projects digitally
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu on Friday digitally laid the foundation for various infrastructure development projects across the state worth Rs 750 crores under the education department to be executed by rural works department (RWD) in FY 2025-26. A major part of this effort involves the implementation of multiple education infrastructure projects, including upgrading 39 govt higher secondary schools under the SASCI scheme with a budget of Rs 300 crore, construction of 156 hostels and teachers' quarters in all districts under SASCI with Rs 322 crore, 14 large-capacity hostels (120 beds each) under the DAJGUA scheme costing Rs 71.40 crore, 60 bachelor barracks in rural schools with Rs 9 crore, infrastructure development of Arunachal University, Pasighat with Rs 30 crore and constructing 394 kitchen sheds cum stores for the PM Poshan scheme with Rs 23.64 crore, an official statement from the CMO said. "This is in line with our commitment to successfully implement the Shikshit Arunachal 2029 Mission adopted by our govt," Khandu said. Under this mission, he said, all infrastructural needs of govt schools will be fulfilled while also making policy decisions to rejuvenate the education system of the state. Khandu reiterated that schools not functioning or with zero attendance will be closed and the inter-village school model will be implemented. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dermatologista recomenda: simples truque elimina o fungo facilmente Acabe com o Fungo Undo "Over the years with focus on quantity, we lost quality. Under this Mission Shikshit Arunachal, we intend to take the quality of our education to top-notch by 2029," he said. He expressed optimism that under education minister PD Sona, the mission will be achieved as stipulated. Congratulating the RWD and education department on the huge responsibility, he advised the officers and officials of RWD to maintain quality and the timeline for completion without fail. Deputy CM Chowna Mein, education minister PD Sona, advisor to education minister Mutchu Mithi and senior officials from the RWD and education depts were present on the occasion.
United News of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Khandu lays base of Rs 750-Cr education infrastructure projects across Arunachal
Itanagar, May 30 (UNI) In a significant move towards transforming the educational landscape of Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday digitally laid the foundation stones for a series of infrastructure development projects worth Rs 750 crore under the Education Department. These projects will be executed by the Rural Works Department (RWD) during the financial year 2025–26. The projects include: Upgradation of 39 Government Higher Secondary Schools under the SASCI (Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment) scheme with an outlay of Rs 300 crore; Construction of 156 hostels and teachers' quarters across all districts under SASCI, costing Rs 322 crore; C/o 14 large-capacity hostels (120 beds each) under the DAJGUA (Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan) scheme at Rs 71.40 crore; 60 bachelor barracks in rural schools for Rs 9 crore; infrastructure development of Arunachal University, Pasighat with Rs 30 crore; and C/o 394 kitchen sheds-cum-stores under PM Poshan scheme with Rs 23.64 crore 'This (initiative) is in line with our commitment to successfully implement the Shikshit Arunachal 2029 Mission adopted by our government,' Khandu said. Under this Mission, he said, all infrastructural needs of government schools will be fulfilled while also making policy decisions to rejuvenate the education system of the state. Khandu reiterated that schools not functioning or with zero attendance will be closed, and the Inter-Village (IV) school model will be implemented to optimize resources and improve outcomes. 'Over the years, our focus on quantity diluted quality. With Mission Shikshit Arunachal, we aim to elevate the standard of education in the state to top-notch levels by 2029,' he revealed. Expressing confidence in Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona's leadership, Khandu said he is optimistic about achieving the Mission's targets on time. Congratulating the Education and Rural Works departments for undertaking this critical responsibility, he advised all officials of RWD to ensure quality and adhere strictly to project timelines. The event was also attended by Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Education Minister PD Sona, Advisor to the Education Minister Mutchu Mithi, and senior officials from both RWD and the Education Department. UNI TD GNK
