Tawang

Sameer Tamang, a local youth, filmed the cub during a trip. He was travelling with a friend when he spotted the animal.

Arunachal Pradesh: On the road to the edge of the world

A road trip to Tawang, past high mountain passes, icy peaks and surreal landscapes.

India-China border clash: China says ‘situation stable’ after a US state department’s comments

As per a statement from a spokesperson, the US Department of Defence’s allegations against China in the border issue with India, were “without any factual basis”. It also called the US “a third country pointing fingers”

Defence minister to open Siyom Bridge in Arunachal, kick off a host of infra projects

The defence minister will inaugurate multiple other infrastructural projects carried out and completed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO)

Tawang to get more mobile towers for better connectivity after India-China clash

The development came after the India-China clash at Yangtse on December 9.

China’s unilateral actions against India make peaceful border distant reality

It is very natural that such incidents hold the bilateral relationship to a ransom. Peace and tranquility along the border are the foundational principles of friendly ties between India and China

Tawang clash: Country stands with govt, Centre must take opposition into confidence, says Sachin Pilot

"The statement of the central government has come five days after the incident. It says the same things that have come in the media. The central government should discuss this issue by taking the opposition into confidence," Sachin Pilot told reporters here.

Indo-China border tensions: A look at key dates in decades-long conflict

India and China have been experiencing a long history of conflict along their lengthy border, and tensions soared this week after the troops from both the countries suffered injuries during a face-off in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh on December 9. Let's take a look at a timeline of the long historical border tensions.

EXCLUSIVE | India foils Chinese incursion in Arunachal Pradesh, briefly detains PLA troops

Sources said around 200 Chinese soldiers crossed into the strategic Tawang sector from Tibet and attempted to damage unoccupied bunkers. Officials added that there was no damage to Indian defences.

India proposes to build road via Bhutanese territory claimed by China

In the first week of July, Beijing objected to Bhutan's request for funds to develop the Sakteng wildlife sanctuary at an online meeting of the Global Environment Facility (GEF)

Families in Arunachal village become crorepatis after Army acquires land

While two families, who had to part way with large tracts of their lands received Rs 6.73 crore and Rs 2.45 crore respectively, the remaining 29 families got Rs 1.09 crore each

IAF chopper crashes in Arunachal, five personnel killed

The crash of the Mi-17 V5 took place at around 6 am when it was on a maintenance mission, the official said.

India may have underestimated Beijing's resolve: Chinese media

The Chinese reaction to the Dalai Lama's visit to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh came in an article in the state-run Global Times, which is part of the ruling Communist Party publications an is known for striking nationalistic postures.

India using Dalai's Tawang visit to upset China: Chinese Media

The 14th Dalai Lama's visit to Tawang bordering China will hurt Sino-Indian ties because China opposes any official invitations to him, the Global Times quoted an unnamed Chinese analyst as saying.

India, Bhutan discuss possibility of road linking Tawang-Assam

During the meeting, the Bhutanese Prime Minister is believed to have cited various concerns of the people of Bhutan because of which the country is not yet ready for proposal like joint security along the border, sources said.

Breathtaking destinations in Arunachal Pradesh

What the state lacks in monuments, bustling market places and tourist spots, it makes up for in valleys, waterfalls and crystal-clear lakes. In the eastern-most part of India, this gem has travellers marvelling at its tranquil beauty and acres of unspoiled green pastures.

Shillong: The land of guitarists and merry men

The property rates in upmarket Shillong can go as high as Rs 7000 per sqft – that is so high that its enough to buy property in some obscure corner of a far-flung suburb of Mumbai. But the homes here are invariably huge with multiple levels and a separate music room.

Assam, Arunachal: Land of snow-clad peaks, temples & rivers

Scenic beauty aside, the rhinoceros grazing the Kaziranga in Assam and the mirage of people visiting Tawang and Pemako in Arunachal Pradesh for pilgrimage is a study in contrast of a different kind.

International tourism mart at Tawang in October

The Centre has given Arunachal Pradesh the go-ahead to conduct a mega tourism event at Tawang, bordering China, in October.

Khandu's body arrives in Itanagar; PM, Sonia to pay homage

The body of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu, who was killed in a helicopter crash, was on Thursday brought by the army for people to pay their last respects before being taken to his home district, Tawang, tomorrow for the last rites.