leg of the district outreach programme on the theme Press and Society: Common Goals, Shared Responsibilities by Arunachal Press Club (APC) was organized at Kameng Hall at Bomdila in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh today. While presenting a power point presentation on the different aspects of press and media and its limitations, APC president Taba Ajum tried to his best to do away with...

Source : Webindia123 | 177 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Bomdila

Bomdila's tales of war & bravery

Perched at a height of 8,500 feet in the Himalayas, Bomdila, which saw the last Indian resistance during the 1962 Chinese aggression, still remembers the hard times the people had to face during the war. However, Arunachalis recall with pride how they helped Indian soldiers put up a fight against all odds. The stories of the war have almost become folktales, being handed down from one generation to...

Source : Times Of India | 191 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Bomdila

Arunachal minister seeks FCI offices

appealed to the Union food ministry to ensure prompt setting up of district offices of theof India (FCI) at Bomdila (West Kameng), Pasighat (East Siang) and Tezu (Lohit) for effective functioning and monitoring of PDS activities in the state.The FCI's Banderdewa-based area manager is currently overburdened as he has to monitor the PDS activities in the entire state and all the revenue districts, which...

Source : Times Of India | 200 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Bomdila

India lost war with China but won Arunachal’s heart

BOMDILA: Writers and historians say India lost the 1962 Sino-Indian War to the invading(Nefa), now Arunachal Pradesh. But, not many people are aware that despite the defeat, Indian nationalism in the form of Hindi won a long-drawn war of language crisis in the state.ke haath ladai to haar gaye, lekin Hindustan ke liye jung jeete the. (We lost the war in the hands of the Chinese, but we won it for India),"...

Source : Times Of India | 203 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Bomdila

'Defeat in 1962 war compelled Centre to focus on Arunachal'

BOMDILA: Even as India lost the 1962 Sino-Indian war, it was a juncture in history which changed New Delhi's approach towards Arunachal Pradesh. The people of Arunachal, who witnessed the war from close quarters, believe that the conflict forced the Centre to change its apathetic attitude and policies towards the backward tribal state and the region in general.The northeast was a totally neglected...

Source : Times Of India | 204 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Bomdila

BJP tribute yatra ends at Bumla

from Guwahati to Bumla at the imaginary McMohan Line that divides India and China. The saffron party, while paying homage to the martyrs of the historic Sino-Indian War, pressed the government to ensure rock-solid security along the international border between the two countries.on October 18, started from Guwahati and travelled through Tezpur in Assam, Bhalukpong, Bomdila, Tawang and ended at Bumla...

Source : Times Of India | 213 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Bomdila

'Never again 1962' slogans rent the air at Bomdila

BOMDILA: The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha's Guwahati-Tawang rally organized to highlight the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers during the Chinese aggression entered Bomdila on Friday. As the rally entered the town, slogans of "never again 1962" rented the air.Called as "jara yaad karo qurbani", the rally is aimed at fostering a spirit of nationalism and highlighting the sacrifices made by jawans during...

Source : Times Of India | 215 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Bomdila

BJP will tighten borders: Gadkari

main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday said it will take steps to seal India’s international borders to prevent illegal influx if it comes to power.Accusing the Congress of “vote bank politics” on the issue of illegal immigration from Bangaldesh, BJP national president Nitin Gadkari made the assertion during a programme held in Guwahati.Flagging off a car rally from Guwahati to Bomdila...

Source : Newkerala | 216 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Bomdila

1962 Sino-Indian war: Nehru’s speech still hurts Assam

former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru's role in it is still debated in Assam.After Nehru's speech on All India Radio (AIR) following the fall of Bomdila to the Chinese, many in Assam's Tezpur felt he was not concerned about the Brahmaputra Valley. Some veteran Congressmen though believe the people ofIn his address to the nation on AIR on November 20, 1962, Nehru said, "Huge Chinese armies have been...

Source : Times Of India | 225 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Bomdila

50 years on, Assam debates Nehru role in India-China war

Nehru's speech on All India Radio (AIR) after the fall of Bomdila to the Chinese made many Tezpur denizens feel that the late PM was not concerned about theValley. But there are some staunch veteran Congressmen who feel the people of the state have misunderstood Nehru.On November 20, 1962, Nehru addressed the nation on AIR saying, "Huge Chinese armies have been marching in the northern part of NEFA....

Source : Times Of India | 228 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Bomdila