Black Boxes of AF-32 Recovered
June 29, 2009
The two black boxes of the AF-32 aircraft, which crashed on 9 June 2009, have been recovered by a group of mountaineers from the IAF’s adventure cell. The Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR) were found amongst the scattered plane wreckage in Tato, near Menchuka.
It is expected that the IAF will release further information about the cause of the crash once it has examined the flight data.
Govt. Provides Grant-in-Aid for Construction of Roads
June 26, 2009
India’s Ministry of Rural Development has released funds of Rs.54.48 crores to assist in the construction all-weather roads in Arunachal Pradesh. Via the PMGSY scheme, the grant-in-aid will assist with the following projects:
(1) provision of road connectivity in rural areas, where there is a population of at least 500 people; and
(2) provision of road connectivity in hill states, tribal areas and desert areas, where there is a population of at least 250 people.
The PMGSY scheme was launched in December 2000, and aims provide all-weather roads to unconnected habitations in India’s rural areas.
ADB Approves $60m Loan to Arunachal
June 24, 2009
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has indicated that it will proceed with the proposed $60 million loan to Arunachal Pradesh, despite strong objections by China. The $60 million forms part of the ADB’s $2.9 billion lending program to India.
China’s attempt to block Arunachal Pradesh as a loan recipient stems from a territorial dispute with India.
ADB spokeswoman, Ms. Ann Quon, pointed out that it was inappropriate for the ADB to take a position on territorial disputes between its members. Quon further clarified that only economic considerations were relevant in ADB decisions.
The $60 million loan to Arunachal Pradesh is earmarked to assist in flood management and ecological problems.
Indian Army To Hold Recruitment Rally in Aalo
June 14, 2009
The Indian Army is organising a recruitment rally from 22 June to 28 June 2009 in Aalo, West Siang. The Army is seeking to recruit the following personnel:
(1) Soldier General Duty
(2) Soldier Tradesman
(3) Soldier Clerk/Store-Keeper Technical
(4) Soldier Technical
(5) Soldier Nursing Assistant
The screening process will likely include:
(a) Checking of documents.
(d) Medical examination.
(e) Written examination.
(f) Preparation of merit list.
(g) Enrolment and Despatch of selected candidates in order of merit to Centres.
Candidates from all districts of Arunachal Pradesh will be eligible to apply.
No Survivors in AN-32 Crash, West Siang
June 11, 2009
The Indian Air Force has confirmed that there were no survivors following the tragic crash of the AN-32 aircraft in West Siang on 9 June 2009. Rescue teams recovered the bodies of all 13 personnel, as well as the burnt plane wreckage.
The AN-32, which had just delivered food supplies to a military base near Mecheka, lost radio contact with Air Traffic Control not long after takeoff.
The cause of the crash is not yet known.