Last rites of Dorjee Khandu at Gyangkhar village in Tawang district

Last Updated: Thursday, May 5, 2011, 18:42

The last rites of Arunchal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu will be performed in his native village, Gyangkhar, in Tawang district as per Monpa Buddhist traditions.

Arunachal CM’s body brought to Itanagar

Last Updated: Thursday, May 5, 2011, 18:03

After a five-day long search, the Army with the help of locals, recovered the body of Dorjee Khandu from a place between Kyela and Lobothang.

TN Guv Barnala condoles Khandu`s death

Last Updated: Thursday, May 5, 2011, 16:32

Tamil Nadu Governor Surjit Singh Barnala on Thursday condoled the death of Arunachal Pradesh CM Dorjee Khandu in a helicopter crash, saying his demise was a ``great loss`` to the country and his native state in particular.

Mizoram Governor condoles Khandu`s death

Last Updated: Thursday, May 5, 2011, 15:56

Mizoram Governor Lt General MM Lakhera on Thursday sent a message to his Arunachal counterpart General JJ Singh condoling the death of the Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu in a helicopter crash.

Khandu’s death: Cabinet meet underway

Last Updated: Thursday, May 5, 2011, 13:51

A crucial meeting of the Union Cabinet to discuss the developments arising out of Arunachal Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu’s tragic death in helicopter crash is underway in the national capital.

Sushma Swaraj condoles Khandu`s death

Last Updated: Thursday, May 5, 2011, 12:42

Condoling the death of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj has emphasised on the need for a stricter air safety code to prevent helicopter mishaps.

CWC meeting to condole Khandu`s death

Last Updated: Thursday, May 5, 2011, 10:58

A meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) is being held here on Thursday to condole the death of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu.

Arunachal CM Khandu`s body recovered

Last Updated: Thursday, May 5, 2011, 00:43

Family members identified the body of Dorjee Khandu at the chopper crash site.

Review safety of VIP choppers, demands Congress

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 4, 2011, 22:06

The Congress Wednesday said it favoured a safety review of helicopters carrying VIPs in the wake of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu`s death in a chopper crash.

No lessons learnt from earlier chopper crashes: Omar

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 4, 2011, 21:45

No lessons have been learnt from earlier helicopter crashes which have led to the death of two chief ministers since 2009, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said Wednesday.

Govt confirms Khandu’s death in chopper crash

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 4, 2011, 18:54

The wreckage of the ill fated chopper was found at Sela Pass in Tawang district today morning.

PM, Sonia could pay last respects to AP CM Khandu

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 4, 2011, 17:53

UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh could arrive to pay their last respects to Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu, DoNER Minister BK Handique said.