Editorial

1d ago · 1 min read

Explore avenues for self-employment

Animal Husbandry, Veterinary & Dairy Development Minister Gabriel D Wangsu stated that animal husbandry sector in Arunachal is poised for a major transformation. He further said that breed, seed and feed are the three…

2d ago · 1 min read

Give more attention to border region

While reviewing the progress of various development projects during a meeting in Anini on Tuesday, Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Dr Raj Bhushan Choudhary, highlighted the immense potential in tourism and…

3d ago · 2 min read

Seek consensus

The People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) and the Congress party in Arunachal Pradesh have urged the state government to address public concerns over the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) and the heavy…

4d ago · 1 min read

Make textbooks available

The delay in distribution of Class 9 mathematics textbook has been adversely affecting the students' studies as annual examinations approach. Students said they have already received Part 1 of the textbook but are still…

5d ago · 1 min read

Examine circumstances surrounding vandalism carefully

The arrest of three prominent faces of the Pasighat agitation against the proposed 11,200-MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) - human rights lawyer and anti-dam activist Ebo Mili, and youth leaders Otul Jerang…

6d ago · 1 min read

Need for a policy

The traditional yak-rearing community of the Brokpas deserves a dedicated policy that safeguards its livelihood, culture, and future, as envisaged by the state government under Pema Khandu. Yak rearing is not merely an…

24 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

Surveillance isn't enough

The installation of surveillance cameras in Pasighat town by the Pasighat Municipal Council (PMC) is being touted as a measure to check indiscriminate dumping of garbage and domestic waste in public places. The…

23 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Take comprehensive action

The repeated reports of tiger sightings near human habitations in Lower Dibang Valley and the latest sighting near Tiwari Gaon along the Roing-Anini road have once again brought the issue of human-wildlife conflict into…

20 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Make concessions

The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have rejected the Centre's draft, stating that it failed to meet their demands for constitutional safeguards and meaningful democratic governance. The…

19 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

State coercion

The court of the sessions judge in East Siang district granted interim protection from arrest to 13 applicants in two cases registered at the Boleng police station over protests against the proposed Siang Upper…

17 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Plan for future

The Indian Army's 2 Mountain Artillery Brigade, stationed at Lohitpur near Tezu in Lohit district, began its firing exercise after an agreement was reached with the local villagers. In response to community concerns,…

16 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Pay frontline workers

The contingency staffers of the Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve (NNPTR) have not received their salaries for six months, from April to September. This delay has left around 200 contingency staffers, including…

15 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

A neglected highway

The Public Rights Action Committee (PRAC) organised a protest rally over the poor condition of the Papu Hill-Nirjuli road (Package B), demanding the immediate repair and completion of the pending Package B stretch of…

14 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

SIR for Arunachal

The entire Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process remains under scrutiny and as protests continue, the Election Commission has announced a special voter enrolment drive in Arunachal Pradesh for those who have been…

13 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Release the anti-dam activists

Four residents of Geku in Upper Siang district - Adum Tayom, Omak Paron, Okut Paloh, and Oson Paron - have been detained under the Arunachal Pradesh Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (APUAPA), 2014, for opposing the…

12 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Not even a semblance of democracy

Election Commission Chief Gyanesh Kumar has been in the centre of a storm after the deletion of 130 million names from the electoral rolls in the world's largest democracy. Elections, which are the soul of a democracy,…

10 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Safer mining

The committee appointed by the Meghalaya High Court has sought a detailed inquiry into the shortage of 13.02 lakh tonnes of inventoried coal as it called for fixation of responsibility. The committee also flagged the…

9 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Investigate Mipi'a death

Rakhini Mipi, the renowned RTI activist, had rattled many in the state by using the RTI Act to dig up information and uncover the truth. From state to central government agencies, he did not spare anyone. The activist,…

8 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Need for smooth process

The Arunachal Pradesh government has made APST certificates compulsory for examinations conducted by the APPSC and APSSB. However, some students have alleged that they are facing difficulties while filling out…

7 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

The Asiad

The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games came to a close with China topping the medal table for the 12th consecutive time with 341 medals. Japan finished second with 269 medals, while South Korea came third. India finished fourth…