Editorial

31 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Need for protection of victims’ identities

The Supreme Court has strongly condemned the disclosure of a rape survivor’s identity and called for strict compliance with privacy protections. It directed all high courts to ensure that the names of survivors and…

30 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

LPG shortage

Consumers have been rushing to LPG agencies due to fears of a cooking gas crisis in the state, with several consumers seen waiting in long lines outside agencies like Donyi Polo Gas Agency and Marina Gas Agency in…

28 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Match action with intent

The Pasighat Municipal Council (PMC) has rolled out a set of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to establish ‘no garbage zones’ along both sides of the national highway passing through the township, as well as across…

27 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Questionable conduct

The repeated suspension of routine activities at Dera Natung Government College (DNGC) highlights a worrying trend in which academic priorities are being sidelined due to violent All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union…

26 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Need for centralised data

The Centre has stated that there is no centralised data on incidents of “hate speech, racial slurs, harassment and discrimination” against people from the Northeast. The National Crime Records Bureau compiles and…

25 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Tapping the hydropower potential

Even as the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation commissioned the third unit (250 mw) of the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, raising the total capacity to 750 mw of the 2,000 mw power plant, the state…

24 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

North East Games

The Arunachal Olympic Association (AOA) has proposed hosting the 4th North East Games 2026 in Arunachal Pradesh and submitted it to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for a decision. The event aims to promote regional…

23 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Allegations against NHPC

The All Nyishi Youth Association (ANYA) has flagged alleged administrative irregularities at the NHPC Ltd’s Itanagar regional office. It has raised concerns over the transfer of local employees, shortage of staff, and…

21 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Address the concerns of the APWS

The All Puroik Welfare Society (APWS) has appealed to the chief secretary to ensure strict enforcement of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 in Kurung Kumey district, alleging that authorities often bypass…

20 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Follow procedure

The Arunachal ST Bachao Andolan Committee has demanded the cancellation of ST certificates issued to non-Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (non-APST) individuals and has called for a comprehensive reverification of all…

19 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Lack of opportunities

According to a recent study by Azim Premji University, 11 million out of 63 million graduates aged 20-29 in India were unemployed in 2023, while only about seven percent managed to secure permanent salaried jobs within…

18 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Stop earth-cutting

The first spell of rain this year has brought tragic news as four people were killed and three others injured in a major mudslide at a construction site in Itanagar. The casualties occurred when a portion of land caved…

17 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

A rediscovery

The Botanical Survey of India has rediscovered Henckelia monophylla, a rare plant species endemic to Arunachal Pradesh, nearly 189 years after it was last recorded. Scientists from the BSI made the rediscovery in Lohit…

16 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

Safeguarding democracy

The Election Commission’s announcement of assembly elections has set the stage for democratic exercises in some states of the country. Between 9 to 29 April, voters in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West…

14 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Guarding against panic

The central government’s assurance of uninterrupted cooking gas supplies, even amid disruptions caused by the war in West Asia, is a welcome attempt to calm public anxiety. Yet the surge in LPG bookings jumping from an…

13 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Careful financial management required

The Assembly passed a Rs 36,607 crore budget for 2026-27, giving focus on key sectors, including health, education, livelihoods, connectivity, safety, culture, and governance. Though the budget size is 8.1 percent lower…

12 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Govt moves to regulate teacher postings

The passage of the Arunachal Pradesh Transfer and Posting of Employees of Education Department (Regulation and Management) Bill, 2026 in the budget session of the Assembly is more than a routine legislative exercise. It…

11 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Growth-oriented budget

On the third day of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly’s budget session, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein presented a Rs 36,607 crore budget for FY 2026-27, balancing ambition with fiscal prudence. With a…

10 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Assembly charts path of progress

The second day of the sixth budget session of the eighth Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh was marked by serious deliberations and constructive initiatives. Legislators engaged in meaningful discussions that…

9 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Ensure women’s safety

The International Women’s Day is observed across the globe on 8 March as a celebration of women’s achievements and a reminder of the challenges that remain. In our country, the day carries particular weight, reflecting…