Readers Forum

19h ago · 1 min read

Request for review and enquiry into CMYKY target allocations

Editor, I wish to bring to the notice of the chief minister serious concerns regarding the CMYKY target allocations made in August 2026 under the Department of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, involving several…

19h ago · 3 min read

UDC 2026 question paper: Did the difficulty level match a graduate-level exam?

Editor, The recently conducted UDC (upper division clerk) 2026 examination by the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) has left many aspirants disappointed - not because the examination was unfair, but…

19h ago · 4 min read

Arunachal's dams: A question of survival

Editor, The mountains of Arunachal Pradesh are not empty spaces waiting to be transformed into reservoirs, tunnels, and concrete structures. They are living landscapes - home to indigenous communities, ancient forests,…

4d ago · 2 min read

Heavy casualties in Nepal serve as a lesson for Arunachal

Editor, The recent mudslides in Nepal have resulted in 489 fatalities and left over 500 people missing - a truly devastating tragedy. Situated in the Himalayas, Nepal is highly susceptible to landslides and mudslides…

4d ago · 1 min read

Request for adequate preparation time for FAO/TO & STO exams

Editor, The government's decision to give the green signal to the APPSC to conduct examinations is certainly a welcome step. However, we, the FAO/STO aspirants, would like to respectfully draw attention to a genuine…

5d ago · 3 min read

Need for greater moderation, standardisation in APPSC mains evaluation

Editor, I would like to draw the attention of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) towards the need for greater moderation and standardisation in the evaluation of mains examination papers. The recent…

6d ago · 4 min read

The guardians who must also respect the constitution

Editor, The fight to safeguard the rights, land, identity and future of indigenous tribal communities is not only legitimate, but deeply necessary. Organisations and movements that raise their voices against the…

6d ago · 4 min read

Examining the standardization of place names in Arunachal Pradesh

Editor, Recently, the central government of India announced that, after consultation with the government of Arunachal Pradesh, it has formally marked 27 locations and geographical features with "standard names" on the…

26 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

An appeal to the tourism secretary

Editor, I, on the behalf of unemployed tourism youths, would like to draw the kind attention of the secretary and the director of tourism, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, towards Order No PERS-40/2/2022/483, dated 15…

25 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Ensure equitable reservation among indigenous communities

Editor, Heartfelt thanks to the Government of Arunachal Pradesh and the state Cabinet for approving a uniform eligibility criteria for direct recruitment to Group A, B and C posts. By making permanent residence, APST…

25 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

Questions regarding APPSC TGT physics exam

Editor, A competitive examination can command public trust only when the same rules are applied equally to every candidate. The APPSC TGT physics examination held on 12 July at the old APPSC building has raised concerns…

24 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Strengthen RTI and prevent its misuse

Editor, I would like to draw the attention of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh towards certain issues concerning the functioning of government offices and the use of the RTI Act. Firstly, there should be clear…

22 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Concerns regarding automatic transfer of CMAAY beneficiaries to PMAAY

Editor, I would like to draw the attention of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh to an issue affecting many patients seeking treatment outside the state. It is reported that many beneficiaries whose health insurance…

22 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Time to abolish 'in-charge' system in engg depts

Editor, I wish to draw the attention of the chief minister, the ministers concerned, principal secretaries, and heads of departments to a matter that deserves urgent administrative attention. Several engineering…

21 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

The plight of guest teachers

Editor, I wish to draw the attention of the authorities concerned and the public towards the serious financial hardship being faced by guest teachers in Arunachal Pradesh, who have been working for nearly three months…

21 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Give ageing candidates a fair chance to appear for asst prof viva voce

Editor, I would like to place before the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) a humble and urgent appeal on behalf of candidates who are approaching the upper age limit and are aspiring for the post of…

20 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Concerns over the APSSB health check

Editor, The recent medical examination process under the Special Recruitment Drive for Uniformed Services Combined Examination 2026 conducted by the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) has raised concerns…

19 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Call to accelerate the resolution of the Assam-Arunachal border issue

Editor, The Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border dispute is a long-standing inter-state issue rooted in colonial-era administrative lines and a 1951 land transfer. It has involved periodic violence, multiple failed…

19 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

The indigenous tribal language test

Editor, In a post on his social media account on 'X', Chief Minister Pema Khandu made a simple but meaningful point: "If you are going to serve the people of Arunachal, you should be able to speak at least one of the…

17 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

The language mandate

Editor, The recent policy introducing a local language proficiency test in government examinations across Arunachal Pradesh has sparked crucial conversations about identity, governance, and equity. While the…