Editor, We, the citizens of Arunachal Pradesh, express our concern over the proposed mandatory bagless day on Saturdays in schools. While the intention to alleviate academic burden is commendable, implementing it every Saturday would significantly disrupt the regular academic schedule, potentially hampering the learning process. The frequent disruption of classes may lead to inadequate coverage
Editor With deep sense of regard to the young, energetic, farsighted and one of the best performing chief ministers of Arunachal Pradesh since the NEFA days, I appreciate your uninterrupted rule of the state with an idea of pan-Arunachal governance in the multi-tribe and vast geographical divisions, and hope the government lasts more under your
Editor, I wish to draw the attention of the authorities and the general public to the continued and painful delay in the declaration of the AESE (civil) examination results, which has now been stalled for yet another month, pushing thousands of engineering aspirants into deeper uncertainty and distress. Anyone who has watched the recent admission
Editor, I have been thinking deeply about the state of our home, Arunachal. We call it the Land of the Rising Sun, but sometimes, looking at the way things work – or don’t work – it feels like we are walking through a long, administrative twilight. There is a story a friend told me recently
Editor, Travel on the winding roads of Arunachal Pradesh to the plains of Assam, or land in the heart of the national capital, and the story remains tragically identical. A thick, choking haze of dust has become the defining feature of the Indian landscape. In Likabali, Naharlagun, Guwahati, and Delhi alike, the vibrant colours of
Editor, I wish to draw the attention of the authorities and the general public to the alarming and deplorable condition of the Pasighat-Remi road (approximately 20 km). According to available sources, a substantial amount of Rs 30 crore was sanctioned by the government for the construction and improvement of this road. However, the ground reality
Editor, I would like to voice the deep anguish and concern of the public regarding the ongoing infrastructure development in Lower Siang’s permanent headquarters in Siji. Recent ground reports and videos brought to light by Takam Sonia of Arunbhoomi media and public leader Iken Tao have exposed a shocking reality. It appears that the construction
Editor, With the PGT Mains examination just a month away, an issue once highlighted in this column needs to be re-emphasised regarding the qualification criteria for the PGT examination in the state. On October 28, 2025, just a few days before the Recruitment Test, the APPSC issued a notification stating that, as per the NCTE
Editor, I wish to address a deeply ingrained misconception among our people. There is a false sense of inferiority – or sometimes complacency – that because the indigenous people of Arunachal Pradesh are exempt from direct income tax, we do not contribute to the nation’s revenue. This could not be further from the truth. The
Editor, I wish to draw the attention of the hopeless authorities and the general public to the alarming state of unchecked construction activities in Itanagar, which is steadily turning the capital into an unsustainable, mentally exhausting and distressing place to live in. Almost every nook and corner of the city echoes with continuous hammering, drilling,
Editor, I wish to highlight a public concern regarding the junior engineer (JE) recruitment, in view of the pending assistant engineer (AE) civil engineering process. Since AE civil recruitment is delayed due to a court case, the commission plans to proceed with the JE exam and maintain a waiting list to avoid vacant posts. While
Editor, Regarded as one of the greatest modern Indian thinkers, philosopher and social reformer, Swami Vivekananda believed that the future of any nation depends upon its human resources, especially the youths. In order to honour his vision for youth empowerment and messages of self-confidence, selfless service, patriotism and spiritual strength for Bharat nirman, 12 January,
Editor, The Government of Arunachal Pradesh, under the leadership of Pema Khandu, has emphasised on decentralised development. In fact, the government under Khandu’s visionary leadership has brought about the kind of development which is suitable for particular regions. Likewise, through the Cabinet Aapke Dwar at Ziro, the CM has announced a science and commerce degree
Editor, In Arunachal Pradesh, the teaching profession is increasingly viewed not as a calling, but as the ultimate ‘safe haven’ – a job with high salaries, immense social status, and seemingly minimal accountability. But before we blame the students for poor results, we must mathematically audit the teachers. When we strip away the holidays, the
Editor, In 2014, Nido Tania was beaten to death in Delhi after racial abuse. In 2026, Arjun Rimo was assaulted in Karol Bagh under eerily familiar circumstances: an argument, racial slurs, and violence. Twelve years apart, the pattern remains unchanged. For Arunachalees, Hindi has never guaranteed safety. In fact, it often does the opposite. Unlike
Editor, We would like to reach out to the department concerned regarding the medical fitness test under the combined secondary level (CSL) exam which was supposed to be conducted from 15 December, 2025 onwards by the APSSB, but was postponed till the completion of the panchayat elections. All the processes of the panchayat elections were
Editor, The recent release of admit cards for the Junior Engineer Common Recruitment Examination (JECRE-2025), scheduled for 24 January has once again brought mixed emotions among engineering aspirants in Arunachal Pradesh. While candidates acknowledge the earlier extension of the examination date by 13 days, the continued absence of the assistant engineer (AE) mains and viva
2026 China Forecast By Maciej Gaca (Expert, Centre For International Relations, Poland) The year 2025 did not bring China the strategic shift or adjustment to its governance model that some external observers had anticipated. From a systemic perspective, it was rather a year of completion of the direction that had become clearly outlined after 2020
Editor, What evolved from a village-level celebration in the year 1975 is now recognised worldwide and celebrated as Si-Donyi Hilo to honour and seek blessings from Si (Earth) and Donyi (sun) for universal peace, prosperity and bountiful harvest not only for a particular community but for the entire human race. It is a vibrant annual
Editor, I wish to express the deep anguish, frustration, and silent suffering of hundreds of APPSC aspirants who are not parties to any writ petition, yet are paying the heaviest price for prolonged inaction and delay. It is a matter of public record that by an order dated 22.10.2025, the high court was directed the
