Readers Forum

2 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Clash at NEFA Club

Editor, The incident of the violent clash which unfolded at the NEFA Club building, the AAPSU office, on Friday is not only regrettable but also marks a new low in the student union’s election. Alleged aspiring…

2 Feb 2026 · 4 min read

Do politicians really deserve govt infra to be named after them?

Editor, It has become a tradition in our state and the country as whole to name government infrastructure which are built and developed by the taxpayers’ money after politicians. Is it fair? Names of politicians in…

2 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

A tale of two cities

Editor, I wish to draw the attention of the authorities and the general public to a startling contrast in infrastructure development that is unfolding right in our neighbourhood. As residents of Arunachal Pradesh, many…

2 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Reconsider eligibility criteria

Editor, I wish to draw the attention of the authorities concerned to an important issue affecting a group of long-serving contingency staff with regard to the eligibility criteria for Combined Limited Departmental…

2 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

No place for violence

Editor, I write this letter not as a political supporter, nor as a critic, but as a deeply disturbed citizen of Arunachal Pradesh who witnessed the incident that unfolded on Friday at the AAPSU office. What I saw has…

31 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

Open letter to health minister

Editor, I am writing this open letter to the health minister as a deeply concerned citizen regarding the acute and persistent road dust pollution in Naharlagun, particularly in the vicinity of Niba Hospital, caused by…

30 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

Appeal to name dist hospital Likabali after late Kardu Taipodia

Editor, I would like to voice the collective sentiments of the people of Lower Siang district regarding the upcoming inauguration of the newly constructed district hospital in Likabali, scheduled for 6 February. There…

30 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Should Pepsi cost Rs 90 or Rs 100 in Arunachal?

Editor, In Arunachal Pradesh, Pepsi is not just a soft drink – it’s an economics lesson. While most of India buys it at Rs 90, here it is confidently chilling at Rs 100 – without explanation, justification,…

30 Jan 2026 · 3 min read

Selection of beneficiaries under DDUSY

Editor, The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Swavalamban Yojana (DDUSY), launched by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh in 2017, was conceived as a visionary and transformative policy intervention aimed at empowering unemployed…

30 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

Need for moderation

Editor, I would like to draw the attention of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) and the authorities concerned towards an important issue related to the recently conducted JECRE 2025 examination. In…

30 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

A paradox of honour

Editor, On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, the people of Arunachal Pradesh witnessed the announcement of state awards honouring various individuals and departments for their service. However, a closer look at the…

28 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

Lack of proper allocation of migrant workers

Editor, I wish to bring to the attention of the authorities concerned an important civic issue arising from the inadequate and unplanned allocation of migrant workers in and around F Sector of the capital city. Migrant…

28 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

Upload final answer key

Editor, I would like to draw the attention of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) and the authorities concerned towards an important issue related to the recently conducted JECRE 2025 examination.…

28 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Appeal for transparency in recruitment

Editor, I wish to express the deep-seated concerns of the academic community regarding the upcoming assistant professor recruitment under the APPSC. This is the first major regular recruitment cycle since 2019, and for…

28 Jan 2026 · 3 min read

When challenging exam errors becomes a burden

Editor, In recent days, aspirants who sat for the Junior Engineering Common Recruitment Exam 2025 have been reeling from an unexpected and unwelcome shock: the high cost attached to challenging wrong answers in the…

28 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

Release AE civil results

Editor, It is my earnest and humble request to the APPSC to release the AE civil results before declaring the JE civil results. As the court case is still ongoing, it would be better on the commission’s part to complete…

26 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

Will justice be delivered?

Editor, I wish to express the deep anguish and frustration of thousands of AESE (civil) aspirants whose results remain stalled due to prolonged legal delays. What began as a temporary hurdle has now turned into months…

26 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Direct recruitment of DDSEs

Editor, I wish to draw the urgent attention of the governor, the chief minister, and the chief secretary towards a systemic bottleneck crippling our education sector: the recruitment methodology of the deputy director…

26 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

A wake-up call for teachers

Editor, It is deeply painful and utterly unacceptable to witness so many teachers – especially those in charge – treating their noble profession as a mere job for collecting salaries. You show up, deliver…

26 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Shortage of commerce faculty vacancies

Editor, Commerce education in Arunachal Pradesh is facing a serious but often overlooked challenge – the shortage of sanctioned and advertised vacancies for commerce faculty members in government colleges. While…