Readers Forum

25 Sept 2026 · 4 min read

The soul of the river

Editor, To outsiders, the Siang River appears merely as a ledger of untapped energy resources - a gleaming spreadsheet listing 11,000 megawatts of generation capacity, seemingly playing a role in distant geopolitical…

25 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Muzzling the valley

Editor, The recent directive issued by the Arunachal Pradesh government, demanding strict administrative action against government employees and public officials who joined or campaigned in protests against the proposed…

23 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

Age relaxation part in APPSC website not working

Editor, The age relaxation for APST government employees is up to 45 years, but when we in the age group of 41 to 44 try to apply for the APPSCCE online, the system shows that we are overaged. There are three optionS…

23 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

Rethink upper age limit relaxation

Editor, A few months back, the Cabinet took the decision to give a one-time upper age relaxation by one year (40), which is a welcome step for the ageing aspirants who have really suffered due to backlog and delays.…

23 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Review CMYKY

Editor, I submit this representation to the chief minister as an NGO worker and social activist concerned with the future of Arunachal Pradesh' youths, regarding responsible utilisation of public funds. Recent public…

23 Sept 2026 · 3 min read

Protecting freedom of speech and thought of activists

Editor, Opposition to large-scale dam construction in Arunachal Pradesh has been a decades-long movement driven by indigenous communities and environmentalists, centring on concerns regarding displacement, cultural…

23 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

Seeking clarification on SI recruitment

Editor, We are writing to seek clarification regarding the upcoming recruitment for the post of sub-inspector (SI) by the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), which may be conducted in the coming year.…

22 Sept 2026 · 3 min read

Concern over the CBI case concerning alleged violation of FCRA

Editor, We are writing to express our concern regarding the registration of a case by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against environmental activist and lawyer Bhanu Tatak in connection with allegations of…

22 Sept 2026 · 3 min read

Why we must stand with Bhanu Tatak

Editor, In the high-altitude valleys of Arunachal Pradesh, where the Siang and Dibang rivers roar down from the Himalayas, a battle for survival is quietly unfolding. At its centre stands Bhanu Tatak, a prominent legal…

22 Sept 2026 · 6 min read

Consider genuine grievances before transferring teachers

Editor, I wish to once again draw the attention of the authorities and the public to an issue that has repeatedly been raised by teachers affected by the ongoing transfer and rationalisation exercise of the Education…

21 Sept 2026 · 6 min read

Before releasing teachers, let justice be done to genuine cases

Editor, I wish to once again draw the attention of the authorities and the public to an issue that has repeatedly been raised by teachers affected by the ongoing transfer and rationalisation exercise of the Education…

21 Sept 2026 · 9 min read

Open letter to AAPSU

Dear AAPSU leaders, On the Chakma-Hajong issue, the way I see it, I see you as a _____ leader. I have deliberately left the blank unfilled, because I could not find, seeing the situation you are in, any apt word to fill…

21 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

Let teachers be heard before they are released

Editor, I wish to draw attention to the concerns of teachers affected by the ongoing rationalisation and transfer exercise of the Education Department. There is no objection to the releasing of teachers who are…

21 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Vague allocation of exam centre

Editor, On 20 September, the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) conducted the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination, 2026. The address of exam centre provided by the APSSB was very vague and it did…

18 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Looking forward to impartial results of CBI probes

Editor, Bhanu Tatak, a legal adviser to the Siang Indigenous Farmers Forum (SIFF) and coordinator of the Dibang Resistance Movement, is known for her opposition to the 12,500 mw Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP).…

18 Sept 2026 · 3 min read

Review and revamp CMYKY

Editor, I respectfully submit this representation to the chief minister as an investigative reporter and concerned citizen, with a sense of social responsibility towards the youths of Arunachal Pradesh and the proper…

18 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

Regarding age relaxation

Editor, A few months back, the Cabinet decided to relax the upper age limit for APPSC exams to 40 years, which is a welcome step for those ageing students who had suffered due to backlog and delays. But the government…

17 Sept 2026 · 4 min read

Nursing staff in private hospitals deserve better wages

Editor, Nursing staff are the backbone of patient care, yet many nurses working in private hospitals in Arunachal Pradesh are reportedly paid as little as Rs. 9,000 per month. At the same time, doctors in some private…

16 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Ambiguity in eligibility conditions for FAO and STO

Editor, On 9 September, 2026, the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), through Advertisement No 06/2026, invited applications for four different posts, including 7 posts each for finance and accounts…

16 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Protecting the integrity of teachers' recruitment

Editor, I wish to add to the concerns raised in your newspaper on 10 September regarding the reported practice of pursuing regular academic programmes simultaneously, particularly where candidates are said to have…