Readers Forum

20 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

Residents of Tali and Pipsorang need immediate relief

Editor, The people of the 20th Tali area have appealed to Lok Sabha MP Kiren Rijiju, seeking urgent intervention and relief support for the flood-affected Tali and Pipsorang regions. The recent flash floods in the Kumey…

20 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

No job for unemployed tourism youths

Editor, Maybe in our state it is only the Tourism Department where there is a huge shortage of manpower, compared to other departments. Many districts are without a regular district tourism officer (DTO), and a good…

20 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

Support Deepak Nabam Living Home

Editor, Deepak Nabam Living Home has emerged as a beacon of hope for more than 300 homeless, abandoned, elderly, mentally unstable and destitute people. Through the selfless leadership of Deepak Nabam, his better half…

20 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

The hidden cost of celebrations

Editor, I wish to draw the urgent attention of the citizens and higher authorities to a critical crisis threatening IG Park, which is the lone green lung and premier recreational public space in Itanagar The park is…

17 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

Lack of clarity over negative marking in TGT geography exam

Editor, I would like to draw the attention of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) to a serious issue faced by candidates in the recently conducted TGT geography examination. Unlike Paper-I (general…

17 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

Strengthen integrity in APPSC and APSSB exams

Editor, I would like to draw the attention of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB), and the authorities concerned to the urgent need for stricter…

16 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

APPSC’s technical glitch and inadequate answer key

Editor, Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw the attention of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, and the general public to certain…

16 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Prolonged delay in assistant professor viva-voce

Editor, While the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has successfully conducted several recruitment examinations and viva-voce processes outlined in its 2026 Examination Calendar, one critical…

15 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

Clarification needed on negative marking in TGT geography paper

Editor, I am writing to express my concern over an inconsistency in the APPSC TGT examination held on 12 July, 2026, which has left many geography candidates confused and anxious. As per Advertisement No 02/2026, dated…

15 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

The invisible backbone of RGU

Editor, I wish to draw the attention of the authorities and the public to the persistent challenges faced by the guest faculty members and teaching assistants of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), Doimukh, a central…

14 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Homelessness demands action

Urban Housing Crisis By Dhurjati Mukherjee The recently released World Cities Report 2026 by the UN-Habitat and World Urban Forum showed that 40% of the global population is affected by a housing crisis with living…

13 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

The man behind the name ‘Naharlagun’ deserves recognition

Editor, I wish to bring to public attention a matter of history, respect and recognition that has been quietly overlooked. ‘Naharlagun’ is a name rooted in nature and geography. ‘Nahar’ for the trees that once…

13 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

The lunar landscape of Naharlagun railway station road

Editor, I wish to draw the urgent attention of the state government and the Railway authorities to the deplorable condition of the road connecting the Naharlagun railway station to the main highway. A decade ago, I…

13 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

Continue services of guest faculty members

Editor, I am writing to bring to the notice of the education minister the difficulties being faced by government colleges in Arunachal Pradesh due to the delay in the recruitment process by the Arunachal Pradesh Public…

11 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

Indifference to the plight of Dari circle

Editor, The recent flash floods have devastated several parts of Arunachal Pradesh. Among the worst-affected areas are Possa village and the NEEPCO Colony in Keyi Panyor district, Zirdo, Jime and Ichi villages in Dari…

10 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

An appeal for immediate relief

Editor, I appeal to all 60 MLAs of the Legislative Assembly and both the Lok Sabha MPs to extend immediate humanitarian assistance under the MLALAD and MPLAD funds and ensure timely relief for the affected families of…

10 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

The devastation left behind

Editor, While visiting Rami (Koyu) in Lower Siang district, which entailed 8-9 hours of foot march from Zirdo village in Leparada district, as part of discharging the assigned duty, it was truly flabbergasting to…

10 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Preserve the spirit of UGC norms

Editor, The ongoing recruitment of the APPSC is an important opportunity to strengthen the quality of higher education in the state. At this crucial juncture, it is imperative that the commission steadfastly adheres to…

9 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Rethinking job reservation in Arunachal Pradesh

Editor, The Arunachal Pradesh government’s decision to set up a six-member committee to review the state’s 80:20 recruitment ratio is a welcome step. It is a direct response to what AAPSU, AFTF, and other indigenous and…

9 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

Clarification on shortlisting for Special Tiger Protection Guard

Editor, Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw the attention of the Chairman, Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB), to certain serious concerns regarding the recently published…