Editor, I would like to bring to the attention of the people of Arunachal Pradesh the remarkable developmental transformation our state has witnessed under the leadership of Chief Minister Pema Khandu. In a democratic society, criticism is natural and necessary, but at the same time, genuine developmental works must also be acknowledged fairly and honestly
Editor, Every year, every department releases advertisement for vacancies through the APPSC, but the Tourism Department does not do so. Thousands of unemployed tourism youths are ready to write exams for the posts of district tourism officer (DTO) and tourist information officer (TIO), but no advertisement has been released by department for many years. Only
Editor, It has become a routine, and frankly intolerable, experience for the people of Arunachal Pradesh. You pick up a daily commodity, check the price tag, and find the shopkeeper demanding a premium – a ‘surcharge’ – well above the printed maximum retail price (MRP). When confronted, the response is almost scripted: a dismissive shrug,
Editor, I’m an APSSB CGL 2025 candidate. It’s about to be a year but still there is no response from the APSSB regarding the results’ delay. Students like me who worked hard are losing hope in the judiciary system as well as the APSSB. It would just have taken a single week by the court
Editor, The recent initiative undertaken by the Traffic Police Department to equip all traffic personnel with body worn cameras deserves sincere appreciation and gratitude from the public. At a time when concerns regarding transparency, accountability, and professionalism in enforcement duties have become a major topic of public discussion, this decision reflects a strong commitment towards
Editor, I would like to highlight an issue that has increasingly affected many ordinary citizens in our town, particularly local tribal families who often engage fabrication workers for household and commercial works such as gates, railings, racks, trolleys, and roofing structures. In many cases, customers are given rough verbal estimates or handwritten quotations without clear
Editor, I am an indigenous person from Shi-Yomi district, and an atheist. I fully support the ongoing efforts to remove illegal encroachments and unauthorised religious structures because we must protect our tribal land, culture and identity under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873. However, I feel the current movement is becoming selective. While many mosques
Editor, I commend the article by Bojum Lusi Sorum published on 19 May 2026, for raising a timely and much-needed discussion on the future of our society. Issues like ILP, ST protection, and the scrapping of the 80:20 ratio are genuine concerns and deserve serious attention. The efforts of youth leaders and organisations raising these
Editor, In 2022, Arunachal Pradesh issued the “Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe Certificate Issuance Guidelines, 2022,” stipulating that such certificates may be revoked in cases involving fraud, misrepresentation, the provision of false information, or the concealment of facts. In response, various tribal forums and student organizations have staged protests, submitted memorandums, and demanded measures ranging from
Editor, I wish to draw attention to the ongoing recruitment process for animal science subject matter specialist (SMS) post at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Karsingsa in Papum Pare district (AHV/P 1139/2006 Vol I). The walk in interview was conducted on 28 April. Now, more than 20 days have passed since the interview, yet the
Editor, The steady growth of religious institutions in the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) has become a matter of growing concern for many people. But, instead of seeing this as a negative development, we can connect these institutions to a larger social cause that can greatly benefit the state’s underprivileged students and youths. In recent years,
Editor, I wish to draw the attention of the authorities concerned towards the prolonged delay in the publication of the shortlisted candidates’ list for assistant professor interviews in various departments under the APPSC. It is deeply disappointing that the commission has failed to adhere to its own annual examination calendar. As per the schedule notified
Editor, Of late an organisation called ST Bachao Andolan has been active and seems to be our protagonist and saviour, though it is unclear whose brainchild this movement originally was. I am not getting into the merits and demerits of the organisation, its functionaries, and leadership. However, the movement needs a discourse among all of
Editor, I wish to express concern over the delay in the notification of the shortlisted candidates and interview date for the assistant professor examination 2026 conducted by the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission. The examination notification was issued on 22 January, and as per the examination calendar, the interview (viva voce) was expected to be
Editor, I wish to draw the urgent attention of the chief minister, the APPSC chairman, and the ministers and authorities of various works departments towards a serious issue affecting thousands of unemployed civil engineering graduates in the state. It is deeply concerning that agriculture engineering graduates are being allowed to compete for and occupy assistant
Editor, I wish to draw the attention of the government, the Education Department, and the general public towards the highly confusing and questionable ‘excess teachers list’ recently issued by the Department of Education. The basis and criteria adopted for preparation of said list appear to be unclear, inconsistent, and lacking transparency. In several cases, station
Editor, I wish to express deep concern over the unfortunate injury sustained by Sub-Inspector Tamo Bakhang during the recent bandh-related violence in Itanagar. It is heartbreaking that an officer who was once celebrated across Arunachal Pradesh for his courage during the Hollongi gunfight against notorious drug kingpin Rohit Basumatory is today battling a severe eye
Editor, We wish to draw the attention of the authorities and the public to an issue that has been affecting governance and public service delivery in East Siang district for years. While the government’s nationali-sation policy is being implemented across departments and mandates the transfer of employees to different districts, it appears that this rule
Editor, The ongoing unrest in Arunachal Pradesh, fuelled by the Inner Line Permit (ILP) issue, offers a troubling glimpse into how genuine concerns of the youths can be hijacked for narrow political ends. What began as demands around protected status has rapidly morphed into a vehicle for destabilising the incumbent government, mirroring the disruptive Gen
Editor, I am writing to express my deep concern over the growing attempts to divide the tribal communities of Arunachal Pradesh along religious lines. Recently, certain groups have demanded the revocation of Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for tribal individuals who practice Christianity. Shockingly, there are even discussions about barring them from participating in local festivals
