Editor, I wish to express concern regarding the recent deployment order of assistant engineers (AEs) under the Power Department, where newly recruited AEs have largely been posted as ASW (planning). It is disheartening to see that officers selected through a rigorous process are not being utilised at the field level where their technical expertise is
Editor, We would like to congratulate the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission for successfully conducting the AESE examination in a fair and transparent manner. This is a commendable step towards restoring public confidence after the challenges faced in the past. At the same time, we would like to highlight the need for greater transparency in
Editor, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) for uploading the question-cum-answer booklet (QAB) of the general English paper of the APPS Combined Competitive Examination (Mains). Although the release came later than expected, the commission’s assurance that the remaining QABs will be uploaded in a phased
Editor, I am writing to share my identity as a member of a Scheduled Tribe (ST) from Arunachal Pradesh. This status is my fundamental truth, as recognised by the Constitution of India. I want to state clearly that I do not follow any religion. My life is guided by the culture, traditions, and beliefs of
Editor, The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), launched in 2001 by the central and state governments, was a commendable initiative aimed at universalising elementary education across India. It has played a significant role in increasing school enrolment and providing employment opportunities to many youths. This effort deserves appreciation for its intent to bring education to every
Editor, I wish to draw attention to an important concern following the recently conducted AESE examination. While the non-technical answer key has been published, many aspirants are unable to properly evaluate their performance as they no longer possess their carbon copy answer sheets. In this situation, it would be both practical and beneficial if the
Editor, This concerns the article titled ‘The education policy gap in Arunachal’, dated 27 April, 2026. Most of the observations made by the author were noteworthy and to be deliberated upon. However, a few of them lacked merit and substance, and I would like to provide an alternative perspective. # On the recent trained graduate
Editor, I would like to bring to your attention certain concerns regarding the implementation of the teachers’ transfer and posting policy in East Siang district, particularly with reference to post graduate teachers (PGTs) and trained graduate teachers (TGTs). It has been observed that in several subjects, there are currently no vacancies in East Siang district,
Editor, I would like to draw attention to a serious issue affecting students from Arunachal Pradesh with regard to the allocation of CUET centres. A large number of students from the state are being assigned examination centres in different states. This situation is creating significant challenges, especially for those who come from economically weaker backgrounds.
Editor, I am submitting this letter addressed to the the deputy chief minister and finance minister. Respected sir, I am writing this letter to highlight a persistent issue that affects every household in our state: the illegal practice of surcharging on commodities sold with a maximum retail price (MRP). This is the second time I
Editor, I would like to draw the attention of our citizens to the visible and highly commendable improvements in the cleanliness of Itanagar. I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to Smt. Likha Nari Tadar, Mayor of the Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC), Shri Tok Tabin Camdir, Deputy Mayor, the entire IMC team, and, most importantly,
Editor, The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) has faced persistent opposition since 2024 from villagers belonging to the indigenous Adi community across Upper Siang, Siang, and East Siang districts. The core of the villagers’ opposition centres on the existential threats facing their lives, land, culture, and environment within this fragile Himalayan region. The dam, planned
Editor, I write this letter not just as a guest teacher under the Mukhya Mantri Shiksha Kosh Yojana (MMSKY), but as one among hundreds who stood firm when the education system of Arunachal Pradesh was going through one of its most difficult phases. The APPSC fiasco of 2022 brought the recruitment process of PGTs and
Editor, Over the past three decades, the education system in Arunachal Pradesh has deteriorated from bad to worse. This decline may be attributed to frequent changes in educational policies, such as RTE Act, 2009 and the Education Policy 2020. Some of these policies may not be entirely suitable or effective in the context of Arunachal
Editor, I would like to draw the attention of the state government and the public to the deteriorating condition and exorbitant fares of the Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Services (APSTS) bus services, particularly in the twin capital region of Itanagar and Naharlagun. There was a time when the APSTS bus service was the undisputed lifeline
Editor, Arunachal Pradesh is facing a serious but often ignored health crisis – rising gastric diseases and a severe shortage of gastroenterologists. In a tribal state where smoked meat, fermented food, bamboo shoot, spicy chutneys, excess salt, local brews, and irregular eating habits are common, gastritis, acid reflux, ulcers, and liver-related diseases have become widespread.
Editor, I am replying to the letter published regarding introducing a pre-viva waiting list in the PGT recruitment process. The proposal appears to be based on an unrealistic assumption that candidates who have qualified for both PGT and assistant professor viva voce will surely be selected as assistant professor and therefore skip the PGT viva
Editor, The PGT recruitment process can be improved by introducing a waiting list at an early stage. Many candidates who qualify for PGT also appear for assistant professor recruitment. If they are selected there, they may not attend the PGT viva voce. This reduces the number of candidates appearing for the PGT interview and affects
Editor, I wish to address the widespread confusion surrounding the recent developments on women’s reservation. It must be clearly stated that the 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies has not been defeated. It is already a passed law and will apply across the country, including states like Arunachal Pradesh. In fact, states
Editor, The recent report on Pasighat’s Arunachal Pradesh University’s (APU) enthusiastic participation in an international seminar, complete with talk of academic ‘matchmaking’, with European universities is certainly… illuminating. One can only admire the ambition. After all, it takes a certain level of confidence to scout for global academic partnerships while simultaneously demonstrating such remarkable indifference
