Israel-Hamas ceasefire a welcome step
After 15 months of brutal conflict, Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement. The world has breathed a sigh of relief. Although several...
Proposal for medical college in Namsai a step in the right direction
The decision of the state Cabinet to recommend to the government of India the proposal to set up a 100-seat medical college and a...
Betrayal of justice
The report of six education officials who were arrested and suspended for their alleged involvement in the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) paper...
Fencing borders necessary
The decision of the government of India to fence the Indo-Bangladesh and the Indo-Myanmar borders is causing tension. Bangladesh has expressed concern over India's...
Develop more tourism attractions in ICR
The tourism department and the ICR administration's decision to conduct a 'jeep safari-cum-trekking expedition' to Dariya Hill for the promotion of tourism was truly...
Decentralisation of planning process
Promoting decentralisation of power in the planning process, Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced that his government's next major reform would be the implementation of...
Double conservation efforts for wildlife
The discovery of a new pangolin species from Arunachal Pradesh, named Indo-Burmese pangolin, scientifically called Manis indoburmanica, shows the richness of the state’s wildlife....
Hooliganism will hurt the local economy
The arrest of six individuals - reportedly activists of the ANSU - for vandalising a watch store in Akashdeep complex in Itanagar is extremely...
Conduct proper investigation
The allegation of corrupt practice in implementing the Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) made by Arunachal Hope Foundation (AHF) is grave and deserves...
India, B’desh should oppose construction of dam by China
China's announcement that its plan to construct the world's biggest dam over the Yarlung Zangbo river in Tibet near the Indian border will not...
GoAP should consider AOA’s appeal
The Arunachal Olympic Association (AOA) has raised a genuine issue by urging Chief Minister Pema Khandu to appoint only persons who have experience in...
Put an end to killing wildlife
This year, around the New Year celebration, the forest department seized large quantities of wild animal carcasses and wild meat from various parts of...
GoAP should not ignite religious division
The Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 1978, is once again in the news, following the recent announcement by Chief Minister Pema Khandu that...
United effort needed for cleaner Itanagar
The Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) is facing a growing crisis that threatens both public health and the environment: an escalating garbage problem. Despite the...
West Asia important for India’s foreign policy
India's decision to upgrade its relations with Kuwait to a strategic partnership is a big move. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the West...
Increase security at railway station against smuggling
A total of four smuggled hornbill beaks were seized by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the NF Railway while conducting routine checking at...
India should be wary of China’s growing influence on Nepal
India has every reason to be alarmed over the developments in Nepal in the light of its steadily tightening embrace of China. Known for...
Scrapping ‘no-detention policy’ the right move
The Centre has scrapped the 'no-detention policy' for Classes 5 and 8 in schools governed by it, allowing them to fail students who do...
Formation of UTA needs serious look
In a surprising move, National Socialist Council of Taniland, now known as United Tani Army (UTA), issued a statement recently, seeking quashing of all...
ONOE detrimental to democracy
After the terrible experiment with demonetisation, the BJP government at the Centre is now mulling the new idea of one nation, one election (ONOE)...