Ensure hospital safety

The Seppa district hospital incident in which a man killed four people and injured several others without any provocation has suddenly awakened the state...

Ensure proper investigation of Papum Pare gang forgery

Legendary politician Bakin Pertin once termed Arunachal Pradesh a land of khushi-khushi (doing as one pleases). His statement has proven true in many instances...

Need to enhance CBRC efforts

In pleasing news, the three leopard cat cubs rescued from Chambang in Kra Daadi in June this year are now preparing to be released...

Bold decision on menstrual leave

In a commendable move, the Itanagar Capital Region Police has introduced special leave for women police personnel during their menstrual cycle. Women police personnel will...

Make comprehensive policy on hospital safety

The killing of four people inside the premises of the district hospital in Seppa, East Kameng district, is deeply disturbing. A man identified as...

Inclusion of Mithun and Yak in NLM

Minister for Agriculture and Allied Sectors Gabriel D. Wangsu, called for the inclusion of Mithun and Yak under the National Livestock Mission (NLM). Justifying...

Unpredictable time ahead

The return of Donald Trump as the President of the United States poses challenges to the entire world including India. He is a very...

TRIHMS’ controversial goof-up

The decision of the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) to withdraw 47 posts of multitasking staffers (MTS) just two days before the exam...

United stand needed on crimes against women and children

In yet another disturbing incident, a nine-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted, leading to her death in Bana in Bichom district. The stepfather has...

Let APPSCCE prelims be free of controversy

The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has come out with a very strong statement, saying that the date for the Arunachal Pradesh Public...

Invite more private airlines to Arunachal

The Arunachal Chamber of Commerce & Industries (ACCI) has highlighted a very important issue of how Indigo Airlines monopolizes air service in the state....

Medical college needed in TCL region

Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday announced that three more medical colleges will come up in the state, besides the TRIHMS, which at present...

Sacred site

Parshuram Kund, a revered Hindu pilgrimage site, attracts lakhs of devotees every year during Makar Sankranti. This annual influx is not only for the...

Ease tension

The attack on a Hindu temple near the Canadian city of Toronto by pro-Khalistan radicals over the weekend highlights the dangers of the Justin...

Regulate cracker use

The deadly pollution caused by Diwali celebrations in Indian cities has become an annual fixture. This year, there was again open defiance of the...

Avoid misuse of state’s genuine issue

In the last few months, a massive hue and cry has been going on in the state over those individuals whose fathers are non-APST...

Tackle rising online fraud promptly

Online fraudsters have repeatedly targeted the innocent people of Arunachal Pradesh, with many falling victim to these schemes over the years. The recent arrest...

No dam without people’s consent

Recently a public consultation meeting on the proposed 12,500 mw Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) was organised by the All Upper Siang District Students'...

Ultimate recognition

Finally, Arunachal's contribution to nation-building is getting recognized through various events being conducted in the state. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein recently flagged off...

Ensure construction of panchayat bhavans

In a huge boost to the panchayati raj institution (PRI), the construction of 400 panchayat bhavans-cum-common service centres (CSC) in Arunachal Pradesh has been...