Conduct corruption-free examinations
The recent decision of the Supreme Court to stop ordering a retest of the undergraduate edition of this year's National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) should...
Education department’s decision to shut down non-functional schools welcome
Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona informed the Assembly that the state government has shut down around 600 schools which were either non-functional or had...
Divisive moves in the name of faith
The Uttar Pradesh government's directive to eateries along the Kanwar Yatra - a pilgrimage undertaken by Lord Shiva devotees - to display the names...
Rehab centres need attention
The death of Olip Litin Mukerje in a rehab centre operated in Pasighat under East Siang district is deeply concerning. The young man was...
Consensus is necessary
There seems to be a divergence of views between the Adi Bané Kébang (ABK) and the Siang Indigenous Farmers' Forum (SIFF) regarding the construction...
Address the concerns
Karnataka's Bill on reservation for Kannadigas in private sector jobs has deeply divided the opinion of the people of India. Some sections see it...
Transferring teachers as political vendetta not acceptable
The Upper Subansiri Galo Students' Union on Thursday alleged that mass transfer and posting of teachers from the district, particularly from Dumporijo circle, is...
More flight services required
The appeal made by Chief Minister Pema Khandu to the Centre, seeking increased flight connectivity from Donyi Polo Airport, Hollongi, is timely. In a...
A new dimension
The recent bypolls held in seven states suggest that the opposition, which delivered a vastly improved performance in the general election, is still maintaining...
Nepal’s ever-changing political dynamics
India's immediate neighbour Nepal is once again back in the news for political instability. Yet again there is a new prime minister. Political stability...
Need for strong movement against sex trafficking
The Itanagar police in yet another breakthrough busted an interstate sex racket involving two minors. These girls were trafficked to Delhi and have since...
Assassination attempt on Trump a reflection of gun culture in the US
The assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump, who is the presidential candidate of the Republican party, has put America's toxic election campaign...
Equal justice for all
The personal laws of any religion should not be allowed to become instruments to perpetuate injustice and rob women of dignity and right to...
Modi displayed nuanced diplomacy during talks with Putin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow - his first since the Ukraine war broke out in 2022 - and the tone and tenor...
Get the tactics right
The militancy in Kashmir valley is rising at an alarming rate. The latest strike in Kathua district claimed the lives of five army personnel....
Police flouted democratic rights by detaining anti-dam activists
The detention of anti-dam activists Ebo Mili and Dunge Apang by the Itanagar police while union Power minister ML Khattar was on a visit...
Govt should come clean on eastern Ladakh situation
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has once again raised a very pertinent issue regarding the situation along the LAC in eastern Ladakh. On Sunday, Kharge...
Hathras tragedy: Effective crowd management is imperative
It was a tragedy waiting to happen. Over 2.5 lakh people crammed into a closed tent, without multiple exits, for a religious gathering in...
INDIA and ruling NDA need to work together
The first few sittings of the 18th Lok Sabha and the new session of Parliament have indicated things to come in the future. There...
Long-lasting infrastructure needed
The heavy rains in the last 15 days have caused massive damages across the state. In particular, the road infrastructure has been hit hard....