Need to bring back Indian Science Congress

The indefinite postponement of the Indian Science Congress (ISC) - an annual gathering of scientists, students and policymakers from all over the country -...

SC’s ruling on Bilkis Bano case has restored people’s faith in judiciary

In a welcome judgment, the Supreme Court on Monday ruled that 11 men convicted of raping Bilkis Bano and killing her family during the...

Maldives, India need to foster better relations

The relation between India and the Maldives is once again showing signs of deep crack. Some sort of diplomatic row erupted after some members...

Opposition should not get diverted by Ram temple politics

As the date for the opening of the Ram temple in Ayodhya draws close, the politics over it is intensifying. The BJP, as expected,...

Action needed over not paying teachers recruited under MMSKY

The report of teachers working under the Mukhya Mantri Shiksha Kosh Yojana (MMSKY) not being paid their salaries for the last five months is...

Regressive step

In recent years there has been an increasing attempt by the ruling government to control the scientific and other educational institutions in the country....

Deal strictly with human trafficking

Illegal migration from India to Western countries, in particular to the US and Canada, is increasingly becoming a major concern. The recent incident involving...

Expectations from new commission

The new team of the Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) has assumed charge with Ratan Anya as the chairperson....

India’s eye on Bangladesh election

As neighbouring Bangladesh goes for general election, India is closely keeping an eye on the outcome of the election. The election result is bound...

GoAP should wake up and act against killings in TCL

In the wake of the killing of former MLA Yumsen Matey by Naga insurgents, the release of the kidnapped chief and the GB of...

Take precaution

Fears of some sort of resurgence of Covid-19 rose this week following the detection of the JN.1 variant in Kerala. JN.1 has arisen suddenly...

IAF’s combat capabilities should not be compromised

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence expressing concern over the delay in the supply of light combat aircraft by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to the...

Opening of 5-star hotels will boost tourism

The inauguration of Vivanta Tawang is a landmark step in the hospitality industry in the state. The first five-star hotel in the state was...

Telecom bill more alarming than reassuring

The telecommunications bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha, raises more privacy concerns than providing assurances about the growth of the sector. More alarming among...

National media’s bias towards BJP

The security breach in the Parliament is a grave matter that calls for an in-depth investigation, as well as an overhaul of the recently...

Take decisive action against Naga militants

The murder of MLA Yumsen Matey has sent shockwaves across the state. Matey was shot dead at point blank range on Saturday afternoon near...

West Kameng leading the way in boundary demarcation

After a long wait, finally the process for permanent demarcation of the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh interstate boundary has started in West Kameng district. As a...

A mockery of Parliament

It is unfortunate that a much-needed discussion on the security breach in Parliament has turned into an avoidable confrontation between the treasury benches and...

Mayawati is losing and desperate

Once seen as an undisputed Dalit icon and a potential prime ministerial candidate, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati, a four-time chief minister of...

Raj Bhavan, AR department failed media

The decision not to allow journalists inside the Raj Bhavan during the recent swearing in of two new members of the Arunachal Pradesh Public...