Stick to laid down norms in four-lane construction

Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday inspected Package B (Papu Hill to Nirjuli) and Package C (Nirjuli to Banderdewa) stretch of NH 415. The...

Unlock 4 can become dangerous

Even though the number of Covid-19 cases continues to rise in India and in Arunachal, the government of India has announced Unlock 4, virtually...

Invest in border infrastructure

The strategically important Nechiphu tunnel connecting Tawang with Assam's Balipara was inaugurated on Tuesday virtually by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Along with it altogether...

Strict implementation of teachers’ transfer policy necessary

The decision of state cabinet to approve the Arunachal Pradesh Teachers Transfer & Posting Policy, 2020, is a step in the right direction. As...

Long way to go

After a long wait, the state government finally initiated measures to stop illegal encroachment of the Rajiv Gandhi University's (RGU) land. Much to the joy...

Time to reform

The state police killed Tagyung Yangfo alias Jumbo Yangfo, who was accused of killing DSP Bomto Kamdak over three years ago at Wada Camp...

Congress’ stand on Ram temple event a clear ideological statement

Ahead of the 2024 general election, the grand old party, Congress, has taken a huge gamble by declining the invitation extended by the Ram...

Time for some serious work

The state’s premier technical institute NERIST continues to be embroiled in controversy. The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) is reportedly delaying the appointment...

Assault on docs not justified

The doctors of the state, under the banner of the IMA Arunachal unit and the Arunachal Pradesh Doctors' Association have launched an agitation to...

Women continue to be vulnerable

Seven years after Nirbhaya's death, a Delhi court declared on Tuesday that four men convicted of gang-raping, torturing and killing her will be hanged...

A commendable effort

The Arunachal Pradesh Women's Welfare Society (APWWS) celebrating its 44th foundation day with a pledge to adopt five plants per member is a commendable...

Hindutva politics is back to centre stage

For the first time in the Indian political history, a person accused of a terror act is going to contest an election. The BJP...

Fix the backbone first

Good road infrastructure is the backbone of all-round development of any state. In the modern age of communication, it is almost impossible to bring...

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 -...

India stands as a voice of the Global South

The successful conclusion of the recent G20 summit in Delhi has definitely helped to improve the profile of India at the international level. It...

Misplaced priorities

The no confidence motion brought in by TDP will be taken up on Friday. Many wonders what was need of this when it is...

Prioritize clean drinking water supply

As per the recent media report, Itanagar township will soon get a new 7 mld 'lift water supply project' to meet the growing demand...

Traffic chaos in the capital

For the last few days, the twin capital towns of Itanagar and Naharlagun have been witnessing massive traffic snarls. Traffic congestions have made life...

India needs a policy for Afghanistan

In yet another example of how difficult it is going to be for India to engage in Afghanistan, a gurudwara in Kabul came under...

Protect national parks & reserve forests

The report of repeated encroachment inside the Namdhapa National Park and Tiger Reserve is a matter of serious concern. In the last two months,...