Prepare proper hydropower policy

Chief Minister Pema Khandu once again on Tuesday emphasized that hydropower is key to Arunachal becoming financially self-sufficient. The CM was addressing the regional...

BJP should address snooping charges

The continued deadlock between opposition parties and the ruling BJP is disrupting the functioning of both the houses of parliament. Since the parliament convened...

Intensified random testing need of the hour

The decision of the capital administration to start random testing for Covid-19 in areas which have reported maximum cases has been long overdue. In fact,...

Improve infrastructure on Indian side

According to media reports, China is all set to operationalize the first electric train in the remote Himalayan region of Tibet, connecting the provincial...

Take action against illegal earth-cutting

In the last 15 days, the state has been battered by heavy rainfall. Massive damages have been caused to private as well as government...

Need for separate AIS cadre

The ruling BJP during its recent executive body meeting adopted a resolution, reiterating the demand for separate All India Service (AIS) cadres for Arunachal...

Emphasis should be on physical classes

The decision of the state government to allow physical classes in educational institutions is a welcome one. The classes were being conducted online in...

Positive start

On Tuesday, Assam and Meghalaya announced that they have signed an agreement to resolve their five-decade-old boundary dispute in six of the 12 locations....

Bring sense of security in TCL region

The series of kidnappings of ordinary citizens in Longding district by insurgent groups is a matter of serious concern. In the last few months,...

Hollongi airport and city dwellers

The first aircraft of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) -- B-350 (King Air), landed at the Hollongi Greenfield Airport on Tuesday morning in...

Make inquiry reports public

The state government on Thursday announced the formation of a high-level committee to probe into the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) question paper...

E-ILP portal is a step towards making Arunachal tourist-friendly

The launching of the tourist e-ILP portal by Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday is another step towards making Arunachal a tourist-friendly state. With...

Maintain balance

Joshimath the sinking temple town in Uttarakhand, may be in the news recently but the problem of land subsidence is not confined to one...

Stop foisting HEPs on indigenous people

Just days after the Siang Indigenous Farmers' Forum (SIFF) informed that they will launch a stir "if the 10,000 mw hydroelectric project (HEP)" is...

Driving precautions necessary in monsoon

The death of four passengers in a tragic road accident that occurred in Kamle district on Saturday is a stark reminder of how dangerous...

Govt and PAJSC need to talk to each other

The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) question paper leak scam is once again becoming a topic of discussion in the state. With the...

Refrain from controlling the media

A free and independent media is the bedrock of democracy. Despite disagreements with the content, those in power must, at all times, refrain from...

Make schools safe for children

The report of several children being brutally punished by a teacher of a primary school run by the Patajanli Ayurveda Pvt Ltd in Seijosa...

Healthy debates required in assembly session

The last session of the 7th legislative assembly will be held on 8 and 9 February. Governor KT Parnaik on Monday issued the summons...

Forgo violence

The report of a violent attack on vehicles belonging to NCP candidate Likha Saaya in Namsai is unfortunate. Namsai is a very peaceful district...