Creation of new districts a political gambit

In a hugely significant decision just ahead of the assembly elections, the state cabinet on Monday approved the creation of Keyi Panyor and Bichom...

BJP banking on Hindutva politics

For Lal Krishan Advani, the original 'Hindu Hruday Samrat' responsible for the rise of the BJP on the crest of the Ram temple movement,...

Interim budget reflects ruling dispensation’s confidence

Those hoping for big bang populist announcements from the interim budget 2024-'25 were left disappointed as union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's brief speech read...

Need to conserve habitats of snow leopards 

The report of sighting of snow leopards in the mountains of Arunachal Pradesh has brought cheers to the conservationists and the people of the...

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...

Govt expected to put a curb on rampant earth-cutting

Chief Minister Pema Khandu while attending the foundation day celebration of the Itanagar Municipal Corporation on Monday expressed concern over rampant earth-cutting in the...

Sexual molestation of minors should be dealt with strictly

In a shocking incident, two minor girls were sexually assaulted by four adult men, including an IRBn constable. All four suspects, three of them...

Bharat Ratna for Karpoori Thakur a political move

The decision of the BJP government to confer the Bharat Ratna on former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur seems to have been made keeping...

Shift industries from town areas

The residents of P Sector in Nirjuli have raised concern, claiming that the central poultry farm located in its vicinity is emitting pollution. The...

Let Ram Rajya prevail in its true sense

The recent consecration of Ram temple in Ayodhya, capping centuries of social turbulence and contested history between Hindus and Muslims is a momentous occasion...

CM’s announcement of overhauling planning process commendable

Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday announced that his government will completely overhaul the existing planning process, and that it will be implemented after...

High expectations from new APPSC team

With the swearing in of Professor Pradip Lingfa as the new chairman of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), the people of the...

BJNY energizes party supporters

The Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra (BJNY) being undertaken by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday reached Itanagar capital region. While addressing people Rahul Gandhi...

Taiwan’s democratic poll outcome shows China its place

Taiwan's presidential election result is a slap on the face of China, which had tried hard to influence the result through coercion. The victory...

Kharge’s elevation beneficial to INDIA alliance

The decision of the INDIA alliance to appoint Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge as chairman of the bloc has potential to benefit them during the...

Welcome development

In a landmark decision the government of India is planning to roll out a nationwide free vaccination drive against cervical cancer covering girls in...

Action needed against people giving communal colour to Namsai incident

In what can be termed an unfortunate incident of road rage that turned into a violent clash between two groups recently in Namsai forced...

Check quality of plastic-bottled water

A new research study conducted in the United States on plastic toxicity in packaged bottled water should ring alarm bells in India, as well....

Ensure sustainable development of Lakshadweep as tourism hotspot

There is a buzz about Lakshadweep, following the PM's visit there and the unsavoury comments made by a few politicians from the Maldives, including...

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...