India slips to ‘partly free’ status

The Freedom House, a US-based democracy research institute, in its recent report said the world's largest democracy, India, is descending into authoritarianism. It cited...

Plus & minus of budget

Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, who also holds the finance portfolio, presented the state budget on Thursday on the floor of the state assembly....

A credible opposition voice

Pasighat West MLA Ninong Ering on Tuesday made a startling allegation on the floor of the state legislative assembly by alleging that illegal appointments...

Congress crumbling from within

Days after the Election Commission of India announced the poll dates for the assembly election in five states, bitter internal feud in the Congress...

Make long-term plansto decongest capital

In the last few days, the capital administration led by Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Talo Potom has been carrying out a major eviction drive...

Fast-track projects

The progress of three major infrastructure projects critical for the state, namely, the greenfield airport, and the NDRF and SDRF headquarters coming up in...

Concerted effort needed to rescue abductees

Nearly three months after the abduction of two employees of Quippo Oil and Gas Infrastructure Ltd from the Kumchaikha hydrocarbon drilling site in Changlang...

Prepare for reemergence of Covid-19

With the number of Covid-19 cases rising in Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, the government of Arunachal finally swung into action on...

BJP’s double standard

In one of most strange decisions, the newly revamped Motera cricket stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, has been renamed as Narendra Modi Stadium. The new...

Need to revamp agri-horti sector

The horticulture department of Arunachal is participating in the 'Gulfood 2021' event in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Arunachal is showcasing some...

Restart quarantine measures

Just when India was starting to go easy over the coronavirus, the number of active Covid-19 cases is once again starting to rise. The...

History in curriculum

Chief Minister Pema Khandu while speaking at the 6th governing council meeting of the NITI Aayog, which was chaired by Prime minister Narendra Modi,...

Challenges before Arunachal

Arunachal Pradesh will celebrate its statehood day on 20 February. As the state celebrates its 35th statehood day, it is also time to ponder about...

The statehood act

The People's Party of Arunachal's call for fresh dialogue regarding the Statehood Act of 1987 under Article 371 (H) of the Indian Constitution and...

Release abducted employees

The two abducted Quippo Oil and Gas Infrastructure Limited employees-radio operator Ram Kumar from Bihar and drilling superintendent Pranab Kumar Gogoi from Assam remain...

Itanagar’s garbage

Itanagar Mayor Tame Phassang, while flagging off a 'Swachhta Vaahan'- a vehicle for information, education and communication, said that the vehicle was to create...

Recognising a hero

Major Ralengnao Bob Khathing, who was instrumental in bringing Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh under the Indian Union, has finally been recognized by the Arunachal...

Congress’ social media initiative

The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee launched the 'Join Congress Social Media' campaign in the state on Friday as part of the All India Congress...

Need to protect govt land from encroachers

In a disturbing report it is alleged that attempts are being made to encroach into the airfield at Daporijo, headquarter of Upper Subansiri district. The...

Long way before disengagement

Eight months after the deadly clash between soldiers of India and China at Galwan valley in Ladakh, the disengagement process from Pangong Tso Lake...