Ensure seamless pension process for retired govt servants

Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has issued very important instructions to the government departments to clear the pension cases on priority. He also asked...

‘Agnipath’ recruitment should be in sync with holistic reforms

Touted as a historic reform in the recruitment policy for the armed forces, the new scheme, 'Agnipath', a short-term appointment of soldiers on a...

Better coordination needed to tackle drug trafficking

The state police have taken the battle against drug trafficking to another level. The special investigation team (SIT) of the Arunachal Pradesh Police arrested...

GoAP selling dreams of palm oil

The foundation stone for an integrated palm oil factory was jointly laid by Patanjali Ayurved Ltd CEO Acharya Balkrishna and Agriculture Minister Tage Taki...

Division along religious lines will harm India

Yet again a BJP leader has stirred massive controversy by his call for a "total boycott" in a speech seemingly aimed at Muslims. MP...

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...

International community cannot afford to remain silent on Afghanistan

The plight of women in Afghanistan must prick the conscience of the world. They are virtually waging a lonely battle against the most oppressive,...

CMAAY a boon for state’s patients

The Chief Minister Arogya Arunachal Yojna (CMAAY), which is completing five years since its inception, is emerging as one of the most popular government...

Chopper crashes in Arunachal a cause for worry

The death of two Indian Army pilots in a Cheetah helicopter crash in West Kameng district once again puts Arunachal Pradesh under the spotlight....

Pre-empt Chinese adventurism before Dalai Lama’s visit

The 18th round of military talks between India and China was held on Sunday, with focus on resolving the remaining issues in eastern Ladakh...

Signs of improvement in Indo-Nepal relations

The relationship between India and Nepal has soured over the years. With Nepal moving closer to China, the relation between the two neighbours nosedived....

Monsoon exposes infrastructure failure again

The monsoon has once again exposed the frailty of major infrastructure in the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR). The roads, including the highway and sector...

Rising inflation a cause for concern

The Reserve Bank of India has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5%. This comes as no surprise, given the inflation scenario....

Improve services in all airports

With the formal inauguration of the Tezu airport on Sunday, Arunachal Pradesh now has four airports which are in operation. Hollongi, Pasighat, Ziro, and...

GoAP should rethink looping of interstate land

The people of Durpai village in Lower Siang district have knocked the door of the Supreme Court of India, opposing the MoU signed on...

Restore J&K’s statehood, hold elections

The Constitution bench of the Supreme Court unanimously upholding abrogation of Article 370 has finally brought closure to the contentious debate over revoking the...

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...

After grasping media, BJP now strangling judiciary

The decision of Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay to resign from the judiciary to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and seek a...

Worrying time for tribal populace

With centre all set to grant Indian citizenship to Chakma-Hajong refugees, there is little option left for the people of Arunachal. With granting of...

Turn attention to poor infrastructure

The decision of state cabinet to create 1,309 teaching and non-teaching posts under the Education Department is expected to change the education scenario in...