Is the APPSC paper leak scandal turning into the next PDS scam?

Monday Musing The one thing that is worrying the majority of Arunachalees is the possibility of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) paper leak...

Stranded in transit

Monday Musing For a large number of people residing in Changlang, travelling to capital Itanagar has become an ordeal. Public transport is infrequent, poorly maintained...

Casting for a separate cadre

Monday Musing They say that to develop any state, an effective and dedicated bureaucracy is the key, along with strong political will. Apparently, these key...

Turbid rivers

Monday Musing In the last four years, three major rivers turned turbid in Arunachal Pradesh, leading to unconceivable losses of aquatic life, making the rivers...

Nyigam: An example of courage and toil

Your backache is going to get worse, said my travelling companion, reluctant to take me along as she made plans for a visit to...

No men at work

Monday Musing Manoeuvring a hatchback skillfully through drains, streams, and a brutally broken down yet familiar trail feels like an achievement worth sharing. Every day is...

Water crisis is real

Monday Musing With the onset of winter comes the problem of water shortage everywhere in the state as the rains which feed our numerous water...

Another scandalous appointments scam

Monday Musing The Special Investigation Cell (SIC), Itanagar is currently awaiting approval from the government to launch an investigation into the recent reports of illegal...

Three sides to every story

Monday Musing   There are three sides to every story: your side, my side, and the truth... - Robert Evans. The health department has come a long way...

Looking back in sorrow

The violence which was witnessed in the capital last week has left a deep sense of anger in the heart of every right-thinking Arunachalee....

Closures and mergers of institutions necessary

Monday Musing In a landmark decision, the Education Department recently shut down 386 schools across the state due to zero student enrolment. This bold move...

Bundles of joy and panic

Monday Musing Have kids, they said. It will be so much fun, they said. Have you ever heard of the Russian sleep experiment where they wanted...

Onus is upon us

Monday Musing We all need to be prepared for tougher times ahead as the Covid crisis in our country continues, prompting most of the states,...

Dictating tribal kitchens

Monday Musing Arunachal Pradesh deserves special care from the Centre, especially with the Hindu majority at the helm. The state is unique in its diversity...

Mega dam, mega damage

Monday Musing Mega dams have always been criticised by experts because of their negative and immitigable environmental and social impacts. You build mega dams, there...

Apropos nothing

Monday Musing Jeremy has spoken On balance, envy is often mixed with admiration and inspiration, but jealousy? That, my friend, is a self-destructive emotion. My advice:...

A chasm in education

Monday Musing Ever since the nationwide lockdown was enforced in India, parents are wrestling with a conundrum between sending their wards to schools amid paranoia...

When law fails, and the white coat can’t protect

Monday Musing For a long time, Arunachal Pradesh didn't even have anĀ  intensive care unit (ICU). Critically ill patients requiring ICU stay were routinely referred...

The challenges ahead

It's been a month since the results of the simultaneous assembly and Lok Sabha elections were declared. The election this year had the makings...

Cleanliness is a collective responsibility

Monday Musing As per recent Swachh Survekshan 2020 results, Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal has been ranked 7th among the 10 dirtiest cities of the...