The bitter truth of panchayat elections in Arunachal

Editor, I am writing to express my deep concern and disappointment over the current state of panchayat elections in Arunachal Pradesh. Panchayat elections are indeed...

Biometric reform in elections needed

Editor, If we genuinely want electoral reform, we must begin by addressing proxy voting without denying even a single citizen their right to vote. Technology...

Need for structured waiting list across APPSC and APSSB recruitments

Editor, Recent discussions in The Arunachal Times on recruitment processes in Arunachal Pradesh have brought renewed attention to issues such as examination overlap, delayed results,...

Why engineering aspirants are seeking pause before JE exam

Editor, For many engineering aspirants in Arunachal Pradesh, government recruitment examinations are not merely competitive tests - they represent years of preparation, family sacrifices, and...

Urgent need for fair recruitment system

Editor, Arunachal Pradesh currently operates two major recruitment bodies: the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) for Group C and D posts, and the Arunachal...

Conduct JE exam after completion of AE recruitment process

Editor, I wish to draw the attention of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission and the authorities concerned to the issue surrounding the proposed junior...

Request for clarification over duplicate roll nos

Editor, I am writing as a concerned competitive examination candidate to bring to the notice of the APSSB secretary a serious issue observed in the...

In-uniform cops should stop vlogging

Editor, I am writing to express my concern over the growing trend of police personnel making reels and vlogs while in uniform. While I acknowledge...

Conflict of interest

Editor, Elections are held every five years in accordance with the laws established in the Constitution of India, be it general or local self-government elections. However,...

Implementation of ST and PRC for APPSC and APSSB exams

Editor, I am writing to express my concern about the current recruitment process for government jobs in Arunachal Pradesh. As a resident of this state,...

Who should be held responsible?

Editor, It is almost the end of the year 2025. Many exams have already been conducted, and most results have also been declared. Yet, there...

Appeal for clarification on exam pattern

Editor, I would like to draw the attention of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) to the confusion prevailing among thousands of aspirants regarding...

Call for greater inclusion of taxonomists

Editor, We would like to raise a concern about the limited opportunities and recognition available for local taxonomists in Arunachal Pradesh. Despite our state's unmatched biodiversity...

Fix closing time of bars

Editor, I would like to bring the attention of the authorities concerned towards late-night running bars, sometimes till 5 in the morning. With rapid mushrooming...

Identity and water security in Arunachal Pradesh are deeply intertwined

Editor, The recent detention of Pema Wangjom Thongdok at Shanghai Pudong Airport has unsettled communities across Siang and Upper Siang. Despite carrying a valid Indian...

Mushrooming of private coaching centres in Itanagar

Editor, In Itanagar, a serious issue is rising within the education system-private coaching centres and institutes illegally running regular school-like classes in open tie-ups with...

Need for timely assistant prof recruitment

Editor, We wish to draw the attention of the state, along with the authorities concerned and the responsible recruiting bodies, to a matter of growing...

Request for publication of detailed marks

Editor, I would like to urge the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) to further enhance the transparency and fairness of the APPSCCE 2024 process...

ARM: Public money, privilege, and the theatre community

Editor, I am writing as someone who was part of the first edition of the Arunachal Rang Mahotsav (ARM), to share a perspective that many...

Resentment over changing dere’s name

Editor, One of Aalo's oldest heritage buildings, 'Donyi-Polo Dere', which was built between 1968 and 1972, has been renamed 'Central Donyi-Polo Kargu Gamgw Council', which...