Limit late-night construction

Editor, I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of concern that has been causing significant disturbance to the residents in the vicinity...

Defunct APFRA-1978 awakened after 47 years of slumber

Editor, In the vibrant mosaics of India's diverse cultural and religious landscape, the tenets of freedom and secularism stand as our unyielding pillars. These fundamental...

A letter to CM on Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act

Editor, I write to humbly propose an alternative approach to the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 1978, which has been a subject of misunderstanding...

No salary since December

Editor, Through your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the State Blood Transfusion Service under the health services directorate, Naharlagun, to...

Is Arunachal a full-fledged tribal state?

Editor, Arunachal Pradesh was not designated as a 'fully tribal state' during India's independence in 1947 - or even later, when it became a full...

Burning-hot topic in the state: APFRA, 1978

Editor, In the last two months of 2025 the state has seen hot debates, opposition and support to the APFRA, 1978. The people have been...

Post CO to Tarak Lengdi

Editor, The people of Tarak Lengdi circle in Kra Daadi district are facing serious problems due to the absence of a circle officer (CO) for...

APFRA needs amicable solution

Editor, In our state right now, the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978 is the most talked-about and discussed topic. Some claim that...

Can commerce students to apply for PGT exam?

Editor, Through your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw attention to an important concern regarding the eligibility of commerce students for the postgraduate teacher...

Address coerced fundraising from govt employees

Editor, I am writing to bring the chief minister's attention to the growing menace of lottery ticket sales and the undue pressure exerted on government...

Need for consensus on APFRA

Editor, The meeting between the representatives of the government of Arunachal Pradesh and the Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) marked a crucial yet inconclusive dialogue on...

Introduction of MSP for high-value crops

Editor, Compulsory introduction of minimum support price (MSP) for crops such as ginger, maize, buckwheat, and mustard in Arunachal Pradesh' annual budget is a critical...

Clarification

Editor, This is a clarification on 'Mystic affairs of religion and state' written by me and published on 20 February in this daily. Therein a...

Delay in stipend disbursement affecting research work

Editor, The first-year research scholars of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) have not received their stipend for the past five months due to administrative non-compliance, causing...

A critical examination of the APFRA, 1978

Editor, The Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978 has been widely debated for its implications on religious freedom and individual rights. While proponents...

Protect rivers from further degradation

Editor, Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to highlight the growing concern over the encouragement of illegal riverbank encroachment, unauthorised land transactions,...

Maintaining status quo of APFRA

Editor, Chief Minister Pema Khandu reiterated on the Statehood Day that the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978 is aimed at strengthening indigenous...

No room for one nation, one language policy in a multi-language democracy

Editor, International Mother Language Day is observed every year on 21 February to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. According to the United Nations...

Uphold APFRA, specify details

Editor, Amidst the rise of radicalisation and Islamic fundamentalism in Western nations an old video of the UAE foreign minister surfacing on social media, stating,...

APFRA a threat to democracy and religious liberty

Editor, Religious freedom is a fundamental right in a democratic country like India, allowing individuals to choose and practice their faith without state interference. However,...