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,...
Postpone scholarship prog test
Editor,
Recently the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education circulated the free UPSC scholarship programme. The written test was fixed tentatively on 27 March; then...
Malnutrition a silent assassin
Editor,
Malnutrition refers to deficiencies or excesses in nutrient intake, imbalance of essential nutrients, or impaired nutrient utilisation. Malnutrition is a silent assassin, which is...
Priority to Primary Education
Dear Editor,
In the midst of global recession, India continues long-term growth for the last couple of years but the state of our education is...
The silent struggles of 30+ aspirants
Editor,
In every corner of our state, government exams continue to draw thousands of hopefuls - many of whom are well past their twenties. For...
Another attempt to kill Indian democracy
Dear Editor,
Apropos your editorial, "Attempt to muzzle independent voice" (September 7, 2017), Gauri Lankesh's murder is another attempt to kill Indian democracy, the spirit...
Lack of transparency continues at APU
Editor,
With several concerns raised publicly since 9th October and even a representation reportedly submitted to the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, who serves as the...
Rescheduling of APPSC exam
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Dear Editor,
It is to bring to your kind notice that the schedule for the APPSC-Preliminary exam was announced this month and the date is...
An impossible target set by Chief Minister
Dear Editor,
This article is in reference to the statement made by Chief Minister on 12th July, 2018 that the state government will achieve 100%...
Make the right choice
Dear Editor,
“BE The Change, You Wish To See In The World”. Today is the right time to choose the right one as your representative....
Declare date for TGT exam
Editor,
Through the columns of your newspaper, I would like to request the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) to declare the date for the...
Implement waiting list/reserve list system in APPSCCE-2024
Editor,
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I wish to draw the attention of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) regarding an issue...
Stop building unscientific and illogical theories
Dear Editor,
This is in reply to the “frustrated candidate” questioning my letter Published on 25th August; I really appreciate the effort. With due respect,...
Address the persistent water crisis
Editor,
I would like to draw the attention of the authorities concerned, especially the PHE department, over the prolonged water crisis in Polo Colony, Naharlagun.
It...
Vulnerable Chakma children are the new targets
Dear Editor,
Tongam Rina’s article “20 Chakma children from Changlang in Bangalore shelter homes” (Arunachal Times, 2nd December 2019) poignantly exposes an issue that has...
Environmental impact assessment
Editor,
Ladakh's climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has asked the Centre to safeguard the fragile ecosystem of the Himalayan mountains in Ladakh. The fragile ecosystems in...
Plastic-eating mithuns: A shameful reflection of society
Editor,
Yesterday, while passing by Heema Hospital, Itanagar, I witnessed a heartbreaking scene - a mithun, the revered state animal of Arunachal Pradesh, rummaging through...
Mental health awareness a critical need
Editor,
The World Health Organisation defines mental health as a state of mental wellbeing that enables a person to cope with the stresses of life,...
Sacrifice in vain
Dear Editor,
This is in response to the editorial titled "Sacrifice in vain"(November 10).
As if death of more than 100 unfortunate souls in bank queues...
Baseless petition
Dear Editor,
Regarding the notion of postponement of mains examination (APPSCCE 2017-2018) by some of the mains eligible candidates with the reason of mental harassment...