House rent allowance

Dear Editor, I request the state government under CM Pema Khandu to bring into effect the revised allowances, especially house rent allowance (HRA). The central...

Sufficient teachers needed

Dear Editor, With the declaration of the interview results for recruitment to the posts of postgraduate teachers (PGT) without making any delay, I would like...

No water supply

Dear Editor, It’s been more than a week that P Sector, Itanagar, is facing acute shortage of water. In the morning, water is supplied for hardly...

Callous govt, silent citizens and harrowing capital traffic

Dear Editor, Even after being gifted with so many natural beauties of flora and fauna, mountains and rivers, the state capital is dirty, crowded and...

Chug valley and community-based natural resource management

Dear Editor, Congratulations to the people of the Chug valley and kudos to the team of WWF-India for declaring the forests of the valley community...

PTC quarantine center may become an epicenter

Dear Editor, We have seen many types of festival and events sponsored by state government where crores of money is spend simply to build temporary...

Relaxation for tribal candidates

Editor, I would like to draw the attention of concerned authority regarding the need of 50% marks in graduation as compulsory for TGTs in Kendra...

Pay pending salaries of CMSSY teachers

Editor, In the new budget 2021-22, it was seen that Rs 32 crores has been given for CMSSY schemes and Rs 4 crores for hiring...

Inordinate delay in the declaration of APSCCE results

Editor, The APPSC redeemed a fraction of its lost dignity when it stood up to its promise of accountability and efficiency when it declared the...

Unions, societies and tribal representation

Editor, Do the societies and unions formed in the name of tribal communities, student groups and youth groups truly represent the respective tribal communities, student...

In the name of charity

Editor, The dictionary describes charity as helping people who are in need; an act of kindness that comes voluntarily with a pure intention of helping...

A comfortable narrative

Editor, Apropos an article in your esteemed paper, titled 'Are common people equally corrupt?', I would like to say that I harboured similar views expressed...

Null and void: the ethical dilemma

Editor, The present situation after the 13-point charter of demands, specifically the ninth point that demands that examinations found to be involved in malpractices to...

Poor electricity facility in the capital

Editor, I am writing this letter to express my deep concern and frustration regarding the consistently poor electricity facility in our capital. As a resident...

Let us stand up for those who stood up for us

Editor, In the dead of night and under the glaring daylight, countless individuals toil relentlessly, their eyes fixed on a singular dream - to serve...

An assault on idea of India

Editor, Following adverse comments of certain leaders of the Maldives, the 'nationalist' Indians are engaged in a zealous mission to promote Lakshadweep as a 'dream...

At a snail’s pace

Editor, Ever since the central government announced to construct a PMSGY road connecting far-flung Ekke and Ketha villages in Siyum circle of Upper Subansiri district,...

Lip service on nari shakti means nothing

Editor, "The anger of nari shakti will not be confined to Sandeshkhali" - very rightly has this point been uttered by a highly powerful chair. Since...

Child labour perpetuates poverty, not vice versa 

Editor, If we are against child labour and want to observe the World Day Against Child Labour on 12 June, we should unlearn the myth...

Respect diversity

Editor, In a multi-cultural nation like India, no particular community holds any moral claim to demand that only its linguistic and religious rights, ethos and...