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...
BJP should learn the essence of humanity from West Bengal
Editor,
Kudos to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for speaking the obvious, ie, "BJP, Bengal do not match in wavelength."
Apart from being involved in...
Tips to avoid getting a heatstroke
Editor,
Summer in India has been notably hotter than usual this year, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels.
The scorching heat has posed significant challenges for...
Revamping Itanagar’s traffic management
Editor,
Recent developments in Itanagar with regard to road construction are monumental. The completion of the four-lane road construction under Package A, from Hollongi to...