Cast parochialism for peaceful coexistence
Editor,
Lately, the controversial notification on the word ‘beef’ reminded me of the year I spent in central India. At one time, I was strongly...
Fault lines in job opportunities
Editor,
In the context of recent events that have transpired relating to the misgivings of the APPSC, one issue that has gone completely under the...
Press govt to constitute PSC
Editor,
I am writing this letter in response to the recent news regarding the endorsement of the TGT/PGT post to the education department by the...
Act on UCC
Editor,
A uniform civil code (UCC), a longstanding manifesto of the BJP-led government, will sooner or later be implemented through our Parliament if the present...
Introduce new flight route
Editor,
When the Hollongi airport was inaugurated, we were thrilled, as it meant easier travel back home. However, for us studying in Manipur, we are...
Appeal for tenancy regulation
Editor,
I write to bring to the attention of the authorities concerned the pressing issue faced by the residents of the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR),...
Ensure equal opportunity, resource distribution
Editor,
'Reading of the Gita by one lakh voices' was organised at the Brigade Parade Grounds in Kolkata in December last year. While commenting on...
The vicious cycle of corruption
Editor,
According to Google, corruption can be a form of criminal activity or dishonesty. It can include activities like bribery or embezzlement. Corruption erodes trust,...
Caste reservation necessary for democratic distribution of power
Editor,
When Dalit and OBC students demand caste reservation in proportion to their respective population in a private university, some people have criticised it by...
Respect Constitutional ethos
Editor,
Indeed Hindu youths never ride bikes without helmets; Hanuman/Shiva temples of various shapes and sizes do not spring upon the pavements and even infringe...
The state can do better to protect females and children
Editor,
I was saddened to read the reports of minor girls being abducted and forced into prostitution, and angry to see some government officials' involvement...
Harassment in Assam demands GoAP’s urgent attention
Editor,
I am writing to highlight the ongoing harassment faced by the people of central and eastern Arunachal Pradesh when travelling through portions of the...
Increase intake capacity of MBBS seats in THRIMS Medical College
Editor,
I am writing to request the honourable chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh to consider increasing the intake capacity of MBBS seats in Tomo Riba...
Consider reintroducing negative marking
Editor,
I am writing to express my concern over the non-negative marking scheme adopted in the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) competitive examinations and...
Self styled gurus
Dear Editor,
There are several notable self-styled gurus have faced criminal action or are presently lodged in various jails across the country in numerous sexual...
Finding a realistic solution
Dear Editor,
Recent violence in the Rakhine state of Myanmar has brought the immigrant issue back to limelight. Reports have estimated that more than 4...
On scapegoating, facts, and social media
Dear Editor,
The last few weeks we have seen a flurry of activity in certain circles of Arunachal’s ‘civil’ society, in which there are repeated...
APPSC and RGU exams
Dear Editor,
APPSC has announced the exam dates for prelims just a month before the exams when RGU has got semester exams on December leaving...
Arunachal’s empty forests and hunting practices
Dear Editor,
During my recent travels through various parts of Arunachal, I have made one very disturbing observation, which I would like to bring to...
Pain of Kidney Patients
Dear Editors,
I have been staying at Christian Medical College, Vellore Tamil Nadu for one year and three months. Many Arunachal patients are waiting for...