There are no easy roads to travel in Nagaland roads. In fact, upgrading the entire transportation system, beginning with the roads is an absolute necessity. The deteriorated and unpredictable road conditions wi
Tuesday, 18th November, 2025
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Dr Asangba Tzüdir Facta non Verba, a latin for “Deed not words” is the motto of the latest political party in Nagaland – Democratic Progressive Party, a party which was formed,
Witoubou Newmai The Nagas in the south seem to be impressed, in general, by the ‘exploits’ of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh at the moment. If the Nagas in the south get carried away
Aheli Moitra If you pile the east up with rotting infrastructure, does that still count as ‘Act East’ Policy? The Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU) is
Dr Asangba Tzüdir It may be argued but one reason why Nagas in general and the teens in particular, get easily influenced by the robust waves of changes brought in by ‘modernity’
Strengthening and empowering the Nagaland print media has reached a critical stage! The free press is the cornerstone of democracy. Along with the Legislative, Executive and Judiciary, the Media is co
Moa Jamir Expectation is a sticky affair – it could be the root of disappointment or embodiment of triumph. Since the NSCN (IM) and the Government of India (GoI) signed the ‘framework agreement&r
Witoubou Newmai There was a heated debate among the members of a popular WhatsApp group over why ‘bad’ news dominates social and traditional media. Most of the members of the group accused
Aheli Moitra In a small function held recently, workers of the Nagaland State Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) helped launch a forum called the Seemanta Chetana Mancha, Purvottar. The entourage was
Dr Asangba Tzüdir Which stream should I go for? This will be one of the main questions which must be going on in the minds of those who have cleared the Class X exams. It creates a dilemma becaus
In recent times, consciences are being stirred, ethics are being taught, and intense discussions are being generated around the urgent need for infrastructural development in Nagaland state. “The powers t
Moa Jamir Noumvüzolie Sachü, graduate of Kohima College, took the road less travelled and decided to become a carpenter. He asserts, “There is so much scope here starting from the smal
Witoubou Newmai For quite some time now the Naga struggle for dignity seems to be emulating the Tom and Jerry cartoon series where each one constantly tries to outdo the other within the community, and yet e
Aheli Moitra The ‘North East’ is one of the many strange terms the Indian Union conveniently borrowed from the British Raj. Little did we imagine that Mr. India would one day rise from the
Dr Asangba Tzüdir Can Nagas Develop an Inclusive Mechanism? At a time when divisions in Naga society is happening along various lines, the recent gathering of concerned Naga indivi
Today, Nagas and their ancestral land continue to languish under borders that were created for administrative conveniences by both colonial and post-colonial powers. Under these conditions, the focus remains on
Moa Jamir Superintendent of Police, Kohima, Joseph Hesso (IPS) at a recent event stated that there has been an “increase in the incidences of violence against women in Nagaland State.” Giv
Witoubou Newmai Most people would not like to be reminded why the Naga cog fails to whir because such conversations bring monotony to every Naga ear. Those people indulging in such conversations have
Aheli Moitra The World Economic Forum (WEF), in April 2017, found Rwanda to be the 9th safest country in the world. Its biennial Travel and Tourism Competitiveness report ranked 136 countr
We are surrounded by contradictions as they exist in everything and contribute to constant fluctuations in our lives. The presence of these contradictions is predictable, but what is essential is how we address
