As Nepal transits through yet another critical process of defining the course of its political destiny, what remains certain is the fact that the Radio assumes an indispensable role in defining the opinion of t

The continuous task to collectively envisage imaginatively a better relational society is by no means a recent attempt; it has been the ideal yearning of all who contemplate in thought and in action to lead a p

The pen is mightier than the sword they say and true to this philosophy; ideas have a much larger impact than violence. In fact, new ideas can alter the thinking of people and demolish old prejudiced beliefs th

The UPA government has decided to reject Justice Jeevan Reddy’s report calling for scrapping of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), after the Army rejected attempt to dilute its powers in the northeast.

In a major policy shift in the ongoing peace process with the banned ULFA, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has decided to “completely” pull itself out of the negotiations. The onus is now with the

In an important and welcome observation, the second Administrative Reforms Commission has recommended scrapping of the 83-year-old Official Secrets Act (OSA) saying it was out of place with the regime of transp

Illegal tax collection on transport vehicles by various registered and unregistered unions remain rampant in the State. This is even after the concerned district authorities had passed an order directing the as

Just a few hours to go and millions across the globe, in spite of many limitations—geographical boundaries, political divisions, economic struggle and social concerns—nothing it seems could daunt their enth

For the third year in a row, the US has placed India on its Special Watch List against trafficking for “failing to comply” with the minimum standards to eliminate the scourge and for its failure to show evi

With the latest hike in oil prices, petrol has today become a fuel of burden and not something that is expected to drive and boost the economy. The government’s decision to raise petrol price by Rs 4 a litre

The inauguration of the newly constructed Vigilance Commission office building near Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Kohima on 2nd June 2006 and the reported move to house the newly constituted State Information Com

The importance of public opinion is yet to be fully appreciated in the context of Naga society and polity although such ‘opinions’ are present almost everywhere be it at home, at work places, in church etc.

With increasing evidence of factional clashes and an overt turf war spreading from the rural hinterlands to populated urban areas of Kohima and Dimapur, the much hyped and talked about Ceasefire Ground Rules th

The Congress led UPA Government at the Centre which is presently holding the reins of the executive power must be breathing a sigh of relief following the decision of the Medical Doctors to call off the nation

In what is viewed as an apparent sign of conflict-induced psychological pressure taking its toll among the Naga 9 IRB personnel battling Naxalites in Chhattisgarh, one jawan reportedly attempted suicide and is

It is extremely unfortunate that the Manipur Legislative Assembly should condemn, in the manner it has done, against what it perceived as the ‘clandestine entry’ of Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio to Se

Indigenous peoples make up 5% of the world’s population, occupy over 20% of the earth’s landmass, and pursue self-determination, which includes sovereignty, in all 73 countries in which they dwell. At a tim

With the onset of monsoon season, reports of tree planting activities are pouring in from different districts across the State. The initiative taken—by a few NGOs, village councils and public organization wit

In 1999, East Timor overwhelming expressed its collective will by declaring independence from Indonesia; after prolonged political and military subjugation. While East Timor chose independence, its western part

Wednesday’s (May 24) spate of factional killings spread across Nagaland is a sad reminder of the tragic extent to which killings among Nagas has come to symbolize its freedom struggle. Unless there is an imme