The Morung Express Poll held last week witnessed an overwhelming 94% of the respondents categorically agreeing that tribalism is destroying the very fabric of the Naga society. Only 4% responded in the negative
Wednesday, 19th March, 2025
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As the impasse continues on the issue of reservations, the Group of Ministers appointed to deal with the issue has already forwarded its report to the Prime Minister. Much as it is expected of the political cla
No other sporting event captures the world’s imagination like the FIFA World Cup. Ever since the first competition in Uruguay in 1930, FIFA’s (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) flagship h
In an ironic twist of fate, the meaning behind the word ‘AIDS’ underwent dramatic changes ever since the identification of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in 1983. While the origin of HIV in humans is be
Bringing together political leaders into a common forum is not always an easy task given the intractable conflict and the near zero level communication that usually define their (dis)association. One of the fir
The one day consultation on “Reducing drug demand for HIV prevention” to be held today at Hotel Japfu, Kohima could not have come at a more appropriate time when the threat posed by HIV/AIDS is taking its t
The series of meeting that has taken place over the last week under the government’s initiative involving the Deputy Commissioners, Gaonboras and Dobashis on the issue of separation of the executive from the
That rural health care in the State is in doldrums is evident from the latest report of an epidemic among vulnerable children of Changlangshu village in Mon district in which more than 10 deaths have been repor
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A research activist remarked that inspite of all the chaos and imperfections of Nepal, its sovereign status and ownership is what gives it a refreshing lease of life; especially for struggling people yearning f
The signing of a ceasefire agreement between the two NSCN groups to be made operative in Sumi inhabited areas should be welcomed as it is the desire of the overwhelming majority of people that peace be maintain
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
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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
