Imlisanen JamirNagaland is set to gain a powerful new tool in its fight against unpredictable weather—a Doppler weather radar in Dimapur, one of the latest additions in a series of installations across India.

Dr Asangba TzudirIndia is set to celebrate the 78th Anniversary of her Independence from British rule, however, it happens at a time when nationwide protests have erupted over Kolkata doctor’s rape-murder iss

By Moa JamirReleased over two months later than usual, the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) India Rankings, published by the Union Ministry of Education on August 12, bring both good and bad news

Imkong WallingA previous piece on this column commented how the Government of Nagaland’s attempts at curbing disposable plastic have been no more than “repeat performance of past failures.” And, rightly s

By Imlisanen JamirIn the past few weeks, our pages have been filled with stories of struggle and resilience, painting a stark picture of life in Nagaland when the monsoons hit. The bridges in Athibung vanish un

By AkangjunglaTrapped in the political tussle, the state of Nagaland has been driven by multiple conflicts for decades now. The burden of taxation being the most grievous has been the point of many events marke

By Dr Asangba TzudirThe emergence of Artificial Intelligence and specifically AI generative tools comes with certain serious concerns shared across the education sector. That, AI will come in the way of academi

Moa JamirNagaland must upgrade efforts on disaster managementThe recent tragedies in Wayanad, Kerala, and Himachal Pradesh, along with the Sikkim glacial lake burst in October 2023 and the Uttarakhand disaster

Dr Asangba TzudirAs a sequel to the piece ‘defeating FYUGP’, but as a point of departure, the attention now moves to Nagaland Government’s proposal  for 6 more model colleges under PM-USHA (Pradhan M

AkangjunglaReiterating the call to fight against electronic-cigarettes and vapes, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCRCR) Chairperson Priyank Kanoongo has cautioned that these products ar

Imlisanen JamirAs the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 sweeps through the educational landscape of Nagaland, it's not just the blackboards that are changing but the very essence of what we understand educat

Dr Asangba TzudirUnder the new Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) colleges in Nagaland now have two fresh batches of students (2023, 2024). While the fresh first batch began the FYUGP journey, colleges w

Moa JamirNagaland’s ongoing battle with single-use plastics (SUPs) has taken on an almost theatrical quality. Over the past seven years, the government has launched at least four different restrictions on pla

Imkong WallingOne notable feature of Nagaland, and its government, has been the endeavour to keeping apace with contemporary global trends. In spite of the poor connectivity in the interiors, alongwith the obvi

Imlisanen JamirGovernment wages in Nagaland are a curious thing. On paper, they should be the envy of many in the private or unorganized sectors. But dig a little deeper, and the story gets murkier. The Nagalan

By AkangjunglaTo draw global attention on the critical situation of many indigenous languages and to mobilize stakeholders and resources for their preservation, revitalization and promotion, the United Nations

Dr Asangba TzudirThe Nagaland State Human Rights Commission (NSHRC) taking a strong note of the wages situation in Nagaland while also comparing with the minimum wages in the other states of North East, has iss

Moa JamirNagaland is often celebrated as a state inherently committed to organic principles. This idealistic portrayal has not only permeated the beliefs of its residents but also shapes external perceptions. A

Dr Asangba TzudirThe highway stretch across Dimapur Government College was also an ‘ideal’ dumping site, and besides the not so scenic view it also produced such a nauseating smell. After numerous complaint

Imlisanen JamirDimapur, with its dust-choked streets and raw, unfiltered charm, beats with a rhythm all its own. As someone who finds solace in the simplicity of running and walking, these roads offer more than