Editorial

  • Jab Dilemma 
    Veroli Zhimo Based on the data submitted by the Nagaland state health department during a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) hearing on June 30, the Kohima Bench, Gauhati High Court observed that vacc
  • Complete Vaccination
    Dr Asangba Tzudir As reported recently the number of beneficiaries in Nagaland receiving both first and second dose or ‘full vaccination’ stood at 85,472 which is just 6.3% of the targeted popula
  • Beautiful, but heartbreaking
    Moa Jamir Football is beautiful and uplifting, yet it is filled with heartbreaking moments, which in the process, makes the game more endearing. One month of football extravaganza – the UEFA EURO 20202
  • Knots & Bolts of a Peace Process
    All peace processes are fraught with unique challenges and opportunities. They require statesmanship, imagination, humility, a long-term commitment and tenacity to build bridges towards a justpeace. Tragically,
  • A self-determined development
    Akangjunla The towering buildings and infrastructures in the land which once was the habitat of exotic plants and animals, and bird species is a disheartening sight. The memories of local Cherry Blossoms and
  • ‘Predators of Press Freedom’ 
    For the first time since 2016, the global body Reporters without Borders (RSF) has brought out a list of people identified as ‘Predators of Press Freedom.’ The list includes 37 heads of state or gov
  • Disturbed Again
    Dr Asangba Tzudir The “state of necessity” has once again necessitated the further extension of AFSPA for another 6 months, and various Naga organizations have called for repealing AFSPA. In the
  • Right Move 
    Moa Jamir The Department of School Education (DoSE), Nagaland in notification on July 2 stated that there has been a ‘moderate increase’ in the dropout rate of students during the year 2020. The
  • Fingers crossed
    Imkong Walling Formation or dissolving of political parties in a multi-party Parliamentary democracy is routine. There is hardly any excitement unless well known faces are involved, but parties still get for
  • Support doctors to rise above COVID-19 battle
    Akangjungla  One of the professions that find mention in the earliest records of human history is a doctor. Considered to be the noblest profession, doctors are regarded as life savers. Every year, the
  • On top but needs improvement
    Moa Jamir Kohima was ranked 10th out of 100 Smart Cities and certified as “Enabled”, in the Data Maturity Assessment Framework (DMAF) 2.0 released on June 2. Nagaland’s capital was the only
  • The Need for Vaccination
    Dr Asangba Tzudir With the State government announcing Unlock 1 starting July 1 with certain restrictions being relaxed, the state has reached a point where citizens needs to be really disciplined  in f
  • On Recovery
    Moa Jamir Land restoration must be one of the primary goals of the State’s post-COVID recovery plan Under the theme, ‘Restoration. Land. Recovery. We build back better with healthy land,&rsquo
  • Beyond Negotiations
    Having a conducive climate for negotiations is at the heart of ending violent and armed political conflict, especially when the terms for a negotiated settlement is agreed to by the parties under optimum condit
  • In the spirit of togetherness
    Akangjungla As humanity sails through the unprecedented challenges of the novel Coronavirus pandemic, the act of solidarity has reflected through and beyond. For many, an act of kindness and love shown in wa
  • Water conservation needs to start now
    Veroli Zhimo Nagaland should not wait another day to implement water conservation measures to counteract the drought-like situation this year. The state is facing rainfall deficiency of 20-59 percent, exc
  • The Facilitator
    Dr Asangba Tzudir On 11th June 2021 the Nagaland Government notified that a Parliamentary Committee comprising all the 60 members of the Nagaland State Legislative Assembly was formed to discuss matters rela
  • Being in Rome?
    Imkong Walling  “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” is a phrase that would, in all likelihood, be ingrained in any person, who has been to school.  At an individual, as well as, at a
  • Music industry in Nagaland 
    Akangjungla Music is fundamental to the Nagas. Nagas are known for their treasures of music narration, which encompass every area of the life-style, identity and cultural legacy. While staying grounded to th
  • Lessons from Oslo
    The movie Oslo recounts the unofficial back-channel negotiation process, facilitated by a Norwegian couple, to build peace between Israel and Palestine that eventually led to the signing of the official Oslo Ac
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