Imlisanen JamirThe Urban Local Body elections in Nagaland are over, and now the real test begins. On June 26, voters chose their leaders, but those leaders now face a monumental task: running a city without the
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AkangjunglaAs the first-ever urban local body election with 33 per cent reservation for women was conducted in Nagaland state, the scene in almost every ward was very much anticipated. Taking place after a gap
Dr Asangba TzudirSomeone said, “If you live with a monkey for a week, you will fall in love with the monkey.” This also tells a lot about the endowed capacity in people to express feelings and emotions, and
Moa JamirThe "Survey on Local/Block Level Statistics 2023" offers a comprehensive view of the availability of basic amenities in Nagaland's villages but also presents insights into existing disparities. The sur
Vishü Rita KrochaIn August 2016, when the state government made a landmark decision to conduct elections to the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) under Nagaland Municipal Act, 2001 by granting 33% reservation for wome
Dr Asangba Tzudir With ULB election voting day barely a week away, the local election flavor smells ripe with 523 contestants in the fray. However, as former British Prime Minister Harold Wilson said, “A
AkangjunglaStorytelling is considered one of the most effective ways of influencing the listeners. Stories have been used to pass on knowledge and wisdom to the younger generations for thousands of years. Narra
Dr Asangba TzudirIt is difficult to talk about the beauty of places like Dimapur because mental images of places and localities strewn with garbage obstruct the mind from any talk of beauty. And human beings wh
Moa JamirFor sports aficionados in general and football fans in particular, the summer of 2024 is set to be an exhilarating period with two major overlapping intercontinental spectacles. The 2024 UEFA European
Imkong Walling Nagaland, the past week, was swept up in a mix of excitement, reticence as well, surrounding the long-delayed elections to the Urban Local Bodies slated for June 26.The hectic public campaig
Dr Asangba Tzudir In the tapestry of the Naga Political struggle is a beautiful pursuit - the pursuit of peace and reconciliation. It all began on 25th March 2008 with the coming together of 39 Naga organi
AkangjunglaThe Governor’s Awards for various toppers, rank holders and achievers of HSLC and HSSLC Examinations 2024 was held in Kohima on Wednesday. During the function the Governor of Nagaland had encourage
Dr Asangba TzudirUrbanization as a phenomenon is happening at a very rapid pace and because of a multiplicity of reasons like better livelihood facilities, education, communication, business and commerce, etc.
Moa JamirPerhaps the most significant surprise of the 18th Lok Sabha general elections, aside from the evident setback for the BJP, was the Indian National Congress (INC) clinching the Lok Sabha Nagaland Parlia
Vishü Rita KrochaThe emergence of social media has dramatically changed the way we communicate with each other. Especially over the last decade, it has taken the world by storm. It is estimated that in 2024, o
Dr Asangba TzudirAs reported, the JDU Nagaland has demanded certain actions for what can be termed as “PDA’s LS debacle.” Branding it as a debacle may be agreeable considering the circumstances under whic
AkangjunglaThe commemoration of World Environment Day in Nagaland has mostly centered on tree plantation and cleanliness drive. It has habitually been a few-hour event, not even a full day. This conversely does
Dr Asangba TzudirIn a society that comes with diverse political, cultural, social, religious and special interest groups, the ‘will of the citizens’ is integral to the enforcement of social norms towards th
Moa JamirOn June 4, the nation's attention will be riveted on the vote counting for the 18th Lok Sabha elections, a marathon polling exercise that spanned 44 days across seven phases. This extensive proces
Imkong WallingThe annual southwest monsoon is on in the northeast. It implies water for agriculture and respite from the summer heat. But the monsoon rains also bring with it the seasonal dengue, the impac
