Rinmayo Rainam DimapurWhat makes a law both a shield and a burden at the same time? In Dimapur, the Inner Line Permit (ILP) raises this very puzzle: difficult to enforce, yet impossible to ignore. The ILP
Takasungba ImchenGood intentions often pave the way for unintended consequences and the mushrooming of unions in Nagaland is of no exception, a growing concern now. It demands careful scrutiny.Nagaland, traditi
Dear President,As a concerned public and traveller, I would like to bring to your kind attention regarding Sumo passenger taxis plying from Dimapur to other districts via Kohima Town. The usual departure time f
Zeluosielie KehieSovima Village, ChümoukedimaRoad safety refers to the safety rules/measures that must be adopted by everyone while using roads to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries or causalities. Thes
Monalisa ChangkijaIt is foolish to think that change doesn’t occur; even more foolish to want things to remain the same. However, it is human nature to be nostalgic about things past and even wish for a past
Along LongkumerFormer EditorIn the midst of the recent monsoon rains across Nagaland leading to landslides, flash floods and rock falls, the damage to man-made infrastructure and assets such as roads and bridge
GT ThongLower Agri Colony, KohimaTragedy has truly struck! Thousands of students have been deprived of learning for more than 10 days for the simple reason that many of their teachers are on the streets protest
Ngaranmi Shimray New DelhiThe dream that Nagas will be a nation one day is subconsciously implanted in the Naga brain. No Naga will daresay that they are against Naga Oneness. Sadly, the reality is differe
Jaya PeterAssociate Director, Communications, ATREESpanish for “Arrival by sea”, Arribada is the unique mass nesting behaviour shown by olive ridley and kemp ridley turtles which is seen along the coasts of
Vikiho KibaAs humanity propels itself forward with unprecedented velocity in the fields of artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and genetic engineering, we find ourselves not merely improving our tools or re
Jonas YanthanReligion has tremendous impact on people and ultimately the society.The truth is believers act and behave in the way each individual or society believes. We know that bad theology and shallow belie
What happened? The tears, rage, and grief that initially went viral on Assamese local television channels quickly grew into a flood of videos with messages, songs, anger, and tributes for Zubeen GargDolly Kikon
Prof Mithilesh Kumar SinhaDepartment of Economics, Nagaland University, LumamiThese days, smartphones serve as a phone, a library, an internet browser, a movie screen, an email platform, a navigation tool, a ti
Media Cell NRMSATA-2016 On February 9, 2016, hundreds of young teachers were appointed under the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) scheme. As a condition of employment, we were required to s
N Zubemo Lotha, LLMAdvocate, Gauhati High CourtBACKGROUND:The land dispute between NEEPCO and the landowners of Pangti Village continues in the form of a cold war. The landowners have refused to part with any l
Menkato V AwomiDimapur, NagalandThe Gospel of Jesus Christ never promised an easy life, nor did it demand a perfect life from us. What it proclaimed is good news, that our sins are forgiven, that God has opened
COVID era frontline healthcare workersExtraordinary Circumstances: During the peak of the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, the State Government of Nagaland, faced with an unprecedented health crisis and acute shortag
Dr John Mohan RazuOn the 5th of Septembers I had received several WhatsApp messages from some students wishing me as a teacher by offering a number of compliments. Every year a few select students not only wish
Zeluosielie Kehie DimapurSocial obligations play a significant role in Naga society, which is built on the principles of mutual respect, cooperation, and unity. These social obligations are deeply ingraine
Vikiho KibaThe twenty-first century is often heralded as the Asian century, a time when the dynamism of the continent is expected to shape the route of global history. Asia is home to the world’s two most pop