For decades, national and state politicians and bureaucrats occupying seats of power labelled members of underground groups (now known as national workers) as misled youthMonalisa ChangkijaThere was a video of
Besesayo Kezo, IPSRetd DGPIntroduction: Democracy fundamentally depends on conflict within its traditional constitutional framework. The vigorous engagement between the ruling majority and the opposition is ess
Er Ghunavi G Kinimi Sub Divisional Officer, Water Resources Department, Nagaland: KohimaIs the recurring flood crisis in Dimapur and Chümoukedima an act of nature, or is it a man-made disaster? Based on s
Xavier Pfokrehe MaoProfessor, Department of Philosophy, North-Eastern Hill University, ShillongThe Naga political question is one of the longest-standing political issues in South Asia. Its modern political exp
Vikiho KibaIndia's constitutional democracy has always been sustained by a delicate balance between electoral politics, institutional accountability, federal diversity, and the rule of law. Since Independence,
Circa 2026Limhachan Kikon Dimapur There are seasons when history unfolds quietly, one event at a time. Then there are seasons when it seems to arrive all at once. This monsoon feels like one of them.O
Meyu ChangkiriPublic opinion is a powerful force. It has the ability to unite people around truth, but it can also divide communities when built upon half-truths, assumptions, and sweeping generalisations. In t
Zanben EzungDimapurFor decades, the Naga political issue has remained one of the longest and most complex political questions in Indias Northeast. Generations have lived through conflict, negotiations, ceasefir
Mughalu T Kinimi DimapurThe Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) has once again become the subject of national debate. The Union Government maintains that the proposed 2026 amendments are intended
The implementation of the Holistic Progress Card (HPC) developed by PARAKH, NCERT in Nagaland marks a significant milestone in the States journey towards educational transformation. By moving beyond the traditi
Dr Kevilhounyii LinyiiPresident, Kohima Obstetrics and Gynecological Society of Nagaland (KOGSON)A hospital is built on trust.A patient trusts a doctor with life. A mother trusts a nurse with her newborn child.
Rice is the principal staple crop of Nagaland and is cultivated under jhum, terrace, and wetland ecosystems. The warm and humid climate, coupled with high rainfall, favours the incidence of several insect pests
Recovering the civilisation before politicsLimhachan Kikon DimapurThe recent launch of the Unified Covenant Party (UCP), following the merger of the Rising People's Party (RPP) into the Naga People's Front
Atuzo PeseyieDPRO KohimaAt a time when solid waste management has emerged as one of the greatest environmental challenges facing urban, peri-urban and rural communities in Nagaland, Kuda Village in Dimapur Dist
Dr I John Mohan RazuProfessor of Social EthicsOne of the reports on Christian participation in the recent protests of the students was candid which stated … its visibility was real yet uneven. Several major C
Kuolachalie SeyieHidden Forests, IG Stadium, KohimaThe recent statement by the Chief Minister of Assam alleging that flood-hit people in Assam are suffering because of coal sand mining activities in Nagaland is
M Chuba AoBJP national vice president My first message in this piece, is please develop the right habit of keeping yourself well informed. For this one has to read – read authentic stuff and be a regular
Aiesha D'limaOne of the best parts of my SBI Youth for India Fellowship has been going from home to home in Chendang village. What started with surveys and conversations slowly turned into shared meals, cups of
Shakuntla RanawatMeta Description: Rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh after 158 years, Cyananthus hookeri highlights the importance of botanical exploration and biodiversity conservation in the eastern Himalayas
Dr Mhasesalu Tetseo (Orthopaedic surgeon, NIMSR)On behalf of Nagaland Orthopedic SocietyRoad traffic accidents (RTA) are not inevitable tragedies. With responsible road behaviour, safer infrastructure and timel