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  • The mystic rainbow in the woods of Chishilimi
    The rainbow in the Naga National Flag   The rationalists would argue that a rainbow is nothing but a coincidence of nature. But every myth, legend and story of a nation need not always pass the test of
  • Of God, Goats and Sheep
    I pray for our freedom movement whenever I can. To those freedom fighters who are genuinely fighting for our nation, you are remembered in my prayers. As of now there are only a few of you who are honestly and
  • A Case of Too Many Hands Spoiling the Curry
    I am a person who loves proverbs and wise sayings and over the years I have been touched and even inspired by many proverbs and this includes both biblical as well as secular proverbs. As such, whenever I ponde
  • A nephew’s eulogy for his uncle
    Condolence message delivered at Chishilimi Village by Y. Vikheho Swu, nephew of Isak Chishi Swu and Minister P.W.D (Roads and Bridges) Nagaland   Chairpersons of the Funeral program, Rev. G. Kiyeto Sumi
  • Build a Sustainable Greenfield Airport in Nagaland
    For nearly two decades now, Govt. of Nagaland has been struggling to identify a suitable location for the construction of a greenfield airport in Nagaland. Attempt to expand Dimapur airport could not succeed fo
  • THE NGBF’S CORRECTION TO LOTHA HOHO’S ARTICLE DATED JUNE 7TH, 2016
    Nagaland GBs Federation’s humble appeal to Lotha Hoho to withdraw the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against the State Government on oil extraction and the request to settle amicably under Naga Customar
  • Oh Belief! Where art thou?
    What could be the greatest cry of our generation today? Would it be a partial deliverance from the struggles we face daily? Or would it be the socio-political problems we encounter at every nook and corner?Holi
  • When Naga leader Isak Swu cooked me some soup
    The man who crossed over to China and took up arms against India before agreeing to the peace process was a kind and gentle person   Nandita Haksar  Source: Scroll.in   The immediate react
  • Fervent call for solidarity
    Niketu Iralu   The responsibility APO has given me to speak on this occasion today has touched me as much as it has challenged me. It has touched me as I am given the opportunity to personally mourn the
  • ‘I knew him as a proud Naga nationalist’
    Bharat Bhushan   Someone once said, “Every man dies but not every man really lives.” Today we are gathered here to celebrate the life of man who lived life fully, with dignity and while disp
  • Who are you?
    Asu Isak Chishi Swu has left behind a legacy of duel identity. To the outside world and adversaries, he was bloody insurgent leader, but behind the facade, a mere mortal. He finished his journey- praying, preac
  • Of forgiveness and Unity
    In this write up I am going to broach on a very sensitive issue. Before I proceed further let us look at Jesus. He was beaten, spat upon and finally crucified. After going humiliations and pain he was crucified
  • Tribute to Eno Isak Chishi Swu
     “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.” (Job 1:21)   We all know Isak Chish
  • Thank You, Isak Chishi Swu
    Isak Chishi Swu, one of the grand patriarchs of the Naga National Movement, is no more. His departure has broken many a heart and drained many a tear from the eyes of the people he had enamored with his fatherl
  • Rev Lano Longchar- The Real King’s Messenger
    Five days before he was called Home like a bolt from the blue on 20.6.2016, I talked to Rev. Lano over the phone and he said, “Brother my legs are swollen and I am a little discouraged.” I replied s
  • Abandoned SARDP-NE Project: An appeal to ACAUT
    A commoner travelling to the interior parts of the deserted 329 km SARDP-NE (Special Accelerated Road Development Programme-North East) project in Nagaland will feel the bitter taste of what the respected and h
  • Effects of no electricity in and around Pfutsero town
    Pfutsero Town and its surrounding villages have been in darkness for 26 days. A few rich people are able to light their homes with small generators. However, poor people are living in a pathetic condition. 
  • What Is Ailing Nagaland?
    Nagaland has been ailing with multifaceted problems. The pitiable state of affairs we are in may perhaps be credited to the following;   The different faction that has crept up in Nagaland over the past
  • Corruption: Can God Save Nagaland- Part II
    Corruption has made some people very rich while some as poor as ever and this is not healthy for the general social well being of a society in the long run. For instance, Nagaland has 1:6 car-population ratio m
  • VK town left almost unattended but still growing
    If the state government would do justice in terms of development, Nagaland filled with inherent talents would produce enough even in the field of sports. Nagas are known for latent talents which need just enoug
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