By - Asangba TzudirOn August 2, 2025, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio virtually inaugurated 51 school infrastructure projects under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, marking a pivotal moment in the states ed
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By Imlisanen JamirTheres a certain look people get when suspicion curdles into something darker. You see it sometimes on the streets, in shops, on public transport—a sudden narrowing of the eyes, a tightening
By AkangjunglaCorruption in Nagaland has become a deeply entrenched problem, eating away at the moral and economic fabric of the state. Reflecting the recent public poll on What do you think is the most effecti
Dr Asangba TzudirThe Church has long been the heart and pulse of Naga society not just as a religious institution, but one that holds moral authority including culture. In almost every village, town, or distric
By - Moa JamirThe latest data released by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD), in response to a written Unstarred Question in the Rajya Sabha on July 23 and supplemented by the Ministrys Pos
By - Imkong WallingImagine Dimapurs Naga Shopping Arcade, unofficially Super Market, in its early years. Fresh and orderly, the sprawling 30 odd acres of planned business space would have served as background f
By - Imlisanen JamirOzzy Osbournes death isnt just a moment for metal fans—its a reminder of how music once moved. Especially in places like Nagaland, where access was limited, but curiosity wasnt.There
By - AkangjunglaThe Naga people have long prided themselves on their rich cultural heritage, woven together by the diverse traditions of numerous tribes. Yet, beneath this vibrant tapestry lies a persiste
By - Asangba TzudirNagalands Economic Survey 2024‑25 paints a compelling yet challenging portrait of a state in a state of flux where the state is poised for rapid transformation but in dire need strate-
Safeguarding childrens identities shared responsibility of media and all stakeholdersBy - Moa Jamir The recent observation by a judge that the media plays a pivotal role in protecting the identity of child
By - Asangba TzudirUnder the NECTAR project with World Bank backing Nagalands SMILE (Smart Attendance Management & Informative Leaves) app was envisioned as a digital leap toward accountability in governmen-
In June, the Directorate of School Education issued an advisory directing officials to identify children involved in begging and enroll them in government schools. The move follows a National Human Rights Commi
By Akangjungla If there is one universal truth in Nagaland, it is this: the roads are a disaster. From bustling urban centers to the remotest villages, the story remains unchanged, crumbling, pothole-ridde
Dr Asangba TzudirAmassing wealth and assets beyond ones capacity, cases of bribery etc have made headlines in the recent past. Skeletons are tumbling out of the cupboard. The idea though is not to highlight and-
By - Moa JamirThe recently released second edition of the North Eastern Region District Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index 2023-24 offers both encouragement and sobering lessons for Nagaland. There were
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By - Imkong WallingWhat do dancing around the truth, beat about/around the bush, talk around something bring up? These terms bring up images of situations when stuff gets talked about in a roundabout, rambling
By - Imlisanen JamirDimapur is underwater again. Three people electrocuted. Hundreds of people rescued. Entire colonies waist-deep in brown water. Flights cancelled. Roads submerged. These are the headlines —
By - AkangjunglaHistory bears witness to both the moral power and the moral failures of the pulpit. Preachers have, at times, upheld slavery, resisted scientific progress and perpetuated injustice, all in the n
By - Dr. Asangba TzudirIn a world of celebrated materialism, where 'love', 'care' and 'concern' for the other finds within the means equation, once again Hospitals continue to serve as a place where people enco-
Monsoon lays bare cracks in Nagalands urban (mis)governanceBy - Moa JamirIn May 2017, this column posed the question: Is unplanned urbanisation akin to choking oneself? Eight years on, with homes submerge
