By - Dr. Asangba TzudirThe recent shocking case of bullying once again brings to fore the attitudinal trend of the younger generation today. Despite growing awareness and preventative measures, bullying r
By - Moa JamirThe ongoing debate over job reservation in Nagaland has brought to the fore the complex interplay between affirmative action, tribal identity, and the principle of equality. At the heart of the ma
By - Imkong WallingDuring the Cold War, the geopolitical global landscape was divided into two ideological power blocs. One side was led by what was said to be a capitalist United States of America (USA) and th
By Imlisanen JamirThe Government of Nagaland’s decision to invoke premature retirement provisions for public servants—targeting those aged 50 or with 20 years of service—marks a watershed moment in the st
Imagine Nagaland without the printed newspapers. It would become a society where social media contents replace verified facts, where viral posts take over public opinion and where accountability disappears in t
Dr Asangba TzudirThe idea of job reservation in Nagaland, like in other parts of the country, is a subject that evokes strong opinions and emotions especially in the wake of the emerging contestations. In such
By - Moa Jamir The Nagaland government’s recent policy measures concerning non-regular employees reflect a paradoxical approach to public employment—on the one hand, seeking to resolve a long-pending c
By - Dr. Asangba TzudirThe audacity to drive in the wrong lane and even park not just in no parking zones but even right in the footpath is testament enough that there is something very wrong about the civic se
By Imlisanen Jamir Almost no one makes it big in music. That’s not a secret — it’s a fact baked into the business. But what if someone did break through, not with talent or fans, but with code, bots,
By AkangjunglaThe rise of social media has undeniably transformed journalism worldwide and Nagaland is no exception. While these platforms have democratised information, allowing news to spread faster and reach
Dr Asangba TzudirThe State government (Home department) has directed the Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur to implement the prepaid electricity meter system in the district. In addition to this directive, the order
By - Moa JamirIn a representative democracy, it goes without saying that holding regular sessions of Parliament or State Legislatures is vital for effective debate and legislation, governance, public acco
By - Imkong WallingThe story of prepaid energy/electricity in Nagaland goes back to well over a decade. It popped up at a time when rusty — some dead — analogue meters was still in widespread use, even as t
By Imlisanen JamirThe East Dimapur Town Council’s new directive may be just a few lines on official letterhead, but it lands like a sledgehammer. No building, it says—residential or commercial—shall begin
By AkangjunglaThe launch of the Disability Research, Empowerment and Accessibility Mission (DREAM Nagaland) by the Directorate of Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of Nagaland mar
Dr Asangba TzudirNagaland, in the recent years is witnessing a silent revolution, driven not by ‘politics’ of the day, but by the aspirations of its youth. In recent years, a wave of entrepreneurship has be
By - Moa JamirThe latest bulletin of the Sample Registration System (SRS) 2021, released by the Registrar General of India, has flagged a worrying trend for Nagaland. After nearly a decade of consistent progres
By - Dr. Asangba TzudirAs part of Operation Sindoor, following Pakistan’s retaliation, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) directed all states and Union Territories to invoke emergency powers available to them
When ‘fake news’ becomes a frontline weaponBy Moa Jamir In times of conflict, the battle is often fought not just on the ground, but also through competing narratives and optics. Whether in geopolitics
By Akangjungla For decades, the Naga people have struggled for self-determination, enduring political conflict and an uncertain governance system. While the peace process remains unresolved, another silent