Some of those who voted YES had this to say:
• Yes. Some clear measures need to be taken before places like Dimapur run out of underground water.
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1. The Morung Express (MEx): First of all, congratulations on your latest publication. As a writer, what is the general sentiment when you finish writing a book? Easterine Kire: Than
Some of those who voted YES had this to say: • Yes. To some extent but for holistic, need to go deeper study, analyze and concrete action plan for all factions and public.
- The journey of the little Red king It rather sounds like the title for a doctoral thesis, doesn’t it? Well, I hope it inspires research work as this is an intriguing, fascinating tale I have bee
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Loreni Yanthan, Asst. Prof. (Dept. of Economics), St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Jakhama “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest’’ Benjamin Franklin (Founding fat
