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  • 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
  • Corruption: Can God Save Nagaland- Part I
    During the UPA II rule, the Supreme Court once commented on the corruption in India that even god may not be able to save India. Soon after, waves of anti-corruption movements griped India especially in Delhi w
  • WSBAK PAYS TRIBUTE TO REV. LANO LONGCHAR
    The passing away of Rev. Lano Longchar on 20 June has left an indelible loss to the Sumi churches across Nagaland and the Churches under the Western Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu in particular.   The
  • A Tribute to Rev. Lano Longchar, the King’s Messenger
    This tribute is being written and presented on behalf of the International Evangelistic Fellowship (IEF), Kichutip ward unit, Mokokchung town in honour of Rev. Lano Longchar, the captain of our ship. Rev. Lano
  • 'A Violator Duties and Rights'
    With due respect, I would like to state some few points of concern. As human beings we all make mistakes intentionally or unintentionally and as busy commuters sometimes we violate rules in the process. As law
  • Sovereignty Is Non-Negotiable
    Sovereignty as the goal for Nagas, envisaged by our pioneer leaders was for distinct Naga nationality in her own God-given motherland with absolute power to govern by practicing her own time-tested laws, free f
  • RE-Visioning Governance
    To achieve the goals set in the vision 2030 document, there has to be an improvement in governance in the state. Governance is important in our state as government is the largest player in many sectors. Hence,
  • Legislators of Wokha Dist on matter of Petroleum & Natural Gas issues
    While the matter of Petroleum and Natural Gas issue is sub judice as a result of the PIL filed by some members of Lotha Hoho on the matter, the undersigned are compelled to issue this press release as it is dee
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