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26th May 2026 Accused absconds after allegedly raping minor

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26th May 2026 Birth-Death registration: DES clear air on new rules from June 1, 2026

26th May 2026 Nagaland: Officials appointed to enforce Ban on Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act

26th May 2026 Nagaland Assembly environment panel visits Pfütsero

26th May 2026 Noklak bans single-use plastic from June 5

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25th May 2026 ASF containment measures enforced in Chümoukedima, Zunheboto and Wokha

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Seven Northeastern states gear up for SIR of electoral rolls

Agartala/Shillong, May 16 (IANS): Following the Election Commission of Indias (ECI) announcement, seven Northeastern states have begun preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, o

North-East / 16th May 2026
In Nagaland the top 5% of households earn an average of Rs 71,028 per month, while the bottom 50% only Rs 1,639 per month. Is this income disparity the main reason for excessive inequality? Give Reasons

Yes: • Because many young people are dependence towards parents and lazy• Because many youths are lazy and only looking for white-collar jobs. Most of the

Weekly Poll Result / 16th May 2026
When Prayer Alone Is Not Enough

A Christian Therapists Reflection on Faith, Mental Health, and Holistic HealingDr Yehoto SwuFounder, Insight Institute of Christian CounselingMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, a timely reminder that emotion

Faithleaf / 16th May 2026
India emerging as global model for clean industrialisation: Report

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS): India may be emerging as a global example of how developing economies can industrialise without first becoming deeply dependent on fossil fuels, according to a new analysis by energy t

Business / 16th May 2026
IT Rules Second Amendment, 2026: A Step Forward in India’s Digital Governance

Vaibhav Gaggar and Kamya WahalIndias digital ecosystem has grown rapidly, and online platforms now play a central role in how people communicate and access information. This has also brought new challenges arou

Public Space / 16th May 2026
Tehran committed to diplomacy, Iranian President assures Pope Leo

Tehran, May 16 (IANS): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday lauded Pope Leo's "moral stance" against the US-Israeli military action while emphasising that Tehran remains committed to diplomacy and pe

World / 16th May 2026
Govt of Nagaland the Ban on Religious Slogans on Private Vehicles in Nagaland

Dr M Wanmai Konyak Ph. DNagaland is not merely a political state; it is a land deeply rooted in Christian faith, history, and identity. For generations, Christianity has shaped the moral foundation, social

Public Space / 16th May 2026
Governance with Godly Principles: A Reflection on Leadership

ZeluosielieKehie, Chümoukedima-NagalandWhen it comes to governance, we have Cabinet Ministers and Advisors entrusted with the responsibility of leading the State and serving the people. Their roles are pr

Public Space / 16th May 2026
Near-universal access to eye cancer care in India a model to emulate: NITI Aayog’s M Srinivas

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS): NITI Aayogs Member (Health) M. Srinivas on Saturday congratulated all stakeholders on achieving near-universal access to retinoblastoma or eye cancer care, calling it a model that dese

Health / 16th May 2026
Information, Formation and Transformation

Dr RK BeheraPrincipal, MGM CollegeKnowledge is power, declared Francis Bacon centuries ago. His words continue to echo across classrooms, universities, libraries, and institutions around the world. Yet in today

Public Space / 16th May 2026
How not to read the Bible

Liba HopesonIntroductionThe Bible is Gods Word, and how it is read determines whether its truth is rightly understood or seriously distorted. Because of this, it must be approached with care, humility, and resp

Faithleaf / 16th May 2026
Reclaiming the Family Table

Meyu ChangkiriAcross many parts of the world, churches observe occasions such as Christian Home Week at different times of the year. The purpose is simple yet deeply important. Families are encouraged to streng

Faithleaf / 16th May 2026
How We Love to Exclude..!

How we love excluding people.Everywhere I go I see signs that politely, firmly, and sometimes proudly keep people out.For Members Only.Residents Only.Parking for Office Bearers.Private Function.And the more exc

Infocus / 16th May 2026
‘Parasites’ remarks targeted fake degree holders, not country’s youth: CJI Surya Kant

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS): Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Saturday clarified that his oral observations referring to certain elements as parasites and his remarks mentioning youngsters like cockroach

India / 16th May 2026
Plea in SC seeks overhaul of NTA after cancellation of NEET-UG 2026

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS): A writ petition has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the systemic failure of the National Testing Agency (NTA) in conducting the NEET-UG 2026 examination and seeking its

India / 16th May 2026
Computer-based NEET exam fine, but paper leak nexus must be crushed first, says DU VC Singh

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS): Delhi University Vice Chancellor, Yogesh Singh, has said that the proposed transition of the NEET-UG examination to a computer-based format involves several aspects that require carefu

India / 16th May 2026
India makes first-ever Captagon seizure worth Rs 182 crore under 'Operation RAGEPILL': HM Shah

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said enforcement agencies have made Indias first-ever seizure of Captagon, a banned synthetic stimulant, commonly referred to as the "Jihadi D

India / 16th May 2026
From Myanmar to Malabar: Kerala emerges as new hub in India’s drug war

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS): The Narendra Modi government has set a target of making India free from narcotics by 2047.Speaking at the annual R N Kao Memorial Lecture organised by the Research and Analysis Wing, U

India / 16th May 2026
Assam CM inaugurates India’s first AI-powered ‘phygital’ bank branch

Guwahati, May 16 (IANS): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday inaugurated Indias first AI-powered phygital banking branch of Slice Small Finance Bank in Guwahati, describing the initiative as a

North-East / 16th May 2026
Global press freedom group urges Bangladesh authorities to stop weaponising ICT against journalists

New York, May 16 (IANS): A leading international press freedom group called on Bangladeshi authorities to release journalists Farzana Rupa and Mozammel Babu, who were recently arrested in a crimes-against-human

World / 16th May 2026