Balancing Accountability and Trust in Teacher Attendance
The introduction of the SMILE App for attendance monitoring by the Department of School Education is a major step toward improving educational governance in the state. The move no doubt…
On Nagaland Tourism and Mokokchung
Tourism is among the fastest growing and largest industries in the world today. Countries invest heavily in this sector because it offers far-reaching benefits. Beyond economic gains such as income…
Preparing for the AI-Driven Future
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a topic of speculative fiction or limited applications like ChatGPT or Grok. It is rapidly evolving into a transformative force that will reshape…
India-Myanmar Economic Ties and Nagaland
While states like Manipur, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh have made visible progress in leveraging their border trade posts and cultural linkages, Nagaland appears to be lagging behind in translating these…
Do we need a population policy in Nagaland?
China’s population continued to decline in 2025, according to newly released government data as per news reports. The total population fell by 3 million from the previous year, reaching 1.404…
Declining Male Physical Fitness in Mokokchung Exposed
The recent police recruitment exercise in Mokokchung has revealed a deeply troubling trend. Only 86 candidates managed to qualify for the written examination to fill 118 male vacancies after clearing…
Mokokchung Must Wake Up to Join Nagaland’s Startup Surge
Nagaland’s recognition as a ‘Leader’ in the 5th edition of the States’ Startup Ranking Framework (SRF 5.0) is a welcome achievement.
Reclaiming Hope Through Sociological Imagination
Hope will return not through rhetoric, but through a shared understanding that systemic problems require systemic solutions.
Leaders, Engage with Mokokchung’s Press
While there is room to debate whether politicians should dominate student events, these events undeniably offer a valuable opportunity for the local press to engage directly with political leaders, an…
A Conference That Signals Change
The 70th general conference of the Ao Kaketshir Mungdang at Chungtia village has already marked itself as one to remember. The opening drone display, live streaming, and creative use of…