A Test Beyond Physical Endurance
Over 23,000 young Naga aspirants are currently braving the Physical Endurance Test (PET) for just 154 Forest Guard posts under the Nagaland Forest Department. The sheer volume of applicants, averaging…
What makes a town work? MMC’s challenge is more than infrastructure
The newly elected Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC) — the first in Mokokchung— has taken a bold step toward organized urban planning by mandating the use of the Inter-State Bus Terminus…
When a Hospital’s foundation is in question, so is the State’s accountability
The recent Rebound Hammer Test conducted at the Dr Imkongliba Memorial District Hospital (IMDH), Mokokchung — to assess the structural strength of its Block Building A — marks a necessary,…
Mokokchung: In Search of the Next Icons
The inaugural Under-15 Futsal Tournament organized by Kichutip Sporting Association (KSA) in Mokokchung has been a timely reminder of the district’s deep love for football. With 32 teams from across…
India’s Sporting Ambitions and Nagaland’s Reality Check
India’s youthful demography is its greatest asset. With nearly 65% of its population under 35, the country boasts the largest youth cohort in the world—about 910 million people. To put…
On New Traffic Rules in Mokokchung
Starting July 1, Mokokchung town enters a new phase of urban management with the implementation of comprehensive traffic regulations and transport directives. The district authorities and the Mokokchung Municipal Council…
Empty Villages, Crowded Towns
The steady migration from Nagaland’s villages to urban centers is no longer just a trend; it is a warning signal. This demographic shift, driven by economic necessity and compounded by…
A Plastic-Free Mokokchung Starts with One Ward
Plastic pollution is no longer an abstract environmental issue. It is choking our drains, littering our landscapes, and quietly poisoning our soil and water. Mokokchung, like many towns across India,…
Will This Time Be Different for Mokokchung’s Traffic Rules?
The latest circular issued by the Mokokchung district administration on traffic regulations, to be enforced from July 1, 2025, is a commendable initiative aimed at ensuring public safety, orderly urban…
Turning Inward to Build Naga Unity
The divisions among the Naga people are no secret. This fragmentation, often attributed to tribalism or external influences, runs deeper than we might admit. Before we blame others, perhaps it…