Diplomacy, Development, and Accountability
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio’s recent diplomatic engagements in New Delhi signal a growing maturity and confidence in the state’s approach to development and global cooperation. By reaching out to…
A Promising Summer for Grassroots Sports in Mokokchung
This summer, Mokokchung is witnessing a heartening surge in youth sports participation, as three simultaneous coaching camps—in football, martial arts, and badminton—have brought together over 300 children and young learners.…
The Danger of Misplaced Pride
Pride, when grounded in truth and humility, can be a powerful force for unity and progress. But when it becomes misplaced, built on illusion, denial, or superiority, it begins to…
Safer Roads, Shared Responsibility
The recent efforts by Mokokchung Police to regulate and streamline traffic in the district deserve genuine appreciation. The handover of new traffic management equipment to the traffic police unit of…
The Grace in Growing Older
Aging is one of life’s inescapable truths. No matter how much we may try to delay it, avoid thinking about it, or mask its signs, the passage of time is…
A Welcome Step Toward Organized Urban Mobility in Mokokchung
The recent directives issued by the Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC) mark a decisive and much-needed step toward improving urban transport management in Mokokchung town. Effective July 1, 2025, all inter-state…
Mokokchung’s Community Spirit Is Not Enough
At a time when much of the developmental discourse in Nagaland centres around government schemes and political patronage, the recognition of Mokokchung as a “self-help town driven by community” by…
Moral Dilemma
Every society, no matter how advanced or traditional, regardless of its customs or religious backdrop, is built upon a foundation of moral values. These values shape their interactions, decisions, and…
Mokokchung’s Roads and the Mirror They Hold Up
The state of roads in Mokokchung town is nothing short of dismal. Potholes, eroded shoulders, uneven surfaces, and dust clouds and mud puddles have become the defining features of its…
A Crime Against Society and Conscience
Land encroachment is more than just a legal offence—it is a moral failure, a betrayal of communal values, and a stark reflection of unchecked greed. In Nagaland, this issue has…