Protect First, Plant Only If Needed
In recent years, tree plantation drives have become the face of environmental action in Nagaland. Government agencies, NGOs, and communities participate in mass planting campaigns with ambitious targets, planting perhaps…
Tight Fists and Open Hands
Giving is more than a moral virtue; it is a force that uplifts individuals, strengthens societies, and breathes vitality into cultures. Acts of generosity, whether large or small, have ripple…
Rethinking Environment Day in Mokokchung
As World Environment Day draws near, Mokokchung, like many other places, is likely gearing up for its customary round of awareness campaigns and tree plantation drives. From government agencies to…
On Viksit Nagaland@2047
The announcement of Viksit Nagaland@2047, a roadmap for the state’s progress over the next two decades, arrives with familiar optimism. It highlights key focus areas such as green energy, health,…
On Rising Northeast Summit 2025
The Rising Northeast Summit 2025 marks a pivotal turning point in India’s regional development narrative. With lakhs of crores of rupees in investment pledges from industry titans like Reliance, Adani,…
Mokokchung’s Silent Sports Crisis
Nagaland has, in recent years, shown promising growth in the field of games and sports. From the capital city of Kohima to the bustling plains of Dimapur and all the…
The Cost of Silence
The alarm raised by the Ao Kaketshir Mungdang (AKM) over the substandard construction of the Dr Imkongliba Memorial District Hospital (IMDH) in Mokokchung must not be taken lightly. It is…
Imagine a Greater Mokokchung
The Mokokchung urban centre is no longer just a town confined to its eighteen municipal wards. From Aolijen in the south to Khensa and Amenyong in the north, and beyond…
Mokokchung Needs Its Own Tizu Valley Model
The Tizu Valley Biodiversity Conservation and Livelihood Network (TVBCLN) in Zunheboto district stands today as a shining example of what is possible when communities come together with commitment, vision, and…