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…
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…