Effective Implementation
The contemporary environmental crisis has galvanized global action, with many governments enacting laws to curb pollution and protect natural resources. One such measure is the ban on single-use plastics. These…
On Overcoming Healthcare Challenges in Mokokchung
This column continues from and supplements the previous editorial on addressing the constraints and challenges of healthcare in Mokokchung. There is certainly no magic formula to solve these issues. First…
Private Investment in Healthcare
If we are to envision a healthier Nagaland, it is imperative to ensure that all districts, including Mokokchung, receive equal opportunities to access quality healthcare. The disparity in healthcare infrastructure…
Small Acts, Big Impact
We live in an age overshadowed by daunting headlines where it is easy to overlook small, kind deeds that bring light into our otherwise tiring lives. These acts of kindness,…
Poistive Developments
The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha with 51 MLAs out of 147 seats and the Congress in Nagaland with not a single MLA in the state legislative assembly…
The “5 Monkeys Experiment”
Imagine a room with five monkeys and a tantalizing bunch of bananas perched atop a ladder. Naturally, the monkeys, driven by hunger and curiosity, attempt to climb the ladder to…
Sola Fide gone wrong?
Given the fact that almost 100% of Nagas in Nagaland state profess Christianity and that there is rampant, all-pervasive corruption, one is led to wonder if there is something wrong…
Neuropathy and the Urgent Need for Trained Professionals
Neuropathy, a condition affecting many in Nagaland, especially the elderly, highlights the urgent need for more trained healthcare professionals in our state. Characterized by nerve damage that leads to functional…
Gap Between Policy and Practice
Nagaland’s livestock sector, once a significant contributor to the state’s economy, has experienced a dramatic decline in recent years. Its share of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) has plummeted…
When There’s Compelling Evidence But No Hard Proof
Unmasking corruption in the government without hard proof remains one of the most formidable challenges for journalists. Media professionals often find themselves ensnared in a web of compelling evidence that,…