Sustainable Development Over Unfettered Progress Please
As much as one would want Nagaland to forge ahead into an era of rapid development, it is imperative to be cautious about the potential pitfalls of unfettered progress. While…
A Critical Eye on the Budget
The Chief Minister of Nagaland, who also holds the finance portfolio, will present the annual budget in the state assembly today. It is astounding to note that the most important…
Mokokchung: Missing the Northeast Retail Boom?
The recent surge in retail development across Nagaland and the broader Northeastern region signals a remarkable turnaround from the socio-economic challenges that plagued the area not too long ago. The…
The Silence of Economic Discourse
Next week, the Nagaland Budget for 2024-25 will be presented, outlining the state’s financial roadmap. However, a shadow of apathy hangs over this crucial event, with limited public engagement, scant…
A Grave Setback
The assassination of Khampei Opeiham Konyak of NSCN-IM in his own residence is a chilling reminder of the fragile peace that hangs over Nagaland. This brazen act of violence is…
On Nagaland Anatomy Bill, 2023
The Nagaland Anatomy Bill, 2023, walks a tightrope between advancing medical education and research while respecting the sanctity of life and death. This much-needed legislation attempts to regulate organ donation…
Bridging the Gap Between Inclusive Education Policy and Implementation
The push towards fulfilling the promise of education for all, and leaving no one behind, has resulted in a sharp increase in children who were traditionally kept out of the…
Stuck in the Mud
The latest DPDB meeting reports have provoked numerous questions, the answers to which are mostly hard to find. Society, like a complex machine, faces constant challenges: poverty, inequality, unemployment, healthcare…
A Spark of Hope
The inauguration of Shisalen Riju, a free coaching center dedicated to empowering students for the NPSC and NSSB exams, marks a significant moment for the educational landscape of Mokokchung. This…
Celebrating Coffee Success, While Nurturing Tradition
The news of Nagaland’s resurgent coffee industry fills us with optimism. The government’s ambitious plan to blanket 50,000 hectares with coffee cultivation by 2030 is a commendable bid to empower…