A grim reminder of collective failure
The unfortunate vehicular accident near IOC Junction on Thursday is a grim reminder of where we as a community have failed to work together. The authorities concerned, the concerned citizens,…
The contentious bill has been passed – what now?
The contentious Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 was passed by the Rajya Sabha 2 August 2023, opening the door for “development” and “exploitation” of vast tracts of forest lands that…
Beyond the MDFA Trophy: Building a Sustainable Football Ecosystem
The Mokokchung District Football Association’s latest announcement that the district’s biggest regular sporting event, the MDFA Trophy, will be open to all the clubs from across Nagaland came as a…
Aspire to make Mokokchung a boxing powerhouse
The 10-day free boxing coaching camp organized by Boxing Association Mokokchung was a much needed event in Mokokchung. Apart from the scope and potential it offers for aspiring boxers, boxing…
An Active and Informed Citizenry
A democracy can only function effectively if its citizens are active and informed. This means that citizens need to be aware of the issues facing their community and country, and…
If the ENPO demand is not fulfilled
To refresh our memories, in the run-up to the most recent Nagaland assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 21 February said that the government will come out with…
Bamboo: A Potential Economic Driver for Mokokchung
The news of the Indian union government aiming to replace traditional steel barriers on highways with innovative ‘Bahu Balli’ barriers made entirely of bamboo is real good news. The adoption…
WC NNPGs’ exposé – A bolt in the blue
Amidst heightened uncertainty and speculation surrounding the ongoing political talks between the Government of India and the Naga negotiating parties, the Naga people once again faces a critical bend in…
Striking the Right Balance
By encouraging teachers to find the right balance between online resources and classroom interaction, the Ao Kaketshir Mungdang has raised a very pertinent issue of our times. We as a…
Don’t the public have trust in the authorities?
Trust in authorities is crucial for maintaining social cohesion and a sense of community. When people lose faith in the authorities and institutions, divisions and conflicts can arise within society,…