To blame or not to blame the elected representative
While it is not wrong to hold the political leaders responsible, especially the elected representatives of the people, it is also not fair to blame them for all the wrongs…
Decoding Nagaland CM’s stand on the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act
Like most seasoned political leaders, Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio made a nuanced approach while responding to media persons in Kohima on the contentious Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act 2023. He…
Thoughts on Civil Society in Mokokchung
As stated in this column in the previous issue, civil society plays a pivotal role in any given community and it acts as a bridge between the state/government and the…
Role of Civil Society is Pivotal
Generally speaking, civil society refers to the diverse array of organizations, groups, and individuals that operate independently of the government and the private sector, with the aim of advancing various…
Ignorance is no excuse now
Now that the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 has been passed by both the Houses of the Parliament. Now, only the President’s Assent stands between the Bill being enacted as…
Being worthy of the title
What the Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung said about the Ao Nagas at a private schools function on Friday should not be taken at face value. It is true that the…
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…