Banks in Mokokchung
Mokokchung, being a major urban center in the state, is a ‘hub’ of economic activity in its own right. The town is the gateway to at least four or five…
Illegal immigration and demographic shift
Illegal immigrants in Nagaland pose a significant challenge to the state’s economy, society, and security. Despite the Inner Line Permit (ILP) regime in place, the unabated influx of illegal immigrants…
On jhum cultivation
Jhum cultivation, also known as shifting cultivation, is more than just slash-and-burn agriculture. However, jhum cultivation has been criticized for causing deforestation, soil degradation, and loss of biodiversity. Amidst such…
Sustainable Solutions for a Thirsty Mokokchung
Water scarcity has emerged as a pressing issue in Mokokchung. With its growing population, expanding urbanization, and changing climate patterns, Mokokchung is facing challenges in meeting the water needs of…
Will there be humans in 2099?
The opinion piece titled “Will there be Ao Nagas in 2099?” written by Sentilong Ozukum and published in this newspaper on Sunday attracted a lot of interest from a lot…
Hunting and poaching
Hunting has always been a part of the Naga way of life. As such, despite laws like the Wild Life Act 1972 in place, it has always been difficult to…
Let them play outdoors
Most parents probably already know that kids these days tend to spend more of their waking hours in front of a screen than playing outdoors. It is said that, on…
Brain drain
Brain drain, or human capital flight, is real. Brain drain is simply the situation in which large numbers of educated and skilled people leave their own country or region to…
Coal exploration
Despite coal mining activities taking place, Nagaland has no mechanism in place to check the coal mines, stated a report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) 2020-21. Due to the…
Mokokchung in need of a sports body
Much has been said about the status of sports in Mokokchung in this column and elsewhere but nothing copious has changed on the ground. While it is true that change…