A Crisis of Conscience in Public Recruitment
The concerns raised over alleged backdoor appointments are not merely about procedural lapses. They point to a deeper crisis that goes beyond governance and enters the realm of public morality.…
Development Through Community Wealth Creation
Community wealth creation has become an important idea in discussions on development, especially for states like Nagaland where economic opportunities are uneven and many districts remain underdeveloped. At its simplest,…
Reading Between the Numbers in Koridang
The recent Koridang by-election may not have been Nagaland’s first, but it quickly became one of its most closely watched. With as many as six candidates contesting despite less than…
When news becomes noise
The role of the press and media is to inform, scrutinize and serve the public interest. It is meant to verify facts, present multiple sides, and hold power accountable. In…
Celebrating Culture, Ignoring Its Roots
Across Naga society, traditional festivals are rooted in agriculture. They mark the rhythms of sowing, cultivation and harvest, and reflect a time when communities depended directly on the land. Culture,…
Moatsü and the promise of unity
Festivals often reveal what a society values most. In Nagaland at this time, Moatsü continues to hold that mirror. Beyond its agrarian roots, it offers a space where relationships are…
Beyond the Headlines
The headlines in today’s issue of Mokokchung Times look positive. They speak of initiative, intent and movement. A community piggery project promises livelihood. A new indoor cricket academy opens doors…
Borrowed Money, Borrowed Future
Nagaland today stands at an important fiscal juncture. The flow of funds under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) has created new possibilities for infrastructure…
District Sports Need More Than Passion
In remote districts like Mokokchung, sport survives less on systems and more on sincerity. Tournaments are organized, young athletes show promise, and associations continue their work with limited means. What…
When the Beautiful Game Meets Ugly Economics
The FIFA World Cup has, for nearly a century, stood as the grandest spectacle in global sport. In football-loving pockets such as Mokokchung and across Nagaland, it is less an…