Yanger Pongen – Award winning woodworking maestro
For fifty-year old Governor’s Award recipient Yanger Pongen of Mongchen village, woodworking has been the only job he has known, and in his own words, “I plan to continue my…
Push boundaries; they are tough at first but rewarding in the end – Imtinung Salong
Imtinung, a 24-year-old, never thought that her dedication and hard work would serve as an example for others, but she is now receiving a lot of love and support. She…
Monglam Konyak – the only female two-wheeler taxi operator in Mokokchung Town
Monglam Konyak, a 30-year old resident of Sangtemla Ward, is the sole female two-wheeler taxi operator in Mokokchung. She moved to Mokokchung in 2003 and is originally from the village…
Sentirenba Longkumer – a social entrepreneur from Changtongya village who dreamed up a brilliant work of excellence
Imtisenla Jamir | Mokokchung Times We constantly meet people with a diverse set of skills who are putting their all into a career they respect, appreciate, and enjoy – similar…
Atsulemba Ozukum and how the two-wheeler taxi service in Mokokchung Town is making a stir and proving convenient
Atsulemba Ozukum adamantly asserts his commitment to the value of hard work and his view that “Rendering a modest service is preferable to remaining jobless.” In order to understand more…
Tale of iconic Mascot Store – a family business running for almost three decades
Starting a bakery requires far more than just knowing how to bake bread. As a result of fast growth and changing eating habits, bakery products have become more popular among…
Sakusangla – Sustaining livelihood by producing ‘Kitsüng Mozü’, a traditional herbal medicine
Once, a virtuosic woman stated, “God has always been kind to me, and because of the abilities bestowed upon me on high, I was able to produce local medication through…
LOCAL DISHES IS MILES BETTER: Two independent and upbeat widows who run local hotels
Alila’s local hotel in town: Café Sümto Introducing Alila, a 56-year-old mother of three children who hails from Longkhum village and owns and operates a small hotel in Mokokchung Town…
Finding gratification in the art of carpentry: Aolensa Pongen
The aesthetic styling of woodworks and the notion of creation held by a carpenter are both absolutely awesome feats. Without a doubt, the woodwork is truly appealing and amazing. The…
Sustaining livelihood through modest means
Running a vegetable stall in a small town could be challenging when fewer people are eager to buy locally farmed products. A similar story is shared by two friends, Vino…