A Test Beyond Physical Endurance
Over 23,000 young Naga aspirants are currently braving the Physical Endurance Test (PET) for just 154 Forest Guard posts under the Nagaland Forest Department. The sheer volume of applicants, averaging…
‘A deep-rooted culture of corruption’: Nagaland Congress slams RD dept over MGNREGA fund deductions
The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has expressed “profound outrage and grave concern” over what it describes as “alarming reports alleging instances of unauthorized and illegal deductions” from MGNREGA funds…
Corruption, Perception and Reality
In the dark, a coiled snake lies still, mistaken for a rope. It neither hisses nor strikes, it just sleeps. So, we pass it off as harmless. But the truth…
The Price of Silence
When corruption seeps into every layer of society, it becomes more than a vice; it becomes the air people breathe. It ceases to be just an ethical issue; it becomes…
Corruption in a Society of Paradoxes
We live in what may be best described as a society of paradoxes – a place where contradictory forces coexist and even reinforce each other. This is nowhere more visible…
The Silence of the Individual
In recent weeks, newspaper headlines have been dominated by yet another wave of corruption allegations and administrative anomalies. As expected, civic organizations have swiftly issued statements, voiced disapproval, and demanded…
When Corruption Is Rewarded and Hard Work Is Punished
A society that glorifies corruption while disregarding hard work is bound to suffer from moral and economic decay. When individuals who amass wealth through dishonest means are celebrated while those…
Nagaland is in a state of ‘Aiatai!’: Even the church has not escaped the chains of corruption, says Rev Dr L Kari Longchar
“Nagaland is in a state of ‘Aiatai!’,” lamented Rev Dr L Kari Longchar, using the local expression of deep sorrow, at the 61st Ongpangkong Mungdang, held at Khensa village on…
Corruption is Moral Chaos
Rampant corruption in Nagaland has escalated to alarming levels, signaling not only a breakdown of law and order but also a deep-seated moral crisis. Recent findings by the Comptroller and…
Nagaland For Christ but Corrupted Churches | Bendang Imsong, Mokokchung
Corruption in our society, starting from our own households, threatens the very fabric of our community. As believers, it is our duty to stand strong against these corrupt practices among…