Mokokchung Times
Every festive season, Mokokchung witnesses the same spectacle. Firecrackers explode across the town, disturbing the peace, frightening animals, endangering people and creating unnecessary noise pollution. This happens despite repeated prohibitions…
The Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC) has directed the public, traders, sellers and other concerned persons within its jurisdiction to strictly comply with restrictions on firecrackers in pursuance of directions issued…
MLA Nuklutoshi raised a starred question in the Eighth Session of the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly on 9th March 2026, asking why firecracker restrictions are often stricter during Diwali, while…
Law enforcement requires credibility. If a visible, detectable activity like bursting firecrackers cannot be regulated, the state’s ability to enforce any law comes into question. Mokokchung must either commit to…
The NSCN-K (Khango) has announced new regulations for nightlife in Dimapur, directing all nightclubs, pubs, lounges, restaurants, hotels, and discotheques to close by 10 PM. This measure has been introduced…
In an unusual twist to holiday cheer, Sovima village has declared its intentions to go green and eco-friendly this Christmas, aiming to set the stage as a model for other…
In our evolving society, various alien traditions have become ingrained in our celebrations. One such practice that warrants immediate attention is the bursting of firecrackers. The environmental repercussions of firecrackers…