Revisiting the 16 Point Agreement
The 16 Point Agreement, the basis on which Nagaland was granted statehood under the Union of India, said to have been signed between the Naga People’s Convention and the Government…
COVID-19: Nagaland records 12 new cases; free precautionary vaccine announced
Mokokchung, July 14 (MTNews): Nagaland on Thursday recorded 12 new COVID-19 infections and one death, taking the total number of active cases to 52 while the death toll rose to…
ULB issue: We have no trust in State government, says Supreme Court
33% reservation for women in Nagaland ULBs Mokokchung, July 14 (MTNews): The Supreme Court on Thursday has once again reprimanded the Nagaland state government for putting off implementing the intended…
A quest to end political clientelism in Nagaland
Political clientelism refers to the practice of providing personal favors – jobs, contracts, welfare, support, money and so forth in exchange for electoral support. The dynamics of Nagaland electoral politics…
NEP 2020, a paradigm shift in the education system: J Alam
Kohima, July 13 (MTNews): Nagaland Chief Secretary, J Alam, IAS stated today that the National Education Policy, 2020 is a paradigm shift in the education system. Speaking at the inaugural…
Farming for future: Why Nagaland must invest in agriculture
Mokokchung Times Feature | Mokokchung, July 12 In most nations, youth unemployment and underemployment are important issues, and they are frequently worse in rural areas than in metropolitan regions. The…
Resolution on Green Development Pathway for Tseminyu district adopted | Tseminyu on course to become state’s first ‘green district’
Mokokchung, July 10 (MTNews): The Rengma Village Council Chairman Forum (RVCCF) has resolved to adopt a “Green Development Pathway” for Tseminyu district by setting up community conservation areas in all…
Rethinking agricultural priorities in Nagaland | A Mokokchung Times Feature
Nagaland, a predominantly agrarian economy, has 71% of its population dependent upon agriculture contributing a nominal GSDP (Gross State Domestic Product) of about 0.319 lakh crore rupees to India’s economy.…
Nagaland XCC 2.0 Concludes; NMBA seeks for affiliation with Nagaland Olympics Association
Kohima, July 9 (MTNews): The 2nd edition of the Nagaland XCC Cross Country Mountain Bike Race was successfully organized by the Nagaland Mountain Biking Association (NMBA). A total of 25…
PM Modi, Nagaland Govt announces one-day state mourning on the passing away of Shinzo Abe
July 8, Mokokchung (MTNews): Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared a day of national mourning on July 9 for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who died from gunshot wounds after…