The road to better roads must begin with accountability
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari’s proposal to use GST records to track layers of subcontracting in highway projects and limit the extent of outsourcing is a welcome…
When Citizens Fix Roads
For generations, Naga society has been marked by a strong sense of collective responsibility. In the absence of modern state systems, villages built and maintained their own roads, bridges, wells…
Durable Roads Remain Elusive in Mokokchung
Mokokchung’s roads tell a familiar and frustrating story. In mid 2022, several youth organizations raised their voices over the deplorable condition of the IMDH Road, a key stretch from Police…
Time to Build Roads That Last
Two of Mokokchung’s most vital roads, the Sewak Gate–DEF–Chuchuyimpang stretch of NH-2 and the IOC–Rotary junction road, are finally set to undergo repairs as reported by this newspaper. For a…
NAGALAND ROADS AND THE POLITICAL WEATHER! – ALONG LONGKUMER
The current broken state of roads in the State capital Kohima, commercial hub Dimapur and across other districts of Nagaland has been published and reported in numerous media platforms. This…
Is there any road in Nagaland? | Moajungshi Menon
In most parts of the world, roads are so basic that people don’t even think twice about them. They are the arteries of an economy, the signboards of progress, the…
Taking Ownership of Mokokchung’s Road Problems
For years, the state of roads in Mokokchung, especially the National Highways, has been a source of frustration, economic loss, and safety hazards. Each monsoon season turns the already fragile…
Safer Roads, Shared Responsibility
The recent efforts by Mokokchung Police to regulate and streamline traffic in the district deserve genuine appreciation. The handover of new traffic management equipment to the traffic police unit of…
Mokokchung’s Roads and the Mirror They Hold Up
The state of roads in Mokokchung town is nothing short of dismal. Potholes, eroded shoulders, uneven surfaces, and dust clouds and mud puddles have become the defining features of its…
A Tradition of Bad Roads
To say that most of Nagaland’s roads are in a deplorable state is now a cliché. Generation after generation, Nagas have ridden on poor roads and have become so accustomed…