Mass Social Work: A Tradition Worth Sustaining
Mass social work in Nagaland is not a recent invention. Long before government orders and circulars formalized it, communities across the Naga hills gathered to clean their villages, repair footpaths,…
Can Tradition and Science Coexist? How Science Communication is Transforming Nagaland | Mercy Wangnao
In a world where scientific advancements are rapidly shaping modern life, the question arises: Can tradition and science coexist, or must one replace the other? In Nagaland, where indigenous knowledge…
New Year’s Eve tradition continues in Mokokchung: Full details here
Mokokchung Centric, a people’s group, is set to organize the 52nd edition of the New Year’s Eve ‘Watch Night Service’ at the Mokokchung Town Square (Main Police Point) on December…
Traditions Die Hard: Concerned citizens to organize New Year’s Eve celebration in Mokokchung
Following the Mokokchung Municipal Council’s (MMC) recent announcement that it will no longer host the annual “Midnight Service” traditionally held on December 31, concerned citizens have stepped up to ensure…
Preserving heritage: Mejensanger Putu passes baton to Mopungsanger Putu in Longkhum
Longkhum village witnessed a significant cultural event on November 22, 2024, as the Mejensanger Putu handed over the baton of traditional authority (Putu Menden) to the Mopungsanger Putu, who will…
Imlikokba & family hosts Mera Nüja in Longsa village: A homage to tradition and generosity
In a warm homage to their forefathers and a commitment to preserving the age-old tradition of “Mera Nüja,” loosely translated as a form of the ‘Feast of Merit’, Mr and…
The “5 Monkeys Experiment”
Imagine a room with five monkeys and a tantalizing bunch of bananas perched atop a ladder. Naturally, the monkeys, driven by hunger and curiosity, attempt to climb the ladder to…
Kinship truce strengthens bonds between Longsa Metsübo and Ungma Jamijang clans
Mokokchung, 20 February (MTNews): Aiming at strengthening clan relationships, a kinship or peace treaty between the Metsübo clan of Longsa Village and the Jamir clan of Ungma Village was observed…
Celebrating Coffee Success, While Nurturing Tradition
The news of Nagaland’s resurgent coffee industry fills us with optimism. The government’s ambitious plan to blanket 50,000 hectares with coffee cultivation by 2030 is a commendable bid to empower…
“High time to divide Ao origin history into two clear stages – mythical and legendary”
Former Ao Senden President urges examination of traditional practices In a thought-provoking position paper for Vision Mokokchung 2040, social activist and former President of Ao Senden, Lendinokdang, emphasizes the need…