Rethinking Authority in Naga Society
In Naga society, four institutions have largely defined every aspect of public and private life: the government, the church, the tribal bodies, and the village. These four pillars, deeply embedded…
Mokokchung District’s Satishiba village seeks recognition
In a recent notification, Deputy Commissioner Thsuvisie Phoji (NCS) announced that Satishiba Village, located under the administrative jurisdiction of the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mangkolemba, is seeking formal recognition as a…
Years of govt neglect prompt Mokokchung Village Council to repair key road
In the face of years of neglect and deteriorating conditions, the Mokokchung Village Council has stepped in to repair the crucial stretch of road from the Main Police Point leading…
The Common Cuckoo bird in the life of a Naga villager | Rusovil John IFS (Rtd)
It is a wonderful feeling to wake up to the sound of birds chirping at the break of dawn. Nagas; who are believed to have migrated to the present settlement…
Empowering Villages Through Shared Knowledge
Rural development thrives on shared experiences and collaborative learning. The recent initiative of exposure trips within Nagaland, where villagers visit other villages to observe and adopt best practices, is a…
Rural-to-Urban Migration in Naga Society
The migration of people from villages to towns is a phenomenon that has transformed societies across the globe, and Nagaland is no exception. This shift, driven by aspirations for better…
Risola Jan becomes First Class-II gazetted officer from Y Anner Village
The Y Anner Village Council, Service Union, Students Union, and the Y Anner Baptist Church felicitated Risola Jan for successfully passing the NPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2024 as an…
Seyochung Village Students’ Union Celebrates 63rd Session
The 63rd Students’ Session of the Seyochung Village Students’ Union was celebrated on December 28, 2024, at Seyochung, with Pilongla S Sangtam, the first woman president of the union, gracing…
Tongti village in Wokha inaugurated
Tongti Village, located under the Yanmhon Area in Bhandari Constituency, Wokha, was formally inaugurated on November 7 by Achumbemo Kikon, MLA and Chairman of the SDPDB Bhandari, during the annual…
Village councils in Nagaland present proposals to Finance Commission
The Village Councils in Nagaland submitted a memorandum to the 16th Finance Commission requesting for allocating funds. The memorandum was submitted on behalf of the Village Councils in the state…