Located about a little over 30 kilometers from Mokokchung town, Asangma is a village in the Langpangkong Range. The village falls under Tuli circle and can ideally be reached by taking the Asetkong-Tzüsangra road. It is said that caryota trees were endemic to the area where the village is now located. Founders of the …
The log drum of Longjang Village was carved and dragged in the year 1979. It is 28.7 ft long and was dragged from a forest approximately 4km away from the village settlement with the participation of all abled men in one single day. It is said that the villagers had to cross a cliff while …
The Aos and the Changs coexisting in Chakpa village under Mokokchung district, is another example of how Nagas of all tribes continue to coexist in peace, love, and harmony – two tribes sharing one village council and one church, coexisting as one cohesive whole. The amazing narrative surrounding Chakpa village is that it …
Chakpa – Two Tribes, One Village | Where the Aos and the Changs came to live together Read More »
Akhoya Village is located about 40 Kms from Mokokchung town and is located along Amguri road (NH-02) under Langpangkong Range. The village was established during the Kosasanger era comprising of both Chungli and Mongsen phratries. It is held that the villagers killed a tiger on the day of the establishment of the village and …
Mongsenyimti, August 2 (MTNews): Chakpa village under Langpangkong Range of Mokokchung district, located about 15 kms from the district headquarters, is a unique village in Mokokchung in that it is inhabited by two Naga tribes – Ao and Chang. Expressing surprise at this uniqueness, Nagaland Advisor for Technical Education & Elections, Medo Yhokha said that …
The foundation of Naga society is based on the villages. In fact, every Naga is a villager. One may not be a resident of a village but every Naga hails from a native village and, therefore, every Naga is a villager. As such, all the social issues that we are faced with today can …
Mokokchung, July 1 (MTNews): The Central Nagaland Students’ Association (CNSA) and Ao Students’ Conference (AKM) have on Friday urged the Nagaland Government to give ‘top priority’ to the border issue between Nagaland and Assam and find long-term solutions. In a joint press release, CNSA President, R Sunep Pongen and AKM President, Nungdokyanger Ao stated …
Limayanger Longkumer – At 102, he still loves to entertain guests At 102, Limayanger Longkumer is the oldest man in Mokokchung Village survived by his wife Pangilila and their nine children who have blessed them with many grandchildren. Despite his age, Lima is someone that can make you feel at home as …
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The play is about a young dreamer who leaves his village of ‘Oshi Yim’ for a new venture in a metropolis in order to achieve his million dreams and expectations. However, city life eventually takes him over and engulfs him with the daily vicious routine, and he progressively forgets his native language, culture, …
Compiled by Mokokchung Times in commemoration of International Museum Day, May 18 2022 Established in the late 1960s, the museum is maintained by Soyim Shisaluyimer Telongjem. There are 26 artefacts on display in the museum as of date. One of the most notable artefacts on display here is the earthen pot. The museum …
