Editorial

  • ‘Transfer phobia’
    Will upgrading the government school infrastructures address the issue of proxy teachers in the state? The Morung Express asked the readers last week.   While many were of the view that upgrading school
  • A different kind of VIP
    In a welcome step, the Wokha district administration recently cracks the whip on what it termed as “unauthorized or illegal use of government vehicles” by “children or other unauthorized perso
  • Beyond politicking
    Aheli Moitra Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, has been outraged by the Nehru-Gandhi family. He has invoked ‘historic injustices’ that the family piled on the people of India, leaving them
  • The Ignored Media
    Dr Asangba Tzudir Marking the occasion of National Press Day on November 16, the Government of Manipur honored the Fourth Estate by awarding 8 journalists of their state in 8 different categories. These awar
  • Begin with school infrastructure
    Imlisanen Jamir The average government run school in Nagaland is likely to be a dingy, dilapidated place without access to basic infrastructure and with too few teachers. True, just having great school infra
  • Fake News: The danger is real
    There is a need for a mechanism to check the spread of fake news check which could be a “threat to democracy,” Nagaland Governor Nagaland Governor, PB Acharya stressed on occasion of the National Pr
  • 100 years down the line
    Aheli Moitra It has been 100 years since so many things. World War I ended. Women of Great Britain and Ireland achieved the right to vote. Latvia became an independent country. Nelson Mandela was born. The N
  • When will the Culture of ‘Banning’ End?
    Dr. Asangba Tzüdir The ‘modern Naga society’ is a witness to an unperturbed culture of silence and nonchalantly surrendering (or forced surrender) to the realities and issues at hand. Where,
  • A bumpy festive season for the future
    Imlisanen Jamir   Credit where it’s due!   Despite the constant barrage of issues that have plagued the National Highway leading to Dimapur, it truly is encouraging to see present road works
  • Daring to dream
    Entrepreneurship and innovation are viewed as the key drivers of economic growth thereby simulating whole round development, especially in low-income countries, and uplifting the living standard of the people.
  • Breaking the vicious stalemate in Manipur
    Witoubou Newmai The high-octane declaration of hill-valley geniality by the N Biren Singh government has been once again greeted with much derision as the United Committee, Manipur (UCM) and the United Naga
  • Promise of a good life
    Aheli Moitra   This week, The Morung Express highlighted the plight of a Hemophilia patient in Nagaland. Hemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder. Due to the absence of a blood clotting factor, pati
  • On Section 377 Verdict
     Dr. Asangba Tzüdir The Supreme Court earlier this year in July had reserved its verdict after hearing a number of petitions challenging Section 377 of the IPC which states that, “whoever vol
  • Don’t ruin all that hard work
    Imlisanen Jamir We cannot allow disputes within ourselves to ruin one of the most remarkable conservation success stories that Nagaland has seen.   The Amur Falcons brought global attention to the st
  • Radio Gaga in Nagaland
    In a Smartphone era, who needs or listen to the radio? A valid rhetorical question, the answer, au contraire, is ‘a lot,’ melodiously defying popular perception that radio has lost its relevance in
  • A pinch of the feminine
    Aheli Moitra Autumn has dawned and celebration of female divine power is underway. From birthing to nurturing and protection, the feminine in our lives is a symbol of the light that ignites our collective wa
  • Good Governance
    Dr. Asangba Tzüdir 'Not an option, but basic right' Good governance is an indeterminate term used in the international development literature to describe how public institutions conduct publi
  • It’s been coming!
    Imlisanen Jamir   When a part of the Old Nagarjan Bridge in Dimapur began collapsing to one side on Sunday, it shouldn’t have come as any surprise.   Badly damaged since last year, and des
  • Nagaland's elusive sports policy
    The role of the government is vital promoting sports in a state or country. The overall development of sports personalities as well as the infrastructure is in everyone’s interest and a comprehensive poli
  • A rightful place
    Witoubou Newmai Nagas need to acknowledge our writers Good books “age with the readers,” they say. Besides the influence of the themes, the readers are also charmed by the places, cultures, pr
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