Meyu ChangkiriLike many people across North East India, I had long known the Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR), Dimapur, simply as the Referral Hospital. Although I had visited the hos
A Sunday reflection on public money, public service and the future of our youthRev Dr Chingmak ChangA state budget is more than a collection of figures. It reveals what we value, what we must pay for and what k
Mughalu CTC, AolijenThe recent revelation that a Naga youth falsely claimed to have sent approximately Rs 65,000 worth of Domino's pizzas to Jantar Mantar is disappointing—not simply because the claim tu
Limhachan Kikon DimapurSome of the most consequential battles a society fights never appear in newspapers or legislatures. They unfold quietly in conversations, assumptions, and the stories people tell one
Ashah V AnokFinance Secretary, Eastern Konyak Union (Myanmar)God... gave us the ministry of reconciliation." - 2 Corinthians 5:18 (NIV)My name is Ashah. I was born and brought up in Khammoi Village. I come from
Joyba C Sangtam MSW, NEISSRWe live in a world where people are taught to smile through pain, hide their struggles and pretend everything is fine even when they are breaking inside. Mental health is discuss
A call for urgent collective actions by all North Eastern statesMathiupuang GonmeiThis article urges the Chief Ministers, Deputy Chief Ministers, Members of Parliament and Members of the Legislative Assemblies
Every leaked examination paper steals more than questions—it steals trust, sacrifices, and the future that countless students have worked so hard to buildH Akato SemaChümoukedimaThere is something deeply dis
Among the oilseed crops grown in Nagaland, rapeseed & mustard remains the most widely cultivated, covering 15,640 hectares (39.21%) and producing 17,235 MT (40.41%), while soybean follows closely with 13,80
From Pineapple Stems to Post-Surgery MedicineMathew Rongmei DimapurThe future of horticulture does not belong to those who produce more. It belongs to those who add more value.Drive along the Kohima to Med
Dipak KurmiWhen a national competitive examination suffers a paper leak or systemic breach, the resulting public outcry is both inevitable and justified. Such structural failures undermine the faith of millions
Shakti Swarup DashIn the dense forests of Meghalaya and Nagaland, darkness is never entirely dark.On certain damp nights after rainfall, when mist settles quietly between the trees and the forest floor smells o
Dr I John Mohan RazuProfessor of Social EthicsIndians by and large have the tendency to bring-in God for everything. Ample examples can be given. I have come across when asked or without asking as well they say
Pooja Teotia and Ngayaipam A ShimrayNagaland's fiscal position has come under growing policy attention, with the latest Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2023–24 offering an important assessment of the state's public
Dr Elizabeth YhomeProject Director, NSDCF Ltd, Lerie, KohimaDairy Farm manure consists of cow dung, urine and crop residue like straw, hay and fodder grass. The cow dung and crop residue play a relatively impor
Dr Veto KhesohKohimaAssistant Professor of Chemistry at St. Joseph's College, Jakhama, Dr Veto Khesoh has contributed to the scientific understanding of Lünyi through his doctoral research conducted at Nagalan
Dr Chibenthung YanthanAssistant Professor, International Relations Programme, North East Christian UniversityFor a government that doesnt accommodate the idea of dissent or the essence of democracy, force is us
Discover how the U.S. strategy against synthetic opioids combines intelligence-led law enforcement with public health interventionsSyed Sulaiman AkhtarSPAN magazineThe rise of illegal synthetic drugs is reshapi
"Political ideologies may differ, but the nation must remain one"Dr Anui SainyiuThe modern Naga political movement is one of the oldest and most enduring political movements in South Asia. From the formation of
Mughalu CTC, AolijenA sheet of plywood is one of the strongest materials used in construction. Ironically, its strength does not come from one magnificent piece of timber. It is made by joining together ma