Benthungo Kithan EntrepreneurThe 2025-26 Nagaland Budget maintains financial stability and introduces governance improvements, but it lacks a Bold Economic Strategy required to transition from “Dependenc
Allan AleyAuthor & EducationistIn the heart of Nagaland, a transformative policy is quietly taking shape—a bold initiative aimed at rationalising the distribution of teachers across government schools. Th
Innocent Panmei sdbThe Season of Lent is a sacred time of forty days in which the Church calls every Christian to embark on a spiritual journey of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. It is a time of penance and pr
Prof Mithilesh Kumar SinhaDepartment of Economics, Nagaland University, Lumami Empowerment of women contributes to economic development and prosperity within communities. When women have access to educatio
Dipak KurmiInternational Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8, is more than just a celebration—it is a global movement recognizing the achievements and contributions of women across national, ethnic, l
Liba HopesonWe live in a society where butchers can sell hundreds of kilograms of meat every day, yet a single bookstore struggles to survive because so few people choose to buy books. Once I quipped a fun fact
Dr John Mohan RazuUse of religion in politics and vice versa is now the new normal. It is conspicuous that politicians use religion in various ways to suit their political interests for power and religious lead
Dr Moanaro and Dr Phool KumariDimapurFall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is a destructive pest native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, recently i
General Advisory1. Naga king chilli - Before sowing of seeds in nursery, seed treatment should be done with Thiram @2gm/litre of water. To prevent damping off, avoid over watering and close spacing.2. Mango - I
Dr T Esther LongkumerCTO-Soil Science KVK Phek, ICAR-NRC on MithunSoil is the backbone of our ecosystem, supporting plant growth, filtering water, and storing carbon. However, soil degradation and erosion threa
Benthunglo Kikon and Watimongla Jamir In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, where gadgets often replace face-to-face interactions and artificial intelligence influences daily life, the need for
Dirinamai LiangchiBefore British colonization, the Nagas lived in an undivided, self-governing region that spanned what is now Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur (India), and the Sagaing Region (Myanmar). The
Sharique Mashhadi and Apoorva BhatnagarAsano Sekhose or Madam Asano, as respectfully known to all, is esteemed as the longest-serving Chairperson of the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE). Her digni
Vezo LuruoConcerned Citizen, KohimaPork remains a staple in Naga cuisine, holding a dominant place in households across the state. However, despite the common adage that “health is wealth,” there is often l
If we ask a pianist what his favorite musical instrument is, the pianist would undoubtedly say “the piano”. Likewise if we ask a guitarist “what is your favorite instrument?” the guitarist will obviousl
Keviyabei Angami“I am a strong believer that intellectual property rights need to be protected." — Jim OberweisThe development of any society is intrinsically linked to its Intellectual Property Rights (IPR
Helvellyn Timungpi Karbi AnglongThe tribal and non-tribal communities of Diphu and its adjoining areas are highly dependent on the jungle and its produce for one of their basic needs—food. Apart from ric
Dipak KurmiThe prospects for peace in Ukraine, a nation embroiled in war against Russian aggression since February 2022, seem to be fading with each passing day. Far from reaching a resolution, the conflict has
Kahoto ZhimomiDimapurI am deeply pained and anguished at the manner in which the NFHRCC chose to humiliate the Minister of Roads and Bridges, G Kaito Aye in the ongoing foothills road project. As a layman, it i
Besesayo Kezo, IPSRetd DGPDimapur, a melting pot of cultures and communities in Nagaland, presents unique challenges for law enforcement. Effective policing requires more than reactive measures; it demands a pr