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  • Unsung Heroes
    The deployment of IRB at Naxalite infested area in Chattisgarh and the shocking aftermath is a breaking news for all and sundry. Men by their dozens have lost their lives in landmine explosions, scores have lef
  • Phek Public action and its ramifications
    Chivotso NienuThe events of the past several days have proved beyond doubt the power of the people when citizens of any place, state or country mite for a common cause as has happened in the case of Phek Town.
  • Community Conservation in Nagaland
    Neema PathakAn Introduction:Nagaland state of India bordering Burma, is occupied by about 15 different tribal communities. Each of these communities is culturally distinct from the other and occupy different pa
  • THE HOKISHE I CAME TO KNOW
    Gwasinlo Thong | Bayavu Hill, KohimaAs I sat at the funeral service of Late Shri Hokishe Sema, my thoughts went back to a remote village LP School. It was in the late 60s, the students stood up and said in unis
  • Senapati Polling: A Post-mortem
    John Basho PouYou go to any place, be it, a tea stall, pan shops, bus stands, or any social circuit for a chit-chat, the only buzz you can hear now is prediction of the outcome of the election. And the post-ele
  • The Political Mess of Nagaland Today and the Causes from Yesterday’s Irresponsibility
    Kaka.D.IraluWhat would have become the fate of countries like Poland, Czechoslovakia, France, Norway, etc, if they had quietly surrendered to Germany’s invasion of their lands in 1939 and 1940? Where would En
  • An appeal to Yimchungers and Tikhirs
    Through this esteemed daily, I would like to appeal to both the Yimchunger and Tikhirs especially the people of Pungro and Kiusam area to give peace a chance and to co-exist peacefully.Moreover, the majority of
  • Nailing At Naga Tribalism
    K.C. AngamiKohimaThe contours of Tribalism are appearing among the Nagas, the seeds scattered by unscrupulous public leaders/selfish individuals/communities, tribe excesses in opposition to bear/tolerate the ac
  • Spears cry out
    Dr Vikuosa NienuThis article is the result of my recent visit to Nagaland. Even though I have been away from home for some time, I have not forgotten my roots and have kept in touch with our people, occasionall
  • Green Hotels
    Agnes Krocha Many of us, residents of Nagaland, may never have the need to put up in any of the hotels in Nagaland as this is our land and we may have many relatives and friends who are willing and able to
  • Every Day is Disaster Management Time
    Jack T. ChakhesangNagaland observed “Awareness Campaign Week” from Oct.25 to 29, 2006. The district administrations circulated a list of “Do’s and Don’ts” in the event of any of the natural or man m
  • Fifty Years of Village Guards in Nagaland
    Dzüvinuo TheünuoCome 1st March 2007 Kohima will be witness to a grand celebration at the local ground Khuochiezie as the Village Guards Organisation commemorates its 50th Anniversary.Village Guards (VG) is a
  • Hypocrisy and Prejudice must be shaken off if one is to correct others
    If at all, we are to act upon or respond to any issue or challenge that comes before us, we first need to see the matter clearly and understand the nature of the issue properly. It means, we must be able to asc
  • Is It A Police State Or Welfare State?
    The recent spate of incidents regarding the atrocities committed by some 11th IRB jawans on two youngsters in east police station is a grim reminder of heavy handed tactics by the police to create terror and pa
  • Is Delhi’s truce with NSCNs serving the purpose?
    Oken Jeet SandhamThe existing ceasefires of the Government of India with both the NSCN factions have become normal excuse for the State administration and its law enforcement agencies or for that matter the Ind
  • A Gift from Pune
    Imlinungsang LkrF.A. College“Just raising my hand to volunteer to act in drama at college gave me way to take a trip to Pune. Sounds interesting? Let’s go on……………!”The Fazalian, both teachers an
  • PEACE v/s TERRORISM: What would you prefer ?
    Lt Col Nirupam BhargavaChristmas means so many things to us.  It symbolises the birth of a saviour, the promise of new life.  It is also an occasion for us to find solace and comfort with our family,
  • The systematic plan of the military junta to crack down on Christianity in Burma
    The military Govt. has been doing all kinds of means to crack down on Christianity all over the country through the systematic plan which was issued in the year 1994, by Gen. Than Shwe, the head of the govt. Th
  • The Great Naga Divide
    It has been said that there are Indian Nagas and Burmese Nagas, politically or otherwise there are no such two groups of Nagas, this line of thinking is politically created for one’s own gain. For how can the
  • Is North East media able to report freely?
    It is rightly said,  “memory of public is very short lived”, but certain high-profile controversial cases have created a mile-stone, in the history of justice.  They have rocked both, the national
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