Tekameren I Jamir and Dr Krishnapriya TammaNagaland’s natural forests, those cathedrals of green, are complex ecosystems dominated by trees and lianas forming a dense canopy that limits the amount of light co
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Wati AierOn this blessed season of Christmas, my heart was moved by a photograph carried in the Morung Express, December 19, 2025, a simple yet profound image entitled “Two Staffs, One Anchor.” It showed tw
Dipak KurmiThe National Herald case has long occupied a contentious space at the intersection of law, politics, and public perception. Framed by its critics as a textbook example of alleged financial impropriet-
Vikiho KibaChristmas is often imagined as beginning in Bethlehem, with shepherds, angels, and a child laid in a manger. Yet the Christian confession insists that Christmas did not erupt suddenly into history; i
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Renbemo L PattonKushiabill village DimapurTo state the issue plainly, one of the major causes of traffic congestion in Dimapur is the manner in which many auto drivers operate. It is widely observed that a majo
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B Tsali SamaBy the window, I stood, to catch a glimpse of trail of golden Tithonias;Facing north, below the city, above the narrow footpath leading to the shades; The stretch looking forsaken but for those
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Selie visaThe word Christmas is formed by two words... Christ plus Mass, meaning a religious service in commemoration of the birth of Christ.The Bible account mentions the shepherds watching over their flocks i
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A. Anato SwuSatakha TownNot wrapped in ribbons, gold, or cheer,Nor worldly gifts w'ich we hold so dear,Christmas lives where hearts are kind,In selfless acts wit' joy & love entwin'd.It’s found in hands t
“Education is a holistic process where alphabet is the radical tool of education and in which literacy is one of its aspect”Declaration: That the Naga Alphameric has been in laying doldrums for the last 25-
There is no denying that alcoholism devastates families economically, physically, emotionally, and psychologicallyMonalisa ChangkijaInarguably, alcoholism is a major issue in Nagaland—probably in several othe
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Tarensoba ChangDimapurChristmas is one of the most cherished celebrations in the Christian calendar. It is a season filled with joy, fellowship, lights, and songs. Yet, beyond the celebrations and decorations,
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Selie Visa“On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of m
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Dipak KurmiThe Union Government’s move to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act with the Viksit Bharat — Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin), popularly referred
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Vikiho KibaChristian history repeatedly warns that zeal, when severed from knowledge, can become spiritually perilous. In the present moment, this enduring tension has resurfaced with renewed intensity within N
Meyu ChangkiriEvery year, when December comes, certain songs return as if they were waiting for us. They do not arrive loudly or demand attention. Instead, they slip quietly into our lives - through a radio pla-
Dipak KurmiBondi Beach has never been merely a geographical location on Australia’s eastern rim; it has long functioned as a social metaphor for the country itself. To Australians and to many who have lived a
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S Richard Humtsoe* I wish to place on record a firm and unequivocal advisory regarding the implementation of non-statutory schemes in Nagaland, which, despite not having statutory backing, directly impact
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Atsung ImchenKohimaNow that the 10 days merry making is over, let’s do some serious talking.Hornbill festival from its inception in the 2000 was not as glamorous as it is today and definitely less influenced
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Pele George When Supongmeren Jamir, our lone Lok Sabha MP, raised the issue of Nagaland’s youth during Zero Hour in Parliament, he did more than speak statistics he spoke the unspoken pain of an entire g
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M Zachamo EzungIntroductionThe Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act, 1989 remains one of the State’s most debated and polarizing laws. Enacted amid strong public sentiment and political pressure, the
