Information, formation and transformation
“Knowledge is power,” declared Francis Bacon centuries ago. His words continue to echo across classrooms, universities, libraries, and institutions around the world. Yet in today’s rapidly changing society, knowledge cannot remain confined to the mere accumulation of facts and
BY Dr. RK Behera / Saturday, 16 May, 2026
Why punish ordinary citizens while VIP road violations continue?
The recent order by the Government of Nagaland banning religion-based or NGO stickers, slogans, and signboards on vehicles has disappointed many people. If the government really wants to improve law and order on the roads, it should first take
BY Zato Sumi / Monday, 11 May, 2026
God the Father with the Motherly Heart
As the mist settles over the peaks of Mount Puliebadze and the bells of the Mary Help of Christians Cathedral echo through our streets, we find ourselves at the threshold of a beautiful celebration. In our Naga homes, where
BY Fr. Innocent Panmei / Saturday, 9 May, 2026
Reclaiming Roots
For over a century, the formal education system in the land of the Nagas has overlooked one of the most vital components of identity, our own history. While the youths are well-versed in world history, only a negligible portion
BY Thsachopa TS / Wednesday, 6 May, 2026
Digital growth without security is a risk we cannot afford
Nagaland is steadily moving toward a more digitised future. From governance systems to everyday transactions, technology is no longer something distant or optional. It is becoming part of how people live, work, and interact. Government services are gradually shifting
BY Pangerkumzuk Longkumer / Wednesday, 29 April, 2026
Sound to the silences : What youth and women must know in Nagaland
The Village Development Board (VDB) system in Nagaland stands as one of the most unique grassroots governance models in India. Established under the Nagaland Village and Area Council Act, 1978 and guided by the VDB Model Rules, 1980, the
BY Zato Sumi / Tuesday, 28 April, 2026
PCI gets Chairman, journalist-quotas remain vacant
After months of uncertainties, the Press Council of India (PCI) got its chairman as Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai assumed the charge on 24 April 2026. The retired judge of the Supreme Court of India, who was nominated for a
BY Nava Thakuria / Sunday, 26 April, 2026
Education beyond walls
In a world that is constantly evolving, the definition of education can no longer remain confined to textbooks, examinations, and four classroom walls. While academic knowledge forms the foundation, it is the learning beyond classrooms that truly shapes individuals
BY Mughapu Swu / Wednesday, 22 April, 2026
Beyond Marks: The Real Beginning
As the Class 12 results are set to be declared in the coming days, a wave of anticipation, anxiety, and hope is sweeping across thousands of young minds. This moment is more than just the announcement of marks—it marks
BY Dr R K Behera / Tuesday, 21 April, 2026
Pension in Nagaland:A marathon after service
Pension in Nagaland is not retirement and rest. It is not the quiet closure of a career, rather it’s the start of months and even years of running to different offices just to get what one truly deserves. A
BY Theheli Thonger / Monday, 20 April, 2026
Mounting fiscal deficit in Nagaland: Time for urgent reforms
The state have witnessed alarming fiscal condition particularly the persistent and worsening fiscal deficit. Lets logically observed the report of the past five years fiscal deficit ,which reflects serious lapses in financial management and raises critical questions about the
BY PTI / Friday, 17 April, 2026
Reservation without representation: A celebration Nagaland can’t even count
The fanfare around the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in Nagaland has been loud—slogans, speeches, and declarations of “historic empowerment.” But beneath the celebration lies a simple question that no one on stage seems willing to answer:What happens when policy
BY PTI / Thursday, 16 April, 2026
