The Papal Conclave: A Sacred Journey of Discernment and Divine Guidance
When a pope dies or resigns, the Catholic Church enters a period known as sede vacante, Latin for “the seat being vacant.” It is a solemn interregnum during which the Church is temporarily without its earthly shepherd. Yet this
BY Fr. Innocent Panmei / Thursday, 8 May, 2025
A Naga father’s plea: End the silence that kills
On April 29, 2025, three young Naga soldiers of the NSCN (IM), fell to bullets fired by Indian security forces in Assam’s Dima Hasao district. It happened during a declared ceasefire, in a territory that belongs to the Nagas,
BY Aga Rengma / Monday, 5 May, 2025
Water-logging in Guwahati: A crisis worsened by poor drainage
During the monsoon season, waterlogging in Guwahati is acute that it turns the bustling streets into rivers, making life impossible. Just a few hours of rain is enough to flood the roads, block movements, damage houses, and close shops.
BY Jackstraw Mushahary / Wednesday, 30 April, 2025
Cracks in the Capital: The ongoing road grievances of Nagaland’s National Highway 29 (NH-29)
Kohima, situated between the scenic Nagaland hills, is a city steeped in history and heritage but it remains stuck with an ongoing and mounting crisis: the poor state of its road infrastructure. For inhabitants and visitors alike, traveling by
BY Kevilhounyü Kuotsu / Wednesday, 30 April, 2025
Solidarity statement against the arbitrary regularisation of Assistant Professors
My dear fellow warriors, Warm greetings. I extend my full solidarity with you in this collective stand against corruption and the arbitrary abuse of authority. The recent decision to regularise 147 contractual Assistant Professors and Librarians—bypassing due process, merit,
BY Bendang Imsong / Wednesday, 30 April, 2025
Bwisagu Festival: A Celebration of Bodo Identity and Renewal in Nagaland
Part -1 Dharma Dhaj Sonowal Kushiabill,Dimapur,Nagaland Introduction: Understanding Bwisagu – A Bodo New Year Celebration in Nagaland. India’s cultural landscape is renowned for its heterogeneity, with a multitude of traditions, languages, and festivals that collectively define the unique identities
BY PTI / Monday, 28 April, 2025
Backdoor and irregular appointments: A legacy that demands systemic reform
There’s a subtle but crucial difference between backdoor appointments and irregular appointments in public service. In backdoor appointments, individuals have no prior legal claim to the job and are not on the payroll before their official appointment. In contrast,
BY NTN / Saturday, 26 April, 2025
Pope Francis: A Pope of Mercy and Compassion
The whole world is mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday (April 21), during the 12th year of his papacy. A vacuum has been created and we wait for it to be filled in. What
BY PTI / Friday, 25 April, 2025
Animal health takes a team: World Veterinary Day 2025
World Veterinary Day was started by the World Veterinary Association in the year 2000 to celebrate the contribution of Veterinarians to the health and well beings of animals, people and the environment around the world The importance of a
BY Dr. Elizabeth Yhome / Friday, 25 April, 2025
Justice and Righteousness is the Heart of God
The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC), grounded in the teachings of Christ and guided by the truth of Scripture, raises its voice in prayer and urgency, calling for justice and righteousness to prevail more intentionally, visibly and powerfully throughout
BY Rev. Dr. Mar Pongener, General Secretary, NBCC / Wednesday, 23 April, 2025
Nagaland at the Crossroads: Betrayal is Not Governance
What does governance mean when it becomes a game of exploitation and excuses? What does leadership mean when decisions are taken, rolled back and retaken without accountability, vision and shame? The answer is clear: it means failure. The recent
BY Bendang Imsong / Wednesday, 23 April, 2025
Clarification on Wangkhao Government College mentioned by Minister Temjen Imna Along
In his recent interviews, Hon’ble Minister Temjen Imna Along, Minister of Higher Education & Tourism, Nagaland, mentioned Wangkhao Government College (WGC) multiple times. As a former student and Union leader of WGC, I feel it is important to clarify
BY Pangnyei, Former Student Leader, WGCSU / Wednesday, 23 April, 2025
