Sunday, December 10, 2023
Lack of competitiveness is one of the main reasons for the poor performance of the Indian Railways in the recent times. A rough estimate tells that India’s biggest public sector undertaking is losing INR 1 from every rupee earned from the commuters...
26 Nov 2023By D C Pathak Perhaps the best insight into the geo-political divide between the US and China — developing on the lines of a new Cold War — can be had by juxtaposing the address of Chinese President Xi Jinping and the remarks of his...
26 Nov 2023The article by Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) that appeared in some local dailies on 25th Nov. 2023 took me by surprise. The stand of the NTC reflects detachment and apathy from the needs of the day. It was a classic exhibit of Jo Ohara’s window phe...
25 Nov 2023It’s been three years since the Hornbill Festival, dubbed as the ‘Festival of Festivals’, has not been celebrated in its fullness. The disruption began in 2020 when the government of Nagaland was forced to cancel the 10-day cultural extrava...
24 Nov 2023Cricket is often referred to as a game of glorious uncertainties. This was proved in the final match of the recently concluded Cricket World Cup when India, who were looking invincible in the run up to the final, were defeated by Australia, a side th...
22 Nov 2023By Asad Mirza After October 7 following Hamas’s unprecedented surprise attack on Israel, much of the international community rushed to voice its concern about the escalation in tensions, but few took a moment to condemn Israel’s aggression agains...
21 Nov 2023It’s been more than six months since the ethnic conflict broke out between the Meitei and the Kuki-Zo communities in Manipur, but there is no peace in sight to this day, with fresh violence erupting at regular intervals. The warring parties are cle...
21 Nov 2023India is going to play a key role in the upcoming 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP 28, in deciding the future action and plans to protect humankind in the wake of global warming. It’s an achievement for a country, wh...
21 Nov 2023The question of NSCN anathema to Article 371(A) or Z. Lohe anathema to Framework Agreement is absolutely unnecessary. The narrative is counter-productive and creates more hatred. To make fair treatment, Article 371(A) and Framework Agreement should b...
21 Nov 2023And it is not just in science where India is taking big leaps. The Indian economy, according to IMF estimates, will emerge as the world’s third largest economy by 2027, hopping over Japan and Germany, as its GDP crosses US$5 trillion dollars. By 20...
19 Nov 2023Even as all-out effort has been made to rescue 41 workers trapped in an under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhand for more than a week now, eyes are being drawn to risk involved in taking up ambitious projects like this one — Char Dham project &...
19 Nov 2023As much as the world talks about the need for a free press for ages, hailing it as a powerful tool to bring about change and fight injustice, there have been attempts from various quarters, especially people in power, to arm-twist it to suit their ta...
16 Nov 2023India can’t take the ongoing crisis in Myanmar lightly by the virtue of a 1643 km-long open border shared by the two countries. The situation in the neighbouring country can have an impact here, as it can create a conducive situation for the influx...
15 Nov 2023Quote: “NSCN (IM) leader Kraibo Chawang has stated that Article 371(A) is a road block to Naga political solution…..” Unquote. This statement was published in local papers on 14.10.2023. Kraibo Chawang reiterated what the NSCN (IM) stated the s...
15 Nov 2023What is supposed to be a happy occasion and a time for celebration sometimes turns tragic for many families because of human carelessness. Thousands of fire-related incidents, including burn injuries and even deaths, are reported across India every y...
15 Nov 2023As we know, the Naga national movement has gone through many changes. Right now, the Indo-Naga peace process seems to be stuck on the issue of flag and constitution. So, to overcome these hurdles and push forward the people’s movement, Nagas ca...
15 Nov 2023As defiance wins over compliance with residents flouting ban on firecrackers imposed by the Supreme Court (SC), Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) has crossed 100 points overnight, turning the national capital into a gas chamber once again after recor...
14 Nov 2023A sustainable and farmers’ friendly centrally-sponsored scheme The Re-assessment Committee of ICAR- Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research, pedavegi, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh (IIOPR) 2020 has assessed a total area of around 28 lakh hectares for...
14 Nov 2023Airfare to the north-eastern states will soon go through the roof. This is not something new as airlines look to maximize profits during festive season, taking advantage of the heavy rush. The airlines know too well that people from the region will g...
12 Nov 2023By D C Pathak There have been open debates lately on the issues of governance and public policy in a democratic dispensation and in the Indian context, a narrative is projected that the political executive ought to run the country on Constitutional n...
12 Nov 2023From drawing a blank in the previous two National Games to winning eight medals, including a gold, three silver, and four bronze, in the just concluded 37th edition of the country’s biggest multi-disciplinary sporting event, Nagaland has put up a d...
10 Nov 2023Fertilizer remains one of the critical inputs for increasing food production for providing sustenance to 1.4 billion population of our country. In the last 9 years, our efforts have resulted in enhanced production capacity of urea, a major fertilizer...
10 Nov 2023Prevention of cancer should be given a top priority in the north-eastern states, as statistics released by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) shows that the disease as well as he fatality rate are alarmingly high in the region. Based on a...
09 Nov 2023Electioneering is always a fantastic experience. This time for Mizoram polls, I, as president of Nagaland unit of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was named as a ‘star campaigner’ and assigned by my national leadership to visit Mizoram and join col...
09 Nov 2023The institution (origin) of Gaon Burah, Village Chief/Headman has survived all weathers since its inception from the days of British Indian rule. The first British Headquarters to administer Naga Hills was established at Samaguting (now Chumoukedima)...
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