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Stop issuing coal mining licences in Nagaland, said MLA Achumbemo Kikon

KOHIMA — NPF MLA Achumbemo Kikon on Friday suggested that the state government should stop issuing coal mining licences in the absence of proper scientific methods in the state. ‘Unless a proper scientific way is in place, the licence should ...

01 Mar 2024

Down memory lane as ‘Daring Ninth’ prepare to mark 25th raising day

DIMAPUR — Eighteen years after the 9th Nagaland Armed Police (Indian Reserve) blazed a trail in the heart of the Naxal-infested jungles of Chhattisgarh, the battalion is all set to celebrate its 25th Raising Day on March 1. As hectic preparations w...

01 Mar 2024

Nagaland Budget: Development outlay increased by INR 190 crore

KOHIMA — The government of Nagaland has increased the state’s development outlay by INR 190 crore, allocating a total of INR 1010 for the financial year 2024-25 against INR 820 crore in the previous year. The state budget for the fiscal year 2024...

28 Feb 2024

A sculptor on finding a niche for oneself in fine arts

DIMAPUR — Many may cherish the memory of doodling on the back of notebooks in school. It offered a refreshing escape for several, including Shiluti Longkumer, who transformed these blank spaces into mini-art galleries with each impromptu sketch. De...

28 Feb 2024

Nagaland government requesting centre to reconsider border fencing, FMR suspension, says Governor

KOHIMA — The 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly’s budget session began on Monday with the customary speech by Governor La. Ganesan, who focused on a pertinent issue, namely the suspension of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the Indo-Myanmar b...

26 Feb 2024

Taste and legacy make Maharaj a culinary landmark in Dimapur

Maharaj Hotel started as a small business decades ago and is run by six brothers who are originally from Rajasthan. DIMAPUR — For samosa lovers in Dimapur, Maharaj Hotel could easily be one of the most cherished and preferred spots. Boasting decade...

25 Feb 2024

North East Regional Multi-Disciplinary Paramedical Institute inaugurated at CIHSR in Nagaland

DIMAPUR — Chief Secretary of Nagaland, J. Alam said that the state has made a significant growth in the healthcare sector over the years, reflecting the government’s efforts towards Nagaland Sustainable Development Goal Vision 2030, but lamented ...

24 Feb 2024

Speech delay: Therapists advise early intervention

In a welcome initiative to dispel doubts and worries of the parents, the KC Kindergarten located near Mao Gate is organising a ‘Free speech and language assessment for kids’ on February 24. DIMAPUR — Speech and developmental delay among kids ha...

22 Feb 2024

From writing aspiration to teaching English 

Featuring Chirmi A Shimray in an exclusive interview with Eastern Mirror, sharing her experiences and tips for those aspiring to teach English in schools DIMAPUR — As a young girl, Chirmi A Shimray harboured dreams of becoming a famous writer. Howe...

21 Feb 2024

Teaching in government school: Challenges and benefits

Every profession has its own sets of challenges and benefits, and understanding both sides can help individuals make an informed decision about the career they choose. And when it comes to the teaching profession, there are both pros and cons to it. ...

21 Feb 2024

Tongue-tied: Language barrier between old and new generations

DIMAPUR — Zanuo Merekesiyie, a 63-year-old grandmother from Teichüma village in Kohima district, lamented that cases of young people who cannot speak their mother tongue are on the rise of late, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to interac...

21 Feb 2024

‘Liberation must come from within’

Naga leaders affirm ‘The Kütsapo Proclamation’ DIMAPUR — Acknowledging the plight of the ‘wounded Naga nation,’ and recognising its need for healing and liberation, the Naga people gathered at the ‘Nurturing Naga Peoplehood’ event in K...

18 Feb 2024

Women entrepreneurs get hands-on training on cyber security threats in Nagaland

DIMAPUR — In an attempt to help small businesses in the East and the North-east, especially those led by women entrepreneurs, cope with the growing threat of cyber-crimes, the US Consulate General Kolkata and CUTS International organised a workshop...

17 Feb 2024

Insights from Nagaland’s first Radiation Safety Officer

In an exclusive interview with Eastern Mirror, Longkumer, shared her experience and tips for those aspiring to pursue the path of becoming a medical physicist and a certified RSO DIMAPUR — A medical physicist by profession, Aozungla Longkumer is an...

15 Feb 2024

Pottery making: A backbreaking tale of two widows

DIMAPUR —Business enterprises run by Nagas have seen an upward trend of late with scores of success stories making it to the headlines, though failed ventures are also not uncommon. Among them are 85-year-old Kikaremla and 51-year-old Tianaro who h...

14 Feb 2024

‘Every Day is Special’: Couple reflects on 43 years of love

DIMAPUR — From ‘love at first sight’ when they met in 1977 to being happily married for 43 years, 73-year-old Allen Longkumer and 69-year-old Aola Allen have had their fair share of triumphs and challenges in their personal lives as well as the...

13 Feb 2024

Boxers in Nagaland up against odds outside ring

DIMAPUR — Amid lack of a strong sporting culture in Nagaland, aspirations of budding boxers from the state seem to collide with formidable challenges beyond the confines of the boxing ring. The absence of experienced mentors and scarcity of state-o...

11 Feb 2024

Breaking barriers: Inspiring story of Nagaland’s first female boxing coach

DIMAPUR — Tsungchetrenla Tzudir, the first and only female boxing coach from Nagaland to get an International Boxing Association (IBA) 2-Star certification, is an inspiration to many aspiring women boxers. From winning a silver medal at the North E...

11 Feb 2024

Writers share challenges of translation at The White Owl Literature Festival and Book Fair

DIMAPUR — In a thought provoking session titled “Lost in translation” with Dr. Moushumi Kandali, prominent translators namely Srinath Perur, Vivek Shanbhag and L Somi Roy explored the challenges of translating a word into its true meaning on th...

10 Feb 2024

Canine blood donation picking up in Nagaland

DIMAPUR — Not many in Nagaland, including pet owners might be aware that dogs, like humans, can also donate blood to save the lives of other dogs. While canine blood donation has been operating for many years in other parts of the country, it was i...

09 Feb 2024

2024 an opportunity to give ‘Naga future’ a chance

DIMAPUR — Most states may consider issues related to road, education, healthcare, youth empowerment and others as top priorities for government action, but eminent Naga personalities, Rev. Dr. Wati Aier and Niketu Iralu opined that addressing the N...

08 Feb 2024

Visual Studies as career option: Getting candid with a research scholar

Research scholar at JNU gets candid on Visual Studies DIMAPUR — Gone are the days of limited subject choices, as today’s generation benefits from a multitude of subjects and fields, allowing students to align their academic courses with their ski...

07 Feb 2024

Forward march or back to basics? A rethink of Nagaland’s pathway for 2024

DIMAPUR — What are the key issues that the Government of Nagaland should prioritise on in 2024? For most citizens, the key issues appear to be infrastructural development, the state of education and economic stability. This is evident from the way ...

06 Feb 2024

After Nepal heroics, state sepaktakraw players brim with gratitude

KOHIMA — Striker Menenü Tsükrü, feeder Seyiekhrieno Tepa, tekong Rukuvinu Tsükrü, and striker Sezovelü Dozo, who formed the core of the Indian women’s sepaktakraw team that won two gold medals at the 5th South Asian Sepaktakraw Champion...

05 Feb 2024

Nagaland way behind cancer care, time to wake up, says Dr. Vinotsole Khamo

KOHIMA — Sixty-one years after attaining statehood and despite the high rate of cancer, Nagaland still lacks treatment facilities for cancer patients in the government-run hospitals. Speaking to Eastern Mirror on the eve of World Cancer Day, Dr. Vi...

04 Feb 2024
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