Sunday, December 10, 2023
KOHIMA — Advisor for Tribal Affairs and Election, Tovihoto Ayemi underscored the need to safeguard cultures and traditions. He emphasised that the younger generation, captivated by the rapid modernisation of the world, is increasingly diverted from...
21 Nov 2023
DIMAPUR — Like many young individuals, 21-year-old Kim found herself entangled with friends engaged in drug use in 2021, ultimately becoming a victim of substance abuse. Known for her healthy and cheerful demeanour, Kim, as she referred to herself,...
20 Nov 2023
DIMAPUR — Nagaland’s drug crisis has taken a worrying turn with a noticeable rise in female drug addiction, a matter often neglected and under-discussed. The inadequate availability of rehabilitation centres for women in the state is also an issu...
19 Nov 2023
DIMAPUR — Vandalism has become a daily occurrence in Dimapur, affecting various locations including beautification projects initiated by the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) and Team Better Dimapur, along with other public amenities. These incidence...
16 Nov 2023
DIMAPUR — Kiran Verma, founder of Simply Blood, an application that mobilises blood donors in India, arrived in Dimapur on November 15, after walking over 17,400 km across 219 districts in India to create awareness on blood donation. On December 28...
16 Nov 2023
DIMAPUR — To create a conducive environment for the women and youth in Dhansiripar to pursue self-development, Can Youth Livelihood School for Rural Women and Multi-Centre for Youth Resources will be constructed at Hazadisa village under Dhansiripa...
15 Nov 2023
Featuring Dolly Kikon and her insight into research careers with a focus on Anthropology in an interview with Eastern Mirror DIMAPUR — Anthropologist Dolly Kikon’s journey is a tale of what education and supportive teachers can do in the face of ...
15 Nov 2023
• Five multidiscipline sports stadiums inaugurated • All districts to have similar facilities DIMAPUR — Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, on Monday, said that the state government is working hard to come up with a comprehensive sports poli...
14 Nov 2023
KOHIMA — In the bustling world of construction where the foundation of progress is laid, a stark reality lurks beneath this seeming thriving sector – that of exploitation. Construction workers, whether local or migrant, share a common aspiration ...
12 Nov 2023
KOHIMA — The construction industry in Nagaland is undergoing a transformation, moving away from the traditional building methods ingrained in Naga heritage, as the availability of modern technology and materials have reduced the use of locally avai...
11 Nov 2023
DIMAPUR — By the year 2040, higher education institutions in Nagaland with less than 3000 students may face closure, due to the criteria set by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Currently, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Jakhama is the...
10 Nov 2023
The Nagaland Legislative Assembly, in a unanimous decision, approved the Nagaland Municipal Act, 2023, during an emergent session on Thursday. KOHIMA — The Nagaland Legislative Assembly, in a unanimous decision, approved the Nagaland Municipal Act,...
09 Nov 2023
• SCPD recommends series of upgrades to make the complex accessible to all • State government given three-month timeframe to execute the recommendations and furnish Action Taken Report by February 2...
08 Nov 2023
Featuring Jim Wungramyao Kasom DIMAPUR — Despite job changes, the passion for storytelling has remained constant, serving as the common thread in Jim Wungramyao Kasom’s career. With a B.Sc degree in Zoology from NEHU and an M.A. in Mass Commu...
08 Nov 2023
KOHIMA — Deputy Chief Minister of Nagaland, TR Zeliang has announced that the Nagaland Municipal Bill, 2023, will be passed during the upcoming state assembly session on November 9, as there was “no adverse opinion” from the tribal leaders on t...
06 Nov 2023
KOHIMA — Commissioner and Secretary, Department of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (DEFCC), Kikheto Sema, on Friday called for efforts to continue the legacy of the community-driven conservation in Nagaland. Addressing the commemoration pro...
03 Nov 2023
DIMAPUR — The provision to reserve chairperson posts to women in the urban local bodies (ULBs) is likely to be done away with after consulting with the civil society organizations (CSOs) and tribal hohos. This was revealed by Deputy Chief Minister ...
03 Nov 2023
DIMAPUR — Nagaland footballer Pursunep Longkumer has come a long way, transitioning from his early days in a local football club to securing a two-year contract with Shillong Lajong FC, an Indian professional football club based in Shillong, Meghal...
02 Nov 2023
KOHIMA — In a worrying trend, Nagaland witnessed an alarming 97.35% increase in road accidents over the last five years, recording a total of 2,249 cases, including 201 fatal accidents and 1,420 injuries. This was revealed in the ‘1st Report on N...
31 Oct 2023
DIMAPUR — The indiscriminate dumping of solid and wet waste on pavements, roadsides and open spaces in Dimapur has not only been a nuisance to the residents and motorists but also causing inconvenience to linesmen, who have to climb the electric po...
30 Oct 2023
KOHIMA — Nagaland, a tribal state with rich traditions, is facing a decline in its traditional house-building practices, despite their centuries-long evolution. While traditional houses are a rarity in urban areas, this decline extends to rural reg...
29 Oct 2023
DIMAPUR — It seems all is not well with the Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) spread across Nagaland, as dozens of such facilities, especially in the rural areas, are in dire straits with no basic infrastructure, manpower and medical equipment, be...
29 Oct 2023
KOHIMA — Mosquito-borne dengue fever is taking a heavy toll on Nagaland this year, as positive cases have hit an all-time high at 2899, besides one fatality in five months. A major chunk of positive cases being reported is from Dimapur with 1398 in...
28 Oct 2023
KOHIMA — Dr. Keduovinuo Keditsu, a Cancer Surgeon at Putuonuo Hospital in Kohima, on Thursday highlighted the issue of tobacco consumption in Nagaland and urged students to champion the cause of raising awareness about its detrimental effects. She ...
26 Oct 2023
DIMAPUR — The ‘best building’ in any village or town in Nagaland is without a doubt church building, and the deplorable ones are schools and hospitals in most cases, said Y Kikheto Sema, Commissioner and Secretary, department of Forests, Enviro...
25 Oct 2023
