As Manipur approaches the one-year anniversary of its ethnic conflict, the state remains deeply divided, with persistent violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities. The commemorations of this anniversary highlight the ongoing tensions and the contrasting perspectives of the involved groups. Diverse Observances Reflect Ongoing Strife The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), representing the…
Imkong Imchen, an Advisor for Information & Public Relations, Soil & Water Conservation, has sparked outrage among Pangsha civil society organisations (CSOs) over his remarks supporting the scrapping of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the Indo-Myanmar border. The Pangsha Public Organisation (PPO) and the All Pangsha Students’ Union (APSU) have vehemently condemned Imchen’s statements,…
On 1 May 2024, the Town Hall in Pughoboto witnessed a significant step towards sustainable agriculture as farmers gathered for a training session under the Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCD-NER) initiative. The event, organised by the Sub-Divisional Agricultural Office (SDAO) Pughoboto, aimed to empower local farmers with the knowledge and…
In a significant step towards improving primary health care in Nagaland, the National Health Mission (NHM) and the Department of Health & Family Welfare, in collaboration with the Jhpiego-Nagaland Team, organised a comprehensive five-day training programme for staff nurses posted at Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres. The event, which began on 30 April, 2024, aimed…
In a land where cows are sacred, and people are plentiful, India has found a new deity to worship: rubbish. The country’s rapid march towards development has been paved with a trail of trash so glorious that it puts the Milky Way to shame. The streets are adorned with colourful plastic bags, the rivers gleam…
The upgradation of Government High School (GHS) Hakushang to a Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) has brought a wave of relief to students and parents in Tuensang, Nagaland. This significant development is expected to alleviate the chronic shortage of Class XI seats that has plagued the district for years, providing a glimmer of hope for…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded the alarm, issuing an Orange Alert for the states of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura. The region is bracing for the possibility of isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall on 2 May 2024, with expected rainfall amounts ranging from 115.5mm to a staggering 204.4mm. The Orange Alert, which…
Kohima, Tseminyu, and the upper range of Wokha District are at risk of a complete blackout following the collapse of a vital transmission tower due to an act of theft. The incident occurred in the early hours of 27 April 2024, when the 132 kV Single circuit of the Wokha – Sanis Transmission Line near…
The Naga Council Dimapur (NCD), under the leadership of President Etsungmomo Kikon and Vice Presidents GK Rengma and Holuto Aye, has given the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI) and the State Government a strict 48-hour deadline to resolve the ongoing indefinite shutter down in Dimapur, which has severely impacted businesses in the New…
Livingstone Foundation International College (LFIC) recently celebrated the achievements and future prospects of its 6th Semester students with a Parting Social Programme. Themed ‘Soar High’, the event took place at the LFI Auditorium on 26 April 2024, marking a significant milestone for the outgoing students. The ceremony opened with Principal Dr. Tainla Mar highlighting the…
