The Nagaland Congress party has announced plans to file a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) following the emergence of a video allegedly showing Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton promoting electoral malpractices during a campaign event on 5 April, 2024. In the 31-second video, reportedly recorded during a campaign event in support of…
Kiphire, Nagaland – As the monsoon season approaches, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) in Kiphire, Nagaland, convened a crucial meeting on April 5, 2024, to discuss and plan for the challenges that lie ahead. Chaired by Temsuwati Longkumer, the Deputy Commissioner and Chairman of DDMA Kiphire, the meeting saw the participation of various stakeholders,…
ReDimension Games, a pioneering indie game studio based in Nagaland, is making waves in the Indian gaming industry. As one of the region’s first and most promising game developers, they are poised to put Nagaland on the global gaming map. With a focus on creating innovative and engaging gaming experiences, this emerging game studio has…
Zunheboto Deputy Commissioner Rahul Bhanudas Mali recently praised Dobashis (DBs) as the “foot soldiers of the administration” during a consultative meeting held at Town Hall, Zunheboto, on 6 April 2024. The meeting aimed to encourage DBs to ensure free and fair elections in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. During the meeting, Mali advised the DBs…
Nagaland has launched its groundbreaking Tourism Policy 2024. The policy aims to transform the state into a ‘green destination’, prioritising eco-friendly practices and sustainable development, as revealed by Director of Tourism, Veyielo Doulo, in an interaction with Eastern Mirror. Aligning with National Goals The Nagaland Tourism department, led by Director Veyielo Doulo, has integrated 70%…
On 6 April 2024, Supongmeren Jamir, the consensus candidate of the Congress party and Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), kicked off his campaign for the 18th Lok Sabha elections in Nagaland. Speaking at a town hall in Mokokchung, Jamir stressed that the upcoming parliamentary election is being fought on the grounds of faith and…
Nagaland, a vibrant state in Northeast India, is home to numerous Naga tribes, each with its unique culture. Tribalism in Nagaland, the deep loyalty to one’s tribe, has shaped its history and continues to challenge Naga society. Pre-colonial conflicts and the complexities of British rule and Naga nationalism have fuelled this phenomenon. Tribal divisions hinder…
The Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) has ignited a political firestorm by openly declaring support for two Congress candidates in the upcoming 2024 general election in Arunachal Pradesh, drawing sharp criticism from BJP leaders. ACF’s Controversial Circular In a circular issued on 3 April, 2024, the ACF urged its members and denominational organisations to back Congress…
The 21st Tsungiki-Philimi community fishing event, held on Friday, 5 April 2024, near the Doyang River in Nagaland, India, brought together people from 18 villages belonging to the Sumi and Lotha communities. This annual tradition, practised for the past 24 years, aims to strengthen the brotherhood and bond between the two communities. The event was…
Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton has expressed confidence that the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) decision to abstain from voting in the upcoming Lok Sabha election will not impact the outcome according to a report by East Mojo. The ENPO’s boycott stems from their demand for a separate Frontier Nagaland Territory (FNT). Patton believes that…
