Rising K-pop girl group NewJeans has taken a firm stand against their parent company, HYBE, demanding the reinstatement of their producer, Min Hee-jin, as CEO of their label, ADOR. This move comes after Min’s sudden dismissal, sending shockwaves through the K-pop community and potentially reshaping artist-label dynamics in the industry. Unexpected Leadership Change at ADOR…
A significant controversy is brewing in Nagaland as Minister for Tourism and Higher Education, Temjen Imna Along, faces mounting pressure to step down from his position. This comes in the wake of a high-profile investment dispute that has reached the Bombay High Court. The Rising People’s Party (RPP) has been at the forefront of the…
Products crafted by Nagaland’s home-based entrepreneurs have made their debut on Amazon, thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between YouthNet, the Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME), and Amazon. This initiative aims to empower small businesses and expand their reach through the global digital marketplace. In its first phase, YouthNet facilitated a soft launch for over…
On September 12, 2024, the Department of Industries & Commerce, in collaboration with the GeM User Facilitator, organised a Workshop cum Training on GeM Functionality at the Conference Hall of the Directorate of Industries and Commerce in Kohima. The event began with an inaugural address by Director of Industries & Commerce, P Tokugha Sema. Following…
The District Administration of Noklak, in collaboration with a prominent coaching institute, is set to launch a free coaching programme for candidates preparing for the Nagaland Staff Selection Board (NSSB) and Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) exams in 2024. The coaching course, scheduled to begin on September 20, 2024, will be conducted in Noklak. However,…
On September 11, 2024, thirty students from Government High School, Dilong, in Mokokchung participated in a significant health awareness initiative. This event was part of the “100 Days Special Awareness Campaign” under SANKALP: HEW, organised by the District Administration and the District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW) – Mission Shakti, in collaboration with Beti…
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Nagaland has expressed strong concerns over the proposed “Gau Dhwaj Sthapana Bharat Yatra” programme, scheduled to take place in Kohima on 28 September 2024. This event aims to advocate for a nationwide ban on cow slaughter, a move that has sparked widespread objection in the state. Celebrating Diversity, Not…
The Nagaland State Biodiversity Board (NSBB) has announced new guidelines for accessing and utilising the state’s biological resources, emphasising the need for permission and proper procedures. According to the NSBB, anyone seeking to access or collect biological resources and associated knowledge for research or commercial purposes must obtain permission from the Board. This requirement is…
The Angami Public Organisation (APO) has called on the Nagaland Government to prevent the ‘Gau Dhwai Sthapana Bharat Yatra’ from entering the state. This yatra, part of the ‘Gau Pratishtha Andola’ movement, aims to ban cow slaughter across India and is scheduled to visit Kohima on 28 September 2024. Concerns Over Community Relations The APO…
Adam Sandler is ready to tee off once again as Happy Gilmore in the eagerly awaited sequel, “Happy Gilmore 2.” Netflix has officially announced the production of this follow-up to the 1996 comedy classic, with filming already taking place in New Jersey as of September 2024. Original cast reunites Fans of the original “Happy Gilmore”…
