The Department of English at MGM College celebrated National Book Lovers’ Day 2024 on the 9th of August in the college auditorium at 9:45 a.m. The event featured students from the department reading lines from their favourite books, including selections from the canon of English literature by authors such as Charlotte Brontë, William Shakespeare, William…
Zunheboto town has been left reeling after a vicious altercation between two rival factions escalated into a brutal act of torture. The incident, which occurred on August 2nd, 2024, has ignited a firestorm of outrage among local organisations, who are now demanding swift action from law enforcement authorities. According to reports, the trouble began when…
A distribution camp for persons with disabilities was recently organised in Kohima, Nagaland. The camp, held at the Municipal Council Office Complex, provided much-needed assistive aids and devices to individuals facing unique challenges. The event was a collaborative effort by the District Level Committee on Disability and the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO)….
Mount Tiyi College, Wokha, recently hosted an international webinar that delved into the influence of popular Korean culture on the youth of Nagaland. The event, titled “Influence of Popular Korean Culture among Youths in Nagaland: Challenges and Opportunities,” was organised by the college’s Research Committee and Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). The webinar featured Dr….
Nagaland’s sole representative in the Lok Sabha, S Supongmeren Jamir, has urged the Indian government to swiftly implement the agreements signed with various Naga political groups. During the Budget 2024-25 discussions, Jamir emphasised the need for peace and development in the state. Government Accused of Unfulfilled Promises Jamir voiced his frustration with the Central Government…
Nagaland has been sanctioned Rs. 503.91 crores for the construction of 31,860 houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U). This substantial funding is aimed at addressing the housing shortage for the urban poor in the state. PMAY-U: A Comprehensive Scheme for Affordable Housing Launched in June 2015 by the Ministry of Housing…
The Sumi Hoho (SH), the apex body of the Sumi community, held its Sumi Baghi Hoho (Sumi General Public Meeting) at the Multi-Purpose Hall in Zunheboto town, where a new team of office bearers was elected for the 2024-2027 tenure, and crucial resolutions were adopted. New Office Bearers Take the Helm The newly elected leadership…
Akumienla Limanungsang Imchen has become the first karate player from Nagaland to win a medal at an international competition. The 8th South Asian Karate Championship 2024, held in Thimphu, Bhutan, saw Akumienla secure a bronze medal in the Senior Female Kumite category. Representing India, Akumienla was selected by the National Federation of Karate to participate…
On 18 July 2024, a new chapter in the sporting history of Wokha, Nagaland, commenced with the inauguration of the Khelo India Centre for Boxing. The event was graced by Y.M. Humtsoe, MLA and Chairman of DPDB Wokha, at the Police Reserve DEF, marking a significant stride in nurturing young boxing talents from the district…
After a hiatus of over three decades, the restoration of the Tuli Paper Mill in Mokokchung, Nagaland, has finally begun. Personnel from 3A Capital Services Limited (3ACSL), the new majority stakeholder, have been deployed to the site to initiate the preliminary stages of the project, marking a significant milestone for the region. The initial phase…
