The displaced Sumi community members from Seyochung village in Kiphire district, Nagaland, continue to face an uncertain future as the state government grapples with implementing court orders for their resettlement. On 19 April 2024, the Nagaland government informed the Kohima Bench of Gauhati High Court that the transfer of the previous Home Commissioner Abhijit Sinha…
Sasiengunuo, a determined entrepreneur from Kohima, Nagaland, has recently opened a seafood shop called ‘Enchanted Quest’ in the state capital. The shop offers a wide variety of seafood items such as octopus, crab, squid, lobster, and prawns, bringing the taste of the sea to the landlocked region. Sasiengunuo’s journey to becoming a seafood entrepreneur began…
On 20 April 2024, Kohima Science College in Nagaland, India, hosted a mental health counselling session for B.Sc. 4th-semester students. The event, organised by the Carl Rogers Mental Health and Research Centre, took place at the Campus Christian Fellowship (CCF) Church and aimed to raise awareness about the importance of mental well-being and provide stress…
Many people find the idea of making traditional Naga dishes at home daunting. Axone, a fermented soybean paste crucial in Naga cuisine, is known for its intense flavour and health benefits. This article will guide you through making Axone easily, showing every step from soaking to fermentation. Let’s explore this unique culinary tradition together. Traditional…
Dimapur witnessed a significant development in the fight against drug trafficking with the arrest of Md. Hassan Uddin, a notorious drug trafficker. The operation was a result of the relentless efforts of the Nagaland Police and is part of the larger ‘War Against Drugs’ campaign in the region. Md. Hassan Uddin, also known as Hasan…
The Global Naga Forum (GNF) brought attention to several pressing matters affecting the indigenous Naga people during the 23rd session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) in New York on April 19, 2024. James Pochury, the General Secretary of GNF, delivered a powerful 3-minute speech highlighting three main issues faced by…
Thsakhongse A Sangtam, a veteran polling officer, recently revealed the shocking sanitation conditions at Muthingkhong Government Primary School (GPS) in Nagaland during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. His disclosures have triggered outrage and calls for immediate action from the government and education authorities. Makeshift Toilet in the Jungle Sangtam, a member of the Sangtam Naga…
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Nagaland witnessed a significant number of women officials manning polling stations across the state. The Northern Angami – I Assembly Constituency in Kohima particularly stood out, with women officers managing over 500 polling stations, including all-women polling stations. Peaceful and Smooth Election Process Report from Eastern Mirror indicate that…
Jubilee Memorial College (JMC) in Mokokchung hosted a captivating event on 17 April 2024, to celebrate World Heritage Day. The gathering, organised by the college’s History Department, revolved around the theme ‘Connections, Routes and Networks’, emphasising the importance of preserving cultural heritage through innovative and sustainable practices. Limalenden, the esteemed Editor of Mokokchung Times, graced…
The Eastern Nagaland People’s Organization (ENPO) has escalated its long-standing campaign for the creation of a separate state, “Frontier Nagaland.” In a bold move, the ENPO has instructed the region’s 20 legislators to remain indoors, a symbolic gesture highlighting the region’s quest for autonomy and recognition. Since 2010, the ENPO has been the voice of…
