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 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…
In a stirring address to the public in Dimapur on 4 April 2024, Khriedi Theünuo, the working president of the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC), raised a clarion call against the rising tide of religious intolerance in India. Amidst the charged atmosphere of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Theünuo’s speech was a beacon of the…
Tsuchoi, a 24-year-old athlete from the remote village of Kusong near Noklak, Nagaland, has emerged as a rising star in the world of sports. Her incredible journey from humble beginnings to becoming the ‘Outstanding Sportswoman’ at the 2024 Northeast Olympic Games is a testament to her unwavering dedication and talent. Growing up in a farming…
In a move to safeguard the quality of education in Nagaland, India, the influential Yimkhiung Akherü Arihako has declared a firm stance against teacher absenteeism. On April 4, 2024, the YAA issued a strict directive demanding all government teachers within the Yimkhiung jurisdiction to report to their designated schools by April 8th and diligently carry…
In a significant move to address the concerns of the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO), the Nagaland State Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, held a pivotal closed-door meeting with the Eastern Nagaland Gazattee Officers’ Association (ENGOA) and high-ranking officials from Eastern Nagaland on Thursday, 4 April 2024. The primary goal of the meeting…
Dimapur, Nagaland’s vibrant commercial hub, is facing a shocking wave of vehicle theft. Investigators believe a well-organised syndicate is stealing cars and trucks from far-flung states like Bihar, Assam, West Bengal, and Maharashtra and funnelling them to Dimapur, where they are sold with forged documents. The Dimapur Police have mounted a crackdown, seizing over 40…
The Wokha district in Nagaland is preparing for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha election, with the announcement of the second phase of training for polling officials as reported by The Morung Express. Ajit Kumar Ranjan, the Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer of Wokha, has released the schedule for the two-day training programme, set to…
