A sudden collapse of a 66kV transmission tower in Mokokchung’s Yisemyong area has plunged Mon, Longleng, and the Tuli Sub-Division into darkness, with crews racing against rain, loose soil, and fresh landslides to restore power. Officials traced the fault to Tsürangmen at the entrance to Yisemyong from Mokokchung Town, away from the highway. They clarified…
A 14-year-old author Kuzo Kezo has released two new books in Kohima, extending a promising literary journey that began at age 12. The launch at The Book Room, The Heritage, drew educators, church leaders, and publishing professionals who highlighted both his talent and the growing writing culture in Nagaland. New books, bigger world At The…
A growing standoff over Nagaland’s reservation review has taken a sharp turn, with the 5 Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy (CoRRP) announcing a boycott of all state government events, including Independence Day. The move follows a joint meeting of tribal apex bodies and CoRRP in Kohima, where leaders rejected the composition of the…
Mounting staff cuts and stalled growth at Zunheboto Government College have sparked a public outcry, with Sumi Hoho issuing a pointed open representation to Nagaland’s Higher Education Minister and warning of “firm and democratic” action if the situation persists. Sumi Hoho’s warning shot Sumi Hoho, representing the people of Zunheboto, sent an open representation on…
MGM College, Dimapur, held its 6th Graduation Ceremony on Friday, 8 August 2025, at the college auditorium, marking a milestone for 41 graduates from the Arts and Commerce streams. The event was attended by Prof. Dipak Sinha, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Medziphema Campus, Nagaland University, as Special Guest; Prof. Tankeswar Gohain from the School of Agricultural Sciences,…
Crowds poured into the Chiechama Amphitheatre as the 3rd Jhum Fair 2025 put local harvests, women farmers, and a new village marketplace in the spotlight. The day blended celebration with concrete support, marking a step forward for farming in Kohima district. Celebrating farming and local enterprise Special Officer to the Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neibalie…
The 5 Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy has harshly criticised the Nagaland government’s decision to form a Reservation Review Commission, calling it a mere repetition of earlier promises that ignores their fundamental demands. The committee expressed outrage over what it termed the government’s partisan approach to addressing the state’s long-standing reservation policy debate….
Nagaland government has strongly opposed the Centre’s proposal to create a new constitutional provision for the Frontier Nagaland Territory, expressing serious concerns that such a move would split the state. The state cabinet raised alarm bells about the potential implementation of Article 371(K) during crucial deliberations on Wednesday. State fears territory loss under new framework…
Families across Nagaland’s Wokha district are living in fear as elephant herds increasingly invade their villages, destroying crops and claiming lives. What was once an occasional wildlife encounter has escalated into a dangerous crisis that threatens both human survival and agricultural livelihoods. Crisis escalates across village communities Villages including Sanis, Akuk, Moilan, and Aree bear…
Nagaland’s government is poised to make a crucial decision this week on its decades-old job reservation policy, a move that comes after months of escalating pressure from a coalition of tribal groups demanding reform. The outcome could either calm rising ethnic tensions or reignite widespread public protests across the state. A system under scrutiny For…
