It is amazing to see CM TR Zeliang becoming net-savvy

It is amazing to see CM TR Zeliang becoming net-savvy When the news of Chief Minister TR Zeliang becoming a net-savvy by 21 August came in, I was instantly happy for the simple reason that he would only strengthen his connection with the masses through Social Media sites.

UNCERTAIN FUTURE

NEPS EDITORIAL Nagaland had never witnessed the amount of public protest that had taken place ever since TR Zeliang Government made a Cabinet announcement on 31 January 2017 to hold the Urban Local Body (ULB) elections in 12 Towns Councils while postponing in seven Municipal and Town councils for two months. The ULBs elections were …

State unites to pay homage to June 18 victims

IMPHAL, June 18: Cutting across differences of religions and ethnicity, thousands of people, wearing traditional dresses, offered floral tributes at Kekrupat, the resting place of 18 brave souls who gave up their lives for the territorial and emotional integrity of Manipur and paid befitting homage to the deceased. The 15th Great June Uprising, Unity Day …

Two great Naga Olympians – Dr T Ao and Chekrovolu Swuro

By Oken Jeet Sandham Nagas have produced two great Olympians in the history of Olympic journeys They are Dr T Ao (Football) and Ms Chekrovolu Swuro (Archery) Dr T Ao (1918-1998) Dr T Ao was not only the first Naga Olympian but also the first Captain of Independent India’s National Football Team in the historic …

“YES,” 21st Century is ours; don’t miss it!

By Oken Jeet Sandham Keep sharing your ideas and thoughts, and continue discussing and debating in the amazing “Social Media Networks” for the improvement of lives, governances and saving our Mother Planet. The 21st Century is ours, don’t miss it! For decades, we had been wondering how to connect and share many things with like-minded …

I support 33 percent Women’s Reservation in State Assemblies and Parliament

By Oken Jeet Sandham I fully agree with the President Pranab Mukherjee that “Women empowerment is impossible in the absence of their representation in legislative bodies.” He said this while attending the inaugural function of the two-day national conference of women legislators on “Women Legislators: Building Resurgent India.” It is true that we can never …

80% people’s mentality is not poor but they are made to live poor

Thirty years ago, one of my friends much older than me struggled to get a job in the Police Department in the rank of ASI. He told me that he had to spend Rs 20000 to get the job. I was stunned on hearing of his money arrangement to get the job. Then I started …

WHY IS REVOLUTION BORN, AND WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR IT?

The citizens start losing confidence in their Government which is mandated by them. The electorates start losing confidence in their own representatives who are elected by them. The citizens start losing confidence in their Civil Societies. The students start losing confidence in their own student bodies. The trend coming in our society is no one …

It is the same story again of the government schools

By Oken Jeet Sandham Again, as usual, I have seen a story with a photograph in "The Morung Express" - February 16 Edition. "No textbooks, no classes" ran the lead story.  The picture of Government Primary School, Mezoma was given as locked because of the non-availability of textbooks meant for teaching the students. I am not surprised at all …

MODERNIZING VILLAGE GUARDS WILL SOLVE MANY PROBLEMS IN ENPO AREAS

By Oken Jeet Sandham Many of our Village Guards in ENPO areas are not well equipped. They are equipped with vintage “303 Rifles” which were widely used in World War I & II. Most of these weapons are now in Army Museums of foreign countries. Strangely, some of our Village Guards are discharging their duties …