Phek Business Summit 2025: Empowering Local Economy in Pfutsero
The Phek District Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PDCCI), in collaboration with the Pfutsero Town Business Association (PTBA), recently hosted a pivotal Executives Summit 2025 at JBC, Pfutsero Town. Under the resonant theme of “Empowering Business, Driving Economic Growth,” the summit brought together key stakeholders to chart a course for a stronger and more sustainable […]
India’s Firm Stance Amidst Regional Tensions, Operation Sindoor still on
The geopolitical landscape of South Asia remains a subject of intense scrutiny, particularly concerning the intricate relationship between India and Pakistan. Recent diplomatic engagements, notably the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States Vice President J.D. Vance in Delhi on May 12, 2025, have illuminated India’s resolute strategic posture. This interaction emphasis […]
Pope Leo XIV: Navigating Unity, Global Crises, and the Shadow of the Past in a New Papacy
The image of priests embracing, their faces a mixture of relief and elation as the white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signals a pivotal moment for the Catholic Church: the dawn of a new papacy under Pope Leo XIV. This visual representation of unity and hope, captured in a photograph by Claudia Greco/Reuters, […]
Escalating Aerial Threats: Analysing the Drone Attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and India’s Response
The evening of May 10, 2025, witnessed a significant escalation in cross-border tensions as suspected Pakistani drones targeted sensitive areas within Jammu and Kashmir, including the Srinagar Airport and the Awantipora air base. These aerial incursions, successfully thwarted by vigilant Indian forces, followed closely on the heels of India’s assertion that Pakistan had launched a […]
Axis Bank Wins Rotary CSR Award 2025 for Community Involvement in Northeast India Education Initiative
Axis Bank, a leading private sector bank in India, has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Rotary CSR Award 2025 for Community Involvement’ in the ‘Mega Enterprise’ category. This esteemed award, conferred by Rotary International District 3131, recognizes Axis Bank’s impactful corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts, specifically its flagship education program, ‘Axis Dil Se – Capt. […]
Nagaland Gears Up: Statewide Civil Defence Mock Drills Under “Operation Abhyaas”
On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Nagaland demonstrated a proactive commitment to citizen safety and disaster resilience through the execution of a large-scale civil defence exercise and rehearsal codenamed “Operation Abhyaas.” This significant undertaking, mandated by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), spanned across ten key districts of the state – Dimapur, Kohima, Mokokchung, Wokha, Zunheboto, […]
Forging a Path to Progress: Strengthening Centre-State Coordination for Nagaland’s Development
The imperative for sustained Centre-State coordination has never been more critical, especially when addressing the unique developmental challenges faced by regions like Nagaland. In a significant meeting held in New Delhi on May 7, 2025, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh and Nagaland Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to accelerating development in […]
Nagaland Weighs National Highways Act Adoption
High-level meeting in Nagaland led by TR Zeliang discusses the adoption of the National Highways Act, 1956, crucial for unlocking central funding and accelerating highway development in the state. A critical high-level meeting was convened in Nagaland to address the potential adoption of the National Highways Act, 1956, a move deemed essential for the progress […]
Breakthrough in Supercapacitor Technology: Cost-Effective Graphene Material Developed by Indian Researchers
Researchers from Nagaland University and collaborating institutions have announced a significant advancement in supercapacitor technology with the development of a novel, cost-effective method for producing high-performance ‘functionalised graphene’ electrode material. This innovation addresses a key barrier to the widespread adoption of supercapacitors, which are gaining prominence for their rapid charging capabilities and high energy storage […]
Power Shutdown Scheduled in Peren and Mon Districts for Maintenance
The Department of Power has announced planned power outages in the districts of Peren and Mon to allow for essential vegetation clearing and maintenance work on critical transmission lines. These scheduled shutdowns are necessary to ensure the reliability and stability of the power supply in the long term. Power Shutdown in Peren District: Residents and […]