Dimapur, Oct. 8 (EMN): Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) legislator, Zhaleo Rio, has reiterated his commitment to bring about all-round development in his constituency. Addressing an annual general meeting-cum-picnic of NDPP 5 Ghaspani-II AC at TL Angami Park on October 8, Zhaleo expressed regret that the constituency had to sacrifice its justified demand for cabinet berth even in the present government. He, however, opined that it was for the welfare of Nagas in general. Zhaleo was optimistic that the UDA as well as NDPP is aware of all the nitty-gritty and will bring about more positive changes in the coming years, an update form the NDPP Ghaspani unit stated. He also lauded the party workers and the public for reposing faith on him as the democratically elected leader during the last two terms. The MLA further requested NDPP central leaders to strategise and set priorities for the constituency as well as Dimapur region. It stated that a number of issues related t
Dimapur, Sep. 16 (EMN): A fourteen-day state handloom expo, organised by the Nagaland Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation (NHHDC) at Urban Haat got underway on September 16. The handloom expo was inaugurated by NHHDC chairman, Miathou Krose, and sponsored by the office of the Development Commissioner (Handloom), Ministry of Textiles. An update from NHHDC stated that a total of 60 participants from Assam, Manipur, and other districts of Nagaland are taking part in the expo by exhibiting varieties of handloom products. The main aim and objective of the exhibition was to develop and promote marketing channels in domestic and export markets and bring about linkage between the two in a holistic and integrated manner. It was also expected to provide marketing opportunities to handloom workers with special focus on talented and uncovered weavers.
Our CorrespondentKohima, May 23 (EMN): Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Monday stressed on the need for documentation of rich Naga cultural heritage for posterity and guarding against cultural appropriation by others. He was addressing the first state-level consultative meet with tribal hohos on documentation of traditional attires, motifs, designs, and ornaments at Capital Convention Centre in Kohima. The CM said that Nagas still have a long way to go to become a civilised society despite the increase in literacy rate. He lamented scholars and researchers not delving enough into ‘the origin of Nagas- where we came from and how we became Nagas’. ‘Our roots are yet to be discovered. There is no written document with regard to our origin. It is only orally passed down through the generations’, he told the gathering. The state government policy has always been to preserve and promote culture and traditions of the people, which is evident through organising of tribe festivals