Under the initiative of Medoviu Martin Suohu, councillor of Ward-19, Kohima, a drainage clearance drive was carried out at Upper Jail Colony on July 11.

Much has been said about the reluctance of banks to lend in Nagaland. However, the issue deserves to be examined beyond the familiar accusation that banks are simply unwilling to extend credit. The available figures present a more nuanced picture. N...