Dimapur: After a remarkable 25-year journey, Nagaland Page, Nagaland’s second English daily, has officially ceased publication.
Founder and editor Monalisa Changkija announced the decision during a press conference in Dimapur.
The newspaper’s final edition was published on December 21, 2024.
Citing financial and personal reasons, Changkija described the decision as a “tough call” but ultimately unavoidable.
She expressed heartfelt gratitude to the readers, contributors, and supporters who had been integral to Nagaland Page since its inception in May 1999.
“This marks the end of an era,” Changkija said.
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“But the media landscape in Nagaland will continue to grow with newer and better institutions stepping in. I would love to see the brand continue, but sustaining it requires significant financial backing.”
Despite the closure, Changkija emphasized her commitment to journalism and her creative pursuits as a writer and poet.
“I was a journalist, became a newspaper owner, and now I’m returning to my roots as a journalist again,” she said, adding with a smile, “In the process, I might make some people unhappy.”
The tabloid-sized, black-and-white newspaper, known for its incisive reporting and strong editorial voice, leaves behind a legacy in Nagaland’s media history.
Its absence, Changkija hopes, will inspire the rise of innovative and sustainable media ventures in the state.
