DIMAPUR — From the pioneering Ao Milen newspaper in the 1930s to today’s digital age, journalism in Nagaland has traversed a path marked by both progress and careful navigation. As India marks its 58th National Press Day on the theme ‘Changing nature of Press,’ Eastern Mirror spoke with several media professionals in Nagaland to gather their perspectives on navigating these changes, the challenges they present, and the importance of truth, trust, and integrity. Veteran journalist H Chishi, reflecting on two decades in the field, observed that the new age media has impacted the traditional and mainstream media and “forced the traditional media to pull up their socks.” He emphasised the increasing need for journalists to multitask and “hunt for exclusive stories to meet the demands of readers.” Chishi also addressed the industry’s economic pressures, noting that many media houses, such as CNN, have laid off hundreds of employees and slashed the salaries of some of the prime-time news anchors. In this scenario, he underscored the need for local journalists to prioritise “exclusive stories” and “stories from the ground” rather than events and programme reporting. “If the Press has to survive in Nagaland, we all should pull up our socks,” the...