Today at the 75th anniversary of the Duncan bosti, the Deputy Chief Minister who is also the acting chief Minister at the moment, Y Patton was present as the Special guest in the program.

While confronting with him with regard to the AB-PMJAY and Chief Minister Health Insurance Scheme which was on hold at the moment and the Government’s pensioners or the employee’s salary which was been deducted; He said that even the state government, or the cabinet, only after the return of the Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio who is out of station at the moment, they will sit together in a table and have a meeting regarding all that matters.

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The recent case of the extortion of the Aolemba Longkumer, Chairman of the Country Craft Development Society, where the NSCN-k (khango) group demanded an amount of Rs.50 lakh from him; in the recent statement on December 27th by the NSCN Khango group claimed that they have evidence that Aolemba Lkr has failed to execute the project, the project being the common facility center.

But, Aolemba on 3rd January came up with a rejoinder stating that all the accusations are false and that whatever evidence is there will be with the nodal agency and implementing agency. The nodal agency being the Industries and Commerce Dept. and the NITC. Sources informed that in fact an RTI was filed by an individual and the NITC responded to the RTI with whatever response they were supposed to give and said that, it might be misused by the group right now and it was also informed that, sometimes the RTI that come in the agency or any other department, sometimes this information is being misused or taken too far sometimes.

The chairman of CCDS, Aolemba Lkr said in his rejoinder that he is just a beneficiary and a co-promoter and not even the contractor or supplier of the project which there is a misconception about. He further said that he neither has failed to execute the project and that the agencies , NITC and Industries and Commerce Department will have enough information about this matter. Sources also informed that almost 50% is yet to be paid or arrive from the center for the project.

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In an unfortunate incident that happened yesterday that is on 3rd December 2025 at Lomithi colony a fire broke out and burnt down 12 houses into ashes. While interacting with the victims, they informed us that the incident happened around 12:30pm and when the fire broke out there was just 2-3 person at home.

According to the victims they claimed that the fire might be due to the burning of fire in the kitchen to cook and it started from one of the tenant’s home. They informed us that there were all total 12 households in the compound, including the owner’s house; everything was burnt down to ashes and the victims cried out saying they could not save anything from the fire and everything was lost in the fire. The scene was a chaos and there were cries echoing everywhere.

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The Road Over Bridge, connecting Burma camp and Khermahal which was under repairing and shut since October 1st creating a lot of traffic in the town area and a lot of people who wanted to come for shopping and other works in town area, could not come to town because of the traffic and traffic chaos as well and many were avoiding the town areas.

But, we were just notified from the project manager that this ROB should be completed anytime between January 15-31st; which is a good news, not just for the people of Dimapur but for everyone. We could also see that the cash barriers have been constructed for extra safety. This stretch is a 26 meter length of the bridge that has been rehabilitated and reconstructed for the safety of the public.

This ROB was reconstructed after 50 years with a project cost of rupees 2.6 crore, which has been rehabilitated, reconstructed and repaired for that amount. Innovative construction, the firm has undertaken this project. According to an official of the PWD he has also mentioned that the cement curing is taking place now and the project manager also informed that the department has informed them to build more retaining walls for the safety of the public and the stability of the bridge.

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Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee Minority Department celebrated 100 years of Mahatma Gandhi’s Congress Presidency today at the Congress Bhavan , Dimapur. C Apok Jamir Former MP, working President NPCC was seen gracing the program as the Chief guest. Many other leaders and dignitaries were also seen present in today’s program.

During the speech, they talked about how Mahatma Gandhi brought freedom not with bloodsheds but with peace and also highlighted his contributions towards our Nation. C Apok jamir, Former MP and workig president NPCC in his speech also talked about love being a universal language and how everyone can understand it, he also talked about the essentials to revert back to what Gandhi have taught us, his teachings, philosophy, ideology, etc in bringing revolutionary through peace and not violence in the country.

His speech also said that the country is strengthened because of the rich diversity that exist and work in unity to achieve milestone and said that transparency in the governance should be there in all the states. He said that, today’s 100 years of celebration was just not a celebration but to revive Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy that he left behind for all.

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In Nagaland, Civil bodies and organizations or the Youth Frontal bodies all together have been fighting against the extortion or abduction. Today, in Chumukedima Ao Youth Organizations took an initiative and along with various other organizations hosted a press conference regarding the demand of INR 50 lakh by the NSCN Khango group from Aolemba who is a bonefied member of Chumukedima and who is a bamboo craft artist.

They informed that on 16th December, two people from the NSCN Khango group came over at his residence and demanded the INR 50 Lakhs in two days, and said that on the next day i.e the 17th of December they even lodge an FIR against them in the Chumukedima Police station but till this day the Police could not catch the culprit. Today’s press conference comprised of many different Youth Frontal Organizations.

In the press conference today, they questioned to the law enforcing agencies that why till this day they could not catch the two culprits. And also questioned to the ceasefire monitoring board that, why they can not control their own cadres and why they don’t take any actions against them. They also further added in their press conference that, we the Naga’s are no longer safe in our own land and own home.

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In the recent Thahekhu assault case which happened on the 16th of December and has taken Dimapur by storm, where many organizations, Frontal Youth Organizations have come together and even formed an action committee and even gave an ultimatum to the Dimapur police as well.

The latest development reported that all seven accused in the assault case has been arrested by the Dimapur police. Three of the accused was already arrested by the police on 17th December itself, the day after the assault. And on December 18 another accused was arrested by the police and on December 21 three more accused was arrested by the Dimapur police, a total of seven of the accused was arrested by 21st December, 2024.

Along with the three accused that was arrested on the 21st December, the weapons and tools used during the assault and threatening of the victims was also seized. It included AK47 and .32 pistol was seized during the arrest of the three. It was also informed that four out of the seven accused arrested belongs to the NSCN Akato Chophy group namely; Jonathan Ngade, Kakuho Achumi, Lumtsaba Sangtam and Holovi Yeptho. while the other three namely; Khevito yeptho, Itovi Yeptho and Atoka Sumi were civilians.

Apart from this, the CP informed that even two of the cadres of the Akato Chophy group that were arrested also tried to join another group as well after committing the crime. All seven has been arrested and that there will be court hearings regarding this case.

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Dimapur Press Club was formed in the year 1999 in the month of December with just four journalist with a motive to uphold the freedom of press. And this year that is 2024 marks as the silver jubilee of the Dimapur Press Club; press club and media from Dimapur as well as from Kohima was seen attending the silver jubilee of the Dimapur Press Club at the Dimapur Government College, auditorium.

While interacting with the president of the Dimapur Press Club, Imkong Walling he talked about the challenges faced by the Press of Dimapur as well as Nagaland in general. Shri Sharingain Longkumer,Speaker Nagaland Legislative Assembly was seen as the special guest and the Dimapur Press Club through the special guest send a representation to the CM.

The representation contained a particular point where it mentioned about how the Government of Nagaland should be able to differentiate between the journalist and a social media influencers. And the special guest was also seen giving assurance to the Dimapur Press Club that they will also be provided with an office.

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The WW2 peace rally just concluded at the World War 2 museum located at Kisama Heritage Village on 2nd December 2024. A total of 27 vehicles drove up from Dimapur to Kohima and also the prize distribution ceremony was held, including the best dressed as well as the best maintained vehicle and also the best vehicle and including arm and weapons.

The Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio attended as the special guest including country partner, delegates, guest as well as state state partners. During the program the Chief Minister was seen speaking on the history on how this came about. The former DGP John Longkumer was also seen sharing his journey experience and how nostalgic he felt, he also shared the process of preparation for the WW2 peace rally and said that he started since February for this to come to light as the jeep is also so old. He also spoke about peace, prosperity and goodwill being one of the main message that they want to portray in the WW2 peace rally.

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On 2nd December 2024, the second day of hornbill; while talking with the tourists they cited that the accessibility for disabled persons as well as the seniors or the elderly citizens is very limited at the hornbill festival, they said that it was one negative aspects of the hornbill festival. And also talked about having a better toilet facilities.

And while asking about whether the government has looked after the accessibility for the disabled persons as well as elderly citizens at the hornbill, to Abu Metha Advisor to the Chief Minister; he mentioned that it was an ongoing process and that they have definitely tried to deal with this issue over the years as well as in the next few years they will try to make it better.

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