Nagaland

Kohima, August 10: A group of 23 construction workers in Kohima has alleged that they have been left stranded without payment after working on the construction of Fire Brigade family quarters near the New Secretariat. According to labour in-charge Lhiwekhro Wetsah, the workers, including skilled masons and helpers, are allegedly owed ₹92,700 in pending labour […]

Kohima, August 10: The Nagaland Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio, held a meeting at Doyang in Wokha, discussing key issues including oil exploration, the Foothill Road, the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA), and the impact of heavy rainfall and landslides across the state. Minister for Higher Education and Tourism Temjen Imna Along

Kohima, August 8: Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang said differences between the Centre and the NSCN-IM remain, particularly over the modalities for implementing the 2015 Framework Agreement. Speaking to NNN Exclusive, Zeliang said the Working Committee of the NNPGs is satisfied with the progress of its negotiations, while the NSCN-IM is still engaged in

Kohima, August 8: The implementation of the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) remains a key issue for the Nagaland Government following the agreement involving the Centre, the State Government and the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO). Deputy Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang said the next stage requires the State Government to delegate the agreed powers to

Kohima | August 8, 2026: The Yimkhiung Union Kohima (YUK) celebrated the Metümnyo Festival at RCEMPA Hall, Jotsoma, with Deputy Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang as the Special Guest and Advisor Kuzholuzo Nienu as the Guest of Honour. Traditionally observed from August 4 to 8 following the millet harvest, Metümnyo is a significant Yimkhiung festival centred

Kohima, August 8: Heavy rains across Nagaland have triggered landslides and caused damage to several stretches of National Highways, affecting road connectivity in different parts of the state. With the monsoon continuing to pose challenges to road infrastructure, the State Government has reiterated that restoration of affected highway stretches and ensuring uninterrupted connectivity remain a

Dimalur, August 8: Every monsoon season, several parts of Dimapur face recurring flooding, affecting families, disrupting daily life and leaving colonies vulnerable to waterlogging. Speaking off camera, a resident of the flood-affected SM Colony said flooding has become an almost annual occurrence in the area. According to the resident, clogged drains due to waste dumping,

Khonoma, August 8, 2026: Khonoma Village officially launched its Community-Based Sustainable Waste Management System (KCSWMS) under the Forest and Biodiversity Management in the Himalaya (Nagaland) Project (FBMP), marking a significant step towards sustainable environmental management.The initiative aims to establish an efficient, community-driven system for waste segregation, collection, processing and responsible disposal, while encouraging behavioural change

Mon, August 8, 2026: The Mon District Petrol Pump Dealers Union has called off its proposed shutter-down strike, which was scheduled to begin today, August 8.The decision follows intervention by the Konyak Union (KU), which assured the dealers that it would take responsibility for resolving the matter involving NSCN-K (Angmai). The KU has summoned Hapwang

MON, AUGUST 7: All petrol pumps across Mon district will remain shut indefinitely from August 8 following alleged extortion demands, intimidation and threats by the NSCN (Angmai), the Mon District Petrol Pump dealer’s Union (MDPPDU) announced. According to a notice issued by the union, the decision was taken after petrol pump owners and operators were