Nagaland

Longleng, Aug. 4: The Phom Students’ Conference (PSC) sealed the office of the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Longleng, on August 3 after allegedly finding it closed and non-functional on multiple occasions during official working hours. According to the PSC Inspection Convener, the inspection team visited the DCPU office more than seven to eight times […]

Kohima, Aug 4 : The Angami Students’ Union (ASU) on August 3 carried out a peaceful public awareness drive across several schools in Kohima, including Mezhür Higher Secondary School, Little Flower Higher Secondary School, G. Rio Higher Secondary School, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School and Minister’s Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School. The campaign focused on

Noklak, Aug 3: The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Noklak, chaired by Deputy Commissioner and DDMA Chairman P. Mono Khiamniungan, convened an emergency meeting on July 22 to review the district’s flood and disaster situation and coordinate restoration efforts. During the meeting, the house discussed the damage to the Noklak–Chendang Saddle Road, Noklak–Pangsha Road, and

Dimapur, August 3: Amid widespread speculation on social media linking the release of water from the Doyang Hydroelectric Project to flooding in Assam’s Jorhat and Sivasagar districts, authorities have categorically denied the claims, stating that the information is false. Officials of the Doyang Hydroelectric Project told Nagaland News Network (NNN) that water released from the

Kohima, August 1: The Angami Students’ Union (ASU) has urged the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) and executing agencies to immediately strengthen safety measures on landslide-prone roads in Angami areas as the monsoon season continues. In a press release, the Union said recurring landslides, mudslides and rockfalls on key road corridors pose

Kohima, August 1: The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), Home Department, has issued a district-wise weather outlook for August 2 to 5, forecasting intermittent rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning across several parts of the state. According to the advisory, August 2 is expected to bring light rain to most districts, while Longleng may receive moderate

Dimapur, August 1: In a major crackdown on organised drug trafficking, Dimapur Police have busted an interstate cocaine trafficking network and arrested five accused, including an alleged major cocaine supplier based in Dimapur. According to a press note issued by the Commissioner of Police, the investigation revealed that the syndicate allegedly procured and distributed cocaine

New Delhi, Aug 1: Members of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Parliament House to discuss the prevailing flood situation in both states. In a social media post, Kiren Rijiju said the MPs apprised the Prime Minister of the flood situation, following which PM Modi assured them of full

Kohima, July 31: An alternative route from Phesama Junction via St. Paul Institute to Kisama Gate has been opened with immediate effect for small and medium-sized vehicles as restoration work continues on the affected stretch of National Highway-29 (NH-29). According to the authorities, the alternative route will remain operational until further notice. Heavy vehicles, however,

Mon, July 31: The Konyak Union has issued a press clarification rejecting allegations that the recent floods in Assam were caused by water released from a hydroelectric dam in Mon district or by alleged illegal gold mining activities in Naginimora. The Union clarified that no hydroelectric dam or reservoir exists in Mon district, stating that