Nagaland

CHUMOUKEDIMA, SEPTEMBER 17: Nagaland Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio has said he is “taken by surprise” over the controversy surrounding the Khelo India-funded multipurpose hall constructed at Longtho under the Mangkolemba administrative area. Speaking to media persons after the NPF programme held in Chümoukedima on Thursday, Rio said he had sought information from the Department […]

Chümoukedima, September 17: The Naga People’s Front (NPF) organised a programme at a resort in Chümoukedima today, attended by Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio, MLAs from various political parties and other dignitaries. The programme was chaired by MLA and Advisor to the Chief Minister, Achumbemo Kikon. At the outset, Kikon sought to clarify remarks made

Kohima, September 17: Nagaland Power Department Chief Engineer (Distribution and Revenue) R. Lobosang Jamir has attributed the recent complaints over unusually high electricity bills to the shift towards accurate consumption recording through smart meters, saying many consumers had previously been receiving average or minimum bills. Jamir said the department spends nearly ₹600 crore annually on

Dimapur, September 17: Advisor of the Western Porbami Tzüve Krotho, Bedusai Theluo, has expressed dissatisfaction with the clarification issued yesterday by the Officer-in-Charge of the Wildlife Crime Control Unit, Dimapur, regarding the recent animal-related incident. Speaking to the media, Theluo said the clarification provided by the officer did not satisfy the concerns raised by the

Kohima, September 17: Nagaland Police Finds No Record of Vehicle Linked to Odisha Arms CaseNagaland Police says it has found no registration record in its databases for the vehicle allegedly linked to an arms-smuggling case in Odisha. Speaking to the media on September 15, DGP Rupin Sharma said Nagaland Police contacted Odisha Police after reports

Dimapur, September 17: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister-in-Charge of National Highways, T.R. Zeliang, has called for stronger and more permanent measures to address the recurring rockfalls and landslides along National Highway-29, particularly on the Dimapur–Kohima stretch. Addressing the issue, Zeliang said that whoever is responsible for maintaining the highway, whether the contractor or the National

Dimapur, September 17: The Nagaland Government’s Political Affairs Committee (PAC), representatives of the NSCN-IM and the State Cabinet held discussions on the Naga political issue and other matters, including oil exploration in the State, at Rhododendron Hall, Police Complex, Chümoukedima on 16th September, Wednesday. Speaking to the media after the meetings, Chief Minister Dr Neiphiu

KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 17: Nearly 20,000 Codeine Bottles Seized in Dimapur; Three ArrestedNagaland Police have arrested three people following the seizure of nearly 20,000 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup from a warehouse in Dimapur. Nagaland DGP Rupin Sharma said police have busted the warehouse where the stock was being stored and arrested the manager or storekeeper.However,

Kohima, September 17: DGP: agaland DGP Rupin Sharma says police are aware of the whereabouts of Robert Kikon and have initiated diplomatic channels to bring him back to India. Speaking exclusively, Sharma said official communication has been made through the Indian diplomatic mission in the country where Kikon is believed to be located. The DGP