Nagaland

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

Chizami, July 30: Minister for Power and Parliamentary Affairs K.G. Kenye on Thursday urged Naga People’s Front (NPF) workers to remain committed to the party’s vision and work in unity for the welfare of the people during the oath-taking ceremony of newly elected village and town unit office bearers of the NPF 17th Chizami Area

Kohima, July 30: The Southern Angami Public Organization (SAPO) has submitted a representation to the Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, seeking immediate intervention over the worsening condition of National Highway-29 at Kisama following recurring mudslides and road subsidence. In the memorandum, SAPO stated that the affected stretch has once again suffered severe damage at the same

Kohima, July 30: Secretary & AHoD of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Nagaland, Limawabang Jamir, IAS, has said that the department is strengthening rescue, rehabilitation and awareness measures to tackle the growing threat of human trafficking in the state. In an exclusive interaction, Jamir said the department is ensuring immediate support and long-term rehabilitation

Kohima, July 30: Mission Shakti, in collaboration with the National Commission for Women (NCW) and the Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW), observed the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons with a training programme for frontline functionaries at SIRD Conference Hall, Kohima, on Thursday. Director of Social Welfare Tosheli Zhimomi said One Stop Centres handled