The District Mental Health Programme (DMPH) in Tuensang recently organized a training program for teachers to enhance mental health awareness. The event, held at the Conference Hall of District Hospital Tuensang, aimed to educate teachers about mental health and disorders. The training session was led by Dr. Senilo, a psychiatrist at District Hospital Tuensang. Dr….
The Office of the Sangtam Students’ Union Dimapur (SSUD) has addressed the Nagaland Government and relevant authorities regarding the deplorable condition of roads in and around Dimapur. The union highlighted that the poor state of the roads is indirectly affecting the mental health of commuters, particularly students. In a press release, SSUD emphasized that good…
The Department of Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launched the second phase of the “Skill Training for Rural Women through the Mobile Skill Morung” (MSM) initiative in baking. This phase began on 19th August 2024 in Chozuba under Phek district and Jakhama under Kohima district, training 50 women with 25 participants at each location. The…
The Nagaland Police Department has issued a warning to its officers and personnel against unauthorized circulation, sharing, or leaking of confidential and operational messages, including MVCP and Narcotic Cases, in non-police WhatsApp groups and other social media. Such actions are considered serious misconduct and may attract disciplinary measures and legal actions. The Department has directed…
The Lotha Baptist Churches Association (LBCA) Delegates Meeting on 13th August 2024 at UBC Doyang in Wokha district decided by a majority vote that the LBCA (Majority group) would function independently. The Action Committee stated that this decision is in line with the Guwahati High Court Judgement and Order dated 11-12-2023, which considers internal disputes…
The Rising People’s Party (RPP) has criticized the Nagaland Government for its focus on the proposed Chiethu airport and Nagaki city, while neglecting the roads, airport, and railway station in Dimapur. The RPP pointed out that Dimapur’s roads are now “utterly unpliable” and that poor drainage is likely to lead to a Dengue epidemic. The…
A certification programme was held on Wednesday at the NDHHDC Training Centre in Blue Hill Colony, Wokha, for weavers who completed a three-month training under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna (PMKVY) Short Term Training (STT) scheme. Organised by Charity Club Multipurpose Society with guidance from NEHHDC, Guwahati, 32 beneficiaries received certificates from Functional Manager…
The Chang Khulei Setshang (CKS), the apex tribal body of the Chang community, successfully concluded a donation drive initiated on 9th August 2024 to aid families affected by landslides in Tuensang Town. Contributions came from various organisations, including the Eastern Nagaland Public Organisation and individual well-wishers. Donations were distributed to sector presidents in areas severely…
The Angami Women Organisation (AWO) hosted the Krutamiapfü Kethezie Kehou (Thanksgiving Program) at RCEMPA, Jotsoma. Neithono R. Sothu, AWO President, announced plans for future seminars on women’s issues to foster community awareness and dialogue. Thejao Vihienuo, President of the Angami Public Organisation, praised AWO’s efforts in enhancing community welfare. Speakers emphasized preserving ancestral practices, promoting…
A 64-year-old man from Chipur Village in Noklak district is feared to have been swept away by strong water currents at Choklo River. Putsou, who went fishing on 19 August, failed to return, prompting villagers to search for him. Only his belongings were found, suggesting he may have been taken by the current. The family…
