Nagaland’s sole representative in the Lok Sabha, S Supongmeren Jamir, has urged the Indian government to swiftly implement the agreements signed with various Naga political groups. During the Budget 2024-25 discussions, Jamir emphasised the need for peace and development in the state. Government Accused of Unfulfilled Promises Jamir voiced his frustration with the Central Government…
Real Madrid has made waves by including 16-year-old defender Joan Martinez in their preseason tour of the United States. With a shortage of central defenders, Martinez’s inclusion is both a practical necessity and a nod to his remarkable potential. Martinez, who joined Real Madrid in 2023 from Levante’s youth system, has quickly risen through the…
Nagaland has been sanctioned Rs. 503.91 crores for the construction of 31,860 houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U). This substantial funding is aimed at addressing the housing shortage for the urban poor in the state. PMAY-U: A Comprehensive Scheme for Affordable Housing Launched in June 2015 by the Ministry of Housing…
The Sumi Hoho (SH), the apex body of the Sumi community, held its Sumi Baghi Hoho (Sumi General Public Meeting) at the Multi-Purpose Hall in Zunheboto town, where a new team of office bearers was elected for the 2024-2027 tenure, and crucial resolutions were adopted. New Office Bearers Take the Helm The newly elected leadership…
Arda Guler, the young Turkish sensation, is poised to make a significant impact for Real Madrid in the upcoming 2024/25 season. Despite interest from Liverpool, the talented midfielder’s future lies firmly with the Spanish powerhouse. According to AS, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has high hopes for Guler and plans to integrate him into the…
Akumienla Limanungsang Imchen has become the first karate player from Nagaland to win a medal at an international competition. The 8th South Asian Karate Championship 2024, held in Thimphu, Bhutan, saw Akumienla secure a bronze medal in the Senior Female Kumite category. Representing India, Akumienla was selected by the National Federation of Karate to participate…
On 18 July 2024, a new chapter in the sporting history of Wokha, Nagaland, commenced with the inauguration of the Khelo India Centre for Boxing. The event was graced by Y.M. Humtsoe, MLA and Chairman of DPDB Wokha, at the Police Reserve DEF, marking a significant stride in nurturing young boxing talents from the district…
After a hiatus of over three decades, the restoration of the Tuli Paper Mill in Mokokchung, Nagaland, has finally begun. Personnel from 3A Capital Services Limited (3ACSL), the new majority stakeholder, have been deployed to the site to initiate the preliminary stages of the project, marking a significant milestone for the region. The initial phase…
On July 13, at approximately 8:30 am, a truck carrying construction materials veered off National Highway 202 near Kohima Road, about 8 kilometres from Kiphire Headquarters. The vehicle rolled down a steep embankment, leaving the driver injured while the handyman managed to escape unscathed. According to the Officer in Charge of Kiphire Police Station, the…
The installation of town councils for Zunheboto, Satakha, Aghunato, and Atoizu took place on 12 July 2024, in Zunheboto. This event marked a significant step in local governance for the Zunheboto district. The programme was attended by key figures such as K.T. Sukhalu, Advisor for Food & Civil Supplies and Legal Metrology; G. Ikuto Zhimomi,…
