On August 22, 2024, a sudden and heavy downpour in the afternoon led to a devastating incident in Chessore, Shamatore district. An elderly man, identified as Mukhe Yimkhiung, was washed away by the strong currents of the Ningdangke stream. Yimkhiung was a member of the Watsan Committee and a retired pipe fitter from the Public…
On 23rd August 2024, MGM College in Dimapur hosted a mock drill focusing on fire and emergency preparedness. The event, organised by the college’s Disaster Management Committee in partnership with the Dimapur Fire Station West, Nagaland Fire and Emergency Service, Government of Nagaland, aimed to educate students on crucial safety measures. Sir M. Martin, 2nd…
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…
On 21 August 2024, the Women and Anti-Sexual Harassment Cell of M.G.M College organised a “Self-Defence Class” for female students at the College Auditorium. The event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of empowering women through self-defence in today’s challenging society. The session began with an invocation by Ms. Alovika, a 5th Semester student,…
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…
