The Dimapur Police Commissionerate has successfully dismantled a nexus involved in Maximum Retail Price (MRP) fraud and extortion. The operation, carried out on 23 April, led to the arrest of three individuals who had been using price tagging devices to manipulate prices and extort money from business owners in Dimapur. The arrested individuals have been…
The Ao community gathered in Mokokchung for the 22nd Ao Senden General Conference, a significant event that marked the induction of new office bearers for the 2024-2027 tenure. The conference, blessed by Rev. M. Rongsen of Ao Riju (Ao Academy), signalled a transition in leadership and set the tone for the community’s future direction. Marsanen…
In a remarkable stride towards environmental awareness, Kohima’s recent initiative to combat air pollution has reached a successful conclusion. Spearheaded by the District Administration of Kohima in collaboration with Zub-Zub India, the two-month programme was part of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) 2023-24 and featured a series of educational activities at Kohima College and…
Officials have announced that students seeking admission to Nagaland University and its affiliated colleges will be exempted from the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). This decision highlights the state’s approach to tailoring higher education to the region’s specific needs and capabilities. Anenla T Sato, Commissioner and Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, confirmed that the…
A powerful storm, replete with strong winds, heavy rain, and hailstones, wreaked havoc in Dimapur, Nagaland on Wednesday afternoon. The sudden onslaught left the city reeling, with snapped power lines, damaged vehicles, and debris-strewn streets painting a picture of chaos and disruption. The storm’s fury was felt across the district as gusty winds toppled tree…
Longsa Village, a hub of thriving vegetable production in Nagaland, is now grappling with an unprecedented crisis as relentless rainfall since the late evening of 19 April 2024, has triggered catastrophic flash floods. The natural disaster has left the fields of 182 families in ruins, coinciding with the polling day for the Lok Sabha election…
Nagaland is facing a severe crisis as extortion by various Naga political groups (NPGs) has made it nearly impossible for businesses to operate. Historian Sheds Light on the Dire Situation Dr. Visier Sanyü, a prominent Naga historian and the inaugural head of the Department of History at Nagaland University, has revealed the gravity of the…
The displaced Sumi community members from Seyochung village in Kiphire district, Nagaland, continue to face an uncertain future as the state government grapples with implementing court orders for their resettlement. On 19 April 2024, the Nagaland government informed the Kohima Bench of Gauhati High Court that the transfer of the previous Home Commissioner Abhijit Sinha…
Sasiengunuo, a determined entrepreneur from Kohima, Nagaland, has recently opened a seafood shop called ‘Enchanted Quest’ in the state capital. The shop offers a wide variety of seafood items such as octopus, crab, squid, lobster, and prawns, bringing the taste of the sea to the landlocked region. Sasiengunuo’s journey to becoming a seafood entrepreneur began…
On 20 April 2024, Kohima Science College in Nagaland, India, hosted a mental health counselling session for B.Sc. 4th-semester students. The event, organised by the Carl Rogers Mental Health and Research Centre, took place at the Campus Christian Fellowship (CCF) Church and aimed to raise awareness about the importance of mental well-being and provide stress…
