Nagaland reels as landslides wreak havoc on National Highway 29

Nagaland reels as landslides wreak havoc on National Highway 29, 6 dead

Massive landslides and mudslides have wreaked havoc on National Highway 29, the lifeline connecting Dimapur and Kohima in Nagaland. The catastrophe, triggered by relentless rainfall, has claimed at least six lives, left several people missing, and caused widespread destruction. The incidents unfolded late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, leaving numerous vehicles stranded and communities…

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Travel advisory issued for Kohima-Dimapur commuters due to landslide

Travel advisory issued for Kohima-Dimapur commuters due to landslide

A massive landslide near Dzüdza Bridge on NH-29 has caused a complete blockage from chainage KM 163+980 to KM 164+030 (RHS). The restoration process may take days or weeks. In response, DC Kohima Kumar Ramnikant has issued a travel advisory for light vehicles only. For Kohima to Dimapur-bound vehicles, the recommended route is Jotsoma-Khonoma-Mezoma-Sechüma-Sechü Zubza…

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DNSU urges authorities to restore subsidised student fares

DNSU urges authorities to restore subsidised student fares

The Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) has made an impassioned plea to the district administration, District Transport Authority (DTA), and the Dimapur District Autorickshaw Drivers’ Union (DDADU) to swiftly reintroduce the subsidised fare scheme for students in uniform. This programme, which had previously provided much-needed financial assistance to students and their families, was recently discontinued,…

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