The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has issued a call to prayer for all churches under its umbrella during the Sunday Devotional Service on August 25, 2024. This move comes in response to the Nagaland government’s consideration of partially lifting the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act, 1989. The state cabinet made this decision on…
In a significant move to deepen its community engagement and impact, The Entrepreneurs Associates (tEA) recently organized its first-ever “Community Conclave” in Pfutsero Town. The event, held on August 24, 2024, brought together community leaders and tEA beneficiaries from 27 villages in Phek district. Over 300 participants attended the conclave, marking a strong start for…
To enhance healthcare delivery in Nagaland, the Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS), the National Health Mission (NHM), and the USAID-PRERANA project have collaborated to conduct an integrated training session for the staff of “CiTY BARN” and “Health on Bike.” This initiative aims to improve the knowledge and skills of the staff in providing Family…
The dedication ceremony for the Wokha Town Council took place on 23 August at the VDB Conference Hall. This ceremony marked the official start of the Council’s duties on August 27, 2024. Pastor Rev. Abemo Jungio of the Wokha Town Baptist Church led the dedication prayer, setting a spiritual tone for the new council. In…
A significant step towards boosting Nagaland’s tourism sector was taken recently with the conduct of a one-day Tourism Awareness Training. Organized by the Nagaland Tourism Department in collaboration with the Nagaland Tourism Association, the event took place at Zunheboto’s Deputy Commissioner’s Conference hall on August 23, 2024. Representatives from various local communities and conservation networks…
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…
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…
