Yilobemo Erui from Wokha Village, Nagaland, has been recognised by Guinness World Records for growing the tallest coriander plant, measuring 2.77 meters (9 ft 1.06 in). The record was confirmed on 13 August 2024. Erui aims to highlight the agricultural potential of the Lotha tribe through this achievement. Nagaland also holds other records, including the…
The Kohima Bar Association (KBA) has raised concerns about an illicit nexus between advocates and police in Nagaland, which they claim is compromising the criminal justice system. This unethical collaboration allegedly involves police compelling arrested individuals to hire specific advocates, who then share fees with the police. The KBA asserts that this practice violates Article…
On August 13, an oil tanker carrying 12,000 litres of diesel met with an accident in Pfutsero’s Forest Colony. The tanker, with the registration number NL 07 AA 1461, was en route to Kezo fuel station when it rolled down a road due to loose soil. The incident occurred around 2:30 pm and resulted in…
The NSCN (R) has terminated the services of all cadres involved in the alleged assault of a person in Zunheboto on August 12. This decision follows an inquiry committee’s report, which was set up on August 3 to investigate the incident. The committee found that the incident stemmed from an earlier event on July 31,…
Three beneficiaries of the Aspirational Block Programme (ABP) from Nagaland, along with their spouses, have been invited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to witness the 78th Independence Day celebration in New Delhi. The invitees, Renung, Kughalu K, and AP Tsupan, were selected from the ABP launched in January 2023, which covers 500 blocks nationwide. Renung…
A one-day targeted intervention training on mental health for healthcare workers was held at District Hospital, Peren. Sunupienla, a psychiatric social worker from the District Mental Health Programme (DMHP), and Temsurenla Aier, an assistant professor at Northeast Christian University (NECU), Dimapur, were the resource persons. Sunupienla discussed the introduction of the National Mental Health Programme…
The Office of the District Sports Officer, Kohima, organised a “Har Ghar Tiranga” rally on 13th August 2024, as part of the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” celebrations. The event, which saw the participation of 200 students and sports enthusiasts, aimed to encourage citizens to bring the Indian National Flag into their homes, fostering a personal…
Imkongmar, Advisor for Sericulture and Minority Affairs in Nagaland, inaugurated the Seri-Tourism Model Farming Centre at Khensa village, Mokokchung, on 10th August 2024. The centre is one of the first of its kind in the state, aimed at promoting sericulture and sustainable income generation. The Advisor emphasised the centre’s potential to attract tourists and educate…
The Mokokchung Police in Nagaland, India, have arrested a 33-year-old man, Moakaba Aier, for sexually assaulting a three-year-four-month-old girl in Saring village. The incident occurred on August 10 and was reported to the police on the same day. Aier, a sergeant from the NSCN (Khango), has been arrested and is currently in police custody. A…
Two landslides occurred on the road connecting Pungro and Mimi in Kiphire due to heavy rainfall. The landslides blocked the roadway entirely, causing debris and boulders to accumulate. Assam Rifles troops and a JCB operator worked to clear the landslides, with one landslide cleared and the second currently being cleared. The team is facing challenges…
