The National Highway-29 between Kohima and Dimapur will be closed to all traffic from 11:00 am to 04:00 pm from 16th to 18th August 2024 for landslide removal at Dzüdza village. During this period, traffic will be diverted to alternate routes: Peducha Bridge to Tsiesema (10 Mile Road) and Dzüdza bridge-Mezo Basa-Sechüma-Sechü Zubza (for light…
The Naga Students’ Federation organised ‘The Naga Morung’ to commemorate the 78th Naga Independence Day under the theme “Kuknalim” at the NBCC Convention Centre, Kohima. The event began with the hoisting of the Naga Flag. President Medovi Rhi paid tribute to past leaders and urged all Naga political groups to unite for self-determination. The event…
Member of Parliament S Supongmeren Jamir extended greetings on the 78th Independence Day, honouring the sacrifices of freedom fighters and celebrating India’s progress in science, technology, art, culture, and social advancements. He emphasized the nation’s diversity, resilience, and commitment to democracy and justice. Jamir urged moving forward with renewed pledges to uphold the principles of…
The Assam Rifles and Nagaland Police collaborated to organize a Tiranga Path Yatra in Dimapur on 14th August 2024, as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. The event featured a 150-meter-long National Flag and smaller flags carried by participants. The rally started at Police Headquarters and ended at Super Market, covering key locations. Approximately…
Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer (DC&DEO) Mokokchung, Thsuvisie Phoji, has informed all concerned parties about the Special Summary Revision of Photo Electoral Roll with 01.01.2025 as the qualifying date. The timeline includes pre-revision activities from 20.08.2024 to 18.10.2024, publication of the integrated draft roll on 29.10.2024, and a period for claims and objections from…
Heavy rainfall has caused landslides along National Highway 202 near Dikhu bridge, disrupting traffic between Tuensang and Mokokchung. The region has experienced continuous heavy rain, leading to multiple landslides. Several vehicles and passengers are stranded due to the blockages. A traveller reported that the landslides occurred on Tuesday at 6:00 pm, leaving many without food…
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,…
