The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded the alarm, issuing an Orange Alert for the states of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura. The region is bracing for the possibility of isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall on 2 May 2024, with expected rainfall amounts ranging from 115.5mm to a staggering 204.4mm. The Orange Alert, which…
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…
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 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Nagaland witnessed a significant number of women officials manning polling stations across the state. The Northern Angami – I Assembly Constituency in Kohima particularly stood out, with women officers managing over 500 polling stations, including all-women polling stations. Peaceful and Smooth Election Process Report from Eastern Mirror indicate that…
The much-anticipated redevelopment of the century-old Dimapur Railway Station in Nagaland has hit a major roadblock due to long-standing land encroachment issues, which are likely to cause significant delays in transforming the station into a world-class facility. Dimapur Railway Station, a vital transportation hub in the Northeast, was selected as one of the 508 stations…
The Rising People’s Party (RPP) has launched a scathing attack on the ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, accusing them of failing to address critical issues affecting Naga society. The RPP claims that despite Rio’s promises to protect Naga faith and identity, his actions have left the state exposed to…
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has once again addressed the topic of an opposition-less government in Nagaland and the formation of the People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) in relation to bringing peace and resolving the Naga Political Issue. During the Kohima PDA coordination meeting for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha General Election, Rio discussed the need to…
The 21st Tsungiki-Philimi community fishing event, held on Friday, 5 April 2024, near the Doyang River in Nagaland, India, brought together people from 18 villages belonging to the Sumi and Lotha communities. This annual tradition, practised for the past 24 years, aims to strengthen the brotherhood and bond between the two communities. The event was…
In a move to safeguard the quality of education in Nagaland, India, the influential Yimkhiung Akherü Arihako has declared a firm stance against teacher absenteeism. On April 4, 2024, the YAA issued a strict directive demanding all government teachers within the Yimkhiung jurisdiction to report to their designated schools by April 8th and diligently carry…
In a significant move to address the concerns of the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO), the Nagaland State Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, held a pivotal closed-door meeting with the Eastern Nagaland Gazattee Officers’ Association (ENGOA) and high-ranking officials from Eastern Nagaland on Thursday, 4 April 2024. The primary goal of the meeting…
