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…
Dimapur, Nagaland’s vibrant commercial hub, is facing a shocking wave of vehicle theft. Investigators believe a well-organised syndicate is stealing cars and trucks from far-flung states like Bihar, Assam, West Bengal, and Maharashtra and funnelling them to Dimapur, where they are sold with forged documents. The Dimapur Police have mounted a crackdown, seizing over 40…
The Wokha district in Nagaland is preparing for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha election, with the announcement of the second phase of training for polling officials as reported by The Morung Express. Ajit Kumar Ranjan, the Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer of Wokha, has released the schedule for the two-day training programme, set to…
The Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) has taken a principled stance by deciding to abstain from the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Nagaland as per Morung Express. In a letter addressed to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the ENPO explained their decision, citing the failure of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to follow…
