Due to poor condition of the Imphal Dimapur road, two trucks loaded with fish overturned at Khridziiphii under Mao police station on Friday According to police report, the accident occurred around 10 30 pm Friday when the two trucks ASO1SC 3751 and AS02SC 3750 were heading towards Imphal Police teams have reached the spot to clear the road There is no report of any casualty or injury Source Chronicle News Service
Nagaland to host global tourism & logistics conference from Feb 7
Dimapur: The Business Association of Nagas (BAN), in collaboration with the Nagaland Tourism Department, is set to organize the Nagaland International Conference on Tourism, Transport, and Logistics. The two-day event will be held at Chmoukedima from February 7, aiming to explore innovative ways to enhance the states transport, logistics, and tourism infrastructure. The conference also [] The post Nagaland to host global tourism & logistics conference from Feb 7 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
NSF condoles filmmaker Tapan Boses death
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, Jan 31: The Naga Students Federation (NSF) on Friday mourned the death of filmmaker and social activist Tapan Kumar Bose. In a condolence message to his wife Rita Manchanda, NSF president Medovi Rhi described Bose as a visionary documentary filmmaker, human rights defender, and relentless advocate for justice and peace. We extend []
Dimapur Railway Station In Nagaland To Get World-Class Upgrade; Work Set To Begin In March
Nagaland: Petrol pump inaugurated at Dimapur jail to reintegrate inmates
Dimapur: A petrol pump, M/s Ummeed Prison Welfare Service Station, was inaugurated at Dimapur district jail premises on Tuesday, marking a milestone in prison reform and inmate rehabilitation. This first-of-its-kind petrol pump in Nagaland, operated by trained inmates under the supervision of prison staff, is a collaboration between Nagaland prison department and the Indian Oil [] The post Nagaland: Petrol pump inaugurated at Dimapur jail to reintegrate inmates appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland Health Department reports 3,843 TB patients, says Anoop Khinchi
Dimapur: Nagaland health and family welfare departments commission and secretary Anoop Khinchi on Monday said the state currently has about 3,843 TB patients. Speaking at the meeting of the administrative heads of departments and heads of departments on the 100-day TB campaign on elimination of TB under the theme TB Mukt Bharat at the [] The post Nagaland Health Department reports 3,843 TB patients, says Anoop Khinchi appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Drugs worth Rs 35 crore destroyed in Nagaland
KOHIMA, Jan 25: Drugs worth over Rs 35 crore were destroyed by the Nagaland Police during two operations in Dimapur and Mon districts, officials said on Saturday. The destroyed drugs include brown sugar, heroin, crystal meth, Yaba tablets, cough syrup bottles and opium straw, they said.The District Drug Disposal Committee Dimapur (DDDCD) destroyed seized narcotics []
Meet resolves to decongest urban traffic in Dimapur
Nagaland observes Voters Day with a call to empower first-time voters
Dimapur: The 15th National Voters Day (NVD) was celebrated with a state-level programme at Patkai Christian College (Autonomous) in Chumoukedima district, Nagaland on Saturday, emphasizing the importance of educating first-time voters and encouraging informed decision-making. The event, held under the theme Nothing like voting, I vote for sure, aimed to raise awareness about voter registration [] The post Nagaland observes Voters Day with a call to empower first-time voters appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Neiphiu Rio opens state-of-the-art stadium at Chumoukedima
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, Jan 24: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday inaugurated a state-of-the-art stadium, named Sammogoothing stadium, at Chumoukedima DC office complex with multiple facilities for hosting sports and various other functions as the special guest. The stadium, built by the civil administration works division (CAWD) of Nagaland at a cost of little []
Nagaland: Rio opens state-of-the-art stadium at Chumoukedima
Dimapur: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday inaugurated a state-of-the-art stadium, named Sammogoothing Stadium, at the Chumoukedima DC office complex with multiple facilities for hosting sports and various other functions. The stadium, built by the Civil Administration Works Division (CAWD) of Nagaland at a cost of little over Rs 9.51 crore, is equipped with [] The post Nagaland: Rio opens state-of-the-art stadium at Chumoukedima appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland: Two Naga tribes hold meet to strengthen bonds
Dimapur: The Angami Public Organisation (APO), the apex body of the Angami tribe, and the Sumi Hoho, the apex body of the Sumi tribe, held a meeting at APO hall in Kohima, Nagaland on Friday to strengthen the bonds between the two tribes for a peaceful and prosperous future. The meeting also sought to send [] The post Nagaland: Two Naga tribes hold meet to strengthen bonds appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland schools asked to constitute childrens clubs to prevent substance abuse
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, Jan 23: Nagaland school education department on Thursday directed all middle, high and higher secondary schools, both government and private, in the state to constitute prahari clubs (exclusive childrens clubs on awareness on bad effects of drugs and substance abuse in human life) to strengthen efforts on prevention of drugs and substance []
Nagaland adviser asks civic bodies to take austerity measures
Dimapur: Nagaland adviser to industries and commerce Hekani Jakhalu on Thursday called upon the civic bodies in the state, especially the East Dimapur Town Council (EDTC) under her constituency, to adopt austerity measures to reduce unnecessary spending and concentrate on developmental works. Addressing a small but impressive programme after inaugurating the new office of the [] The post Nagaland adviser asks civic bodies to take austerity measures appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Bike rally in Dimapur to commemorate 10 yrs of BBBP
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, Jan 22: A bike rally was organised by the Dimapur district administration and Sankalp District Hub for the Empowerment of Women in Dimapur to commemorate 10 years of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) on Wednesday. Flagged off by Dimapur district public relations officer Stephen Ngullie, the rally began at Dimapur DCs office []
Bike rally in Dimapur to mark 10yrs of scheme
Nagaland: Training on GIS, remote sensing for water resources management
Dimapur: A specialized three-day training program on remote sensing and GIS applications in water and land management began at the Chief Engineers office of the Water Resources Department in Nagalands Kohima on Wednesday. The event, organized by the North Eastern Regional Institute of Water and Land Management (NERIWALM) Tezpur, aims to equip participants with knowledge [] The post Nagaland: Training on GIS, remote sensing for water resources management appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Neiphiu Rio calls for strengthening bonds during fests
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, Jan 21: Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio on Tuesday called for using occasions like festivals to strengthen bonds and foster mutual respect. Gracing the Khaozaosie Hok-Ah festival of feast and rest in Thonoknyu town under Noklak districts as special guest, Rio said emphasised the importance of festivals in promoting peace, unity and []
Nagaland: NSCN-KH demands accountability in MSE-CDP scheme implementation
Dimapur: The NSCN (K-H) in Nagaland has demanded accountability from Aolemba Longkumer, the individual responsible for implementing the Micro and Small Enterprises-Common Development Programme (MSE-CDP) under the Ministry of MSME. In a press release, the group questioned Aolemba about the progress and financial aspects of the scheme, including the time taken to complete the project [] The post Nagaland: NSCN-KH demands accountability in MSE-CDP scheme implementation appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland: NSCN (IM) blames Centres deceit for elusive Naga political solution
Dimapur: The NSCN (IM) said the Naga political solution remained elusive because of the deceit dealing with it by the government of India. Deceit has been the dealing of the government of India against the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) from the day the Indo-Naga political dialogue started in 1997, the ministry of information [] The post Nagaland: NSCN (IM) blames Centres deceit for elusive Naga political solution appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Deceit has been the dealing of the Centre against us: NSCN-IM
DIMAPUR, JAN 19: Deceit has been the dealing of the Government of India against the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM) from the day the Indo-Naga political dialogue started in 1997, the NSCN-IM said on Sunday in a statement. Significantly, this has become the reason why the Naga political solution remains elusive. The very meaning []
Directive prohibiting outsiders movement with arms breached
DIMAPUR, Jan 18: The NSCN-IM said on Sunday that six people including four Kuki militants have breached the standing directive of the Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) that prohibitsoutsiders to move around with arms and military uniforms. According to the NSCN-IM, on January 17, 2025, the Naga Army (NSCN-IM cadres) stationed at Tangkhul Hundung, Ukhrul, stopped []
Nagaland legislator calls for strong united Naga community
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, Jan 16: Nagaland adviser to food and civil supply and legal metrology KT Sukhalu, on Thursday appealed to the Nagas not to allow false division in the community and to strive for a bigger and stronger united Naga Community. He said the Nagas as a community have been coexisting together through the []
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Manipur CM Requests Civil Aviation Minister Rising Air Fare From The State
Biren Singh spoke at the Alliance Air launch will connect Imphal with Kolkata, Guwahati, and Dimapur in Nagaland from Wednesday.
Health insurance schemes in Nagaland fully operational: NHPS
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, Jan 11: The Nagaland Health Protection Society (NHPS) asserted that the services under both PM-JAY and Chief Minister Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS) are fully operational and have not been suspended. It issued the clarification following recent concerns regarding the suspension of services under the PM-JAY and the CMH1S by certain empanelled hospitals []
Centre clear about flag and Constitution, says Y Patton
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, Jan 11: Nagalands acting chief minister Y Patton on Saturday said the Government of India is amply clear about one nation one constitution and one nation one flag. Pattion, the deputy chief minister, was given the charge of chief minister on January 8 during the leave period of chief minister Neiphiu Rio. []
Marked reduction in road accidents in 3 Nagaland districts
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, Jan 9: There was a marked reduction in the number of vehicular accident cases in Dimapur, Chumoukedima, and Niuland districts in 2024 as compared to 2022 and 2023. According to a road accident data for the last three years released by the Dimapur commissionerate of police on Thursday, vehicular accidents recorded in []
Assam Rifles foils major IED threat in Manipur's Churachandpur
Assam Rifles, along with other security forces, neutralised a major IED threat on the Imphal-Dimapur National Highway in Manipur's Churachandpur district. They recovered explosives and materials near Leisang village. The operation ensured safety and security. Security measures have been strengthened on vulnerable routes, and multiple checkpoints have been installed to curb law violators.
10-acre Kalagram along Ganga for Mahakumbh
NEW DELHI: For the Mahakumbh at Prayagraj, a culture village, called Kalagram, will be set up on over 10 acres at Daraganj along the banks of the Ganga and it will have demarcated spaces for seven zonal cultural centres (ZCC), officials said. The marked areas are named aangans (courtyards), where the ministry of culture plans to showcase art and crafts from all member states and union territories (UT). Exhibitions on the theme of Kumbha, including an immersive display, food court, and activity areas will also be put up at the venue. The ambience creation of Kalagram will be done by an expert private agency in collaboration with artists of ZCCs and Lalit Kala Akademi. The participating ZCCs are located in Patiala (Punjab), Nagpur (Maharashtra), Udaipur (Rajasthan), Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Kolkata (West Bengal), Dimapur (Nagaland), and Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu). According to the officials, diverse art installations, including cultural, educational, and commercial exhibits, are also planned for an engaging visitor experience. Union tourism culture minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat earlier told this newspaper that a cultural extravaganza, showcasing the vibrant and colourful customs, arts and crafts of the states, is planned at Mahakumbh starting January in Prayagraj. After the consultation with the Uttar Pradesh government, the ministry has got prime space allocated close to the main Mahakumbh Mela venue so that more visitors can witness the festivities, Shekhawat said. The authorities have also planned to place an installation on the proposed Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum at the venue. One of the highlights at Kalagram will be a Ganga pandal with capacity of 10,000 audiences by the Mela Authority. This will be the main arena, where celebrity performances will be held everyday. Additionally, three pandals with a space for 4,000 people will be erected at Jhunsi, Nagvasuki and Areil. There will also be another amphitheatre of 1,000 capacity at Kalagram, where Snageet Natak Akademi awardees artists, National School of Drama productions and ZCC ensembles will be organised, an official said. Apart from this, 20 stages will also be built throughout the city. They will be handed over to the UP culture department and the ministry of culture, the official added. Meanwhile, the Indian Railways is gearing up to redefine the Mahakumbh experience with an innovative Gram Tent City initiative in Prayagraj. The Mahakumbh, scheduled from January 14 to February 2025, is set to blend spirituality with modernity, providing a unique experience for millions of pilgrims. The Mahakumbh Gram Tent City plan, launched by IRCTC, aims to deliver a seamless and memorable experience for visitors.
NIA conducts searches at different locations in Bihar in connection with arms deal case
PATNA: Sleuths of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday carried out searches on multiple locations of arms smugglers in Bihar's Vaishali, Muzaffarpur and Saran districts. The Bihar-based gangs have their links with those operating in Nagaland and other northeastern states. The searches began early morning and concluded late in the evening. Sources said that sleuths of the federal agency cordoned off the house of an influential Mukhiya (panchayat head) Nandkishore Rai under Kudhani police station limits in Muzaffarpur district and started a search operation. Mukhiya's son Devmuni Rai had allegedly purchased an AK-47 rifle from an arms dealer who was a member of an inter-state gang involved in arms smuggling from Nagaland and other northeastern states. The personnel of the district police cooperated with the raiding team. Sources said that some parts of the prohibited bore weapon were recovered from Rai's house during the search conducted in May this year. Wednesday's search was a part of the ongoing investigation into the use of money earned through illegal arms smuggling in the real estate. Muzaffarpur Deputy SP A C Gyani said, NIA started conducting the raids at 5 am. Sleuths of the federal investigation agency searched the premises of Devmuni Rai in the Kudhni area in connection with its probe into the recovery of one butt and one scope of an illegally procured AK-47 rifle from his possession. Gyani, however, expressed his inability to disclose the outcome of the search operation. We are not authorised to share any information. NIA people will give you details of the operation and its outcome, the Deputy SP said. The name of Saytam of Hajipur in the Vaishali district had also come to light during the investigation. On Wednesday, another team conducted searches at the residential premises of an advocate of the Patna high court on SDO road in Vaishali district. Sources said that the members of the raiding team were looking for documents related to the purchase of land with the money earned through illegal arms smuggling. The operation continued for more than four hours. The advocate's father Ashok Kumar Sinha confirmed the searches conducted by a Delhi team of the federal agency. Sinha told the media that nothing objectionable was found during the search of the house. We cooperated with the raiding team, he added. Authoritative sources said that the Special Task Force (STF) of the Bihar police had recovered an AK-47 assault rifle smuggled from Nagaland from Devmuni Rai's house during a raid earlier this year. Both Devmuni and his associate Satyam were arrested and sent to jail in Arms Act cases. During the probe, the NIA came to know that the seized AK-47 rifle was procured from Nagaland. The members of Bihar-based arms racket had purchased the deadly weapon from Ahmad Ansari, a native of Dimapur in Nagaland. Vaishali SP Harkishor Rai said that confirmed the raids conducted by NIA teams at three locations, including SDO road and Bagmalli in Hajipur. The third raid was conducted at Gauspur Chakmajahid village under Mahua police station in search of Munna Rai, stated to be the son of an advocate late Anil Rai. The federal agency also conducted a raid on the residential premises of a ward councillor Aiyasha Khatoon under the Parsa police station area in Saran district. The raiding team was looking for Mohammad Karmullah Ansari, son of Aiyasha, who is stated to be in contact with arms smugglers. Unconfirmed reports claimed that a weapon made in Bangladesh was recovered from Ansari's house.
Drugs worth Rs 34 crore destroyed in Nagaland
Kohima: The Nagaland Police has destroyed drugs worth over Rs 34 crore at Dimapur, an official said on Friday. The Drugs Disposal Committee (DDC) carried out the destruction of seized narcotic and psychotropic substances at the Dimapur Municipal Council dumping ground on Thursday, he said. The destroyed drugs include brown sugar and heroin, crystal meth and opium straw. Methamphetamine or meth is a powerful and highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. These banned drugs were seized in 79 cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 across police stations under CP Dimapur, the official said. The destruction was carried out in the presence of senior officials, he added.
Hyderabad: Air India Express is expanding its domestic flight network by introducing new services to Dimapur and Patna. It will now offer daily flights that connect Dimapur to Guwahati and Patna to Bengaluru and Hyderabad directly without any layovers. Air India Express will begin its new flight service connecting Hyderabad and Patna on January 15, 2025. The airline will operate flights on the following schedule: Hyderabad to Patna (IX2894)- 11:05 am - 01:05 pm Patna to Hyderabad (IX2887)-01:45 pm 03:55 pm
Wasbir Hussain | Mistrust, wont talk stand may keep Manipur on boil
In the full-scale ethnic war between the Meiteis and the Kukis that Manipur has been witnessing since May 3, 2023, the one thing that has come as a surprise is that neither side has been hit by conflict fatigue although the blistering fight has entered its 18 th month. In this period, around 250 people belonging to both communities have been killed and an estimated 60,000 displaced, who are now living in relief camps, many of them just makeshift facilities. If no side is willing to end the battle or have a dialogue, it means this is a turf war that Manipur is actually witnessing. The latest bout of violence was triggered by the brutal killing of a Hmar woman (Hmars belong to the Kuki-Zo ethnic group) in Manipurs Jiribam district in the first week of this month. The Kukis were obviously agitated. On November 11, armed men, which the Manipur police described as Kuki militants, apparently attacked a CRPF post near Borobekra in Jiribam district. The CRPF men retaliated, and according to the Manipur police, the gunbattle continued for 45 minutes. A search of the area later led to the recovery of sophisticated weapons and 10 bodies of what the Manipur police said were Kuki militants. The same day, November 11, armed men had kidnapped a Meitei family whose home was in the shootout vicinity. The hostages were six people: three women and three children, including a 10-month-old infant. Five days later, on November 15, their bodies were picked up from a river in the area. All hell broke loose. On November 16, as soon as news trickled out of the six hostages being murdered, including the 10-month-old infant, women first gathered outside the iconic Ima Market in Imphal, a market run exclusively by women since the 16th century and a venue of many protests in Manipurs capital. As the day progressed, Imphal was under the grip of thousands of protesters who started blaming the BJP-led government led by chief minister N. Biren Singh of having failed to protect lives and property. Soon, the mobs were on a rampage. They first attacked the residence of BJP MLA Imo Singh, who incidentally is the chief ministers son-in-law. One after the other, the mob vandalised and burnt the homes of at least nine other ministers and MLAs, including the private residence of Mr Biren Singh. A woman MLA, S. Kebi Devi, was seen on television running on the street to escape a mob and hurriedly got into a bullet-proof police vehicle. For the first few hours on November 16, the state authorities clearly gave out an impression they were helpless as the mobs went unchallenged. Only late in the evening, the Manipur government brought the Meitei heartland, the Imphal Valley comprising five districts, under curfew and suspended Internet services. The Biren Singh governments dilemma was clear -- at a time when the Kukis have been openly expressing their lack of faith and confidence in the Biren Singh government, the chief minister and his team in Imphal were in no position to antagonise their main support base, the Meiteis. By this time, the Centre, particularly the Union home ministry and home minister Amit Shah himself, had gone into a huddle over Manipur. A few quick fire-fighting measures were set in motion the Centre dispatched 70 additional companies of paramilitary forces, and rushed the director-general of the CRPF and the GOC of the Armys Dimapur-based 3 Corps to Manipur. In New Delhi, home minister Amit Shah reviewed the situation twice in 24 hours. But Mr Biren Singh and his alliance was facing the heat and pushed to the wall. One of the BJPs key partners, the National Peoples Party (NPP), withdrew support, leaving only the Naga Peoples Front and the JD(U), besides a few Independents, with the coalition. NPP leader Conrad Sangma, the Meghalaya CM, shot off a blunt letter to BJP president J.P. Nadda saying that his party has lost confidence in Biren Singhs leadership and that the NPP was deeply concerned about the situation in Manipur. The withdrawal of support by the seven NPP MLAs have had no impact on the Biren Singh ministry as it has the numbers, but the NPP pullout sent out a message that Biren Singh was losing the faith of many, including his allies. Biren Singh and his team had to come up with a response. The chief minister called a meeting of alliance MLAs on November 18 and adopted an eight-point resolution. The resolution amounted to Team Biren Singh giving a seven-day deadline to the Centre to launch a full-scale operation against Kuki militants, withdraw the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act from the six police station areas where it was reimposed recently, hand over the case related to the killing of the six Meitei hostages in Jiribam to the National Investigation Agency, and declaring the Kuki militants responsible for the killing of the six hostages as an unlawful organisation. The resolution recorded a veiled threat saying if the demands were not met within the stipulated time of seven days, the BJP-led alliance with decide on their future course of action in consultation with the people. In trying to come up with a response, Biren Singh and his team almost ended up adopting a confrontationist approach with New Delhi. Team Biren also had to send out a message to those who have been taking to the streets in Imphal that the state government would not always take things lying down. Therefore, the meeting with the alliance MLAs decided to set up a high-powered committee to probe the mob violence that targeted the ministers and MLAs and had destroyed property and vowed to initiate legal action against the perpetrators. But the biggest conglomerate of civil society groups in the Imphal Valley, the Coordination Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), that had so far been backing Team Biren, rejected the eight-point resolution and acted by shutting down some Central government offices in Imphal. On Wednesday, however, COCOMI announced the suspension of its agitation for a week as the state government leaders had set the seven-day deadline to the Centre to initiate action against the Kuki militants. The situation remains volatile, it may be impossible to bring things to normal within the deadline of seven days, and the angst of the people against the N. Biren Singh government as well as the Centre may keep Manipur on the boil for some more time to come. This is because the clashing sides are not prepared yet to face each other and talk peace, and neither has there been any serious mediation effort.
IndiGo Expands Winter Schedule with Eight New Flights, Boosts Frequency to Bangkok
IndiGo has unveiled its expanded winter schedule, launching eight new flights and resuming operations on several key routes, aiming to improve connectivity to East and North-East India. Starting from October 29, 2024, the airline will introduce flights between Agartala and Dibrugarh, operating three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. This new service will enhance travel options between the two cities in the region. Additionally, IndiGo will begin direct flights between Guwahati and Dimapur and resume daily flights between Guwahati and Ahmedabad, effective December 10, 2024. These moves are expected to improve regional connectivity and provide more convenient travel for passengers in the North-East. In a bid to strengthen its international reach, IndiGo will also increase its frequency on the Kolkata-Bangkok route. Starting November 24, 2024, this popular route will operate four times a weekon Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundaysoffering greater flexibility for travelers between Kolkata and Bangkok, a key destination for both business and leisure. We are pleased to announce these new routes as part of our winter schedule. Theres a surge in demand, and these additions will strengthen regional connectivity, boost economic growth, tourism, and cultural exchange, said Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales at IndiGo. We remain committed to providing affordable fares, on-time performance, courteous service, and a hassle-free travel experience across our network. These new flights and increased frequencies are part of IndiGos strategy to expand its network and offer more travel options to passengers across India and internationally. MORE..... More Flights to Europe Make Travel Easier for Indians Amid Rising Demand Flight Operations at Dhaka Airport to Halt for Nightly Maintenance Travel Made Easy: Indian Railways Unveils Super App for Seamless Journeys
Army major saves 2 boys from drowning in Nagaland
GUWAHATI: An Army major is being hailed for rescuing two children from drowning in the Dhansiri River in Nagaland. Two boys, aged 5 and 6 years, were playing near the riverbank when they accidentally fell into the deep and muddy water. They attempted to stay afloat but the currents swept them downstream. Incidentally, Major Vishavdeep Singh Attri was passing by the area when he heard the cries of a woman and the two boys for help. Disregarding his personal safety, the officer sprang into action. Being a trained swimmer, he dove into the river and fought against the currents, slush and vegetation to reach the struggling children and managed to bring both boys safely to the shore by displaying extraordinary bravery and determination, a defence statement said. The officer is posted at the Rangapahar Military Station, the armys 3 Corps headquarters, in the Dimapur district. The statement said the boys suffered no serious injuries and were reunited with their grateful families. Local residents and eyewitnesses lauded Major Attri for his heroism and presence of mind, which prevented a potential tragedy, the statement further stated. The officer could not be reached for comment. The army hailed his courageous and selfless act. Heroism knows no bounds! Kudos to the brave #IndianArmy officer, Major Vishavdeep Singh Attri, of @Spearcorps, who selflessly saved 2 boys from drowning in the Dhansiri river, Dimapur, #Nagaland, disregarding his personal safety, PRO Defence, Manipur, Nagaland and South Arunachal posted on X. Heroism knows no bounds! Kudos to the brave #IndianArmy officer, Major Vishavdeep Singh Attri, of @Spearcorps , who selflessly saved 2 boys from drowning in the Dhansari river, Dimapur, #Nagaland today, disregarding his personal safety. @SpokespersonMoD @adgpi @easterncomd pic.twitter.com/zSzCMX2xNY PRO Defence, Manipur, Nagaland & South Arunachal (@prodefkohima) October 27, 2024
CFSB accuses NSCN-K (Nikki Sumi) of ceasefire violation
DIMAPUR: Ceasefire Supervisory Board (CFSB) chairman Amarjeet Singh Bedi has accused the Nikki Sumi faction of NSCN-K of abducting two Naga youths in violation of the laid down ceasefire rules. Two youths were abducted from Dimapur allegedly over illegal taxation demand on October 10. Bedi on Monday held separate closed-door meetings with representatives of NSCN-K (Nikki Sumi), Dimapur-based civil society organisations and youth bodies at Police Complex in Chumoukedima. The CFSB chairman, after meeting with the Naga underground group leaders, said that the Nikki Sumi faction of NSCN-K has been found accountable for the violation of ceasefire ground rules as well as misuse of the ceasefire office. He said that the group agreed in writing that they were ready to adhere to all the ground rules. Bedi said that he asked the NSCN-K Nikki Sumi group to make all efforts to apprehend those involved in the abduction who may have acted in an individual capacity and hand them over to the police so that necessary action can be taken as per the law. Bedi said that the Centre and the NSCN-K (Nikki Sumi) signed the ceasefire agreement in 2021 and thereafter extended it last month for a period of one year. The agreement was signed with an aim to bring peace, mutual understanding and also trust among the parties so that Naga political issue is resolved in a peaceful atmosphere, he said. Bedi said, as the chairman of CFSB, he has to ensure that laid down ceasefire ground rules are adhered to by the Naga political groups who have signed the ceasefire agreements with the Centre. If any group violates the ground rules, they will be held accountable for unlawful activities, he said. The Centre has signed ceasefire agreements with five groups. However, the Nikki Sumi faction of NSCN-K has not entered into dialogue to resolve the Naga political issue.
Digital arrest is a growing cybercrime trend where victims are falsely accused of online offenses and coerced into paying ransom. A girl from Dimapur, Nagaland was studying in Gorakhpur. She received a call from an individual posing as an SBI ...
