Nagaland Guv urges people to make yoga sustainable part of life
KOHIMA, June 21: Along with the rest of the globe, Nagaland marked the International Day of Yoga across the state with a grand public event at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima, on Friday, drawing hundreds of participants from various departments, educational institutions, and the general public. The Department of Health & Family Welfare under the []
NDPP Reaffirms Commitment to English as Nagalands Official Language Amid National Debate
HT DIGITAL KOHIMA, JUNE 20: In the midst of an escalating national debate regarding the place of English in Indian society, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) reaffirmed its unflinching commitment to English as the officially stated language of Nagaland. Simultaneously, the party emphasized its consistent support for retaining and promoting the rich indigenous linguistic []
Gauhati HC judge calls for deeper engagement with law
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, June 20: Justice Y Longkumer, Judge of Gauhati High Court, Kohima bench, on Friday called for deeper engagement with law, greater professional development and renewed commitment to justice by the lawyers. She said the panel lawyers, who often serve as the first line of access to justice for the marginalised and under-represented, []
Singsons mortal remains taken to Kangpokpi through Kohima
Nagaland CM urges education reform to equip youth with skills and global competence
KOHIMA, JUNE 18: Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio said today that we must re-orient our education system not only to promote academic excellence but also equip our students with life skills, critical thinking, adaptability, and creativity to enable them to become competent, productive, and responsible global citizens. He was speaking at the Chief Ministers Meritorious []
Nagaland: Government sector saturated for job seekers, says CM Neiphiu Rio
Dimapur: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday stated that the government sector has reached a saturation point to absorb all the educated unemployed. The Chief Minister made the statement while addressing a program at the Chief Ministers residential complex in Kohima. He noted that while the state is producing a growing number of educated [] The post Nagaland: Government sector saturated for job seekers, says CM Neiphiu Rio appeared first on NorthEast Now .
New Nagaland Lokayukta Iralu sworn in
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, June 16: Nino Iralu, a retired district and sessions judge, was sworn in as the new Lokayukta of Nagaland at a programme held at the conference hall of Nagaland civil secretariat in Kohima on Monday. Chief secretary J Alam administered the oath of office to Iralu while home commissioner Anoop Khinchi initiated []
Nagaland appoints Nino Iralu as new Lokayukta
Dimapur: Nagaland witnessed the swearing-in of Nino Iralu, a retired district and sessions judge, as the new Lokayukta at a programme held at the conference hall of the Nagaland Civil Secretariat in Kohima on Monday. Chief Secretary J Alam administered the oath of office to Iralu, while Home Commissioner Anoop Khinchi initiated the official proceedings. [] The post Nagaland appoints Nino Iralu as new Lokayukta appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Mumbai Police Rescue Kidnapped Businessman, Arrest Three in Nagaland
HT Digital KOHIMA, JUNE 14: In a thrilling rescue mission, the Mumbai police have arrested three people in Nagaland on charges of kidnapping a 66-year-old businessman from Badlapur, which is part of Maharashtras Thane district. The businessman was allegedly invited to Dimapur, Nagaland, on the promise of a fat deal involving land and bamboo business. []
Rockfalls disrupt traffic on NH 101 2-A along ManipurNagaland route
Imphal: Travel and transport between Ukhrul in Manipur and Dimapur in Nagaland have been badly affected for the second day, as large boulders and rockfalls have completely blocked National Highway 101 2-A near Tungjoy in Manipurs Senapati district. Officials reported that vehicular movement from Ukhrul, Tadubi, and Senapati to Dimapur via Kohima has come to [] The post Rockfalls disrupt traffic on NH 101 2-A along ManipurNagaland route appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland Cabinet Discusses Frontier Territory Demand, ILP, and Reservation Policy
HT Digital KOHIMA, JUNE 13: The Nagaland Cabinet, during a Thursday meeting, discussed a number of issues of crucial importance such as the call for a Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA), the job reservation policy of the state, and the simplifying of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system. Government officials C L John, Minister for []
Raj Bhavan felicitates Nagaland board exam toppers
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, June 12: Celebrating academic excellence, the toppers, rank holders and achievers of HSLC and HSSLC examinations 2025, conducted by the Nagaland Board of School Education, were felicitated at Dr Imkongliba Ao Hall, Raj Bhavan, Kohima, under the aegis of Governor La Ganesan, on Thursday. In his message, Ganesan said this moment of []
Next Stop Aizawl, Kohima: Railways Shifts Focus To Northeast After Linking Srinagar & Rameswaram
The last time a north-eastern capital received railway connectivity was in 2016, when trains reached Tripuras Agartala through Broad Gauge
DIPR gifts rare historical photograph to Nagaland Governor
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, June 4: In a significant effort to preserve and honour the cultural heritage of Nagaland, the information and public relations department presented a rare historical photograph to Governor La Ganesan at Raj Bhavan in Kohima on Wednesday. Adviser to information & public relations and soil & water conservation Imkong L Imchen, along []
Nagaland CM unveils several education, sports projects
KOHIMA, June 4: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday virtually laid foundation stones for nine schools and inaugurated six sports and recreational infrastructure projects across the state. Under the Nagaland Education Project The Lighthouse (NECTAR) of the Department of School Education, Rio laid the foundation of Lighthouse School Complexes (LSCs) in nine districts, []
Trinity College London honours local teachers
SHILLONG, June 3: In a vibrant celebration of educational innovation, Trinity College London on Tuesday felicitated dedicated local teachers for their pivotal role in nurturing music, performance, communication and 21st-century skills among young learners. The felicitation events, held in Dimapur, Kohima, Guwahati, and culminating in Shillong at the Taj Vivanta, underscored a shared commitment to [] The post Trinity College London honours local teachers appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Massive Landslide in Nagaland Shuts Down NH-2, Stranding Traffic Between Nagaland-Manipur
HT DIGITAL KOHIMA, JUNE 2: Heavy rain over the last few days has led to a massive landslide adjacent to Kisama village in Nagaland, causing considerable subsidence of the road along National Highway-2 (NH-2), mere meters away from the Naga Heritage Village exit. The landslide has caused a huge section of the highway to cave []
Torrential rains trigger fatal landslides, chaos across Northeast
GUWAHATI: Torrential monsoon rains wreaked havoc across parts of the Northeast on Friday, claiming two lives and prompting multiple state governments to issue advisories, close educational institutions and activate emergency protocols. A retaining wall collapsed in the Thuampui locality of Mizorams capital Aizawl on Friday morning, killing one person and injuring another. The injured individual was admitted to a hospital. Locals said the rains disrupted vehicular traffic in the area. Mizoram has been experiencing continuous downpours over the past few days, forcing the state government to announce a temporary closure of all educational institutes. They remained shut on Thursday and Friday. In neighbouring Nagaland, a 25-year-old truck driver from Assam was killed when a rock fell on his vehicle on the Dimapur-Kohima road on Friday morning. In Assam, several localities in Guwahati were inundated, bringing normal life to a standstill. With the India Meteorological Department predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of the region on Friday and Saturday, several states issued precautionary advisories for the public. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) warned that continued rainfall could worsen waterlogging and increase the risk of tree falls and landslides in vulnerable areas. The city authorities are closely monitoring the situation and emergency response systems are being kept on alert. In view of the situation, ASDMA requests all the people of the state, especially Guwahati city dwellers, to take all necessary precautions and remain vigilant, the ASDMA said in its advisory. It urged commuters and long-distance travellers to avoid unnecessary movement during periods of intense rainfall. Residents living in low-lying and hillside areas were advised to stay alert for any signs of flooding or landslides. In a similar advisory, the Manipur government urged citizens to stay informed and keep updated with the latest weather forecasts and warnings issued by local, state, and national authorities. It further asked people to ignore rumours and remain calm. Reinforce old doors and windows and secure loose objects in your houses. Prepare an emergency kit with essential items such as non-perishable foods, water, torch lights, first aid supplies, medicines for safety and survival. Stay away from flood and landslide-prone areas, rivers, and streams, the advisory read.
Water supply disruption in Kohima
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, May 28: Residents of Kohima town are likely to face water supply disruptions for the next two to three days due to a major breakage of water mainline on Monday evening. The affected pipeline, which runs from the Jotsoma reserve forest area, burst as a result of aging infrastructure and increased water []
Earliest monsoon onset in Maharashtra in 35 years
The southwest monsoon arrived in Maharashtra on Sunday, making it the earliest onset of the annual rainfall season over the state in 35 years, according to the India Meteorological Department. The monsoon is expected to advance to Mumbai and some other parts over the next three days. The monsoon advanced into some more parts of the Arabian Sea, Karnataka, entire Goa, parts of Maharashtra, north Bay of Bengal, and parts of Mizoram, parts of Manipur and Nagaland on Sunday. The northern limit of monsoon passes through Devgad, Belagavi, Haveri, Mandya, Dharmapuri, Chennai, Aizawl and Kohima. Conditions are favorable for further advance into some more parts of central Arabian Sea, more parts of Maharashtra including Mumbai, Karnataka including Bengaluru, some parts of Andhra Pradesh, remaining parts of Tamil Nadu, more parts of west-central and North Bay of Bengal and some more parts of North Eastern states during next three days. The southwest monsoon hit Kerala on Saturday, marking its earliest arrival over the Indian mainland since 2009.
Union Minister Chouhan announces Rs 380 cr package for farmers welfare in Nagaland
Kohima, May 16: In a significant boost to Nagalands agricultural sector, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced a Rs 380-crore package for farmers welfare. Chouhan, the Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, made the announcement during the inauguration of the Administrative-cum-Academic Block and Farmers Fair at the College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry at Jalukie in Peren district on Thursday, a government statement said. He urged the Nagaland government to draft a detailed agriculture development action plan to [] The post Union Minister Chouhan announces Rs 380 cr package for farmers welfare in Nagaland appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Watch: Nagaland Drivers Impress Internet By Maintaining Discipline On A Busy Road
A video from Kohima, the capital of Nagaland, shows us a perfect example of road discipline
No comment: Nagaland CM on One Nation One Election
Kohima: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Saturday while participating in a discussion in the state assembly on the One Nation One Election (ONOE) bill refused to make any comment on the issue. Rio, who is heading the opposition-less United Democratic Alliance (UDA) government, said that it would be improper to make any comment on Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
