Seven-day state mourning in Nagaland over Governor La Ganesans death
Seven-day state mourning in Nagaland over Governor La Ganesans death Kohima: The Nagaland government has declared seven days of state mourning from Saturday as a mark of respect to state Governor La Ganesan, who died at a private hospital in Chennai, officials said. A senior official quoting a notification of Chief Secretary, Sentiyanger Imchen, said [] The post Seven-day state mourning in Nagaland over Governor La Ganesans death appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Nagaland Declares Seven-Day State Mourning After Governor La Ganesans Demise
HT DIGITAL KOHIMA, AUGUST 16: Nagaland government has announced a seven-day state mourning from August 16 as a tribute to Governor La Ganesan, who died at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai on Friday night. He was 80 years old. During the period of mourning, the National Flag will be hoisted at half-mast on all government establishments []
Nagaland: 5 tribes to stay away from govt functions amid fiasco over reservation policy
KOHIMA, Aug 9: Expressing anguish over the composition of the commission that has been formed to review Nagalands reservation policy, the Five-Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy (CORRP) on Saturday announced that it will abstain from all state government functions, including the upcoming Independence Day celebrations. The decision was announced after a three-hour-long closed-door []
Five tribes committee slams cabinets stand; plans joint meeting
KOHIMA, Aug 7: The five Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy (CORRP) on Thursday strongly criticised the Nagaland Cabinets decision on Backward Tribes (BT) reservation issue, calling it a repeat of its June 12 decision that failed to address their key demands. In a press statement, CORRP convener Tesinlo Semy and member secretary GK []
5 Tribes Committee Slams Nagaland Cabinet Over Reservation Review Decision
HT DIGITAL KOHIMA, AUGUST 7: The 5 Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy (CoRRP) has severely criticized the August 6 decision of the Nagaland State Cabinet as just a reiteration of the previous June 12 resolution. The committee says that the new decision again does not touch upon their basic issues against the Backward []
Lotha Hoho Urges Nagaland Government to Act on Rising Human-Elephant Conflicts
HT DIGITAL KOHIMA, AUGUST 5: The Lotha Hoho has made a strong appeal to the Nagaland state government to take immediate and practical steps to address the increasing number of human-elephant conflicts in the area. The appeal has been made following a sad incident in which a farmer who was 72 years old was killed []
Nagalands identity must be preserved, promoted globally: CM Neiphiu Rio
KOHIMA, Aug 1: (PTI) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday called for renewed efforts to safeguard and globally promote Nagalands distinct identity, protected under Article 371(A) of the Indian Constitution. Addressing a special programme titled Nagalands Global Footprints: Cultural Diplomacy and International Engagements here, Rio emphasised that Nagaland must take pride in its heritage []
Nagaland CM calls on ULBs to lead from front in disaster preparedness
KOHIMA, July 29: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Tuesday urged Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the state to take proactive leadership in disaster risk reduction, emphasising their crucial role as frontline defenders of lives, infrastructure, and the environment in the face of growing natural calamities. Speaking at the inaugural session of a three-day training []
Nagaland cabinet to discuss Centres directive: Yanthungo Patton
KOHIMA, July 29: The Nagaland government will hold a cabinet-level meeting on Wednesday to deliberate on the Centres directive to resolve pending issues related to the demand for creation of Frontier Nagaland Territory, Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton said. The development follows the third Tripartite High-Level Committee meeting held on July 23 in New Delhi, []
Nagaland MP Raises Alarm in Lok Sabha Over Neglect of Northeast Infrastructure and Governance
HT DIGITAL KOHIMA, JULY 24: Nagaland Lok Sabha Member S. Supongmeren Jamir on Wednesday expressed severe concern in Parliament about the continued neglect of the Northeastern region in infrastructure and governance matters. In a written submission to the House, Jamir lashed out at the disconnect between the Centres widely publicized Act East Policy and the []
Nagaland CM NeiphiuRio inspects landslide-hit old KMC dumping site
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, July 21: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio visited the severely landslide-affected stretch along National Highway-29 at Old Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) dumping site on Monday. He was accompanied by deputy chief minister TR Zeliang and others to assess the affected stretch. The inspection assessed the severity of the landslide and explored both []
Nagaland party RPP claims Centres representative AK Mishra gives false hopes to people
KOHIMA, July 18: The Rising Peoples Party (RPP) on Friday alleged that the Centres interlocutor for Naga talks, A K Mishra, has nothing to offer to the people except to raise false hope. The party also described his frequent visits to Nagaland as entirely fruitless and a waste of taxpayers money. An astute person like []
Bomb scare in city leads to seizure of cannabis
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 18: An abandoned bag at Polo Market on Friday afternoon caused panic among the public. The police cordoned off the area after a black bag was found abandoned at Polo Market at around 2 pm. A man identified as Nijimu Fithu (24), resident of Kenuozou Colony, Kohima Sadar, Nagaland, arrived [] The post Bomb scare in city leads to seizure of cannabis appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Abandoned bag found in Polo Bazar contains ganja
Shillong, July 18: A black bag found abandoned at Polo Bazar on Friday at around 2 pm. Shortly after its discovery, a man identified as Nijimu Fithu (24), a resident of Kenuozou Colony, Kohima Sadar, Nagaland arrived at the scene and claimed ownership of the bag. Despite his claim, the Bomb Disposal Team followed standard [] The post Abandoned bag found in Polo Bazar contains ganja appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Three dead, flight operation suspended as heavy rain wreaks havoc across Nagaland
JULY: Three people died, flight operations were suspended and vehicular movement was disrupted on National Highway 29 as incessant rain for the past few days caused flooding across Nagaland, officials said on Monday. Three persons, including a woman, were electrocuted to death in their homes in Dimapur, where floodwaters entered residential areas, while people were seen wading through chest-deep water, they said. The tragic incidents occurred over the weekend in Burma Camp and Kuda Village, the officials said. Flight operations at Dimapur Airport were completely suspended on Sunday after heavy rain inundated the runway and parking areas, an Airport Authority of India official said here. Multiple flights, including those of IndiGo and Air India Express, were cancelled, and passengers were advised to seek updates directly from airlines, he said. The crucial National Highway 29, connecting Dimapur with Kohima, also bore the brunt of the deluge. Landslides triggered by heavy rain have blocked sections of the four-lane highway, severely affecting vehicular movement and posing risks to commuters, the officials said. Dimapur, Kohima and Niuland were the most affected districts with reports of submerged bridges, extensive damage to homes, fisheries, and paddy fields, raising fears of food insecurity, they said. In Niuland district, as many as 70 villages have been affected by the deluge. Floodwaters rose as high as three feet in Half-Nagarjan in Dimapur, forcing residents to use boats and even swim. The district authorities said 52 people were rescued from severely inundated areas as part of ongoing evacuation operations. No fresh rainfall since last night has allowed water levels to gradually recede. However, officials remain on alert as more rain is expected in the coming days, Dimapur Deputy Commissioner Dr Tinojongshi Chang told PTI. The DC also stated that the local administration and the District Disaster Management Authority will hold a coordination meeting during the day to assess the situation as the IMD has forecast heavy rain for the week. As monsoon rain continues to batter the region, state authorities and disaster management agencies are on high alert, with citizens urged to avoid flood-prone zones and remain vigilant.
NPP can become voice of NE region: Conrad
Kohima, June 28: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma asserted that his party NPP can become the voice the Northeast has waited for if party workers remain rooted, practical and connected. He lamented that the region has long lacked a unified political voice and is often underrepresented in national decision-making. The National Peoples Party (NPP) president [] The post NPP can become voice of NE region: Conrad appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Sowed tears to reap political comeback: CM
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, June 28: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Saturday said two months of tears laid the foundation for his political comeback less than a decade ago. Speaking at the 5th Regional Catholic Youth Convention in Kohima, he shared how the crushing loss in the 2013 Assembly election broke him and then [] The post Sowed tears to reap political comeback: CM appeared first on The Shillong Times .
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
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 .
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.
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 .
