Sumi community marks 35th Tuluni fest with cultural fervour in Kohima
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.
Three Dead as Floods and Electrocutions Devastate Dimapur and Kohima
HT DIGITAL KOHIMA, JULY 7: Continuous rain over the weekend has dipped Dimapur and areas of Kohima in Nagaland into a state of crisis, with many areas under water and citizens compelled to live in unsafe and disorganized conditions. Not only did the continuous downpour create widespread flooding, but it also resulted in multiple tragedies, []
Female skeletal remains retrieved from Dzu river downstream
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, July 6: Kohima police retrieved human skeletal remains of an unidentified person from the Dzu river downstream at Zero Point, near Chedema, at around 5 pm on Saturday. PRO, Kohima police, in a release, on Sunday said after thorough inquest and post-mortem examination, the remains have been identified as belonging to a []
Kohima cops retrieve womans skeletal remains from Dzu river
Need digitisation, accountability: Nagaland minister to cooperatives
KOHIMA, July 5: Nagaland Minister for Cooperation Jacob Zhimomi on Saturday called for a bold transformation of the cooperative movement in the state, urging people to shed dependency, embrace productivity, and contribute meaningfully. Addressing a programme on the International Cooperation Day, Zhimomi emphasised that the cooperative sector must emerge as a vital economic pillar. He []
Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio reaffirms govts commitment to youth empowerment
KOHIMA, July 2: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday reaffirmed his governments commitment to creating an environment where every child with a dream can soar. He was addressing the students of the third and fourth batches of JEE and NEET aspirants at the Capt Neikezhakuo Kenguruse, MVC, Centre of Excellence & Wellness at Tsiesema, []
Neiphiu Rio urges for patience on job reservation review
KOHIMA, July 2: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday urged people to have patience as the state government prepares to constitute a Commission to review the existing job reservation policy. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a formal function in Kohima, Rio said the Commissions task is very detailed and cannot deliver immediate []
Prime suspect in vehicle theft cases in Kohima held
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, June 28: Kohima police arrested a prime suspect in multiple vehicle cases in Kohima town. Kohima police PRO, in a release, on Friday said acting on vital leads obtained through extensive analysis of CCTV footage from different parts of the town, and with the support of local community members, the police teams []
ASF outbreak: Kohima declares Infected and Surveillance Zones
KOHIMA, JUNE 28: In response to the detection of African Swine Fever (ASF) at Sech Zubza and Viswema village under Kohima district, the district administration has issued an official notification to declare the affected regions as Infected and Surveillance Zones for the purpose of control and containment. The notification, issued in reference to the letter []
Kargil war hero Capt Kengurse remembered
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, June 28: The Indian Army and Assam Rifles commemorated the 26th Memorial Day of Kargil war hero Capt Neikezhakuo Kengurse, Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumous), at the Kengurse War Memorial, Nerhe Phezha, under Kohima district on Saturday. Capt Kengurse laid down his life during Operation Vijay of the battle in 1999. Inspector General []
Northeast has more young population than rest of country: Conrad Sangma
KOHIMA, June 28: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has said that the northeast region has more young population than the rest of the country. Addressing the 5th Regional Catholic Youth Convention here on Friday he said, The northeast is not just young it is younger than the rest of India. This makes our youth []
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 .
Nagaland observes International Day against Drug Abuse
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, June 26: International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking was observed across districts in Nagaland on Thursday. The observance brought together stakeholders from medical institutions, law enforcement, NGOs, legal bodies, and the wider community, reflecting a shared commitment to address addiction through prevention, treatment, and recovery. The Kohima District Nasha Mukt []
Akashvani, Kohima dist admin to enhance public awareness through radio
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, June 25: Akashvani Kohima and the Kohima district administration signed an MoU at Akashvani Kohima office on Wednesday, aimed at improving public communication and outreach through radio. The MoU was signed by Kohima DC B Henok Buchem, additional SP (Traffic) Z Tshurhosie Kajiri and assistant director (P), Akashvani Kohima, Abino Lasuh. The []
Nagaland CM Rio Meets Foreign Envoys, NITI Aayog to Boost Development
HT Digital KOHIMA, JUNE 25: Nagaland Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio attended a series of top-level meetings in New Delhi on Tuesday to look for areas of development and cooperation for the state. He separately met with the Ambassadors of Ireland and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog. On []
Nagaland Governor reviews TB elimination efforts
HT CorrespondentDIMAPUR, June 23: Nagaland Governor La Ganesan on Monday chaired a review meeting on the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, underscoring the states commitment to eliminating tuberculosis by 2025. The meeting, held at Raj Bhavan in Kohima, was attended by senior officials of the Health and Family Welfare Department, including []
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, []
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 []
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 []
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. []
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
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.
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
AFSPA extended for six months in Manipur, parts of Nagaland, Arunachal
NEW DELHI: The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, which gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers and immunity from prosecution unless approved by the Centre, was on Sunday extended for six months in entire Manipur, except the jurisdictions of 13 police stations, in view of the law and order situation there. The AFSPA, under which a particular state or some areas are declared disturbed, has also been extended to eight districts in Nagaland and 21 police station areas in five other districts of the state for six months, according to a notification issued by the Union home ministry. The law was also extended to Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts in Arunachal Pradesh and three police station areas in Namsai district in the state for six months beginning April 1 after a review of the law and order situation in these northeastern states. The AFSPA, often criticised as a draconian law, gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers to search, arrest and open fire if they deem it necessary. Whereas the central government after review of the law and order situation in the state of Manipur, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (28 of 1958) declares the entire state of Manipur, excluding the areas falling under the jurisdiction of the following 13 (thirteen) police stations of 5 districts, as 'disturbed area' for a period of six months with effect from 01.04.2025, unless withdrawn earlier, the notification related to Manipur read. The police station areas in Manipur where the AFSPA will not be in force are: Imphal, Lamphal, City, Singjamei, Patsoi, Wangoi in Imphal West district, Porompat, Heingang, Irilbung in Imphal East district, Thoubal in Thoubal district and Bishnupur and Nambol in Bishnupur district and Kakching in Kakching district. Manipur has been under President's rule since February 13 after Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who was heading a BJP-led government, resigned on February 9 following ethnic violence that claimed over 260 lives since May 2023. The disturbed area declaration was in force in the entire Manipur (except the Imphal municipality area) from 2004 till early 2022. In April 2022, the Manipur government issued a notification where it said that disturbed area will no longer be applicable in seven police station areas of Imphal West district, four police station areas under the Imphal East district and one police station area each in the districts of Thoubal, Bishnupur, Kakching and Jiribam. There are 16 districts in Manipur. In October 2024, the Manipur government reimposed AFSPA in the entire state, barring 19 police station areas A month later, the AFSPA was also extended in six of the 19 police station areas after violence broke out in Jiribam district. More than 260 people were killed and thousands left homeless in ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023. In a separate notification, the home ministry said a further review of the law and order situation in Nagaland has been undertaken. After that, Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phek and Peren districts in Nagaland were declared as 'disturbed area' under Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 for six months with effect from April 1, 2025, unless withdrawn earlier. The areas in Nagaland declared as 'disturbed area' under AFSPA for six months fall within the jurisdiction of i) Khuzama, Kohima North, Kohima South, Zubza and Kezocha police stations in Kohima District; ii) Mangkolemba, Mokokchung-I, Longtho, Tuli, Longchem and Anaki 'C' police stations in Mokokchung District; iii) Yanglok police station in Longleng District; iv) Bhandari, Champang and Ralan police stations in Wokha District; and v) Ghatashi, Pughoboto, Satakha, Suruhuto, Zunheboto and Aghunato police stations in Zunheboto District, according to the notification. A third notification issued by the home ministry said a further review of the law and order situation in Arunachal Pradesh has also been undertaken. Therefore, Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts in Arunachal Pradesh and the areas falling within the jurisdiction of Namsai, Mahadevpur and Chowkham police stations in Namsai district of Arunachal Pradesh, bordering the State of Assam, are declared as 'disturbed area' under Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 for six months with effect from April 1, 2025, unless withdrawn earlier, it said. There have been protests and demands for the complete withdrawal of the law from the Northeast as well as Jammu and Kashmir. Manipuri activist Irom Chanu Sharmila fought against the law by remaining on hunger strike for 16 years, before ending it on August 9, 2016. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had earlier said the AFSPA has been removed in 70 per cent of the areas in the northeastern states even though it is in force in Jammu and Kashmir. Shah had also said that the central government would consider revoking AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir.
