Fake Doctor Exposed in Dimapur: Alarming Details Emerge
HT Digital DIMAPUR, May 6: A police investigation in Dimapur, Nagaland, has uncovered disturbing revelations in a case involving a man who impersonated a medical doctor for over a decade. Identified as Albert P. Lotha, a man in his thirties, the accused posed as an MBBS doctor and managed to operate undetected until his deception []
Nagaland: Kohima DC directs strict enforcement of COTPA 2003
Dimapur: Kohima Deputy Commissioner B. Henok Buchem on Monday issued a directive for the strict enforcement of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003 (COTPA 2003), across the district in Nagaland. In an official circular released on Monday, the Deputy Commissioner urged all village councils, municipal and town ward authorities, government departments, educational institutions, [] The post Nagaland: Kohima DC directs strict enforcement of COTPA 2003 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Karnataka, a leading silk producer in India now aims to export cocoons to South East Asian countries
BENGALURU: Karnataka is the leader in production of silk sarees and other silk materials in the country, but it will now take the lead in exporting silk cocoons, which are consumed in North-Eastern states and South East Asian countries as they are a rich source of protein. India has seen the opportunity early and found that the demand for silk cocoons is rising from countries where tourism is their primary source of income, like Singapore and other South East Asian countries. India is one of the largest silk producers, and Karnataka is the leader. Silk cocoons from here can be supplied to other countries where the demand is rising. We are working on keeping the cocoons alive after reeling the silk so that they can be exported. Already, the dead pupa, after reeling, is dried, powdered and exported. It is also fed to dogs as a protein supplement, Member Secretary and CEO, Central Silk Board (CSB), Sivakumar Periyasamy, said. R&D is on to keep the pupa alive and documents are being prepared on the modalities for silk extraction from live pupa. In the North-East, eri silk pupa is consumed and in cities like Dimapur in Nagaland, it is sold at Rs 700-1,200 a kg. Consumption of silk cocoons is legal in other countries, and is a traditional practice in North-East India. The demand for mulberry silk cocoons is rising and since Karnataka leads in mulberry silk material production, it is the best place to source cocoon from. There is also a demand for silk protein-rich cosmetics from countries like Thailand. Work is happening to strengthen the silk byproduct sector, including pharmaceuticals. Here, researchers are working with private firms, Periyasamy said. International studies have found silk cocoons to be rich in amino acids, healthy fats, omega-3, minerals and vitamins. It is consumed in large quantities in China, Vietnam and Japan. The CSB is working on giving a stiff competition to China, which is also a large silk producer. An official from the Textile Ministry, also a member of the international seri-commission, not wanting to be named, said, The target for raw silk production is 42,000 metric tonnes annually, but the production is 39,000 metric tonnes, 43% of this is from Karnataka, followed by North-Eastern states. India continues to import 2,500-3,000 metric tonnes from China. Steps are being taken to improve the international grade silk production and stop imports, while work is happening to strengthen the export of silk byproducts, including cocoons. We cannot let the market slip to China.
Nagaland police sign MoU with SBI to provide financial package to personnel
Dimapur: The Nagaland police department on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of India for police salary package account (PSPA) and to provide better financial services and welfare to serving police personnel. The MoU was signed by Nagaland DGP Rupin Sharma and general manager, SBI, NW-II Guwahati circle, Dhruba Charan [] The post Nagaland police sign MoU with SBI to provide financial package to personnel appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Offline and online lottery schemes thriving in Nagaland districts
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, May 2: Dimapur Commissioner of Police Kevithuto Sophie on Friday said there have been reports of an alarming increase in both offline and online lottery schemes, particularly in the districts of Dimapur, Chmoukedima, and Niuland, in direct violation of existing government standing orders and regulatory legal frameworks. These schemes are reportedly being []
Fake doctor arrested in Dimapur after years of fraudulent practice
Nagaland: Dimapur police warn against illegal lottery schemes
Dimapur: Dimapur commissioner of police Kevithuto Sophie on Friday said there have been reports of an alarming increase in the prevalence of both offline and online lottery schemes, particularly in Dimapur, Chumoukidema and Niuland districts, in direct violation of existing government standing orders and regulatory legal frameworks. These schemes are run especially by second-hand car [] The post Nagaland: Dimapur police warn against illegal lottery schemes appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland: Fake MBBS doctor arrested in Dimapur
Dimapur: A fake doctor who claimed to possess an MBBS degree and has been practicing medicine in Dimapur, Nagaland for years has been arrested. Dimapur commissioner of police Kevithuto Sophie told media persons in his office chamber here on Friday that the one Albert P Lotha, a resident of NST colony, Dimapur, was arrested following [] The post Nagaland: Fake MBBS doctor arrested in Dimapur appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland witnesses communication revolution
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, April 30: The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), in collaboration with OSCAR India, marked a technological breakthrough in disaster communication, successfully demonstrating wireless image transmission via radio signals without internet for the rst time in Northeast India. This pioneering achievement was conducted during the second phase training programe NSDMA from April []
Nagaland achieves Northeasts first internet-free image transmission via radio signal
Dimapur:The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), in collaboration with OSCAR India, has achieved a groundbreaking technological feat in disaster communication by demonstrating wireless image transmission via radio signals without relying on the internet, marking the first such implementation in Northeast India. This pioneering demonstration took place during the second phase training program organized by [] The post Nagaland achieves Northeasts first internet-free image transmission via radio signal appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland frames film policy for cinematic tourism
Dimapur: The Nagaland government has framed the Nagaland Film Policy 2024, aiming to develop the state into a vibrant hub for filmmaking and cinematic tourism. The comprehensive policy is designed to foster the growth of the film industry in the state, nurture local talent, create employment opportunities, and promote Nagalands rich cultural heritage on national [] The post Nagaland frames film policy for cinematic tourism appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland Govt to hold key consultative meeting with CSOs on April 30
Dimapur: The Nagaland government has scheduled an important consultative meeting with various Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the state on Wednesday, April 30, at the State Banquet Hall in Kohima. The agenda for the crucial discussion includes pressing issues such as the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the India-Myanmar border, the Protected Area Permit (PAP), [] The post Nagaland Govt to hold key consultative meeting with CSOs on April 30 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland to revoke cabinet order on regularisation of 147 contractual assistant professors
Dimapur: The Nagaland government will revoke the December 17, 2024, cabinet order for absorption/regularisation of 147 contractual assistant professors and librarians. Nagaland higher education minister Temjen Imna Along informed this to the Combined Technical Association Nagaland (CTAN) and the Nagaland NET Qualified Forum (NNQF) at a meeting at his residence in Kohima on Saturday. It [] The post Nagaland to revoke cabinet order on regularisation of 147 contractual assistant professors appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Zero malaria deaths in Nagaland in past 6 years
Dimapur: There were zero malaria deaths recorded in Nagaland between 2018 and 2024, Nagaland health and family welfare minister P Paiwang Konyak said on Friday. Addressing the World Malaria Day observation at the town hall, Dimapur, Konyak said this is not just a statistic but a symbol of dedication, of strategy, of community effort. He [] The post Zero malaria deaths in Nagaland in past 6 years appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland: Workshop on job opportunities in Japan
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, April 23: Department of horticulture, Nagaland University and ARMS Incorporation organised a workshop on job opportunities in Japan at Capital Convention Center, Kohima, on Wednesday. Representatives from Japans embassy and delegates from 4 prefectures of Japan were also present at the workshop. Japan offers a wide range of job opportunities, particularly in []
Naga organisations met in Chumukedima
DIMAPUR, April 23: Naga organisations including Naga political groups, met recently in Chumukedima near Dimapur in Nagaland and resolved to continue strengthening the Council of Naga Cooperation and Relationship (CNCR) and agreed to work together by respecting each other based on the historical and political rights of the Nagas. It was convenedby Forum for Naga []
Nagaland: RPP seeks Minister Imna Alongs resignation over regularisation controversy
Dimapur: The Rising Peoples Party (RPP) on Wednesday called on Nagaland Higher Education Minister Imna Along to step down from his portfolio, citing concerns over the controversial regularisation of 147 contractual assistant professors and librarians in the state. In an official statement, the RPP asserted that the move is in the interest of fairness and [] The post Nagaland: RPP seeks Minister Imna Alongs resignation over regularisation controversy appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland observes state mourning for Pope Francis
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, April 22: Along with the rest of the country, Nagaland is observing a two-day state mourning as a mark of respect to Pope Francis from Tuesday. During the period of the state mourning, the national flag is being flown at half mast throughout Nagaland on all buildings where the tricolor is flown []
Nagaland trader body calls voluntary business shutter down
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, April 22: The Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CNCCI) has declared indefinite voluntary business shutter down across the state from April 24. In a letter dated April 21, CNCCI chairman Dr Khekugha Muru informed the District Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) presidents about the shutter down referring to []
Kuki groups proposed meeting with uniformed personnel alarms police
GUWAHATI: Amid a relative lull in ethnic violence-hit Manipur, a Kuki-Zo organisations call to Kuki village chiefs and Kuki uniformed personnel to attend a meeting on April 30 in Kangpokpi district has alarmed Manipur Police. In a notice, the Superintendent of Police of Kangpokpi warned the uniformed personnel against attending the meeting. It is learnt from social media platforms that Kangchup Area Protection and Development Committee under the aegis of Kuki Inpi, South West Sadar Hills, has called for a meeting of all serving personnel of Civil Police, Manipur Rifles and India Reserve Battalion from Kuki villages of Kangchup area in K Ponlen village on 30/04/2025,he said. All concerned personnel are hereby sternly warned that the announcement made by the fictitious organisation is illegal, and any uniformed personnel attending the meeting will be considered to have committed gross service misconduct and strict disciplinary action will be initiated, the SP warned. The Kuki organisation had stated that all Kuki village chiefs of Kangchup would be required to send the uniformed personnel to its office in K Ponlien on April 30. It further stated that the meeting was being organised following detailed discussions with Kuki insurgent groups. Meanwhile, Meghalaya Police arrested the finance secretary of the banned Manipur rebel group Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) Peoples War Group (PWG). Khundongbam Herojit Meitei was nabbed during an operation carried out in Meghalayas Ri-Bhoi district on Monday. The police said the operation was launched based on inputs that the person was involved in subversive activities, including extortion in Meghalaya as well as other neighbouring states. Meitei admitted that he is a member of the KCP (PWG) group and has been collecting money on behalf of the organisation. It appears, prima facie, that he was hiding in the Assam-Meghalaya border to avoid getting arrested. He is also suspected to be involved in criminal conspiracy with a few Myanmar and Nepal-based militant organisations, the police said. The police added that Meitei was arrested in Manipur last year for possessing an illegal firearm. He was also arrested earlier in Nagalands Dimapur in 2018 in a drug trafficking case.
Nagaland: CNCCI announces indefinite business shutdown over ULB nomination Dispute
Dimapur: The Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CNCCI) has declared indefinite voluntary business shutter down across the state from April 24. In a letter dated April 21, CNCCI chairman Dr Khekugha Muru informed the District Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) presidents about the shutter down referring to their letter to the [] The post Nagaland: CNCCI announces indefinite business shutdown over ULB nomination Dispute appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland observes two-day state mourning for Pope Francis
Dimapur: Along with the rest of the country, Nagaland is observing a two-day state mourning as a mark of respect to Pope Francis from Tuesday. During the period of the state mourning, the national flag is being flown at half mast throughout Nagaland on all buildings where the tricolor is flown regularly. The state government [] The post Nagaland observes two-day state mourning for Pope Francis appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagas will not allow what is not right: NSCN-IM
DIMAPUR, April 11: In its latest news bulletinNagalim Voice, the NSCN-IM said that Nagas have had enough of the Government of India imposing deplorable and barbarous acts to suppress and oppress the legitimate rights of the Nagas. What is not right, Nagas will not allow,come what may, the NSCN-IM asserted. TheNSCN-IM bulletin said that it []
NSF asks its units not to cooperate with Indian armed forces until repealed
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, April 7: The Naga Students Federation (NSF) on Monday asked its federating units and subordinate bodies to strictly enforce its standing policy of total non-cooperation with the Indian armed forces until the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) is repealed in toto from the Naga homeland. Strongly condemning the extension of the []
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.
IPL Fan Parks 2025: 'Stadium-Like' Experience In 50 Cities; Check Dates, Full List Of Host Cities
This will be the first time IPL Fan Parks are held in Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), Dimapur (Nagaland), Karaikal (Puducherry), Manbhum, Purulia (West Bengal), Rohtak and Tinsukia, the BCCI said.
IMPHAL: Normal life was affected in Kuki-dominated areas of Manipur on Sunday as agitators enforced an indefinite shutdown called by Kuki-Zo groups against a crackdown by security forces. The situation in Kangpokpi district, where at least one person was killed and 40 others were injured in clashes between Kuki demonstrators and security forces on the previous day, remained tense on Sunday. In other Kuki-dominated areas in Churachandpur and Tengnoupal districts as well, protesters burnt tyres and blocked roads with boulders, which the security forces were seen clearing. However, no fresh violence has been reported so far. Business establishments remained closed and few vehicles were seen plying the roads in Kuki-dominated areas in the state. Agitators were seen asking people to remain indoors. Additional security forces have been deployed in Gamghiphai and other parts of the district along the NH-2 (Imphal-Dimapur Road) and vehicular patrolling was being conducted to ensure law and order, a district official said. A protester was killed while over 40 others, including women and policemen, were injured in clashes between Kuki demonstrators and security forces in different parts of Kangpokpi district on Saturday, officials said. Clashes erupted between demonstrators and security forces in the Kuki-dominated district after police fired tear gas shells to disperse them, as they opposed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's directive allowing free movement across the state. Protesters clashed with security forces till late on Saturday night as the agitators used catapults against the law enforcers, he said, adding windshields of at least five vehicles of the security forces were damaged. The Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum (ITLF), a Kuki-Zo body, extended support to the indefinite shutdown called by Kuki Zo Council (KZC) in all areas inhabited by the community in Manipur to protest the crackdown of security forces on demonstrators protesting free movement along all roads in the ethnic strife-torn state. In a statement, ITLF said, Yesterday, the Government of India's decision to allow the movement of Meiteis through Kuki-Zo areas led to agitation and protest in Kangpokpi... the security forces used excessive force on the protesters. Endorsing the indefinite shutdown called in all Kuki-Zo areas, ITLF asked everyone to adhere to the shutdown in solidarity. We respect everyone who came out to protest yesterday, the ITLF said. Manipur Police, in a statement, said 27 security personnel were injured in the clash between police and Kuki protesters who allegedly resorted to stone pelting and barricaded roads by putting up huge boulders, setting tyres on fire and felling trees. Amid the protests, there were incidents of firing from amongst the protesters towards the security forces, to which the security forces retaliated, the police claimed. Due to heavy pelting of stones, use of catapults and random firing by armed miscreants from amongst the protesters, 27 security forces personnel suffered injuries, including two critical injuries, the police said. The security forces showed tremendous restraint while trying to control the unruly and violent mob and used minimum force to control and counter the anti-social elements. During the skirmish, 16 protesters were reportedly injured and one protester succumbed to injuries, it claimed. According to the police, it all started when a Manipur State Transport bus plied along the Imphal-Kangpokpi-Senapati route, a mob started pelting the vehicle with stones at Gamgiphai in Kangpokpi district prompting security forces to use tear gas and minimum force to disperse the crowd. The protest was also directed against a march by the Federation of Civil Society (FOCS), a Meitei organisation. The procession, involving over 10 vehicles, was halted by security forces at Sekmai before it could reach Kangpokpi district. Police claimed that the procession was stopped as those taking it out did not have requisite permission. Shah had on March 1 directed security forces to ensure free movement of people on all routes in Manipur from March 8 and also called for strict action against those creating obstructions. The order bore significance as unhindered travel throughout the state has remained affected since ethnic violence broke out between the two communities in May 2023. The violence left over 250 people killed and thousands homeless since then. The Centre had imposed President's rule in Manipur on February 13, days after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned from his post leading to political uncertainty in the northeastern state. The Manipur Assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla had on February 20 urged the people of the state to voluntarily surrender looted and illegally held weapons within seven days, assuring no punitive action would be initiated against those giving up arms during this period. He later extended the deadline till 4 pm on March 6, following demands by people from both hill and valley areas for additional time.
MHA officials and NSCN-IM leaders meet in Dimapur, agree on fresh peace talks
Officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the NSCN-IM leaders agreed to resume formal talks to address the Naga political issue after a meeting in Dimapur. Discussions included demands for a separate flag and constitution, which have been contentious points in the negotiations.
Naga chef Yimshen Naro Jamir on her experiments with food
The chef owns and runs The Melding Pot, a continental restaurant in Dimapur, where she serves cuisines inspired by her travels the city, aiming to expand the citys culinary scope
Dimapur Railway Station In Nagaland To Get World-Class Upgrade; Work Set To Begin In March
