Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Retired Nagaland Judge in Cash Surety Case
HT Digital KOHIMA, JUNE 17: The Supreme Court on Monday granted anticipatory bail to Inalo Zhimomi, a Nagaland retired district judge, who alleged that he is being victimized through malicious prosecution. Zhimomi alleged that he was coercively retired after flagging serious irregularities in the states cash surety system within the judiciary. Zhimomi, the erstwhile Principal []
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 []
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
Nagaland CM inaugurates new state emporium complex in Kohima
Dimapur: In a landmark initiative to promote and preserve the rich handloom and handicraft tradition of Nagaland, chief minister Neiphiu Rio inaugurated the new state emporium complex in Kohima on Friday. The seven-storey facility will serve as a hub for Naga handloom, handicrafts, and cultural promotion of the state. Addressing the gathering, Rio emphasised the [] The post Nagaland CM inaugurates new state emporium complex in Kohima appeared first on NorthEast Now .
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 []
Rainfall causes extensive damage in Nagaland
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, June 4: The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) said extreme monsoon weather caused widespread damage throughout the state. In Kohima, a major land sink was reported near Kisama Heritage village. A major landslide was also reported between Kigwema to Mima to Chakhabama road. A major retaining wall also collapsed at Phesama []
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, []
Nagaland road sinking strands over 200 Manipur-bound trucks
Imphal: A massive road sinking on National Highway 102 near Phesama in Nagalands Kohima district has stranded over 200 goods-laden vehicles traveling from Dimapur (Nagaland) towards Imphal (Manipur). In response, Manipur Drivers Association (MDA), Senapati District Truck Owners Association, Senapati District Truck Drivers Union and Manipur Gorkha Mortor Workers Union have jointly begun the processes [] The post Nagaland road sinking strands over 200 Manipur-bound trucks appeared first on NorthEast Now .
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 .
FOCUS project sees successful completion in Nagaland
Dimapur: The Fostering Climate Resilient Upland Farming System in the Northeast (FOCUS), Nagaland project, has been successfully completed. Addressing the project completion workshop in Kohima on Tuesday, agriculture production commissioner and mission director, FOCUS, Wezope Kenye, termed the successful completion of the project in Nagaland a significant milestone. He said this achievement is the result [] The post FOCUS project sees successful completion in Nagaland appeared first on NorthEast Now .
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.
KOHIMA, MAY 22: Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio has asked all concerned departments to make an assessment of essential commodities across the districts before the monsoon season sets in. Rio pointed out that if there are any complaints from any village or towns on shortage of essential commodities, the matter has to be reported. He []
NSCPCR calls for closer coordination between police and child rights authorities
KOHIMA, May 22: Nagaland State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NSCPCR) chief Alun Hangsing on Thursday said that strengthening the partnership between law enforcement and child protection authorities is key to safeguarding the rights of vulnerable children. Hangsing was addressing a one-day sensitisation programme for police officers jointly organised by the District Executive Force []
Nagaland Government Seeks Six Weeks to Implement Customary Court Framework
HT Digital GUWAHATI, MAY 22: On Thursday, the Nagaland Government requested a six-week extension from the Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench (GHCKB) to complete the process of establishing Customary Courts and Subordinate District Customary Courts across the state. During the hearing, the Additional Advocate General presented a copy of the Rules for Administration of Justice []
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 .
