DIMAPUR — Entrepreneurs and artisans in Nagaland are facing challenges because of flaws in central government policies, according to Hekani Jakhalu, Advisor to the department of Industries and Commerce. Speaking at the exhibition and symposium on ...
06 Nov 2024Dimapur, Nov. 5 (EMN): Cabin attendant was not her “dream job” but Tainla Longkumer found herself at a crossroads, pulled between her love for writing and a desire to explore new places, after leaving her first job in 2019. On a whim, she applied...
06 Nov 2024KOHIMA — Aggrieved landowners of Kohima-Jessami road on Monday locked the office of the Executive Director (ED) of National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) in Kohima. It may be mentioned that on October 25, the ...
04 Nov 2024DIMAPUR — Advisor to the Chief Minister and Chairman of Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN), Abu Metha, has called for a comprehensive revamp and streamlining of the Nagaland State Transport (NST). In a letter addressed to the C...
03 Nov 2024DIMAPUR — Nagaland Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) I Meyionen Jamir on Friday emphasised the shift in Naga society from its traditional values of simplicity, hospitality and honesty to a troubling acceptance of corruption as a norm. Addressing...
01 Nov 2024No amendment to Article 371 (A) anticipated KOHIMA — The Nagaland Cabinet has decided to recommend the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation’s (ENPO) demand for a separate entity to the Centre. While the final name for this entity is yet to be...
30 Oct 2024DIMAPUR — Geology was not as popular as other traditional science subjects, so Talilepden Longkumer was initially unaware of it. However, he gradually realised that geology matched his personality and interests – adventure, travel, and outdoor wo...
30 Oct 2024KOHIMA — With less than a month remaining before the 25th edition of the Hornbill Festival takes flight, intensive preparations are underway at Kisama Heritage Village, the central venue for Nagaland’s premier festival. The festival is set to...
28 Oct 2024KOHIMA — The Nagaland department of School Education is planning to close approximately 450 schools over the next three to four years, with hundreds of schools slated for closure this year alone. This move, according to Advisor for School Education...
25 Oct 2024Expert raises concerns about the state’s medical capacity State govt. looks to private event management agencies to augment resources KOHIMA — A state-wide mega mock drill simulating a catastrophic 6.9 magnitude earthquake was engineered across N...
24 Oct 2024KOHIMA — Driven by a desire to contribute for the nation, Vanlallawmzuala Varte, a 35-year-old cyclist from Aizawl in Mizoram, arrived in Nagaland on October 21 as part of his cross-country cycling tour to raise awareness about clean air. Varte, po...
23 Oct 2024DIMAPUR — Almost every kid born in the 1990s era remembers the hype around slam books. Similarly, Dr. T Desela Sangtam recalls filling up the “Aim in Life” section with aspirations of becoming a doctor or a civil servant. When she started prepa...
23 Oct 2024KOHIMA — The Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO) has imposed restriction on vehicles with more than 3 axles from plying on National Highway 2 in the Kohima-Mao stretch beginning from 5 pm on Sunday till further notice. This move comes in resp...
20 Oct 2024KOHIMA — Highlighting that stigma and discrimination related to tuberculosis still prevails in Naga society, the State TB Forum has decided to bolster sensitisation and awareness in Nagaland—with the target to put an end to TB in the state. The S...
18 Oct 2024KOHIMA — Kohima, despite being the state capital, is grappling with a persistent pothole problem, posing significant risks to pedestrians, motorists, and motorcyclists. The situation is exacerbated by heavy rainfall, coupled with inadequate drainag...
17 Oct 2024DIMAPUR — Advisor for Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Zhaleo Rio has warned that members of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) who misuse funds provided by the state government will be made to refund it. According to Zhaleo, he was in receipt of rep...
16 Oct 2024DIMAPUR — Since childhood, Ben Ningtoutao KC had a keen eye for logos and brands; often drew football team logos and flags of countries but didn’t know what to call this interest or where it would lead to. However, at 19, while exploring study op...
16 Oct 2024DIMAPUR — The Association of Indigenous Minority Tribes of Nagaland (AIMTN)— representing Kachari, Kuki, Garo, and Mikir (Karbi) communities—clarified their stance on the Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN), stating that while...
13 Oct 2024DIMAPUR — Even as the world observes World Mental Health Day on the theme “Mental Health at Work,” Nagaland finds itself grappling with rudimentary mental health infrastructure and a severe shortage of skilled professionals, despite a growing n...
10 Oct 2024KOHIMA — Minister for Power and Parliamentary Affairs KG Kenye on Wednesday explained that not every person in the state of Nagaland is eligible to be given that status of an indigenous citizen and that is why the state government has to be selecti...
09 Oct 2024DIMAPUR — What started as a preparation for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination, inspired by his maternal uncle, took a different direction due to family financial challenges at home. However, this did not deter Rahul Pratap Sing...
09 Oct 2024DIMAPUR — The recent closure of the road over-bridge (ROB) at Hotel Tragopan junction for rehabilitation has led to extensive traffic diversions and restrictions in Dimapur, causing hardship for residents who rely on public transportation, particul...
06 Oct 2024Says service is the real mantra of police uniform DIMAPUR — The Superintendent of Police (SP) Phek, Dr. Pritpal Kaur, has been selected for the prestigious International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) 40 under 40 Award, in recognition of he...
06 Oct 2024DIMAPUR — The long-awaited Merryland Park in Chümoukedima has finally opened its gates to the public, days after visuals captured during its soft launch triggered much curiosity among the people of Nagaland. The buzz on the internet was not withou...
05 Oct 2024KOHIMA — Highlighting the urgent need for mental health support for children in Child Care Institutions (CCIs), a state-level workshop in Kohima stressed the importance of early intervention and a supportive environment. The workshop, titled ‘Cou...
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