Nagaland CM Rio inaugurates state’s first Drone School in Kohima
Jan 26, 2026Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on January 26 inaugurated the state’s first Drone School and Drone Centre of Excellence at the Nagaland GIS and Remote Sensing Centre (NGISRSC) in Kohima, marking a significant step towards technology-driven governance and skill development.
Unresolved Naga political issue continues to stall Nagaland’s growth: Neiphiu Rio
Jan 26, 2026Speaking at the state-level celebration of the 77th Republic Day, Rio described the issue as one of “paramount importance”, warning that its prolonged non-settlement has affected governance, investment and socio-economic progress.
Nagaland’s democratic tradition rooted in consensus: Home department official
Jan 26, 2026Nagaland's democracy thrives on consensus, promoting unity among diverse groups. This tradition is vital for the state's governance and progress, says official.
18th Rozgar Mela held at Dimapur, 366 youths receive appointment letters
Jan 24, 2026The 18th tranche of the Rozgar Mela, organised by the Assam Rifles, was held at the Assam Rifles Training Centre and School in Dimapur on January 24, 2026, marking a significant step towards youth employment in the region.
Nagaland: DGP warns of action against NSCN(K) cadres involved in abduction of village headman
Jan 24, 2026Nagaland Director General of Police Rupin Sharma on January 23, warned of strict action against NSCN (K) Khango cadres involved in the abduction and assault of a village headman, stating that police will pursue the remaining accused if they fail to surrender.
Nagaland welcomes Centre’s decision declaring Tizu–Zungki as National Waterway-101
Jan 23, 2026Nagaland Minister K G Kenye on January 23 welcomed the Centre’s decision to declare the Tizu–Zungki river as National Waterway-101, terming it a significant step towards improving inland water transport and regional connectivity in the state.
Kohima court sentences man to four years’ rigorous imprisonment for culpable homicide
Jan 23, 2026A district and sessions court in Kohima has sentenced a 39-year-old man to four years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine in connection with a culpable homicide case dating back to 2021.
Dimapur–Kohima rail link gains momentum as NFR targets historic connectivity by 2029
Jan 23, 2026The Northeast Frontier Railway is steadily advancing work on the strategically significant Dimapur (Dhansiri)–Kohima (Zubza) New Railway Line Project, a landmark initiative set to connect Nagaland’s capital city to the national railway network for the first time.
Kohima municipal council urges Nagaland CM to intervene as forensic gaps undermine justice system
Jan 23, 2026The Association of Kohima Municipal Wards Council (AKMWC) has issued a strong appeal to Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, warning that the continued lack of functional forensic science capacity in the state has reached a crisis point and is gravely undermining criminal investigations, justice delivery and public confidence in the system.
Birth certificate made mandatory for school admissions, jobs in Nagaland
Jan 22, 2026The Nagaland government has made birth certificates the sole mandatory document for school admissions, government employment and access to a wide range of official services, following the enforcement of the Nagaland Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Rules, 2024.
Union Minister B. L. Verma reviews infra projects and welfare schemes in Nagaland’s Chümoukedima
Jan 22, 2026Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Social Justice & Empowerment, B. L. Verma, undertook a two-day visit to Nagaland and on January 21, 2026, reviewed ongoing infrastructure projects and the implementation of key government welfare schemes in Chümoukedima district.
Centre committed to northeast’s holistic growth, says Union Minister B L Verma
Jan 22, 2026Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Social Justice and Empowerment, B L Verma, on Wednesday, January 21 reaffirmed the Centre’s unwavering commitment to the comprehensive development of the Northeast, asserting that the region has undergone a visible and measurable transformation over the past decade.
Nagaland to host ‘Nagaland–Japan Connect 2026’ to boost investment, people-to-people ties
Jan 21, 2026The Government of Nagaland, through the Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN), in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence for Foreign Languages (CoEFL) and key institutional partners, will organise Nagaland–Japan Connect 2026, an initiative aimed at promoting investment by strengthening people-to-people ties, shared opportunities and long-term cooperation between Nagaland and Japan.
Birth certificate to be key legal document under amended RBD rules: Nagaland Govt
Jan 21, 2026The Nagaland government on January 21 addressed the media on the Nagaland Registration of Births & Deaths (Amendment) Rules, 2024 at the Directorate of Economics & Statistics.
Nagaland CM engages Gujarat media, highlights state’s history, economy and constitutional safeguards
Jan 21, 2026Nagaland Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio on January 21 interacted with a visiting media delegation from Gujarat at the Chief Minister’s Residential Complex in Kohima, offering a comprehensive overview of the state’s history, socio-economic landscape and constitutional framework.
Hidden trails, living histories: Inside Northeast India’s enduring hills and untold stories
Jan 20, 2026Beyond the familiar contours of India’s political and cultural map lies a region that resists simplification and defies haste. Tucked near the green valleys, mist-laden mountains, and dense forest corridors, Northeast India, often referred to as the land of the Seven Sisters, emerges as one of the country’s most profound yet least understood landscapes. Long viewed through the narrow lens of geography or security, the region reveals itself, on closer encounter, as a living archive of history, belief, resilience, and ecological wisdom.
Unemployment and drug abuse: The twin crisis among Nagaland youths
Jan 20, 2026Nagaland stands at a critical crossroads where demographic advantage risks turning into a social emergency. A young, educated, and culturally rich generation is struggling to find its footing in a state unable to absorb its growing workforce. As unemployment tightens its grip on thousands of educated youths, a parallel crisis is unfolding—one that feeds on frustration, idleness, and despair.
From heritage to growth engine: How Nagaland’s cultural economy is powering sustainable development
Jan 20, 2026Despite infrastructural and market constraints, the state’s high literacy, youthful creative energy, and rich cultural capital position it as a potential model for a production-led, self-reliant economy where tradition and modern enterprise move in tandem
Nagaland University–led international team converts apple-leaf waste into green corrosion shield
Jan 19, 2026Researchers from Nagaland University, in collaboration with international partners, have developed an innovative and eco-friendly corrosion inhibitor derived from discarded apple leaves, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional toxic anti-corrosion chemicals widely used in industry.
Nagaland PAC calls for ‘Naga Common Platform’ to break political deadlock
Jan 17, 2026In a renewed push to resolve the long-pending Naga political issue, the Nagaland government’s Political Affairs Committee (PAC) on January 17 called for the formation of a ‘Naga Common Platform’ to bridge divisions among various civil society organisations and present a unified voice in negotiations.
MoE officials review PM-USHA projects, hold regional RUSA workshop in Nagaland
Jan 16, 2026A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India, led by Shri Armstrong Pame, IAS, Joint Secretary (ICC & RUSA), undertook a three-day official visit to Nagaland from January 14 to 17 to review the implementation of higher education schemes under RUSA and PM-USHA.
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