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Nagaland rolls out free HPV vaccination for 14-year-old girls

Nagaland rolls out free HPV vaccination for 14-year-old girls

Feb 28, 2026

In a major push to eliminate cervical cancer, Nagaland on February 28 launched the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme targeting all eligible 14-year-old girls, with the vaccine to be provided free of cost at government health facilities across the state.

Nagaland government teachers to intensify protest from March 2

Nagaland government teachers to intensify protest from March 2

Feb 27, 2026

The Nagaland Government Teachers' Association (NGTA) on February 27 announced that it will intensify its protest from March 2, citing the failure of its earlier agitations to elicit a response from the state government.

Daklane School in Kohima upgraded to government high school after 72 years

Daklane School in Kohima upgraded to government high school after 72 years

Feb 27, 2026

One of the oldest educational institutions in Kohima was officially upgraded to a Government High School (GHS) on February 27, 72 years after its establishment in 1954.

Nagaland: 2293 mainstreamed teachers launch indefinite protest over salary budget head

Nagaland: 2293 mainstreamed teachers launch indefinite protest over salary budget head

Feb 26, 2026

As many as 2,293 members of the Nagaland Government Teachers’ Association (NGTA) on February 26 launched a protest in Kohima, demanding that their salaries be drawn from the state’s non-plan expenditure head instead of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS).

Nagaland signs 20-year MoU with IMD for doppler weather radar installation

Nagaland signs 20-year MoU with IMD for doppler weather radar installation

Feb 26, 2026

The Nagaland government’s Department of Higher Education on February 26 signed a 20-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to strengthen weather forecasting, agrometeorological services and atmospheric research in the state.

Meghalaya: North East Festival of Rice celebrated in Chumoukedima, focus on heritage and sustainability

Meghalaya: North East Festival of Rice celebrated in Chumoukedima, focus on heritage and sustainability

Feb 26, 2026

The North East Festival of Rice in Meghalaya highlighted the region's cultural heritage and sustainable farming. It promoted traditional rice varieties and eco-friendly agricultural practices.

Nagaland School Education Dept says employees cannot decide budget head for salaries amid SSA, RMSA agitation

Nagaland School Education Dept says employees cannot decide budget head for salaries amid SSA, RMSA agitation

Feb 25, 2026

The Department of School Education, Government of Nagaland, has issued a clarification amid ongoing agitation by mainstreamed Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) teachers of the 2010 and 2013 batches over the release of their salaries.

Nagaland Assembly budget session to commence from March 2

Nagaland Assembly budget session to commence from March 2

Feb 25, 2026

The budget session of the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland will begin on March 2 and will be conducted in two phases, officials said on February 25.

Nagaland Congress MP condemns racial attacks on Northeast citizens

Nagaland Congress MP condemns racial attacks on Northeast citizens

Feb 25, 2026

S. Supongmeren Jamir, the current Lok Sabha MP from Nagaland representing the Indian National Congress, has strongly condemned recent incidents of racial discrimination and physical assault targeting people from the Northeast in different parts of the country.

Naga students’ body condemns attacks on northeastern women, demands action

Naga students’ body condemns attacks on northeastern women, demands action

Feb 25, 2026

The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has strongly condemned the recent spate of racial and physical attacks targeting women from India’s Northeastern region, including a harrowing incident involving a young doctor from Nagaland at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Gorakhpur.

Nagaland launches three-pillar reform to rebrand public schools

Nagaland launches three-pillar reform to rebrand public schools

Feb 25, 2026

The Nagaland School Education Department has embarked on an aggressive restructuring of its school management and governance systems. The reform initiative, described as a structural redesign rather than a systemic overhaul, was announced by Kekhrielhoulie Yhome on Tuesday, February 24.

Nagaland Medical Students’ Association slams racial assault on Naga doctor at AIIMS Gorakhpur

Nagaland Medical Students’ Association slams racial assault on Naga doctor at AIIMS Gorakhpur

Feb 24, 2026

The Nagaland Medical Students' Association (NMSA) has strongly condemned the alleged incident of racial discrimination and sexual assault involving a Naga doctor pursuing postgraduate studies at All India Institute of Medical Sciences Gorakhpur.

NPWF condemns alleged racial harassment of Nagaland doctor at AIIMS Gorakhpur

NPWF condemns alleged racial harassment of Nagaland doctor at AIIMS Gorakhpur

Feb 24, 2026

NPWF condemns racial harassment of a Nagaland doctor at AIIMS Gorakhpur and demands strict action. The forum calls for a safe and respectful workplace and urges measures to prevent recurrence.

Nagaland reiterate mandatory Protected Area Permit for foreign nationals

Nagaland reiterate mandatory Protected Area Permit for foreign nationals

Feb 24, 2026

The Office of the Commissioner of Police, Dimapur, has reiterated that all foreign nationals intending to visit Nagaland must mandatorily obtain a Protected Area Permit (PAP), following the withdrawal of the earlier relaxation under the Protected Area regime.

Two arrested for alleged racial attack on Naga woman doctor in Gorakhpur

Two arrested for alleged racial attack on Naga woman doctor in Gorakhpur

Feb 24, 2026

Two persons have been arrested in connection with an alleged racial attack on a woman doctor from Nagaland posted at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Nagaland: MoS Nimuben Bambhaniya reviews development works in Dimapur district

Nagaland: MoS Nimuben Bambhaniya reviews development works in Dimapur district

Feb 23, 2026

Minister Nimuben Bambhaniya reviews development projects in Dimapur, Nagaland. She calls for timely completion and assures government support for district growth.

Nagaland doctor at AIIMS Gorakhpur alleges molestation and racial harassment; FIR registered

Feb 23, 2026

A woman doctor from Nagaland, currently working at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences Gorakhpur, has alleged molestation, racial harassment and sexual assault by three unidentified men in Gorakhpur on the night of February 22.

Centre flags falling enrolment in Nagaland PM SHRI schools, orders corrective action

Centre flags falling enrolment in Nagaland PM SHRI schools, orders corrective action

Feb 22, 2026

A two-day high-level review of PM SHRI schools in Nagaland has flagged concerns over declining enrolment, poor transition rates and weak academic performance in select institutions, prompting directions for corrective action and a diagnostic study.

Centre emphasises strengthening education sector in Northeast: Union Minister Bambhaniya

Centre emphasises strengthening education sector in Northeast: Union Minister Bambhaniya

Feb 22, 2026

Union Minister Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya on February 21 said the Centre is placing special emphasis on strengthening the education sector and accelerating overall development in the northeastern states.

Nagaland adhoc teachers suspend agitation, set June 30 deadline for regularisation

Nagaland adhoc teachers suspend agitation, set June 30 deadline for regularisation

Feb 22, 2026

The All Nagaland Adhoc Teachers Group (ANATG) 2015 batch on February 21 decided to suspend their ongoing agitation, setting a final deadline of June 30 for the regularisation of services for 1,166 teachers.

Congress intensifies booth-level strengthening in Dimapur region

Congress intensifies booth-level strengthening in Dimapur region

Feb 21, 2026

Dimapur District Congress Committee (DCC) on February 21 said that All India Congress Committee (AICC) Observer Vijay Laxmi Sadho visited Nagaland to review and strengthen party activities in Dimapur, Chümoukedima and Niuland districts.