Nagaland News

Nagaland: Landslide blocks NH-29 near Kohima, strands hundreds as heavy rain continues

Heavy rainfall over the past few days triggered a major landslide on National Highway-29 near the Old Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) Dumping Site, completely blocking the crucial Kohima–Dimapur road and leaving hundreds of commuters and vehicles stranded.

66-year-old man sentenced to 20 years for rape of minor by Kohima POCSO Court

A Special POCSO Court in Kohima sentenced Ngabu Kent to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a 14-year-old girl in 2019. The court also ordered victim compensation and said the survivor's trauma and vulnerability were aggravating factors.

Nagaland MP seeks Centre’s support to upgrade Jalukie veterinary college

Lok Sabha MP S. Supongmeren Jamir has urged the Centre to strengthen infrastructure and academic facilities at the College of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry in Jalukie, Peren district, seeking support for key projects aimed at modernising the institution and improving animal healthcare services in remote areas of Nagaland.

Nagaland issues meningococcal disease alert after 14-year-old boy hospitalised

Nagaland’s Health and Family Welfare Department has issued an advisory to schools, hostels and educational institutions following a suspected case of invasive meningococcal disease in a 14-year-old boy, urging authorities to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspected cases.

NSCN-IM reiterates Framework Agreement as sole basis for Naga political solution

Marking the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Framework Agreement, the NSCN-IM on August 3 reaffirmed that the 2015 accord with the Government of India remains the sole basis for resolving the Naga political issue, while accusing New Delhi of delaying the final settlement.

Nagaland Police bust inter-state cocaine network, arrest five

Nagaland Police have dismantled an alleged inter-state narcotics network involved in procuring and distributing cocaine through commercial courier and parcel delivery services, arresting five people in connection with the case.

Nagaland: Konyak Union rejects Assam flood claims linked to ‘Dikhu dam’, Naginimora gold mining

The Konyak Union has strongly refuted allegations linking the recent floods in parts of Assam to the release of water from a purported “Dikhu Hydro Electric Project” dam in Nagaland’s Mon district or to alleged illegal gold mining activities in the Naginimora area.

Naga Students' Body mourns village guard's death, urges unity

The All Naga Students' Association, Manipur (ANSAM) has expressed grief over the death of Naga Village Guard Pouh. Lanbimei Riamei (29) of Longmai III Baptist Church, describing his death as a significant loss for the Naga community.

Nagaland remains key source, transit and destination for human trafficking; official flags emerging cyber-linked threats

Nagaland continues to remain a significant point of origin, transit and destination for human trafficking, with the crime increasingly evolving into newer forms linked to cybercrime, financial fraud and forced labour, a senior state government official said on Thursday, July 30.

Two brothers killed in landslide, mother injured in Nagaland's Mokokchung

A landslide struck a rented house in Mokokchung's Upper Penli Ward, killing two brothers and injuring their mother. The victims were QMHSS students, and ENPUM mourned the loss as their bodies were taken to Alisopur for last rites.

NIA takes over investigation into Khopanala explosion case in Nagaland

The Central Government has handed over the investigation into the Khopanala explosion case in Nagaland's Chümoukedima district to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), citing the gravity of the offence and its implications for national security.

Nagaland approves forensic sciences directorate, adds 549 police vehicles to modernisation drive

Nagaland has approved an independent Directorate of Forensic Sciences and flagged off 549 police vehicles with 12 mobile forensic vans. The move is aimed at strengthening scientific investigation and supporting the rollout of the new criminal laws.

Nagaland: Breakaway NSCN(IM) faction forms 'provisional government', says ceasefire spirit has 'ceased to exist'

A breakaway NSCN(IM) faction has formed a provisional government and named Ikato I Chishi Swu as chairman. The move sharpens the internal crisis within the organisation as the long-pending Naga peace process continues.

Viral '150 pizzas for protesters' claim unravels as Nagaland man admits bill was fake

A Nagaland social media user has admitted that the viral bill claiming 150 pizzas were sent to students protesting at Jantar Mantar was fake. He apologised for misleading people and said donations collected alongside the post would be used transparently for the protesters.

'Anyone who hasn't eaten': Nagaland man sends 150 pizzas to Jantar Mantar protesters

A Nagaland man arranged 150 pizzas for protesters at Delhi's Jantar Mantar after seeing them go hungry. His post cast the gesture as a way for people outside Delhi to support the agitation.

Nagaland floods: Death toll rises to nine; four missing, over 7,400 affected

The death toll in the flash floods and landslides triggered by incessant rain in Nagaland has risen to nine with the recovery of five more bodies in Mon district, while four people remain missing, according to a report released by the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) on Tuesday, July 21.

Prehistoric human habitation discovered in Nagaland's Noklak caves, rewriting region's ancient history

A team of archaeologists has uncovered compelling evidence of prehistoric human habitation in caves and rockshelters within the Naga Hills Ophiolite Belt in Nagaland's Noklak district, marking a major breakthrough in understanding the state's ancient past.

Nagaland Congress vows to continue anti-paper leak campaign until students get justice

The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) on July 20 said its nationwide 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' campaign against examination paper leaks and recruitment irregularities will continue until justice is delivered to affected students.

Nagaland announces relief measures after deadly Mon landslide; CM Rio announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia

The Nagaland government on July 19 announced a series of relief measures following the deadly landslide in Mon town that claimed lives and caused widespread damage to property and infrastructure, with Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio announcing an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh for the families of each deceased victim.

Seven feared dead after landslide strikes Nagaland's Mon town, rescue efforts hit by heavy rain

Assam tourist rescued after 100-foot fall on Dzükou Valley trek in Nagaland

A 19-year-old tourist from Guwahati was pulled to safety after falling from the Dzükou Valley trail in Viswema. The rescue prompted fresh calls for trekkers to use registered local guides, especially during the monsoon.