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.
NUCF, 36 town councils demand immediate eviction of Assam Rifles from AAI land for Dimapur airport expansion
Jan 16, 2026The Nagaland Urban Council Federation (NUCF), along with all 36 Town Councils of the state, has strongly opposed the continued occupation of Airport Authority of India (AAI) land by the Assam Rifles Training Centre (ARTC), demanding its immediate and unconditional vacating to facilitate long-pending expansion of Dimapur Airport.
Haj 2026: January 25 set as final deadline for bookings through authorised HGOs
Jan 16, 2026The Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) has fixed January 25, 2026, as the final deadline for Haj pilgrims booking through Haj Group Organisers (HGOs) and Private Tour Operators (PTOs) to complete all remaining formalities for Haj 2026.
NSF welcomes Nagaland Police recruitment drive, calls for transparency and merit
Jan 15, 2026The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has welcomed the ongoing police recruitment drive across Nagaland, commending the Department of Home and the Government of Nagaland for addressing long-pending vacancies and creating employment opportunities for Naga youth.
At 70th AKM meet, CM Rio flags Naga political issue, urges end to ‘blame culture’
Jan 15, 2026Chungtia (Nagaland), January 14, 2026: Nagaland Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio on January 14 attended the 70th Ao Kaketshir Mungdang (AKM) Conference as the special guest at Chungtia Village, where he paid tribute to the pioneering legacy of the Ao community and addressed key socio-political challenges confronting the state.
Government helicopter service Pawan Hans tests flights in five Nagaland districts
Jan 14, 2026India’s largest government-owned helicopter service provider under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Pawan Hans Limited (PHL), conducted trial landings of its helicopter in five districts of Nagaland on January 13 under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)–UDAN of the Government of India.
Mining firm director arrested in Nagaland for Rs 53.28 crore GST fraud
Jan 12, 2026The director of two mining firms has been arrested in Nagaland for his alleged involvement in a Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud amounting to Rs 53.28 crore.
Rubber Board, Nagaland Government sign MoU to set up NIRT Nodal Centre in Chümoukedima
Jan 11, 2026In a significant push to strengthen rubber cultivation and rural livelihoods in Nagaland, the Rubber Board of India (RBI) and the Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Government of Nagaland, on January 9, 2026 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Nodal Centre of the National Institute for Rubber Training (NIRT) at Rüzaphema in Chümoukedima district.
Union minister encourages olive cultivation, water storage projects in Nagaland
Jan 10, 2026Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey on Saturday, January 10 visited Kohima district to review the on-ground implementation of central government schemes and assess the utilisation of public funds under the ‘Fortnightly Visit of Union Ministers to the North Eastern Region’ programme.
Who owns the marketplace? Illegal immigration and local survival in Nagaland
Jan 10, 2026Since the recent years till today, concerns have grown among sections of Naga society regarding the illegal entry of immigrants from Bangladesh into Nagaland and its perceived impact on local livelihoods, particularly in the business sector.
Known for Hornbill: Nagaland’s limited place in India’s imagination
Jan 10, 2026A large section of mainland India remains largely unaware of Nagaland, not due to a lack of interest but because of limited and selective representation. For many, knowledge of the state is confined to brief mentions, the gap in awareness leads to stereotypes and misconceptions, where Nagaland is seen as distant, unfamiliar, or culturally “other.”
Nagaland government establishes high-powered body to oversee Hornbill Festival operations
Jan 09, 2026Nagaland government forms a committee to better manage the Hornbill Festival. The move aims to improve coordination and visitor experience at the annual event
Nagaland partners with WRI India to deploy energy access explorer for clean energy planning
Jan 09, 2026In a significant step towards strengthening evidence-based planning for clean and reliable energy, the Nagaland GIS and Remote Sensing Centre (NGISRSC) and WRI India signed a Memorandum of Understanding on January 7, 2026, at the NGISRSC headquarters in Kohima.
Nagaland Congress launches 45-day statewide agitation against repeal and renaming of MGNREGA
Jan 09, 2026The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) on January 8 launched a 45-day statewide agitation against the repeal and renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), alleging that the Centre has dismantled a critical rights-based livelihood programme for rural India.
Over 32,000 aspirants compete for 1,176 Nagaland police constable posts
Jan 09, 2026More than 32,000 candidates have applied for 1,176 constable posts in the Nagaland Police, officials said on January 8, reflecting strong interest in the state’s largest ongoing recruitment drive.
Under-reporting of crimes a major hurdle in Nagaland: Dy CM Yanthungo Patton
Jan 07, 2026Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton on January 6 flagged under-reporting of crimes as a major challenge for law enforcement in the state, stressing that effective policing depends largely on public cooperation and the timely reporting of cases.
White Owl Literature Festival 2026 in Nagaland to spotlight Northeast storytelling
Dec 31, 2025The third edition of The White Owl Literature Festival & Book Fair will be held in Nagaland from February 5, celebrating the Northeast’s rich literary and storytelling traditions, from ancient oral narratives to contemporary writing, organisers said.
Naga People’s Front raises alarm over attacks on religious freedom
Dec 30, 2025As 2025 draws to a close, the Naga People’s Front (NPF) has highlighted key political milestones while expressing concern over recent incidents affecting religious harmony in different parts of the country.
Niuland administration in Nagaland issues advisory over increased wild elephant activity
Dec 30, 2025The Niuland district administration has issued a public advisory on December 30, in view of the continued and increasing presence of wild elephants in several areas of the district, urging residents to exercise extreme caution.
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