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Nagaland’s Kezoma village hosts first millet festival to promote climate-resilient crop

Nagaland’s Kezoma village hosts first millet festival to promote climate-resilient crop

Aug 30, 2025

The first edition of the Millet Festival was celebrated on Saturday at Zakie Ground in Kezoma village, Kohima district.

Nagaland wins 2 gold, 1 silver at sub-junior national taekwondo championship

Nagaland wins 2 gold, 1 silver at sub-junior national taekwondo championship

Aug 30, 2025

Nagaland made a strong mark at the 4th Sub-Junior National Taekwondo Championship, held at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Cuttack, Odisha, from August 28 to 30, 2025, clinching two gold medals and one silver.

Nagaland medical students protest govt move to regularise 280 health workers without competitive exams

Nagaland medical students protest govt move to regularise 280 health workers without competitive exams

Aug 30, 2025

Medical students in Nagaland staged a protest on Saturday against the state government’s decision to regularise 280 contractual health workers without conducting competitive examinations.

Nagaland clarifies: No bar on women working night shifts under Shops & Establishments Act

Nagaland clarifies: No bar on women working night shifts under Shops & Establishments Act

Aug 30, 2025

Nagaland permits women to work night shifts with precautions. Employers must ensure safety and adhere to labour laws. Clarification effective immediately with authorities' approval.

151 Nagaland sportspersons honoured on National Sports Day

151 Nagaland sportspersons honoured on National Sports Day

Aug 30, 2025

151 athletes from Nagaland celebrated for achievements. New sports policy in development to support athletes. Emphasis on collaboration and recruitment for sports ecosystem.

Nagaland CM says Frontier Nagaland Territory Authority issue nearing resolution

Nagaland CM says Frontier Nagaland Territory Authority issue nearing resolution

Aug 29, 2025

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on August 29 said discussions regarding the demand for the Frontier Nagaland Territory Authority (FNTA) by residents of the six eastern districts are nearing conclusion.

NIA arrests man linked to arms smuggling from Nagaland to Bihar

NIA arrests man linked to arms smuggling from Nagaland to Bihar

Aug 29, 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 29 arrested a wanted accused involved in smuggling arms and ammunition from Nagaland to Bihar, officials said.

Minister Jamir bats for balance of culture and global education at Naga students’ conference

Minister Jamir bats for balance of culture and global education at Naga students’ conference

Aug 28, 2025

Stressing that global education and cultural preservation are complementary forces, Nagaland’s Minister for Rural Development and SIRD, Metsubo Jamir, on Thursday urged the youth to remain rooted in their identity while embracing the opportunities of a changing world.

Nagaland finalises NH-702 alignment via option 3, assures connectivity for bypassed villages

Nagaland finalises NH-702 alignment via option 3, assures connectivity for bypassed villages

Aug 28, 2025

A high-level meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang on August 28 resolved the long-pending issue of the alignment of National Highway 702 (NH-702), connecting Longleng, Longching, Mon, and Tizit.

Nagaland MPs call for strengthening BSNL services to boost digital inclusion in state

Nagaland MPs call for strengthening BSNL services to boost digital inclusion in state

Aug 28, 2025

Rajya Sabha MP S. Phangnon Konyak and Lok Sabha MP S. Supongmeren Jamir on Wednesday jointly chaired a meeting of the Telecom Advisory Committee (TAC) of BSNL Nagaland Business Area in Dimapur, underlining the importance of robust telecom services for the state’s growth.

Kohima electrician recovers after life-threatening burns at Zakhama Military Hospital

Kohima electrician recovers after life-threatening burns at Zakhama Military Hospital

Aug 28, 2025

A routine day at Zakhama Military Station turned into a life-threatening ordeal for 57-year-old electrician Shri Ram Sharma when an electrical flare left him with deep second-degree burns covering 16% of his body.

African Swine Fever outbreak prompts pig trade ban in Nagaland's Merapani

African Swine Fever outbreak prompts pig trade ban in Nagaland's Merapani

Aug 28, 2025

Nagaland bans pig trade in Merapani to contain African Swine Fever outbreak. Authorities urge compliance with biosecurity measures to protect farmers' livelihoods

Kohima football body boycotts Assam Rifles tournament over unresolved abuse allegations

Kohima football body boycotts Assam Rifles tournament over unresolved abuse allegations

Aug 28, 2025

The Kohima District Football Association has announced a complete boycott of an upcoming Assam Rifles tournament, citing unresolved allegations that a senior officer verbally abused the association's president and ongoing concerns about unauthorised competitions.

Nagaland Congress holds rally in Dimapur; pledges to safeguard electoral right, Article 371A

Nagaland Congress holds rally in Dimapur; pledges to safeguard electoral right, Article 371A

Aug 27, 2025

NPCC held a rally in Dimapur demanding protection of electoral rights and Article 371A. Leaders vowed to form government in 2028 and support Rahul Gandhi as future Prime Minister.

Nagaland's Kezoma village to host first-ever Ochü Millet Festival

Nagaland's Kezoma village to host first-ever Ochü Millet Festival

Aug 27, 2025

Kezoma village in Nagaland is set to host its first Ochü Millet Festival on August 30, celebrating millet harvest and cultural traditions. The event aims to revive rituals and promote millet as a sustainable crop.

Nagaland: 9-year-old girl rescued from Arunachal; 5 arrested in Dimapur-abduction case

Nagaland: 9-year-old girl rescued from Arunachal; 5 arrested in Dimapur-abduction case

Aug 27, 2025

A 9-year-old girl who went missing from Rengma Colony, Dimapur, on July 3, 2025, has been safely rescued from Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh, following an extensive police investigation.

Nagaland to ban discharge of septic waste into rivers in Kohima

Nagaland to ban discharge of septic waste into rivers in Kohima

Aug 26, 2025

Kohima bans septic tank waste discharge into water bodies. New measures for sanitation vehicle access implemented. Facilities to be reactivated for effective waste management.

Gauhati High Court CJ lauds Nagaland’s customary justice system

Gauhati High Court CJ lauds Nagaland’s customary justice system

Aug 26, 2025

Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar of the Gauhati High Court lauded Nagaland’s customary village justice system, highlighting its focus on reconciliation and healing, in contrast to the formal judiciary’s emphasis on declaring right and wrong.

Nagaland orders temporary closure of NH-29 section near Kohima

Nagaland orders temporary closure of NH-29 section near Kohima

Aug 26, 2025

The Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, on Tuesday ordered the temporary closure of a stretch of National Highway-29 near the Old KMC dumping site, citing safety concerns.

Nagaland to experience thunderstorms, heavy rain; authorities issue safety advisory

Nagaland to experience thunderstorms, heavy rain; authorities issue safety advisory

Aug 26, 2025

NSDMA issues weather advisory for Nagaland from August 27 to 30. Districts warned of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. Authorities urge caution and preparedness to minimise risk.

Nagaland teachers’ strike hits 133 govt high schools over pending service benefits

Nagaland teachers’ strike hits 133 govt high schools over pending service benefits

Aug 26, 2025

Academic activities in 133 government high schools across Nagaland were disrupted on Tuesday as the Nagaland RMSA Teachers Association (NRMSTA) 2016 batch launched a phase-wise indefinite agitation demanding long-pending service benefits.