Nagaland

30 Oct

Dimapur Police urge safe firecracker use ahead of Diwali

Sonakshi Sarkar0 CommentsNagaland

head of Diwali, Dimapur police have issued an advisory to regulate firecracker use, urging citizens to prioritize safety and reduce pollution. Commissioner of Police Kevithuto Sophie highlighted the harmful environmental impact, health concerns, and stress caused to animals and sensitive individuals from excessive firecracker noise. The advisory permits firecracker use during specific timeframes: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. for Diwali, Gurpurab, and similar festivals, while Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are limited to 11:55 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Only "green crackers," approved by the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO), will be allowed, with eco-friendly types like safe water…

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30 Oct

Nagaland Lok Sabha MP calls for restoration of property rights

Tanupriya0 CommentsNagaland

Supongmeren Jamir, the only member of the Nagaland Lok Sabha, has advocated for regaining authority over the state's resources in accordance with Article 371 of the constitution, which gives Nagaland unique rights over land and resources. During the 78th foundation day/senior consultative meeting of the Naga Students' Federation, the MP voiced concern that resources from Nagaland were being used to benefit neighboring Assam, thus denying the state of its legitimate claims. Instead of letting Nagaland's resources go unused, he asked the NSF to think of ways to use them for the benefit of its citizens. Supongmeren Jamir, who emphasized the…

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29 Oct

Dimapur Police issues firecracker ban ahead of festive season

Sonakshi Sarkar0 CommentsNagaland

With the festive season around the corner, Nagaland's Dimapur Commissioner of Police has issued a strict advisory cautioning citizens about the firecracker ban in place, aimed at promoting a safe and eco-friendly celebration. The advisory urges residents to avoid firecracker use, citing the environmental hazards and health risks posed by loud explosions and toxic emissions, which can stress both humans and animals. Specific guidelines permit firecracker use only during Diwali, from 8 pm to 10 pm, and on Christmas and New Year’s Eve, from 11:55 pm to 12:30 am. However, only Reduced Emission (Green) Crackers, approved by the Petroleum and…

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28 Oct

Former minister TA Ngullie passes

Tanupriya0 CommentsNagaland

Former cabinet minister and political veteran TA Ngullie, the longest-surviving elected NLA member since 1964, died on Sunday in Chümoukedima. His extended family is his surviving relatives. He was 90 years old. According to family sources, the remains will be transported to his hometown of Mungya in the Wokha district following the funeral service, which is scheduled for October 28 at 10 a.m. at Chümoukedima Ward-7. T.A. Ngullie, who was born in 1934, was elected to the first NLA in 1964, representing the 37 Tyui assembly constituency. In the second, third, fourth, fifth, seventh, eighth, and ninth houses, he was…

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28 Oct

Army officer brave act saves two young boys from drowning in nagaland

Tanupriya0 CommentsNagaland

An army officer at Rangapahar Military Station in the Dimapur area bravely and selflessly prevented two little boys from drowning in the Dhansiri River on Sunday afternoon. The two boys, who were between the ages of five and six, were playing by the riverbank when they unintentionally slipped into the murky, deep water. A woman's and the sons' calls for assistance were heard by Major Vishavdeep Singh Attri, who happened to be walking through the neighborhood. The courageous officer acted without hesitation and without regard for his own safety. As a skilled swimmer, he plunged into the river and battled…

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22 Oct

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is highly hopeful regarding Nagaland National Highways

Sonakshi Sarkar0 CommentsNagaland

Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, reviewed Nagaland's National Highways on the 21st in the presence of Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister T R Zeliang and both MoS for Road Transport and Highways, Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra. He assessed the progress of 29 NH projects spanning 545 kilometers in Nagaland. During the meeting, they discuss the importance of accelerating transport infrastructure development in Nagaland while stressing sustainability and cost-efficiency.  These measures will considerably improve connectivity, stimulate local economic growth, and help the region become more integrated into India's general development. Sh. Gadkari noted that Nagaland's roadways are…

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21 Oct

SAYO enforces ban on heavy-duty trucks on National Highway-2

Sonakshi Sarkar0 CommentsNagaland

The Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO) has enforced a ban on heavy-duty trucks with three axles and above on the Phesama-Khuzama stretch of National Highway 2, following the expiry of its 15-day ultimatum to the Nagaland state government. The restrictions took effect Sunday evening, with checkpoints established at Phesama and Khuzama. SAYO's move is a response to the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) failing to repair the dilapidated road despite multiple representations submitted since February 2022. SAYO president Metekhrielie Mejura stated that the poor condition of the highway has caused numerous accidents and health problems for local…

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17 Oct

Nagaland to discuss border dispute with PM Modi soon

Sonakshi Sarkar0 CommentsNagaland

In a bid to resolve the long-standing border dispute with Assam, the Nagaland government will soon engage in high-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton announced on Tuesday. Patton, who holds the portfolio for Home and Border Affairs, visited Tuli in Mokokchung district, a region bordering Assam, to assess the ground situation. Accompanied by local MLA A Pangjung Jamir, DGP Rupin Sharma, and senior district officials, Patton's team inspected sensitive areas, including the Assam Police Commando Battalion camp at Septsuyong Lu in Kangtsung village…

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14 Oct

Nagaland’s Durga Puja festivities end with reverence

Sonakshi Sarkar0 CommentsNagaland

The annual Durga Puja festivities in Nagaland came to a close on Sunday with the traditional immersion of idols, known as Visarjan, at various river ghats, including the Dhansiri River. Over 51 idols of Goddess Durga were immersed in a vibrant and devotional atmosphere as hundreds of devotees gathered to witness the final rituals. The streets were filled with colorful processions, traditional music, dance, and chants, as community members paid their last respects to the goddess. The Visarjan ceremony symbolizes Maa Durga’s return to her celestial home, carrying with her the hopes and prayers of devotees for peace and prosperity.…

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09 Oct

CM Neiphiu Rio urges intervention over Naga skull auction   

Sonakshi Sarkar0 CommentsNagaland

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio of Nagaland has formally appealed to India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, to intervene in the impending auction of Naga human remains scheduled in the UK. This issue, brought to light by the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), has ignited outrage among the Naga community, highlighting the cultural and emotional significance of these ancestral remains. In a letter dated October 8, Rio expressed profound concern over the auction of a "19th century horned Naga human skull" set to be sold by Swan Fine Art in Oxfordshire, with an estimated value between £3,500-4,000. He condemned the…

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