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21 Nov

Peru becomes a cultural partner of the Hornbill Festival in 2024

Banasree SarkarNagaland

With Peru emerging as a key country partner, Nagaland is poised to demonstrate international cultural diplomacy during the 25th Hornbill Festival. With the opening of diplomatic relations, a thriving cultural interchange between Peru and Nagaland is anticipated. Following a meeting with Peruvian Ambassador H.E. Javier Manuel Paulinich Velarde, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio affirmed the alliance. The partnership, which is a calculated step to improve bilateral ties, will include Peruvian artists and entertainers taking part in a number of festival events. This comes after Rio's recent diplomatic meeting with Japanese officials, such as Japanese Embassy representatives Takashi Ariyoshi and Mayumi…

27 Sep

Kohima Police destroy narcotics worth Rs 44.53 crore

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

In a significant move against drug trafficking, Kohima police destroyed narcotics valued at over Rs 44.53 crore on September 26. The Drug Disposal Committee, under the Inspector General of Police (CID), oversaw the destruction of large quantities of seized narcotics at the Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) dumping site in Meriema. The seized substances included 500 soap cases of heroin weighing 5.73 kg, 41 kg of opium packed in 44 packets, and 2,49,400 Yaba tablets. These narcotics were confiscated by the Narcotics Cell during various operations between 2022 and 2023. Key officials present during the disposal included DIG (CID) Dr. K.P.A…

26 Sep

Jalukie, Nagaland hosts the start of the Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 2.0

Banasree SarkarNagalandnagaland

The launching programme of Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 2.0, an initiative by the ministry of Health & Family Welfare was held at Jalukie Town on September 24. District Tobacco Control Cell Peren, in association with the Jalukie Police Station, District Enforcement Force, and United Riders Motorcycle Club, coordinated the event. The campaign's objectives are to increase youth awareness, work with law enforcement, and include the community in order to create a healthier, tobacco-free future. During the ceremony, Dr. Niriethono Zetsovi, the Medical Superintendent of District Hospital Peren, stated that tobacco smoking was the primary cause of cancer and that it…

10 Jul

Eastern Nagaland’s ENPO temporarily halts emergency for Frontier Territory resolution

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

The Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organization (ENPO) Central Executive Council (CEC) has taken the decision to temporarily suspend the public emergency in Eastern Nagaland, aiming to foster mutual understanding and pursue a peaceful resolution regarding the proposed creation of the Frontier Nagaland Territory (FNT) by the Government of India. This decision was made during a crucial meeting held at the ENPO headquarters in Tuensang on July 3, 2024. Initially declared on February 5, 2024, the public emergency has been lifted to create an environment conducive to dialogue and negotiation. This suspension is subject to review, with provisions for reinstatement should compelling…

24 Mar

IBM Collaborates With the Department of School Education Nagaland

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IBM (NYSE: IBM) has announced a collaboration with the Department of School Education Nagaland to introduce the IBM STEM for Girls program in more than 250 secondary and higher secondary schools across 15 districts in the State. The curriculum will align and supplement the State's efforts towards quality education. This program will help enable more than 12,000 girls studying between 8th to 10th grade with access to digital fluency, coding skills training, 21st-century skills, including life and career skills.The collaboration is part of a three-year program between IBM and Nagaland State Government, with the QUEST Alliance and YouthNetas an implementation…

06 Dec

Army orders Court of Inquiry into Nagaland civilian killings

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Indian Army has instituted a Court of Inquiry to investigate the Nagaland civilian killings under a Major General-rank officer, news agency ANI reported while quoting Army sources. The officer is posted in the northeast sector only. At least 14 civilians and a soldier were killed in an anti-insurgency operation and violence over the weekend in Mon district of Nagaland, as per police. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said that the Centre has given an ex-gratia amount of Rs 11 lakh each and the state government has given Rs 5 lakh each to the families of those deceased. The CM said that he…

20 Nov

International Brand Hafele Now in Nagaland

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Häfele has launched a store in Dimapur on 20 November, 2021. The store was inaugurated by the Deputy CM of NagalandShri YanthungoPatton. The launch of this new store will provide a wide range of options for choosing the right product for your home. It provides one-of-a- kind hardware and fitting systems and electronic locking solutions. Häfele understands the importance of every kitchen with innovative storage solutions help the customer organize their kitchen necessities. This includes the installation of the right kind of drawers and cabinets, storage units, cooking appliances and washing and cleaning units according to the specific zone. Their…

21 Sep

EDC inaugurated at ITI Kohima complex

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Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India visited ITI Kohima on 17 September. The Minister also inspected the Mobile Skill Morung which is a Training Workshop on Wheels to address the skilling needs of the rural youths established under SANKALP project of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India. During his visit he inaugurated the Entrepreneurship Development Centre at ITI Kohima Complex which is a collaboration between the Department of Employment, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of Nagaland and IIE, Guwahati. The EDC was established under the SANKALP project…

11 Feb

Anti-rabies vaccination in Dimapur

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Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC), Veterinary Public Health Cell has informed that a free anti-rabies vaccination and animal health care programme within DMC jurisdiction will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as follows: Children park, landmark colony and surr colonies (February 13), Xuvihe Memorial School, Xuvihe colony and surr colonies (February 27) Lengrijan council hall, Lengrijan colony and surr colonies (March 6); Chairman’s residence, Nyamo Lotha colony and surrounding colonies (March 13), HMC School, Sewak colony and surrounding colonies (March 20); Salt Christian College, East Police colony and surr colonies (March 27); Council Hall Sunrise colony and surr colonies…

09 Feb

Tuensang receives two new health sub-centres

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Tuensang received two new Health Sub-Centres (HSC) at Sipongsang and Nyinyem villages under Tuensang Sadar block inaugurated by chief medical officer (CMO), Dr. I Moatemjen on February 5 and 6. A press release by district media officer stated that the team was led by CMO and accompanied by ZLO Dr. Limawabang, gynaecologist (SMO), District Hospital Dr. Yanrenthung, dermatologist, Dr. Imlong, medical officers Dr. Mongko, Dr. Sao, Dr. Wapangla, staff from CMO establishment and DPMU (NHM) staff. At the inaugural function at Sipongsang village, CMO encouraged local communities to support the department and urged medical workers to perform well to be…