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12 Jun

Nagaland Showcases Progress in Education, Economy and Sustainability

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has highlighted the state's achievements in sustainable development, governance reforms and human capital development while seeking the Centre's support for several major infrastructure projects during the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog in New Delhi. According to an official report issued by the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Rio reaffirmed Nagaland's commitment to the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047 and outlined the state's progress across various sectors. Addressing the meeting, the chief minister said Nagaland has emerged as a national leader in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)-5, which focuses on gender equality.…

12 Jun

Deputy CM Vows Fast-Track Justice in Sensitive Crime Cases

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton has assured strict and speedy action against crimes involving women and minors, stating that the state government has taken serious note of recent incidents and directed law enforcement agencies to expedite investigations. Speaking to reporters at Dimapur Airport, Patton described the reported cases as "very unfortunate" and said the government was committed to ensuring justice for victims and their families. The deputy chief minister said a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to handle the cases and carry out a thorough investigation. According to him, the SIT is being headed by a Deputy…

07 Jun

‘Employment Fosters Dignity’: Nagaland Governor Calls for Concerted Action as 25+ Firms Join Kohima Job fair

PreetiNagaland

Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav has called for concerted efforts by government agencies, educational institutions, industries and civil society organisations (CSOs) to address the state’s growing unemployment challenge, noting that more than 70,000 job seekers were currently registered in Nagaland.According to a Lok Bhavan statement, the governor, who inaugurated the Kohima Job Fair 2026 at Don Bosco College, Kohima, said creating sustainable employment opportunities and livelihood avenues for young people must remain a collective priority.The governor highlighted that 70,469 unemployed job seekers were registered in the state as of February 2026 and underscored the need for stronger collaboration among stakeholders…

18 May

Study Highlights Potential of Tribal Herbal Knowledge in Expanding Rural Healthcare Access

riyaNagaland

A Nagaland University study has documented the rich yet rapidly declining ethno-medicinal knowledge of the Sonowal Kachari tribe of Assam, highlighting its potential to transform affordable healthcare and future drug discovery. Focusing on 39 medicinal plant species and their applications, the study systematically records traditional herbal practices that have long been passed down orally within the Sonowal Kachari tribe. By engaging 180 elderly knowledge holders, the research captures a detailed and quantitative understanding of plant-based treatments used to manage a range of ailments. One of the key findings of the study is the continued relevance of herbal medicine as a…

11 May

NSCN-K (Niki) criticises Nagaland government’s vehicle signage ban

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

The NSCN-K (Niki) has criticised the Nagaland government’s recent order banning the display of religion-based and organisation-related signage on vehicles, alleging that the move targets religious identity and freedom.In a statement issued through its Ministry of Information and Publicity (MIP), the group objected to the state government’s notification that prohibits the display of religious slogans, stickers, signboards and other unauthorised identifiers on both private and public vehicles.The group claimed that the order was against the spirit of religious freedom and alleged that the Indian legal system often contradicted itself in matters related to religion and cultural identity.The statement also referred…

13 Mar

Nagaland govt pushes to operationalise Eklavya Model Residential Schools to expand tribal education

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

The Nagaland government has stepped up efforts to complete and operationalise several Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across the state. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio informed the Nagaland Legislative Assembly that work is progressing on at least 19 such schools that are currently under construction, and the government is aiming to make many of them operational by next year.The chief minister shared the details while replying to a starred question raised by Jwenga Seb during the Assembly session on March 12. He said the EMRS projects in Nagaland fall under two phases of the centrally sponsored scheme. The earlier phase was…

25 Nov

417 people in Peren, Nagaland, join the Congress and denounce “showmanship politics” by the state administration

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

In a significant political development in Nagaland, a total of 417 individuals led by Tumda Newme, former Independent candidate from the 6-Tening Assembly Constituency and founding member of the Peren Division NDPP, formally joined the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) on Monday. The mass induction, held at Newme’s residence in Jalukie, was organised under the supervision of the Peren District Congress Committee (DCC) and has been hailed by party leaders as a major momentum shift ahead of future elections. The Congress has described the joining as a reflection of growing public discontent against the current state government and what they…

24 Nov

Leaders demand a revitalization of Naga unity as the new Naga Colony Gate and Unity Stone are unveiled in Dimapur

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

The Naga Colony in Dimapur witnessed a significant moment on Saturday as the newly constructed colony gate and the Unity Stone of the Nagas were formally inaugurated and unveiled. The ceremony was led by MLA and Advisor for Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Zhaleo Rio, along with MLA and Advisor for Tribal Affairs and Election, H. Tovihoto Ayemi. The event took place at Naga Colony, adjacent to Reliance Smart Point, and drew community leaders, elders, and residents. Speaking as the special guest, Zhaleo Rio described the new village gate as a powerful symbol of Naga identity, unity, and cultural strength.…

23 May

Assam Rifles Chief reviews counter-insurgency operations in Nagaland

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, the Director General of Assam Rifles, visited Nagaland on Thursday to evaluate the operational preparedness of the paramilitary force and to assess ongoing security efforts under the strategically important Dimapur sector. The visit, described as a key initiative by the Assam Rifles, aimed at reviewing the challenges and ground realities faced by the deployed units. A press release from the force stated that the Director General's assessment focused on enhancing internal security operations and fostering long-term stability in the region, which has seen intermittent tensions over the years. During the visit, Lt Gen Lakhera met with…

22 Feb

Meluri is inaugurated as the 17th district by the Nagaland chief minister

Banasree SarkarNagalandNeiphiu Rio

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio officially opened Meluri, formerly a Phek subdivision, on Wednesday. As part of the district's development efforts, Rio also officially opened a multidisciplinary sports stadium, making Meluri Nagaland's 17th district. Nine of Nagaland's 17 districts were established recently, including Meluri. Speaking to a sizable crowd at the public square, Rio praised the work of his coworkers, the chief secretary's bureaucracy, and every officer engaged in the procedure, declaring that the long-standing call for a distinct district had at last been fulfilled "in God's own time." According to the chief minister, Meluri district became the state's youngest district…