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Nagaland News

‘Yes! We can end TB’: Nagaland raises awareness on TB epidemic

With an objective to raise awareness about Tuberculosis (TB) and to end the global TB epidemic, Nagaland Friday joined the world in observing “World...

Smart City needs smart people: Zhaleo

Advisor for Urban Development & Municipal Affairs, Zhaleo Rio, said a smart City needed smart people to function while making the best use of...

PPUK clarifies on Sept 4 killing

In a rejoinder to the statement “NSCN (K) clarifies” published in the local dailies September 5, Poumai Public Union Kohima (PPUK) clarified that James Mao, killed on September 4 was not from Poumai community as claimed. The union informed...

NSCW on July 4 murder case

Nagaland State Commission for Women Thursday said the commission was against releasing of the July 4 accused on bail before the charges were filed. In a statement, NSCW chairperson Dr. Temsula Ao expressed concern about the delay in framing...

Sonari blockade affects Mon dist

Economic blockade imposed by Sonari Truck Owner Association (STOA), Sivasagar, Assam since September 3 has affected the supply of essential commodities to Mon district. According to a press release issued by Tizit extra assistant commissioner S. Athsangla, STOA imposed an...

Avoid nepotism, favoritism while selecting teachers: Azo

Maintaining that “nepotism and favoritism” would damage the future of the young generation, Minister of roads & bridges and parliamentary affairs Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu Thursday urged upon politicians and department officials to do away with such practices while appointing...

CANSSEA not to contribute fund

COMPULSORY DEDUCTION FOR  50TH  STATEHOOD ANNIV  Confederation of All Nagaland Secretariat Service Employees’ Association (CANSSEA) Thursday, literally put a damper on the decision of the bureaucracy for compulsory contribution from government employees towards celebration of the 50th anniversary of Nagaland...

DMC CEO clarifies position on UDD directive

Reacting to the news item “ACAUT welcomes UDD action” published Wednesday, Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) CEO Orenthung Lotha clarified that he had taken the “decision and action” by keeping in mind the best and immediate interest of DMC. Further Orenthung,...

Factional clash in Kohima; 2 held with arms

Close on the heels of the September 4 factional incident, another factional related clash occurred near Naga Hospital Kohima junction Thursday afternoon and two persons apprehended with three weapons. Police said suspected NSCN (K) and GPRN/NSCN cadres exchanged gun-fire. As a...

Bye-poll result of CM Chang’s dual role: NPCC

Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) Thursday said the 51-Noksen bye-election was a “predicament” imposed on the electorate by the “manipulative action” of CM Chang, who as sitting Lok Sabha MP got elected as MLA in February assembly elections only...

Nagaland Zoological Park receives slow loris

Wildlife enthusiasts donated slow loris to Nagaland Zoological Park (NZP), Rangapahar Wednesday, which was received by staffs of the Zoological Park. Slow loris was rescued from Zunheboto by two friends -- Lanu Akum of Akhoya village, a junior engineer under...

DC Zbto convenes meet to discuss menace of price rise

Concerned over the menace of price rise and rampant taxation in Zunheboto district, the deputy commissioner Zunheboto Akato Sema convened an emergency coordination meet with the Zunheboto Town Council (ZTC), Town GBs Association, Sumi Totomi Hoho, Zunheboto Chamber of...