Nagaland: Traffic advisory for ‘Dimapur Night Carnival’

In view of the ‘Night Carnival’ organised by Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) in coordination with the district administration and Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) as an extension of the Hornbill Festival along the stretch from Holy Cross Point to Clock Tower from December 6 to 10, 2025, the following traffic arrangements and restrictions have been issued for effective management of the event and public safety.
As per the advisory issued by the Commissioner of Police, Dimapur Aotula T Imchen, entry of vehicles from either side of Holy Cross Junction and Clock Tower Junction will be restricted from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily from December 6 to 10. Vehicles will not be allowed to park on the stretch beyond 4 p.m. during the period. Any vehicle found parked in areas meant for Night Carnival stalls will be towed or clamped and penalised.
All feeder roads located along the stretch will be barricaded and closed for vehicular traffic during the Night Carnival period.
Parking: (a) Roadside parking may be used at available parking spaces without causing obstruction to traffic. (b) Permission has been granted to the Youth department of Town Baptist Church, Nyamo Lotha Road, to temporarily run a paid parking facility at Christian Higher Secondary School premises from December 6 to 23, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
From December 6 to 10, the paid parking facility will be extended till 11 p.m. for Night Carnival visitors. (c) Limited parking for officials, organisers and vehicles with designated car passes will be allowed at Holy Cross Higher Secondary School parking lot.
All temporary restrictions will be enforced daily from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. from December 6 to 10, 2025. For traffic updates and assistance, call 7085055038 (Traffic Control, Dimapur).