Nagaland

14 Nov

NSF encourages state governments to create an ILP commission

Banasree SarkarNagalandNSF

The urgent creation of a distinct and independent Inner Line Permit (ILP) Commission with the goal of putting in place a thorough and reliable system to oversee and control entry into Nagaland has been suggested by the Naga Students' Federation (NSF). This type of panel should be in charge of examining, enhancing, and rigorously enforcing ILP protocols with all the required processes in place, according to a letter sent to the chief secretary by NSF President Medovi Rhi and General Secretary Chumben Khuvung. In order to guarantee a cooperative and sustainable approach, they also recommended that the commission's establishment be…

08 Nov

Assam to restore 271 wetlands for floodwater diversion: concept note due by December

SayanAssam, Climate & Environment, latest, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagalandnature, Restoration, Wetlands

The Central Government has instructed the Assam Government to draft a concept note for the restoration of 271 wetlands aimed at facilitating floodwater diversion, with a deadline set for December this year. The North East Space Application Centre (NESAC) has already identified these 271 wetlands, which are potential candidates for rejuvenation to manage floodwaters. The Water Resources Department has pinpointed nine specific wetlands across seven districts that could be revived for this purpose, and a budget of Rs. 380 crore has already been allocated for the project. However, the Centre believes that a feasibility study must be conducted for all…

30 Oct

Some areas of Kohima are without power

Banasree SarkarNagalandNagaland

Parts of Kohima will have a power outage from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 31 and November 3, according to information from the electricity department. Executive engineer (E) Shiludi Longkumer of the electrical division Kohima stated in a press release that the shutdown was required to allow for the relocation of the 33 kV Kohima Ring Main Transmission Tower Line in order to construct the State Emergency Operation Center (SEOC) in the New Secretariat Complex area of Kohima. The department announced that on October 31 and November 3, respectively, areas under the 11kV New Secretariat and 11kV Thizama…

29 Oct

TR Zeliang talked on the issues with the Kohima-Pedi-Peren road

Banasree SarkarNagalandKma-Peren road

State deputy chief minister TR Zeliang, who is also in charge of the national highway portfolio, spoke with the Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) on Monday about the problems with the Kohima-Pedi-Peren road, which is 84.630 kilometers long and part of the Kohima-Lekie (Assam) road. At a meeting with the 15 BRTF commander in Dimapur on Monday, Zeliang brought up public concerns, especially from WAPO and NZPO, about how the union defense minister could officially launch an unfinished project, according to a press statement from the deputy chief minister's office. The BRTF commander made it clear during the conversation that…

26 Oct

190 Naga Army declares loyalty to Kitovi

Banasree SarkarNagalandNaga Army

A portion of the Naga Army's GPRN/NSCN rank and file defended themselves against the April 21, 2024, "coup" against N. Kitovi Zhimomi and urged others not to in any way label them as traitors or power brokers. The event started when the Naga Army's commander-in-chief (C-in-C) ordered 190 personnel—including two major generals, four brigadiers, six colonels, twenty-three lieutenant colonels, forty-three majors, forty-one captains, twenty-one second lieutenants, 19 sergeant majors, thirteen sergeants, fourteen corporals, and four lance corporals—to return to the general headquarters (GHQ) Khehoyi camp from various commands and units and to report by April 20, 2024, at the latest.…

24 Oct

On Ayurveda Day, RARC observes

Banasree SarkarNagalandAyurveda Day

On October 23, the Regional Ayurveda Research Centre (RARC) Dimapur celebrated Ayurveda Day by holding a prakriti assessment camp and plantation drive at Government College, Dimapur. This year's theme of encouraging environmental sustainability and holistic wellness was in line with the effort. According to a news release from RARC's research officer in charge, the event began with a Prakriti evaluation camp where staff and students could get health checks. As part of a thorough health screening, participants had their hemoglobin percentage (Hb%) and random blood sugar (RBS) measured. A plantation campaign with an emphasis on planting medicinal plants was held…

19 Oct

Nagaland produces approximately 20,000 metric tons of rubber annually

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According to M. Vasanthagesan, executive director of the Rubber Board of India (RBI), Nagaland presently produces about 20,000 metric tons of rubber yearly. However, a significant number of rubber trees are still untapped, which is essential for raising output levels. When board members and representatives of the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers' Association (ATMA) visited a rubber nursery plantation run by Toka Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society Ltd. on Friday in Vihokhu village, Niuland, Vasanthagesan made this statement. According to him, some 1.2 lakh hectares of rubber plantations have already been constructed since the Northeast's 2 lakh hectare initiative was introduced in 2021. He…

09 Oct

The government of Nagaland eases the prohibition on single-use plastics and bottles

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The prohibition on single-use plastics and one-liter bottles has been loosened by the Nagaland government until November 30, 2024. The decision has set forth requirements that must be fulfilled and has taken into consideration all industry-related and public interest considerations. The government has asked all retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers who are using single-use plastics or bottles of less than 1-litre to sell off their existing stock in this extended period. In a statement, the DIPR emphasized that the manufacturer and suppliers needed to implement efficient methods for gathering and getting rid of used plastic bottles. It was recommended that the…

08 Oct

The HIV epidemic in Zunheboto was brought to light by the Nagaland DPO

Banasree SarkarNagalandZunheboto

According to Hokishe Chophy, the District Programme Officer (DPO) for the District Integrated Strategy for HIV/AIDS and STDs in Zunheboto, there are alarming data about HIV/AIDS in the Zunheboto District. 12 people tested positive for HIV/AIDS out of 3103 people, including 566 pregnant women, who were checked in 2024, according to a news release from Tokavi K. Zhimo, DPO. 442 cases have tested positive for HIV since the ART Center in Zunheboto opened its doors in 2011, according to DPO. Chophy emphasized that 223 of the usual clients that were being treated at the time were still alive. But 76…

05 Oct

Nagaland wrestlers shine at the national C’ship in Dehradun

Banasree SarkarNagalandnational championships

The Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) won five gold and two silver medals in the Men's and Women's Cadet categories on Day 2 of the ongoing AITWPF 12th National Traditional Wrestling and Pankration Championship 2024 in Dehradun. Mulukhro Nakro (66 kg), Kevilekho Peki (59 kg), and Nubasa Rhakho (62 kg) won gold medals in the men's cadet division, while Mulübi Dzüdo (59 kg) took silver. In the women's cadet division, Külüngolü Nakro (42 kg) and Khrielhounuo Thevo (+60 kg) won gold, while Vetavolu Puyo-o (+60 kg) finished second. The senior category matches for both men and women will take place in…