Nagaland

19 Oct

Nagaland produces approximately 20,000 metric tons of rubber annually

Banasree SarkarNagalandNagaland

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

Banasree SarkarNagalandNagaland

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…

28 Sep

Gauhati High Court cancels 163 Nagaland Police appointments after 935

Banasree SarkarNagalandGauhati High Court

The Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench quashed the appointment of 163 police constables recruited by the Nagaland government between January 2018 and September 2020. The court's ruling follows a comparable ruling last week that invalidated the appointment of 935 constables. The ruling was rendered by a bench of one judge, annulling the appointments that were made without following the correct processes for hiring or posting job advertisements. The appointments were ruled to be unlawful by the court under Articles 14 and 16 of the Indian Constitution. The petitioners, young indigenous people without jobs, claimed that the state had disregarded traditional…

27 Sep

Drugs destroyed in Nagaland worth Rs 44.5 crore

Banasree SarkarNagalandNagaland

On Thursday, at the Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) dumping site in Meriema, drugs and psychotropic substances valued at over Rs. 44.53 crore were destroyed by the Drug Disposal Committee, which is part of the IGP (CID) Police Headquarters. Among the goods taken by the Narcotics Cell police station were a sizable amount of drugs that had been taken between 2022 and 2023. They consist of 25 packages of Yaba tablets (a total of 249,400 tablets), 44 packets of opium (weighing 41 kg 30 gm 94 mg), and 500 soap cases of heroin (a total of 5 kg 729.68 gm). The…

26 Sep

Jalukie hosts the launch 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…

18 Sep

The Nagaland government is committed to providing better infrastructure in all the districts

Banasree SarkarNagalandNagaland government

Chief Minister of Nagaland Neiphiu Rio urged the youth to carry on Dr. T. Ao’s legacy in the field of sports and stated that the government is committed to provide better infrastructures in all the districts. According to a DIPR report, the chief minister speaking at the inaugural programme of the 23rd Dr. T. Ao Inter District Championships Trophy (football) on Tuesday at Loyem Memorial Astro Turf Ground, Tuensang. He gave a speech at the event's opening and expressed his gratitude to the Tuensang District Football Association (TDFA) and the organizing committee for taking the initiative to host the state's…

11 Jul

Assam Rifles Commander supports ex-servicemen in Nagaland

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

The Commander of Assam Rifles recently donated chairs and hearing aids to the Assam Rifles Ex-Servicemen Association in Kohima, Nagaland. This gesture underscores the organization's steadfast commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its former members beyond their active service.The donation ceremony held in Kohima garnered heartfelt appreciation from ex-servicemen, who expressed gratitude for the continued support provided by Assam Rifles. The provision of hearing aids was particularly significant, addressing critical health needs among elderly veterans and ensuring they have essential resources for a comfortable life. "We are dedicated to standing by our retired personnel, and this donation reaffirms…

10 Jul

ENPO suspends emergency in Eastern Nagaland to facilitate talks on Frontier Territory

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…