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Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, announced 25 shortlisted cities for the “nurturing neighbourhoods challenge” cohort, in collaboration with Bernard van Leer Foundation (BvLF) and technical partner WRI India. A press release by CEO, Kohima Smart City Development Limited, Kovi Meyase stated that the challenge was a 3-year initiative aimed at supporting early childhood friendly neighbourhoods under the government’s “smart cities mission”. The nurturing neighbourhoods challenge launched on November 4, 2020, invited participation from all smart cities, capitals of states, UTs and cities with population above 5 lakhs to participate. During the three-month application period, over 100…

Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) has informed that it would be carrying out a cleanliness drive in Kohima town on February 22 from 7 a.m. till 10 a.m. as part of the Sekrenyi festival, 2021. A press release by its president, Kekhrie Pfukha and secretary environment, Neiba Bio stated that the cleanliness drive which would be conducted three days ahead of the premier festival of the Angami Nagas would be carried out in collaboration with Kohima Municipal Council and Kohima Chamber of Commerce and Industries, along the stretch of Kohima town: From Lerie to High School area; TCP Gate to Paramedical…

ICAR Nagaland Centre, Medziphema organised three-day training programme on “scientific backyard poultry farming for enhancing the tribal farmers income” on February 17 and 19. A press release by ICAR Nagaland centre, Medziphema stated that 27 participants from Chesezu village of Phek district attended the training programme. The training involved importance of scientific backyard poultry farming, housing management, brooding of chicks and feeding management. Health management of birds under backyard condition and vaccinations training was imparted to the tribal farmers and hands-on training on different vaccination in general and Ranikhet disease was demonstrated to the farmers. Speaking at the closing function,…

DC Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie has informed concerned landowners that land compensation for 2 Lane Kohima-by-pass at chainage 10+500 to chainage 13+800 (package-2) would be paid in the office of Deputy Commissioner, Kohima on February 20, 10 a.m. According to DIPR report, concerned landowners have been informed that land compensation for 2 Lane Kohima -by-pass at chainage 21+000 to chainage 29+960 (Package-3) would also be paid in the office on February 22, 10 a.m. In this connection, concerned village chairman or representative appointed by the chairman have been directed to be present for identification of landowners. Further, concerned landowners of both…