Nagaland - The Purbottar

10 Sep

Health Officials in Longleng Urge Public Action to Pledge Eyes During 41st NEDF

nanika EditorNagaland

The District Health Society, Longleng, observed the 41st National Eye Donation Fortnight under the National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment (NPCB & VI) by hosting a sensitization and awareness program at District Hospital, Longleng, on September 7. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Thungchanpeni Patton highlighted eye donation as a noble act that restores sight and urged the community to dispel common misconceptions while encouraging families to honor loved ones' pledges to donate. Ophthalmologist Dr. Thejavituo Kire explained the cornea harvesting process and noted that because there is no artificial substitute for human corneas, donated…

05 Sep

Health Officials Review Nagaland’s TB Elimination Roadmap

nanika EditorNagaland

Nagaland’s State TB Cell under the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare held its quarterly review meeting for the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) on September 3 in Kohima, reviewing progress and strengthening strategies to accelerate tuberculosis elimination in the state. State TB Officer Dr Akum Jamir outlined ongoing NTEP initiatives and the 100 Days Campaign, stressing the importance of continuous screening, early diagnosis and systematic treatment. He noted that tuberculosis remains a major public health challenge, with India accounting for around 28 per cent of the global TB burden, and emphasised the need for stronger implementation at the state…

04 Sep

NTC Urges Government Action as Dimapur-Kohima Rail Link Costs Surge Sevenfold

nanika EditorNagaland

The Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) has raised serious concerns regarding the prolonged delay and massive cost escalation surrounding the Dimapur-Kohima (Zubza) rail link project, urging the state government and parliamentarians to press central authorities for its immediate completion. In a statement issued by NTC President C. Pankathung Lotha and General Secretary C. Onen Walling, the council highlighted findings from a recent Public Accounts Committee (PAC) parliamentary report which revealed that despite being initiated in 2006–07 with an initial estimate of Rs 850 crore, the project had achieved under 25% physical progress while expenditures soared past Rs 6,663.20 crore by May…

02 Sep

‘Red Card to Child Labour’: Mokokchung Campaign Promotes Safe Childhood

nanika EditorNagaland

The District Task Force (DTF), Mokokchung, has launched the Pan India Rescue & Rehabilitation Campaign 4.0 to strengthen efforts against child labour and promote children’s rights and safety. Held in commemoration of World Day Against Child Labour, the campaign ran from June 12 to August 31 under the theme “Red Card to Child Labour—Fair Play for Children, Decent Work for Adults.” The initiative began with poster campaigns and sensitisation programmes aimed at workers, business proprietors and the general public, highlighting the harmful effects of child labour and the importance of keeping children away from hazardous and unsafe work environments. As…

30 Aug

Coaches, Referee, Young Achiever Among Awardees at IG Stadium Kohima Ceremony

Preeti SinghNagaland

The Department of Youth Resources and Sports, Government of Nagaland on Saturday conducted a cash award ceremony for meritorious sportspersons 2026 in observance of National Sports Day at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima. Cash awards of Rs 23 lakh have been awarded to 89 outstanding athletes, including two coaches, a referee and young achiever, who excelled at the national and international level in the various disciplines. The award has been conferred in the discipline of Sepaktakraw, Taekwondo, Shooting, Athletics, Boxing, Archery, Badminton and Pencak Silat. Puleno Neikha, Sports Coach (Sepktaktraw) and Deep Kumar, Sports Coach (Pencak Silat) have been conferred with…

30 Aug

Nagaland Felicitates 89 Sportspersons With Rs 23 Lakh Cash Awards on National Sports Day

Preeti SinghNagaland

The Department of Youth Resources and Sports, Government of Nagaland on Saturday conducted a cash award ceremony for meritorious sportspersons 2026 in observance of National Sports Day at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima. Cash awards of Rs 23 lakh have been awarded to 89 outstanding athletes, including two coaches, a referee and young achiever, who excelled at the national and international level in the various disciplines. The award has been conferred in the discipline of Sepaktakraw, Taekwondo, Shooting, Athletics, Boxing, Archery, Badminton and Pencak Silat. Puleno Neikha, Sports Coach (Sepktaktraw) and Deep Kumar, Sports Coach (Pencak Silat) have been conferred with…

22 Aug

Nagaland Steps Up Power Capacity with Fourth Private Sector Renewable Project in Mon District

nanika EditorNagaland, North East

The Department of Power, Nagaland, has taken a significant step toward boosting its renewable energy infrastructure by signing a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with M/s Tvaksas Renewable Pvt. Ltd. for a 20 MW solar power plant at Lapa Lampong village in Tizit, Mon district. Signed at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat, the agreement marks the state's fourth private-sector power generation initiative. With Nagaland's peak power demand currently standing at 203 MW and projected to reach 482 MW by 2034–35, Chief Engineer (T&G) Er. Nitovi A. Wotsa emphasized the critical need to expand generation capacity through both state resources and private partnerships.…

10 Aug

Dimapur Airport Flights Resume After Runway Waterlogging

nanika EditorNagaland

Normal flight operations resumed at Dimapur Airport on Sunday after all flights were cancelled a day earlier due to runway waterlogging caused by heavy rainfall. Airport Authority of India (AAI) Dimapur Airport Director Moa Pongen said there were no flight cancellations on Sunday and the runway remained fully operational. The airport received around 111 mm of rainfall on Saturday, described as unusually heavy, resulting in the temporary disruption of flight services. Pongen said the runway was cleared between 4:30 pm and 5 pm on Saturday, allowing normal operations to resume from Sunday. He explained that the runway generally remains operational…

29 Jul

Azo Nienu Calls for Stronger Party Organisation at NPF 19th A/C Oath-Taking Ceremony

nanika EditorNagaland

The Naga People’s Front (NPF) 19th Assembly Constituency reaffirmed its commitment to unity and organisational strengthening during its oath-taking ceremony held on July 27. Addressing party leaders and workers, Advisor for Science and Technology, Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, urged members to work with sincerity and dedication under the leadership of Chief Minister and NPF President Dr. Neiphiu Rio. Expressing confidence in Dr. Rio’s leadership, Azo said the party would continue to grow stronger while remaining committed to the welfare and development of the people. He called on party functionaries to remain united and actively contribute to strengthening the organisation at every…

24 Jul

Nagaland Floods: 180 Rescued, Relief Material Airdropped In Mon And Longleng

Preeti SinghLatest, Nagaland

Rescue efforts have intensified in Nagaland, which has been affected by rain-triggered landslides and flash floods with authorities airlifting over 180 stranded people and sending relief materials to the affected areas.A statement issued by the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) said the state government has stepped up response measures as heavy monsoon rain continues to disrupt road connectivity and trigger landslides.With road access to Mon and Longleng cut off, the NSDMA requisitioned Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft to evacuate stranded passengers and airlift essential relief supplies. A state government helicopter also supported the evacuation efforts.On July 23 and 24,…