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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,…

11 May

Mother’s Day Marked by Assam Rifles Across Manipur and Nagaland

riya EditorAssam, Nagaland

Assam Rifles celebrated Mother’s Day across Tengnoupal, Pallel, Moreh and Kamjong districts of Manipur, bringing together 220 local women and 90 students from Naga, Meitei and Kuki communities. The events featured discussions on women empowerment, healthcare and social harmony, along with recreational activities, community lunch and movie screenings to strengthen mutual trust and unity. In Kamjong, Assam Rifles also celebrated with Olina Ningshen of Kangpat Khunou village, who was recently rescued after being abducted by KNA (B) and VVEZ militants. Following her safe rescue and rehabilitation, Assam Rifles personnel visited her home on Mother’s Day to present gifts and essentials,…

03 Dec

At the 25th Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, Sikkim showcases sustainability and culture

Banasree SarkarNagaland, SikkimHornbill Festival

The Hornbill Festival, also known as the "Festival of Festivals," is celebrating its 25th year at Nagaland's Kisama Heritage Village with a breathtaking display of cultural diversity. One of the year's highlights is Sikkim's participation, which has sent a diverse group to showcase its traditions, handicrafts, and environmental initiatives. The Sikkim team is encouraging rural and eco-tourism endeavors under the direction of Manoj Chettri, Deputy Director of Tourism & Civil Aviation, and TAAS members. Through their distinctive contributions, notable individuals such as bamboo craftsmen and Padmashree recipient Jordan Lepcha and Millet Man Tshering Gyatso Lepcha are demonstrating Sikkim's eco-conscious culture.…

24 Mar

IBM expands STEM For Girls program in Nagaland

editor0 CommentsBusiness, NagalandGirls program, IBM

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a collaboration with the Department of School Education Nagaland to introduce the IBM STEM for Girls program in more than 250 secondary and higher secondary schools across 15 districts in the State. The curriculum will align and supplement the State's efforts towards quality education. This program will help enable more than 12,000 girls studying between 8th to 10th grade with access to digital fluency, coding skills training, 21st-century skills, including life and career skills. The collaboration is part of a three-year program between IBM and Nagaland State Government, with the QUEST Alliance and YouthNetas an…

06 Dec

Army orders Court of Inquiry into Nagaland civilian killings

editor0 CommentsNagalandNagaland

Indian Army has instituted a Court of Inquiry to investigate the Nagaland civilian killings under a Major General-rank officer, news agency ANI reported while quoting Army sources. The officer is posted in the northeast sector only. At least 14 civilians and a soldier were killed in an anti-insurgency operation and violence over the weekend in Mon district of Nagaland, as per police. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said that the Centre has given an ex-gratia amount of Rs 11 lakh each and the state government has given Rs 5 lakh each to the families of those deceased. The CM said that he…