CHUMUKIDIMA, JAN 31: Maj. Gen. J.S. Bainsla, SM, Additional Director General of Assam Rifles, on Friday highlighted the proud legacy and evolving role of the force and exhorted newly inducted recruits to serve the nation with sincerity, discipline, and professionalism as they formally joined the Assam Rifles at ARTC&S, Sukhovi. He underscored the growing contribution…
KOHIMA, JAN 31: The Chief Minister of Nagaland, Dr Neiphiu Rio, officially launched the digitisation of old manual birth and death certificates in his official chamber in Kohima on Friday. The programme was held in the presence of Akunu S Meyase, IAS, Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Department of Economics & Statistics; Neidilhou Keditsu,…
KOHIMA, Jan 29: Outstanding artisans from across Nagaland were honoured with the State Level Award for Handicraft and Tribal Textile for the years 2024–2025 and 2025–2026 at a function held on Wednesday at the Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Kohima. Speaking on the occasion, Director, Industries & Commerce, P. Tokugha Sema, congratulated the awardees and…
MOKOKCHUNG, Jan 29: An awareness and registration drive for the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS) was successfully conducted at Jubilee Memorial College (JMC), Mokokchung on Thursday, marking a significant push towards skill development in the Northeast region. Organised under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), the initiative focuses on the Northeast…
DIMAPUR, Jan 28: Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Zakabo V. Rotokha on Tuesday emphasised the importance of civil defence preparedness, community participation and coordinated response during disasters and emergencies, while addressing the third phase of training for Civil Defence Wardens and Volunteers at the Office of the East Dimapur Town Council. The seven-day training programme, which…
CHUMOUKEDIMA, Jan 27: The 18th Bishu Mini Hornbill Tribal Festival 2026 was inaugurated at the Government High School Playground, Dhansiripar, Chümoukedima, on January 27, marking the formal opening of the traditional Bishu celebration, the post-harvest festival of the Dimasa community. Addressing the gathering, Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Village Guard, C. L….
DIMAPUR, Jan 26: Friends On Wheels Motorcycle Club Nagaland, in collaboration with 9 Assam Rifles, Jalukie, organised “Ride With Pride – Vol. V” on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day of India, marking the day with patriotism, unity and youthful enthusiasm. The historic bike rally drew 237 riders, including women, making it one of…
WOKHA, Jan 27: The Directorate of Minority Affairs, Nagaland, organized its first Awareness and Sensitization Programme at the DC’s Conference Hall, Wokha, on January 27, 2026, to apprise stakeholders of constitutional provisions and various developmental schemes available to minority communities at both the national and state levels. The programme began with a welcome address by…
KOHIMA, Dec 18: Highlighting the importance of inter-departmental coordination for effective implementation of water and sanitation programmes, the Deputy Commissioner and Chairman of DWSM, Tseminyu, Japheth Woch, NCS, stated that inclusion of representatives from various departments is essential as each department is directly or indirectly involved in works under the convergence framework of the Ministry of…
KOHIMA, 13: Filmmaker Kivini Shohe participated in Indigenous Cinema: South Asian Perspectives, a three-day international programme held from December 8 to 10, 2025 at New York University Abu Dhabi. The event brought together filmmakers, scholars and artists to explore the cinematic traditions of South Asia and was organised by the Rights and Representation Research Forum…