Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nizamuddin West Association Vs Union of India & Others dated 16/04/2025. The matter related to desilting of 24 drains with special focus on two drains - Kushak drain and Sunheri Pul drain before the monsoon. The court was informed that …
Kohima: As per the 2014 Sentinel Surveillance Report, Nagaland has recorded the highest prevalence of HIV & AIDS in the country with an alarming ratio of 0.88 per cent against country’s figure stands at 0.37 per cent. According to the Medical Officer in-charge of Anti Retroviral Therapy (ART) Centre, Dimapur, …
Kohima : The Central Government has proposed developing a number of tourist destinations in parts of Nagaland that enjoy better access to the “mainland side” in terms of connectivity and the proposal is what the Union Ministry of Tourism calls a “comprehensive master plan for Nagaland” that is envisaged to …
Poachers killed another rhino at Kaziranga National Park and took away its horn amidst claims of heightened security. In other cases of suspected poaching, the carcasses of two elephants were recovered in two different parts of Assam today. The strike on rhino came last night at Burapahar range of the …
Kohima: Nagaland is fast advancing with the New Renewable Energy and introduced a 50 Kilo Watt (KW) of energy capacity Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Power Plant the Nagaland Bamboo Resource Centre (NBRC) in Dimapur, which acquired as an answer to the frequent power shortages that hinders the smooth operation of the …
DIMAPUR: Y Patton, Nagaland Parliamentary Secretary for Geology & Mining, I&FC; and Border Affairs, has warned that immediate eviction drives should be carried out against individuals and government employees encroaching upon government land. This parliamentary secretary’s caution comes in the wake of reported random encroachment of land and buildings belonging …
DIMAPUR: In an effort to meet the increasing power demand in rural Nagaland, the department of New and Renewable Energy (NRE), Nagaland, inaugurated another biomass gasifier power plant at Medziphema village today. The Medziphema plant (2 X 100 KW) is the fifth biomass gasifier power plant in rural Nagaland under …
The Manipur government is working on a plan to allow only those who have garage space to buy four-wheelers and two-wheelers in a bid to ease traffic congestion in the city and other towns of the state. Responding to a call attention motion raised by two Opposition members in the …
KOHIMA: With 67 more HIV cases registered in Dimapur in January, the total registered number of people infected with HIV/AIDS in Nagaland stands at close to 12,500 with Dimapur alone accounting for more than 4,000 cases. In an effort to sensitise the local leaders and public on the menace of …
KOHIMA: The Dimapur Network of People living with HIV/AIDS (DNP+) in Dimapur has expressed concerns over the detection of as many as 267 HIV and AIDS cases in children, as per the latest report of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Dimapur. Speaking at a programme organised by Young’s Club …
DIMAPUR: The Nagaland Power Department has set two objectives to be achieved by the end of the 12th five year plan: to meet the projected power requirement of 400 MW and achieve the national target of 1,000 units per capita consumption. However, with the present power position of the state …
Kohima: The Nagaland Landowners Association, whose lands were to be acquired for construction of railway line from Dimapur-Kohima, has rejected the Union Railway Ministry’s offer of Rs 25 per square feet after a two-hour marathon meeting held at the Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Conference Hall on Monday. Azheto Zhimomi, Advisor Cooperation …
Kohima: The HIV/AIDS prevalence rate in Nagaland stands at an alarming 78 per cent. This means 7 to 8 people out of every 1000 people are infected with the deadly virus compared to the national average where only 3 to 4 persons out of every 1000 people. Dr Hutoka, Medical …
DIMAPUR: Along with the rest of the world, Dimapur celebrated World Bamboo Day on Sunday at Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency. The occasion was graced by MLA & Advisor, NBDA, L Temjen Jamir as the chief guest. Speaking on the occasion, Jamir said Nagaland has 46 different varieties of bamboo species …
DIMAPUR: A one-day HIV/AIDS awareness programme was held for members of various self help group (SHG)s taking part in the Special Handloom Expo at Naga Shopping Arcade, Dimapur, on Wednesday. The programme was organized by Touch Life Centre (VTP), Chumukedima, with support from the District AIDS Prevention Control Unit (DAPCU), …
Kohima: Japanese Encephalitis (JE), that killed over a hundred people in Assam, has now entered Dimapur where two cases have been detected. In a press note issued by Director Health and Family Welfare Dr R Imtimeren Jamir disclosed that two out of five samples collected from Dimapur for analysis at …
Kohima: Japanese Encephalitis (JE), that killed over a hundred people in Assam, has now entered Dimapur where two cases have been detected. In a press note issued by Director Health and Family Welfare Dr R Imtimeren Jamir disclosed that two out of five samples collected from Dimapur for analysis at …
Kohima : Incessant medium to heavy downpour throughout Nagaland has caused landslides in all the districts and damaged roads, cultivated lands and other property over a month. According to official sources here today, NH-29
KOHIMA: Due to incessant rains, landslides occurred at various locations along the NH-39 between Dimapur and Kohima. With the onset of monsoon, it is anticipated that bigger slides may occur along this road. The Border Roads Organization has been working tirelessly to clear the slides as and when they occur. …
Kohima: Flash floods following heavy downpour in Nagaland inundated many low-lying areas and caused soil erosion in river banks and landslides in hilly areas. According to an official report here today, the Chathe river caused soil erosion, damaging properties and rendering people living alongside the river homeless. Soil erosion threatened …
