Nagaland

Avantika Roohi Urges Youth to Document Indigenous Traditions

Food writer Avantika Roohi shares how documenting Dimasa food and handloom helps preserve culture and provides economic opportunities for local weavers.

Kiyeto Swu • 18 Sep 2026

NSCN-K Orders Sunday Butcher Shop Closures in Dimapur

NSCN-K has banned Sunday meat sales in Dimapur citing religious observance. The militant group also recovered an unclaimed scooter.

Kiyeto Swu • 18 Sep 2026

Nagaland Legislative Assembly Joins Global Commonwealth Conference in South Africa

NLA leaders are in Cape Town for the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference to discuss global governance, climate change, and human rights.

Kiyeto Swu • 18 Sep 2026

East Dimapur Council Cracks Down on Stray Cattle on Highways

The East Dimapur Town Council is banning stray cattle on highways to prevent accidents, holding owners liable for any road hazards or traffic disruptions.

Kiyeto Swu • 18 Sep 2026

Western Sümi Hoho Demands Election Officer for Niuland District

Western Sümi Hoho urges Nagaland's CEO to appoint an Assistant Election Officer for Niuland to fix administrative gaps for 105 local villages.

Naro Jamir • 18 Sep 2026

Pre-RTE Teachers Form Committee to Seek Exam Exemption

Hundreds of pre-RTE teachers formed a new committee in Kohima to demand exemption from the NTET examination through government negotiations.

Kiyeto Swu • 18 Sep 2026

Policy Experts Debate Nagaland Autonomy at Dimapur Seminar

Experts and students gathered at Dimapur Government College to debate Naga identity, constitutional autonomy, and the future of regional policy.

Naro Jamir • 18 Sep 2026

AIDA Flood Relief Assists 48,000 People Across Three States

AIDA provided food, hygiene kits, and educational supplies to 48,000 flood victims across Assam, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh during the 2026 monsoon.

Kiyeto Swu • 18 Sep 2026

IBM SkillsBuild Trains 1,600 Students in Dimapur

IBM and EDUNET Foundation trained 1,600 students in Dimapur on tech and soft skills to improve employment prospects through the SkillsBuild platform.

Kiyeto Swu • 18 Sep 2026

Assam Rifles Launches Seema Darshan Tour for Kohima Students

Assam Rifles sent 20 students and two teachers on an educational tour of the Northeast under the Op Sadbhavana project, concluding on September 28.

Kiyeto Swu • 18 Sep 2026

Akashvani Kohima Trains Correspondents to Boost Regional News

Akashvani Kohima held a one-day workshop for correspondents from nine districts to improve news reporting from Nagaland to a national audience.

Naro Jamir • 18 Sep 2026

Apunu Claims Victory at Zunheboto Guitar Contest

Apunu won the SVEEP guitar contest in Zunheboto on September 18. Officials used the music event to promote voter awareness for clean, ethical elections.

Naro Jamir • 18 Sep 2026

NPF Youth Wing Unites Five Mokokchung Units for Festival

Five NPF units in Mokokchung held a futsal festival to build unity. Minister Metsübo Jamir encouraged grassroots work ahead of the 2028 election.

Naro Jamir • 18 Sep 2026

Nagaland Bamboo Agency Debuts Green Gold Barn for World Bamboo Day

Nagaland celebrated World Bamboo Day 2026 by opening the Green Gold Barn, a new facility highlighting bamboo innovation and sustainable economic growth.

Naro Jamir • 18 Sep 2026

Wokha Youth Groups Clean Public Ground Before Tournament

The Lotha Youth Hoho led a major cleanup of Wokha Public Ground on Friday ahead of a penalty shootout tournament aimed at preventing drug abuse.

Kiyeto Swu • 18 Sep 2026

Kohima Official Urges University Students to Seize Opportunities

Kohima Deputy Commissioner B Henok Buchem challenged Nagaland University students to pursue growth and avoid distractions during their time on campus.

Naro Jamir • 18 Sep 2026

Brillante Piano Festival Launches Sixth Edition in New Delhi

The Brillante Piano Festival arrives in New Delhi for its sixth edition, showcasing young talent through a partnership with the British Council.

Naro Jamir • 18 Sep 2026

Former WSYF Chief Warns Against Rural School Closures

Mughavi Awomi urges the government to pause rural school mergers until adequate infrastructure and staffing are provided to remote institutions.

Kiyeto Swu • 18 Sep 2026

Phek DC Calls Meeting Ahead of Governor Visit

Phek Deputy Commissioner Rhosietho Nguori scheduled a coordination meeting for September 18 to prepare for the Governor's visit to local memorial sites.

Kiyeto Swu • 18 Sep 2026

Kohima orders religious sites to provide disability access

Kohima officials mandate that all religious sites must install accessibility features for disabled worshippers or face legal penalties under federal law.

Kiyeto Swu • 18 Sep 2026