Nagaland

Kohima Social Clubs Visit Orphanages for Independence Day

Classic Club and Royal Club members visited children’s homes in Kohima on August 15 to mark the 80th Independence Day with charity visits.

Kiyeto Swu • 17 Aug 2026

New rehabilitation center opens in Phek to fight drug addiction

Phek Superintendent of Police Dr. Pritpal Kaur launched the Elpis Society rehabilitation center to combat local drug and alcohol addiction issues.

Kiyeto Swu • 17 Aug 2026

Nagaland Governor Honors Vajpayee and La Ganesan

Nagaland officials held a tribute at Lok Bhavan for former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and former Governor La Ganesan to honor their public service.

Naro Jamir • 17 Aug 2026

Mass Communication Students Call for Ethical Reforms in Nagaland Journalism

Tetso College students weigh in on the state of Nagaland journalism, calling for better ethics, investigative depth, and improved journalist working conditions.

Naro Jamir • 17 Aug 2026

Naga Students Federation Celebrates 80th Independence Day

The NSF celebrated its 80th Independence Day in Kohima, thanking supporters for joining the event and backing its stand against a national anthem mandate.

Kiyeto Swu • 17 Aug 2026

Sazolie College Marks Third Graduation Day

Sazolie College of Teacher Education celebrated its third graduation ceremony in Kohima on August 13, honoring student-teachers and top academic performers.

Kiyeto Swu • 16 Aug 2026

Assam Rifles Host Cycle Rally in Nagaland

Assam Rifles held a 5km cycle rally at Chieswema Garrison to promote fitness as part of the nationwide Fit India Movement’s Sundays on Cycle initiative.

Kiyeto Swu • 16 Aug 2026

NSCN (IM) Vows to Block India-Myanmar Border Fencing

The NSCN (IM) warns it will resist border fencing plans, claiming the project divides ancestral lands and restricts the rights of the Naga people.

Naro Jamir • 16 Aug 2026

Global Naga Forum Marks 79th Independence Anniversary

Global leaders and activists gathered online to commemorate 79 years since the declaration of Naga independence and discuss the path to sovereignty.

Naro Jamir • 16 Aug 2026

Dimapur Council Forum Bans Extortion and Illegal Tax Demands

Dimapur’s Joint Council Forum has ordered local businesses to stop paying unauthorized fees to curb rising costs and illegal collection practices.

Naro Jamir • 16 Aug 2026

Dimapur Red Cross Delivers Supplies to Selas Rehab Center

The IRCS Dimapur branch marked Independence Day by donating essential supplies and delivering an anti-drug message to Selas Rehab Center inmates.

Naro Jamir • 16 Aug 2026

NEZCC Hosts Rhythms of Freedom Concert to Aid Disaster Victims

The NEZCC hosted the Rhythms of Freedom concert in Dimapur to support Nagaland disaster victims and celebrate India's 80th Independence Day.

Naro Jamir • 16 Aug 2026

Lions Club of Dimapur Japfu Marks Independence Day With Charity Drive

Lions Club of Dimapur Japfu celebrated Independence Day by donating food supplies and essential goods to the Mother Teresa Charity Home for the elderly.

Kiyeto Swu • 16 Aug 2026

Nagaland Plastic Ban Hits Snag Over Costs and Enforcement

Vendors in Nagaland are struggling with the single-use plastic ban as high costs and poor-quality alternatives strain small business operations.

Naro Jamir • 16 Aug 2026

Nagaland Trails Northeast in Digital Training and EV Adoption

Nagaland records low uptake in national digital skilling and EV schemes, while job card deletions rise and tourism figures remain among the region's lowest.

Kiyeto Swu • 16 Aug 2026

Baptist School Opens Library to Empower Noklak Students

Baptist School in Panso has opened a new library for 130 students, aiming to boost local literacy through community support and over 460 donated books.

Kiyeto Swu • 15 Aug 2026

Nagaland Marks 80th Independence Day With Community Outreach

Nagaland celebrated India's 80th Independence Day with flag-hoisting ceremonies, youth empowerment programs, and outreach for the underprivileged.

Naro Jamir • 15 Aug 2026

NIELIT Launches Cyber Kushti 2026 AI Hackathon

NIELIT opened registrations for Cyber Kushti 2026, a national hackathon focusing on AI-driven cybersecurity skills and human technical judgment.

Kiyeto Swu • 15 Aug 2026

Nagaland Launches Unified Digital Governance Portal

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio launched the Nagaland Integrated Information System to centralize government services and public information for citizens.

Naro Jamir • 15 Aug 2026

Nagaland Pushes Oil Exploration and Infrastructure Projects

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio announced new oil exploration deals, the Nagaki City project, and major infrastructure upgrades during Independence Day.

Kiyeto Swu • 15 Aug 2026