Nagaland

Tiameren Walling Appointed as New Chairman of Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission

Tiameren Walling has officially taken office as the Chairman of the Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission following a swearing-in ceremony in Kohima.

Naro Jamir • 17 Jun 2026

Union Minister Credits Modi Government for Transforming Nagaland

Union Minister Pabitra Margherita highlights a decade of progress in Nagaland, citing infrastructure, peace, and welfare gains under the Modi administration.

Naro Jamir • 17 Jun 2026

Nagaland Pushes for 10,900 Solar Rooftop Installations to Boost Energy Security

Nagaland is accelerating its solar mission, targeting 10,900 rooftop installations to secure a sustainable, affordable energy future for the state.

Kiyeto Swu • 17 Jun 2026

Chümoukedima Ward-11 Bye-election Records 83.6 Percent Turnout

Voting for the Chümoukedima Town Council Ward-11 bye-election concluded peacefully with an 83.6% turnout as residents chose a new representative.

Kiyeto Swu • 17 Jun 2026

Atoizu Ward Bye-Election Sees High Voter Turnout

The bye-election for Ward-9 of the Atoizu Town Council concluded peacefully, with residents recording a high voter turnout of 96.41 percent.

Kiyeto Swu • 17 Jun 2026

Nagaland Launches New Agarwood Policy to Boost Economic Growth

Nagaland is positioning itself as a leader in Agarwood production through a new state policy aimed at supporting farmers and boosting international trade.

Naro Jamir • 16 Jun 2026

Nagaland Bye-Elections See High Turnout Despite Tensions in Wokha

Nagaland recorded high voter turnout during town council bye-elections on June 16, marred by reports of candidate assault and unrest in the Wokha ward.

Kiyeto Swu • 16 Jun 2026

Wokha Town Council Bye-Election Marred by Violence and Restrictions

Voting for Wokha Town Council's Ward-8 concludes with a 69.37% turnout after reports of candidate assault and the enforcement of strict security measures.

Kiyeto Swu • 16 Jun 2026

Kohima Women Organize Rally to Protest Delays in Sexual Harassment Case

Tribal women groups in Kohima are organizing a June 19 rally to demand justice and accountability in a sexual harassment case involving an IDAN official.

Naro Jamir • 16 Jun 2026

Police Investigate Alleged Sexual Harassment Case in Kohima

Authorities in Kohima are investigating an alleged sexual harassment case involving a teenage girl and a church volunteer after a reported private settlement.

Naro Jamir • 16 Jun 2026

Gauhati High Court Upholds Inner Line Permit Extension in Nagaland

The Gauhati High Court has dismissed legal challenges against the extension of the Inner Line Permit regime to Dimapur, Chümoukedima, and Niuland districts.

Naro Jamir • 16 Jun 2026

USSC Backs Demands for Delayed NH-29 Highway Completion

The United Sangtam Students' Conference has joined the call for the urgent completion of the stalled NH-29 highway project in Nagaland.

Naro Jamir • 16 Jun 2026

Dimapur Constituency Launches Vocational Tailoring Program for 60 Women

Sixty women from Dimapur-I are undergoing a three-month tailoring program at AIDA to build professional skills and promote long-term economic self-reliance.

Naro Jamir • 16 Jun 2026

Kiphire DLSA Rescues Man Held in Makeshift Cell as Mental Health Gaps Persist

Authorities rescued a man confined in a wooden cell in rural Nagaland, highlighting critical gaps in the state's mental healthcare infrastructure.

Kiyeto Swu • 16 Jun 2026

Chakhroma Youth Organisation Issues 20-Day Ultimatum Over Moava Village Land Dispute

The CYO has demanded the Nagaland government take action against Moava village for refusing to pay land taxes and defying official orders.

Naro Jamir • 16 Jun 2026

NSCN (IM) Eastern Flank Alleges Betrayal by Hebron Leadership

The NSCN (IM) Eastern Flank accuses leadership of compromising on Naga sovereignty, rejecting recent directives and citing a pattern of internal betrayal.

Kiyeto Swu • 16 Jun 2026

Nagaland Baptist Church Council Condemns Election Violence in Wokha

The NBCC has denounced election-related violence in Wokha and urged elected officials to uphold their campaign promises and maintain public accountability.

Kiyeto Swu • 16 Jun 2026

Nagaland Excise Department Launches Inquiry into Alleged Alcohol Sale at NSL Match

The Nagaland Excise Department is investigating reports of liquor sales at an NSL match and updated the public on recruitment and recent liquor seizures.

Naro Jamir • 16 Jun 2026

Domestic Workers in Kohima Gather to Advocate for Labor Rights and Safety

Over 150 domestic workers gathered in Kohima for an awareness event focused on legal protections, workplace rights, and support services available to them.

Naro Jamir • 16 Jun 2026

French Delegation Explores Cultural and Economic Ties in Nagaland

A five-member French delegation visited Nagaland to discuss potential partnerships in culture, tourism, sports, and professional development.

Kiyeto Swu • 16 Jun 2026