Kohima: Members of the Classic Club in Kohima observed the 80th Independence Day with a visit to the Kohima Orphanage Home. Club president K. Neibou Sekhose led the delegation during the August 15 event.
The Royal Club Kohima held a separate visit on the same day. They spent the holiday at the Bright Morning Star Children Home. These local groups spent their time connecting with the youth during the national celebration.
Updated at 17th August 2026 at 9:50pm
Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio submitted his enumeration form on August 17 as part of the state-wide Special Intensive Revision of the 2026 electoral rolls. Election officials are handling the house-to-house verification to clean up voter records. In Tseminyu, government leaders including Health Minister P. Paiwang Konyak supported the drive with a photo booth during Independence Day proceedings. The revision process runs through November 22.
Phek Superintendent of Police Dr. Pritpal Kaur opened a police gym at the Phek Police Reserve to boost fitness and morale. She noted that the department lacked a proper training ground, emphasizing that healthy officers serve the public more effectively. Meanwhile, the State College of Teacher Education in Kohima held its third graduation on August 12, awarding B.Ed degrees to 44 students. Swedezhonuo Kirha earned a commendation for placing 18th in the Nagaland University rankings.
The Kohima Press Club visited the Kripa Foundation on August 15 to drop off kitchen supplies for the 22 residents housed there. Staff at the center reported that they operate without government aid and struggle with high costs for detoxification medication. Separately, the Rotary Club of Dimapur installed a reverse-osmosis water system at the Chümoukedima office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police on August 17 to provide clean drinking water for visitors and staff.
Updated at 18th August 2026 at 5:50pm
Election officials visited Polling Station number 11/5 at the Chief Minister's residence to process his form. The statewide revision drive, which kicked off August 5, relies on booth level officers to verify old voter data and collect forms to ensure the rolls are accurate and inclusive.
The graduation ceremony at the State College of Teacher Education featured Prof. Gyanendra Nath Tiwari as the guest of honor. Attendees heard speeches from Dr. Khriezonuo Belho, Dr. Asale Vitso, and graduate Rizi Sangtam. The program also saw the release of the college magazine by Joseph Keneisetuo Belho, special awards from Khrieno, and testimonials for four graduates.
Kripa Foundation assistant director KP Ezung noted that the lack of state support puts the facility at a disadvantage compared to similar centers in neighboring states. The center relies entirely on inmate fees to keep the doors open.
The Rotary Club of Dimapur installed the water system as a pilot for their WASH program. Chümoukedima Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Veni Vese inaugurated the station, with club president Rtn Pradeep Goel and project chair Rtn Manish Jain pledging to keep partnering with local authorities on future projects.
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