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Dimapur Groups Push for Safer Streets on White Cane Safety Day

Dimapur hosted its first White Cane Safety Day, urging residents to improve road safety and public accessibility for the visually impaired.

Kiyeto Swu • 16 Oct 2026

Dimapur Residents Demand Better Accessibility for Visually Impaired

Visually impaired residents in Dimapur describe frequent exploitation and safety risks, demanding stricter traffic rules and better public awareness.

Naro Jamir • 15 Oct 2026

Shillong Launches Solutions Week 2026 to Promote Assistive Technology

Solutions Week 2026 in Shillong highlights assistive tech, urging better access and training to boost independence for persons with disabilities.

NEWire Desk • 9 Oct 2026

Kohima Officials Push for Better Accessibility and UDID Integration

Kohima officials met to address disability ID requirements and improve local accessibility for public services, transport, and religious sites.

Naro Jamir • 26 Sep 2026

Three Manipur Athletes Selected for National Wheelchair Basketball Team

Three Manipur wheelchair basketball players earned spots on the national squad, highlighting the state's potential and need for more disability support.

Ratan Singh • 14 Sep 2026

Nagaland officials push for accurate disability data in upcoming Census

State officials are coordinating with Census teams to ensure all 21 types of disabilities are accurately tracked and counted in the upcoming exercise.

Naro Jamir • 1 Sep 2026

Zunheboto Hosts Disability Medical Camp on September 11

Zunheboto officials will host a medical and legal camp for people with disabilities on September 11 at the Town Hall to provide certificates and aid.

Kiyeto Swu • 1 Sep 2026

State Officials Meet in Shillong to Boost Disability Education Support

Meghalaya officials and ALIMCO gather Friday in Shillong to improve education support and assistive device access for children with disabilities.

NEWire Desk • 21 Aug 2026

Kohima Distributes Assistive Gear to 671 Residents as Officials Push for Better Service Delivery

Kohima officials delivered Rs 62.24 lakh in assistive devices to 671 residents while calling for better local coordination and urban waste planning.

Kiyeto Swu • 17 Aug 2026

Dimapur Vocational Camp Connects Disabled Workers to Jobs

Keystone Education Society hosted a Dimapur workshop on August 8, 2026, connecting Persons with Disabilities to new career and financial resources.

Naro Jamir • 10 Aug 2026

Nagaland Officials Train Volunteers to Bolster Niramaya Health Insurance

Nagaland authorities and disability advocates trained HITARTH Sahayaks to expand the Niramaya Health Insurance scheme for individuals with specific needs.

Kiyeto Swu • 9 Aug 2026

Dimapur Camp Boosts Job Skills for Disabled Workers

The Keystone Education Society hosted a vocational camp in Dimapur on August 8 to improve employment and financial access for people with disabilities.

Naro Jamir • 9 Aug 2026

Nagaland Bolsters Disability Health Insurance Network

Nagaland officials trained new volunteers to expand the Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme, aiming to improve disability support and welfare access.

Naro Jamir • 8 Aug 2026

NSRLM Staff Trained in Indian Sign Language to Aid Rural Communities

NSRLM staff completed a two-day Indian Sign Language course in Kohima to improve service accessibility for persons with disabilities in rural areas.

Naro Jamir • 7 Aug 2026

NSRLM Trains Staff in Indian Sign Language to Boost Rural Inclusion

The Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission trained field staff in Indian Sign Language to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities.

Naro Jamir • 6 Aug 2026

Dimapur Church Sets Benchmark for Disability Inclusion

Aoyimti Baptist Church is championing disability support through its partnership with the Anitet Early Intervention Centre for local children.

Naro Jamir • 23 Jul 2026

Manipur Startup Debuts AI Glasses for Visually Impaired

Imphal startup Akumen AI showcased new smart glasses to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to help the state's visually impaired population navigate daily tasks.

Ratan Singh • 16 Jul 2026