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Veteran Peace Activist Niketu Iralu Dies at 89

Niketu Iralu, a veteran peace activist and reconciliation advocate, has died in New Delhi following a cardiac arrest at the age of 89.

Walrik Marak • 18 Aug 2026

Mokokchung Officials Take Control of Principal Market Yard

Mokokchung DC Ajit Kumar Verma has formed a temporary Board of Administrators to manage the Principal Market Yard under new state marketing laws.

Kiyeto Swu • 18 Aug 2026

Road to Zunheboto DC Office Crumbles Under Neglect

Potholes and illegal parking plague the main road to the Zunheboto DC and Treasury offices, creating major hazards for local commuters.

Kiyeto Swu • 18 Aug 2026

Nagaland Disability Groups Struggle With Funding Shortages

Nagaland's disability organizations face severe financial and technical barriers, according to a recent state-led capacity building workshop.

Kiyeto Swu • 18 Aug 2026

Nagaland Officials Push Consumer Rights at Kohima College

Experts and officials taught Kohima College students about legal rights, product safety, and fair trade practices during an August 18 awareness event.

Naro Jamir • 18 Aug 2026

Nagaland Roundup: Inspections, College Gifts, and Local Races

Nagaland officials seized expired food in Atoizu, alumni donated furniture to St Joseph’s College, and the NPF held a 5K race in Mon on August 18.

Naro Jamir • 18 Aug 2026

Fazl Ali College Welcomes Freshers Class of 2026

Fazl Ali College in Mokokchung held its Freshers' Day on August 18, crowning winners and setting the stage for the new academic year.

Naro Jamir • 18 Aug 2026

Naga Peace Activist Niketu Iralu Dies at 84

Renowned Naga peace activist Niketu Iralu has died in New Delhi. He spent over sixty years pushing for reconciliation across the Northeast.

Naro Jamir • 18 Aug 2026

Lotha Group Demands State Action on Imminent Border Evictions

The LLRPO wants the Nagaland government to halt a planned eviction of 59 families along the Assam border, citing unresolved territorial ownership issues.

Kiyeto Swu • 17 Aug 2026

Landowners Blast Railway Department Over Continued Eviction Notices

RALOA warns the Railway department against ignoring court orders and a state-led committee as eviction disputes escalate in Dimapur.

Kiyeto Swu • 17 Aug 2026

Nagaland Faces Four Days of Storms and Heavy Rain

Nagaland braces for thunderstorms and heavy rain until August 21 as the state disaster authority warns of potential landslides and travel hazards.

Kiyeto Swu • 17 Aug 2026

GPRN/NSCN Mourns Death of Senior Kilonser Dovishe Chophi

The GPRN/NSCN (U) is mourning the death of senior official Dovishe Chophi. He served the Naga nationalist movement for nearly seven decades.

Naro Jamir • 17 Aug 2026

S Phangnon Konyak Named BJP National Secretary

Nagaland Rajya Sabha member S Phangnon Konyak joins the BJP national office-bearer team as one of sixteen national secretaries.

Kiyeto Swu • 17 Aug 2026

Nagaland Transport Department Explains High Truck Registration Numbers

Nagaland officials cite lower taxes and heavy reliance on road freight for the state's unusually high concentration of commercial vehicle registrations.

Naro Jamir • 17 Aug 2026

Landslides Threaten Zunheboto Homes and NH-702A

Cracks and ground movement on National Highway-702A in Zunheboto have forced families to dismantle homes as experts warn of a potential collapse.

Kiyeto Swu • 17 Aug 2026

Japfü Christian College Graduates Class of 2026

Japfü Christian College celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2026 on August 17 at ZAPA Indoor Stadium, featuring speakers and academic awards.

Naro Jamir • 17 Aug 2026

Nagaland Governor Tours Tuophema Village Tourism Initiatives

Governor Nand Kishore Yadav toured Tuophema Village on August 17 to inspect local tourism projects, cultural heritage sites, and traditional craft hubs.

Naro Jamir • 17 Aug 2026

Lawmakers Demand Immediate Repairs After Kisama Landslide

Southern Angami MLAs demand urgent action from NHIDCL to fix a massive landslide on NH-2 that has cut off traffic between Nagaland and Manipur since August 13.

Kiyeto Swu • 17 Aug 2026

Golaghat Officials Set August 18 Deadline for Border Evictions

Golaghat authorities have issued a final eviction notice to 59 families along the Assam-Nagaland border following a Supreme Court ruling.

Timungpi Terang • 17 Aug 2026

Lotha Welfare Forum Delhi Honors Top NPSC Achiever Eric Yanthan

The Lotha Welfare Forum Delhi honored Rank 1 NPSC police exam winner Eric Yanthan during a virtual ceremony celebrating his academic and career success.

Kiyeto Swu • 17 Aug 2026