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Unregulated Mining and Deforestation Fuel Deadly Assam Floods

Floods in Upper Assam have killed over 80 people and displaced 700,000 as experts link the catastrophe to upstream mining and forest destruction.

Timungpi Terang • 5 Aug 2026

Zunheboto Board Reviews Rural Employment Scheme and Independence Day Plans

Zunheboto officials discussed the new VB G-RAM-G employment scheme and finalized preparations for upcoming Independence Day celebrations.

Kiyeto Swu • 5 Aug 2026

Minister Calls for Responsible Civil Groups at ANCSU Awards

Tourism Minister Temjen Imna Along demands more responsible NGOs while honoring 47 degree toppers at a Kohima event held by the ANCSU.

Naro Jamir • 5 Aug 2026

Nagaland Police Chief Sees Rise in Reported Crime as Sign of Progress

Nagaland DGP Rupin Sharma says more people are reporting crimes. Officials are now pushing for better coordination to combat gender-based violence.

Kiyeto Swu • 5 Aug 2026

XLINA Studios Opens Creative Hub in Dimapur

XLINA Studios has opened in Dimapur, providing dedicated spaces for photographers, artists, and entrepreneurs to work and collaborate under one roof.

Kiyeto Swu • 5 Aug 2026

Niuland Officials Push New Waste Management Rules

Niuland officials held a meeting on August 5 to educate residents on new waste segregation rules and composting methods to curb environmental damage.

Naro Jamir • 5 Aug 2026

Dimapur Officials Push Pollution Standards for Stone Crusher Units

District officials and the Nagaland Pollution Control Board met with stone crusher operators to enforce environmental regulations and air quality rules.

Kiyeto Swu • 5 Aug 2026

Nagaland Election Commission Starts Intensive Electoral Roll Revision

Nagaland is conducting a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The process concludes November 22 with an updated, error-free voter registry.

Naro Jamir • 5 Aug 2026

Nagaland Prepares for Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign

Nagaland officials prepare for the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign from August 9 to 17, with 1.6 lakh flags ordered for statewide distribution.

Kiyeto Swu • 5 Aug 2026

Landslide Snarls NH-29 as Nagaland Braces for More Rain

Heavy rain triggers a major landslide on NH-29 near Kohima, stranding motorists as the IMD issues warnings for heavy downpours across the Northeast.

Naro Jamir • 5 Aug 2026

Nagaland Health Officials Issue Alert After Teen Hospitalized With Suspected Meningococcal Disease

Nagaland health officials issued a state-wide alert after a 14-year-old boy was hospitalized with suspected invasive meningococcal disease.

Kiyeto Swu • 5 Aug 2026

Nagaland MP Demands Infrastructure Boost for Jalukie Veterinary College

Nagaland MP S. Supongmeren Jamir urged the Centre to fund critical upgrades and new health services for the Jalukie veterinary college during Zero Hour.

Kiyeto Swu • 5 Aug 2026

Nagaland Court Hands 20-Year Sentence to Tseminyu Rape Convict

A 66-year-old man received 20 years for a 2019 rape of a minor in Tseminyu. The judge cited irreversible trauma and the victim's vulnerability.

Kiyeto Swu • 5 Aug 2026

Chümoukedima Ditches Single Point Metering for Smart Meters

Chümoukedima Electrical Division ends Single Point Metering, shifting all consumers to individual smart meter billing under new state rules.

Kiyeto Swu • 5 Aug 2026

Nagaland Man Gets 20-Year Prison Term for 2019 Rape of Minor

A POCSO court in Kohima sentenced 66-year-old Ngabu Kent to 20 years in prison for the 2019 rape of a 14-year-old girl in Tseminyu district.

Naro Jamir • 5 Aug 2026

Bible Society of India Halts Sümi Bible Printing Amid Legal Dispute

The BSI suspended all future Sümi Bible publications following a lawsuit over a 2025 re-edited version. Ownership remains with the Sümi Baptist Convention.

Kiyeto Swu • 5 Aug 2026

Heavy Rain and Storms Forecast for Northeast India

The IMD warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms across Nagaland and neighboring states through August 10, with Kohima facing the brunt of the weather.

Kiyeto Swu • 5 Aug 2026

Nagaland MP Pushes for Jalukie Veterinary College Upgrades

Nagaland MP S Supongmeren Jamir asked the Centre to fund infrastructure and academic improvements at the Jalukie veterinary college during Zero Hour.

Kiyeto Swu • 5 Aug 2026

Nagaland Elections Office Orders Massive Roll Cleanup

Nagaland begins a special intensive revision of electoral rolls. Officials aim for an error-free list by the final publication date of November 22, 2026.

Kiyeto Swu • 5 Aug 2026

ENPO Pushes for Special Legislation Ahead of Independence Day

The ENPO demands the finalization of a special legislative agreement with the Home Ministry and Nagaland government before Independence Day.

Kiyeto Swu • 5 Aug 2026