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Nagaland braces for heavy rain and thunderstorms
Nagaland expects increased rainfall and thunderstorms from August 26 to 29. Authorities warn residents to exercise caution during the wet weather.
Naro Jamir • 25 Aug 2026
Assam Census Worker Escapes Armed Attack in Bongaigaon
A census worker in Assam narrowly escaped a knife attack while gathering data, sparking urgent safety fears for officials working in the field.
Timungpi Terang • 22 Aug 2026
Kiphire Teachers Train for School Emergency Response
Staff at Kiphire PM SHRI schools completed a safety workshop focusing on emergency protocols, first aid, and disaster trauma management for students.
Naro Jamir • 21 Aug 2026
Construction worker critically injured in Dibrugarh lift shaft fall
A construction worker remains in critical condition after falling six floors down an apartment lift shaft in Dibrugarh, Assam on Friday.
Timungpi Terang • 21 Aug 2026
Dimapur Joint Council Forum Demands Ban on Heavy Trucks During Peak Hours
The Joint Council Forum wants Dimapur police to ban heavy trucks from town roads during school hours and peak traffic to improve public safety.
Naro Jamir • 14 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Tourism Department Launches Verified Taxi Booking App
Meghalaya is rolling out a secure taxi booking app for tourists featuring GPS tracking and police-verified drivers to improve transport safety.
Walrik Marak • 12 Aug 2026
Tinsukia Schools Cut Class Hours As Heatwave Grips Assam
Tinsukia schools are shortening days to 1:45 pm starting August 12 to shield students from a severe heatwave. Safety measures and dress codes are eased.
Timungpi Terang • 11 Aug 2026
MLA Jahar Chakraborty demands rail safety changes at Dharmanagar Station
MLA Jahar Chakraborty leads a deputation at Dharmanagar Railway Station to demand platform changes and longer stops for express trains.
Nihar Jamatia • 8 Aug 2026
Quarry Blast Rains Rocks on Jorabat Homes
Flying debris from an early morning quarry blast destroyed a residential roof in Jorabat on August 7, sparking safety fears among local residents.
NEWire Desk • 7 Aug 2026
Seven Shops Destroyed in Late Night Shillong Blaze
Seven wooden shops were reduced to ashes at Last Stop in Shillong on Wednesday night. No injuries were reported after firefighters contained the blaze.
Walrik Marak • 6 Aug 2026
Nagaland Faces Heavy Rain and Storms Through August 9
The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority predicts thunderstorms and heavy rain across the state through August 9, warning of flood risks.
Naro Jamir • 6 Aug 2026
IMD Issues Storm Alert for Assam Districts
The IMD warns of thunderstorms and rain across four Assam districts over the next few hours, urging residents to stay indoors and avoid open spaces.
Timungpi Terang • 4 Aug 2026
Landslide Prompts Partial Closure of Ri-Bhoi School
Officials shuttered part of a Ri-Bhoi school after a landslide threatened the structure. Students remain on site while crews work to clear debris.
NEWire Desk • 29 Jul 2026
Factory Owner Arrested Following Deadly Assam Industrial Blast
Five arrested after an explosion at a Cachar rod factory killed four workers. The government ordered investigations and provided compensation to families.
Bibar Daimary • 28 Jul 2026
Local rescuers save teenager after 100-foot fall in Nagaland
Local volunteers rescued a 19-year-old trekker who fell 100 feet near Dzükou Valley. The hiker survived despite heavy rain and rugged terrain.
Timungpi Terang • 19 Jul 2026
Local rescuers save 19-year-old trekker after 100-foot fall in Dzukou Valley
Rescuers pulled a 19-year-old tourist to safety after a 100-foot fall near the Dzukou Valley trail. Officials now urge hikers to use registered guides.
Naro Jamir • 19 Jul 2026
Teen rescued after 100-foot fall at Dzükou Valley
A 19-year-old trekker was rescued after falling 100 feet in Dzükou Valley. Local volunteers and officials are now pushing for stricter safety regulations.
Naro Jamir • 18 Jul 2026
Wokha Security Staff Complete Crisis Response Training
Security guards at the Sakhi One Stop Centre in Wokha finished a 10-day training course focused on supporting violence survivors with professionalism.
Kiyeto Swu • 17 Jul 2026
Journalist Killings Drop by Half in Early 2026
Journalist deaths fell to 39 in the first half of 2026, marking a 54% drop from last year. The Middle East remains the deadliest region for media workers.
Ranjana Devi • 16 Jul 2026
Wokha security guards finish specialized survivor response training
Wokha's Sakhi One Stop Centre trained security staff on crisis response and gender sensitivity to better protect survivors of violence.
Naro Jamir • 16 Jul 2026
