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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

Kumarghat Rath Victims' Families Recall Tragic Loss Three Years On

Three years after the Kumarghat chariot fire killed seven people, grieving families struggle to find peace despite government safety and compensation.

Ayan Debbarma • 16 Jul 2026

Nagaland Commission Warns of Growing Cyber Stalking Threat

Nagaland State Commission for Women warns that digital stalking is replacing physical crime, urging better cybersecurity and legal awareness across the state.

Kiyeto Swu • 15 Jul 2026

Tripura Sets Strict Height Limits for Rath Yatra Chariots

Tripura enforces a five-metre height limit on Rath Yatra chariots to prevent accidents, following a deadly 2023 electrical fire in Kumarghat.

Ayan Debbarma • 15 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Government Weighs Aid for Lapalang Well Tragedy Families

CM Conrad Sangma considers aid for five families after a fatal Lapalang well accident despite a lack of formal compensation provisions.

NEWire Desk • 14 Jul 2026