Kaziranga University was rocked by unrest on Saturday night after a derogatory remark about late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg sparked anger among students. The incident drew swift condemnation from Nagaland minister Temjen Imna Along, who apologised publicly, while police restored calm on campus and the university suspended the student involved pending inquiry. How the incident…
Nagaland’s first state-level employment survey has revealed troubling figures. One in six working-age residents is unemployed and most lack technical skills, deepening divides in income and opportunity. Released in Kohima on September 19, 2025, the report paints a stark picture of unequal access to work across districts and highlights the urgent need for stronger district-focused…
CRPF opens 300 Constable (GD) posts for ST candidates in Nagaland; applications via open rally in October, tests through November. Applications, dates, and venues The Central Reserve Police Force has invited native tribal men and women from all districts of Nagaland to apply for 300 Constable (General Duty) posts through an open rally across three…
Franklin Graham, the American evangelist and son of the late Billy Graham, is scheduled to visit Nagaland in late November and early December 2025. His itinerary includes a public sermon at Kohima’s Indira Gandhi Stadium on 30 November and participation as guest of honour at the Hornbill Festival’s opening ceremony on 1 December. The visit…
A recent report on Nagaland’s schools paints a complex picture of advancement and alarming neglect. While classrooms are rapidly integrating digital tools and eco-friendly infrastructure at rates surpassing national averages, the state is failing to provide basic hygiene and accessible facilities for many students. This growing divide between modern amenities and fundamental needs raises urgent…
A sudden collapse of a 66kV transmission tower in Mokokchung’s Yisemyong area has plunged Mon, Longleng, and the Tuli Sub-Division into darkness, with crews racing against rain, loose soil, and fresh landslides to restore power. Officials traced the fault to Tsürangmen at the entrance to Yisemyong from Mokokchung Town, away from the highway. They clarified…
A growing standoff over Nagaland’s reservation review has taken a sharp turn, with the 5 Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy (CoRRP) announcing a boycott of all state government events, including Independence Day. The move follows a joint meeting of tribal apex bodies and CoRRP in Kohima, where leaders rejected the composition of the…
Crowds poured into the Chiechama Amphitheatre as the 3rd Jhum Fair 2025 put local harvests, women farmers, and a new village marketplace in the spotlight. The day blended celebration with concrete support, marking a step forward for farming in Kohima district. Celebrating farming and local enterprise Special Officer to the Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neibalie…
Nagaland government has strongly opposed the Centre’s proposal to create a new constitutional provision for the Frontier Nagaland Territory, expressing serious concerns that such a move would split the state. The state cabinet raised alarm bells about the potential implementation of Article 371(K) during crucial deliberations on Wednesday. State fears territory loss under new framework…
Families across Nagaland’s Wokha district are living in fear as elephant herds increasingly invade their villages, destroying crops and claiming lives. What was once an occasional wildlife encounter has escalated into a dangerous crisis that threatens both human survival and agricultural livelihoods. Crisis escalates across village communities Villages including Sanis, Akuk, Moilan, and Aree bear…
