Nagaland Achieves Northeast India First: Wireless Image Transmission via Radio Signals Boosts Disaster Communication
In a groundbreaking achievement for disaster preparedness, the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) in collaboration with OSCAR India has successfully demonstrated wireless image transmission via radio signals without internet, marking a first-of-its-kind technological breakthrough in Northeast India. This pioneering feat, announced in a press release by Keren Rose, Assistant Manager (Media & Public […]
Two New Spider Species Discovered in Nagaland by ZSI Researchers
Kolkata & Nagaland, India: In a significant contribution to arachnid taxonomy, a team of researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kolkata, has announced the discovery of two spider species previously unknown to science. These new findings emphasise the rich and largely unexplored biodiversity of Nagaland, a region within the biodiversity hotspot of Northeast […]
Nagaland Introduce Aadhaar-Linked Birth Registration in Northeast India
Nagaland has achieved a significant milestone by launching the Aadhaar-Linked Birth Registration (ALBR) system, becoming the first state in the entire Northeastern region of India to implement this innovative initiative. The ALBR system streamlines the process of birth registration by integrating Aadhaar enrolment for children in the crucial 0-5 years age group. Seamless Birth […]
Directorate of Health & Family Welfare holds Key POSH Act Awareness Workshop
The Directorate of Health & Family Welfare (DHFW), Nagaland, demonstrated its strong commitment to fostering a respectful and secure work environment by organizing a crucial awareness workshop on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013. The session took place on April 22nd at the Directorate’s Conference Hall in Kohima. Reinforcing a Harassment-Free Workplace: […]
Volunteers Unite for Dzükou Valley Cleanliness Drive on Earth Day
Defying bitter weather, approximately 300 dedicated volunteers actively participated in a significant cleanliness drive along the popular trekking routes and base camps of the breathtaking Dzükou Valley on Earth Day. Organised by the Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO) and generously sponsored by the Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Kohima, Tuesday’s impactful ‘Dzükou Cleanliness Drive’ […]
Dimapur DPDB Meeting Highlights Key Development Initiatives
Approvals and Recommendations The monthly District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting for Dimapur district convened on Monday at the DC conference hall, under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner and Vice Chairman Dr. Tinojongshi Chang. The board reached the following decisions: School Upgradation: The proposal to upgrade Itiki Montessori School at Darogapathar to Class 8 […]
The Nagaland Higher Education Mess: A Saga of Alleged Illegal Absorption and Systemic Failures
The ongoing controversy surrounding the purported absorption of contractual Assistant Professors within the Higher Education Department has erupted into a significant crisis, exposing severe systemic deficiencies within the department and raising broader governance concerns across Nagaland. Administrative Opacity Turns Polarizing What initially seemed like administrative opacity has now escalated into a deeply divisive issue. […]
Nagaland Olympic Association Mourns the Passing of Archery Coach Hunezo Thisa
The Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) has expressed its deep sorrow and condolences on the demise of Hunezo Thisa, a dedicated archery coach under the Department of Youth Resources & Sports and a long-serving official of the Nagaland Archery Association. According to a press release issued by the NOA, Hunezo Thisa was not only a […]
NSF uncovers backdoor Appointment
The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has voiced significant alarm over widespread irregularities plaguing government appointments and recruitment across Nagaland’s state departments. The student body contends that these improper practices are jeopardizing the futures of deserving Naga youth. Illegal Appointments Under Scrutiny During a press briefing at their Kohima office on Thursday, NSF officials highlighted […]
Assistant Professors’ Regularization Row Exposes Policy Failures in Nagaland
Systemic Issues and Betrayed Aspirations The controversy surrounding the regularization of 147 Assistant Professors in Nagaland has highlighted the consequences of inadequate policy planning and persistent delays in the recruitment process. A decision by the State Cabinet on September 11, 2024, formalized through a notification on December 17, 2024, approved the absorption of fixed-pay Assistant […]