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02/06/2026

Commissioner of Police, Dimapur, has notified new speed limits for vehicles on selected routes in the district in the interest of public safety. The order has been issued under Section 112(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act and has come into force from June 1, 2026.

As per the notification, the maximum speed limit has been fixed at 50 kmph on NH-29 from Zion Hospital Junction to Chümoukedima, 30 kmph within Dimapur city limits, and 80 kmph on the new four-lane NH-29 bypass from Kushiabill towards Chathe Bridge (Patkai/Seithekema).

The notification also states that heavy vehicles, trucks and commercial vehicles shall not be parked or stopped on national highways except at designated bays, lay-bys or wayside amenities. In case of breakdowns or emergencies, drivers must use hazard lights and reflective triangles to warn other road users.

The public has been advised to strictly adhere to the prescribed speed limits and traffic regulations. Violators will be liable for action under the relevant provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

01/06/2026

In a significant boost to Nagaland’s horticulture sector, Nagaland government has taken another step towards establishing India’s first Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Kiwifruit at Pfutsero, in partnership with New Zealand, one of the world's leading kiwifruit-producing countries.

A high-level meeting was held between Nagaland’s Minister for Water Resources and Horticulture, Salhoutuonuo Kruse, and an 11-member delegation from New Zealand and New Delhi to discuss the progress of the proposed project on May 31 at Kisama. The meeting was also attended by Commissioner and Secretary for Horticulture, Akumla Chuba, along with senior departmental officials.

The visiting delegation included six scientists and technical experts from New Zealand’s Bioeconomy Science Institute (BSI) — Stephanie Clare Montgomery, Daniel Colin Black, Nicholas Gould, Jeremy Nicholas Burdon, Joy Lorraine Tyson, and Steven Robert Green.

Representatives from the New Zealand Embassy in New Delhi, officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, and media personnel were also part of the team.

A key objective of the visit is the installation of a weather monitoring station at the proposed Centre of Excellence site in Pfutsero. Once operational, it would be the first such facility established by the Horticulture Department in Nagaland. The station would generate real-time data on weather conditions, soil health and water parameters, providing crucial scientific inputs for precision farming and helping growers improve productivity and fruit quality.

The BSI experts are also expected to carry out preliminary surveys for the Centre of Excellence and interact with kiwi farmers across the state. These field visits would help assess existing cultivation practices, identify challenges faced by farmers and explore opportunities to enhance yields through research-driven interventions.

01/06/2026

RAMP Promotes - Naturally Nagaland
Supporting indigenous products & services

Benefits:
* mentorship programme for 750 MSMEs
* onboarding of selected msmes on e-commerce platform
* opportunity for selected msmes to participate in national level exhibitions, buyers sellers meet.
* opportunity for selected msmes to showcase and sell their products at naturally nagaland centre.
* product development opportunity for selected MSMEs

01/06/2026

Several organizations have strongly condemned the recent alleged sexual assault of a minor girl in Dimapur and demanded strict against the accused.

Condemning the incident, the Eastern Naga Women Organization (ENWO) reiterated its unwavering opposition to all forms of violence and crimes against women and children.

The ENPO hoped that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) would conduct a fair, impartial, and thorough investigation without any interference from any authority or individual. The Organisation further asserted that the accused, who has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, must be dealt with strictly in accordance with the law, without fear, favour, or special consideration.

ENWO also urged the Government and all concerned authorities to ensure that justice is delivered and that the accused is not allowed to evade accountability under any circumstances.

ENWO further cautioned the concerned authorities that the Organisation would closely monitor the progress of the investigation and the actions taken in this case to ensure that justice is served and due process is upheld at every stage.

It also reminded all Eastern Naga parents that under no circumstances should children be sent away to work as domestic helpers. It cautioned homeowners and guardians against employing or accommodating any Eastern Naga child as a domestic helper.

Full report on our website

30/05/2026

For Vike Livi, a flower grower from Mima village, gardening has been a lifelong passion that began in her childhood where she still remembers the excitement in tending to her plants as a primary school student.

“Back then, gardening was pure fun for me. I would plant something in the morning, come back excitedly after school, and pull the plant out just to check whether it had rooted yet,” says Vike.

It was during the pandemic, when she was pursuing her studies outside, that instilled a endeavour to transform gardening into a source of income, with her floriculture journey taking shape in 2023. “At the time, I was studying outside the state, so I would travel back and forth whenever possible to check on the plants. While I was away, my family looked after our small collection, making it a conscious team effort right from the very beginning,” shares Vike.

She attributes Instagram for creating a space to showcase and sell her plants through her account, Flower Haven. It helped her connect with people who shared the same interest and passion for gardening.

Catering to both individual consumers and wholesalers, Vike’s flower farm at her family’s home in Mima specialises in roses, besides seasonal and perennials such as Rudbeckias, Veronica series, Hydrangeas and Japanese Anemone. While majority of her customers are usually within Nagaland, a significant amount of orders also come from states like Uttarakhand, Karanataka and Arunachal Pradesh.

Gardening and floriculture businesses are not always as dreamy or picture-perfect as they may seem, she contends, with the sector requiring intense labour, patience, consistency, and a significant investment of time.

“Passion genuinely matters because this line of work demands dedication and the willingness to learn through failure,” she says, “Don’t jump in blindly. Start with basic knowledge, understand your climate and soil conditions, study which flowers or plants are best suited to your environment, and then carefully observe market demand before expanding.”

Full story on our website

30/05/2026

The Nagaland Pradesh Mahila Congress (NPMC) on Friday demanded immediate implementation of 33% reservation for women in Parliament and State Assemblies.

The NPMC organized a programme on the theme “Nationwide Postcard Campaign for Immediate Implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023” at Congress Bhavan, Kohima, calling for the immediate implementation of 33% reservation for women, which witnessed the participation of Mahila Congress leaders, district representatives, party workers, and supporters from across the state.

Addressing the gathering, speakers stated that the Congress party has consistently supported women’s reservation and political empowerment, from strengthening Panchayati Raj institutions during the leadership of late Rajiv Gandhi to continuously advocating reservation for women in legislative bodies.

The leaders criticized the BJP-led government for passing the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam without immediate implementation and linking it with census and delimitation processes, thereby delaying women’s reservation indefinitely.

The programme highlighted concerns that delimitation based solely on future population figures could disturb federal balance and reduce representation for certain regions and states that responsibly controlled population growth.

Speakers maintained that women’s constitutional rights should not be delayed because of administrative or political calculations.

During the event, Mahila Congress leaders demanded immediate implementation of 33% reservation for women; a transparent roadmap for implementation; protection of federal balance; representation for OBC women; and genuine political empowerment instead of symbolic politics.

30/05/2026

The Nagaland Pradesh Mahila Congress (NPMC) on Friday demanded immediate implementation of 33% reservation for women in Parliament and State Assemblies.
The NPMC organized a programme on the theme “Nationwide Postcard Campaign for Immediate Implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023” at Congress Bhavan, Kohima, calling for the immediate implementation of 33% reservation for women, which witnessed the participation of Mahila Congress leaders, district representatives, party workers, and supporters from across the state.
Addressing the gathering, speakers stated that the Congress party has consistently supported women’s reservation and political empowerment, from strengthening Panchayati Raj institutions during the leadership of late Rajiv Gandhi to continuously advocating reservation for women in legislative bodies.
The leaders criticized the BJP-led government for passing the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam without immediate implementation and linking it with census and delimitation processes, thereby delaying women’s reservation indefinitely.
The programme highlighted concerns that delimitation based solely on future population figures could disturb federal balance and reduce representation for certain regions and states that responsibly controlled population growth.
Speakers maintained that women’s constitutional rights should not be delayed because of administrative or political calculations.

During the event, Mahila Congress leaders demanded immediate implementation of 33% reservation for women; a transparent roadmap for implementation; protection of federal balance; representation for OBC women; and genuine political empowerment instead of symbolic politics.

28/05/2026

“My journey as a flower grower and seller began with a deep love for nature and the simple joy that flowers brings into people’s life,” says Khevo Yhokha, founder of Flourish_flower_co.

In 2019, Yhokha turned her passion for gardening into a full-time pursuit with Flourish_flower_co, a flower farm based at her family’s homestay, Sunrise View Cottage, in Kipfüzha under Kigwema village.

Nestled amid the hills, the farm specialises in cultivating diverse varieties of roses and hydrangeas, catering to both retail and wholesale buyers. Over the years, Flourish_flower_co has grown beyond the local market, with nearly 60 percent of its customers coming from outside Nagaland.

“To be a flower grower has been my career of choice. What started with a small passion gradually grew into a livelihood and a meaningful part of my identity and career,” says the young gardener who also holds a Masters degree in Sociology.

Gardening became a passionate hobby for Khevo who grew up watching her mother nurture flowers with a deep care for nature. Floriculture took years of experience where she learned through trials and errors, studying and understanding seasons, soil conditions and customer’s preferences.

“Selling flowers has been more than just a source of income for me. It has connected me with people from different walks of life with multiple clients not only from the state but through out the country. It taught me the value of patience and finding purpose in what we love to do,” she affirms.

Khevo believes that floriculture in Nagaland has strong potential in providing self employment and income opportunities. “With favourable cool climate conditions and fertile soil, it is highly suitable to grow flowers in multiple varieties. With the growing demand of flowers for home gardens or for commercial purposes, it can become an even bigger source of livelihood and employment in future,” she highlights.

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28/05/2026

In a significant milestone for community-led conservation, the people of Bamsiakilwa village in Peren district, Nagaland, have officially declared the Daukeling - Hebamlo Community Conserved Area (CCA) for the protection of the elusive Asiatic Golden cat. The initiative is being recognized as the world’s first community conserved area dedicated specifically to the conservation of this rare and threatened wild cat species.

The declaration ceremony witnessed the participation of conservationists, village elders, forest officials, and local community members, reflecting a shared commitment towards protecting the forests and wildlife of the region.

The event was inaugurated by Dr C Zupeni Tsanglai (IFS), Wildlife Warden, Dimapur Division, who attended as the Special guest.

The initiative was made possible through the collective efforts of the Bamsiakilwa (Hebamlo) community, the Eastern Himalayas Marbled Cat Project (EHMCP), and the Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation (SWCCF). The collaboration aims to strengthen long-term habitat protection, promote community stewardship, and secure a safe future for the Asiatic Golden cat and other wildlife inhabiting the forest landscape.

Community members collectively resolved to enforce strict conservation measures, including a ban on hunting and disturbance to wildlife within the conserved area.
The Asiatic Golden cat, one of Asia’s least-studied wild cat species, continues to face threats from habitat loss, hunting, and human disturbance across its range.

Conservationists believe that initiatives such as the Daukeling - Hebamlo CCA can serve as an important model for grassroots conservation by combining traditional community governance with modern conservation efforts. The declaration of the Daukeling – Hebamlo CCA reflects the growing role of indigenous and local communities in wildlife conservation across Nagaland and Northeast India.

The initiative stands as a strong example of how community participation and local leadership can contribute meaningfully towards the protection of biodiversity and climate resilience.

27/05/2026

Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, S Supongmeren Jamir has welcomed the Government of India’s decision to recognise 19 notified tribal local languages and dialects of Nagaland in the recruitment process of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) under the Department of Posts, describing it as a historic step towards safeguarding the linguistic and cultural identity of the Naga people.

In a statement, Jamir expressed gratitude to the Home Department, Government of Nagaland, MLA Dr Tseilhoutuo Rhutso, Chief Secretary Nagaland, Sentiyanger and Director Postal Services Kohima, Dr Alice K Vizo, for their collective efforts and support in successfully pursuing the recruitment policy reform.

Jamir stated that while GDS recruitment was previously open on a broader all-India basis, this initiative has ensured that the recruitment process in Nagaland would now duly recognize and incorporate the notified tribal languages of the State, thereby safeguarding the interests and opportunities of the indigenous people of Nagaland.

Calling the move a major recognition of the linguistic and cultural heritage of the Naga people, Jamir said the decision would promote inclusivity, representation, and wider participation of Nagaland’s youth in the GDS recruitment system.

He also welcomed the Office Memorandum issued by the Department of Posts on May 21, 2026, which officially recognizes proficiency and knowledge of notified tribal local languages and dialects for GDS engagement in Nagaland.

Jamir further expressed hope that similar initiatives would continue in the future to strengthen the protection, preservation, and promotion of indigenous tribal languages and cultural heritage across the state.

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