Musings from Mokokchung

10/06/2026

09/06/2026

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09/06/2026

09/06/2026

In pursuance of the directives issued by the Government of Nagaland, Urban Development Department, Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), the Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC) has launched a mass sensitisation campaign across all 18 wards under its jurisdiction.
The campaign commenced on 8th June 2026 and will continue until 17th June 2026. The programme aims to educate and create awareness among the general public regarding the provisions of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, and the directives of the Hon'ble Supreme Court pertaining to scientific waste management and environmental protection. Special emphasis is being placed on the mandatory implementation of four-stream source segregation of waste at the household, institutional, and commercial levels.
The campaign also seeks to promote responsible waste management practices, encourage community participation, and foster behavioural change towards a cleaner and more sustainable urban environment. The sensitisation programme is being conducted under the theme, “A Global Call for Climate Action,” highlighting the collective responsibility of citizens in addressing environmental challenges and contributing towards climate resilience.
The resource persons for the campaign are Dr. Temjensangla Pongener, Associate Professor, Fazl Ali College (FAC) & Earth Alliance Mokokchung unit; Miss Sungtiyala, Proprietor of Green Heap, Mokokchung; and Mr. Kilepchiba, Sanitation Inspector, Mokokchung Municipal Council. Through their expertise and engagement with the community, the campaign aims to ensure greater public understanding and compliance with the new waste management regulations.
Through this initiative, the MMC seeks to advance the objectives of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) and foster a cleaner, greener, and healthier Mokokchung through active public participation and environmental stewardship.

06/06/2026

Anogoshia Yisu Den

06/06/2026

Newest street food joint in Mokokchung... Our menu is limited, will have more in the next coming days. Visit us a Salangtem Market, Mokokchung. 6 pm to 10 pm.

05/06/2026

| The Nagaland Government has appointed Justice Lanusungkum Jamir (Retd.) as the new Chairperson of the Nagaland State Human Rights Commission (NSHRC).

The appointment was notified by the Home Department and approved by Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on the recommendation of the committee constituted under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.

Justice Jamir will serve for three years from the date he assumes office or until he attains the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier.

Justice Lanusungkum Jamir previously served as the Additional Advocate General of Nagaland before being elevated as an Additional Judge of the Gauhati High Court in 2013. During his judicial career, he served in both the Manipur High Court and the Gauhati High Court, and also held the position of Acting Chief Justice on two occasions. He later served as a Judge of the Calcutta High Court and retired from the post in February 2026.