Assembly panel to verify Kohima-Jessami road
Kohima, November 10 (MExN): The Nagaland Legislative Assembly’s Committee on Government Assurances will conduct an on-the-spot verification of the Kohima-Jessami two-lane road on November 17 to assess the status of the project. The visit has been fixed by Y Lima Onen Chang, MLA and Chairman of the Committee on Government Assurances (2026-2027), according to a press release issued by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly Secretariat. All members of the committee have been requested to join the visit.
NSCN/GPRN (Akato) mourns
Dimapur, November 10 (MExN): The NSCN/GPRN (Akato) has mourned the demise of its Deputy Kilonser, Kiyeto Zhimomi, who passed away on November 10. In a condolence statement issued through its Ministry of Information and Publicity (MIP), the organisation stated that Zhimomi hailed from Sakipheto village and joined the Naga national movement in 2005. He served in various capacities during his association with the movement. Describing him as “a comrade, a friend and a gentleman,” the NSCN/GPRN (Akato) expressed condolences and solidarity with the bereaved family members and loved ones.
Wokha taxi services to remain suspended on Nov 18
WOKHA, NOVEMBER 10 (MExN): Normal taxi services in Wokha will remain suspended on November 18 in view of the Wokha Unit of the All Nagaland Taxi Association’s (ANTA) Raising Day cum Annual Picnic. In a circular, the unit informed that the celebration will be held at Hammock Resort, New Wokha Village, in pursuance of a directive issued by the ANTA headquarters in Kohima. The unit directed all its members to attend the programme, warning that absentees would be dealt with as per the decision taken at the executive meeting on November 8. The unit also cautioned members against violating the suspension directive, stating that the disciplinary action committee would take strict action and impose penalties as decided by the unit. Private vehicle owners have also been warned against operating their vehicles as taxis and taking advantage of the suspension. Appropriate action would be initiated against offenders, the circular stated.
Chozuba to organise mass social work on November 13
Chozuba, November 10 (MExN): A mass social work will be conducted across all nine wards of Chozuba town on November 13 ahead of the festive season.
In a notification, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Chozuba, Zapuno Khatso, informed that the social work will begin at 6:00 am and directed all government employees, urban local bodies, civil society organisations, local associations and the general public to participate.
Government employees have been assigned to clean roads and drains along the main town road, while ward councillors, in coordination with Gaon Buras (GBs), will mobilise residents to undertake similar work in their respective wards.
Shop and business owners have also been directed to clean, paint or whitewash their establishments. All shops will remain closed until the completion of the social work. The Chozuba Town Council chairman and heads of offices will arrange vehicles and machinery for waste disposal. The exercise will be supervised by EAC Dr Cthitu Nienu and Sub Treasury Officer Wapfulo Katiry, while attendance will be monitored by Sato Veswuh from the ADC office.
