Month: January 2023

Litmus Test for Deputy CM Y Patton as NSN Lotha of JD(U) announces candidature

Senchumo NSN Lotha, President of the Janata Dal (United) Nagaland, announced his candidature for the 37-Tyui A/C today, putting Nagaland’s Deputy Chief Minister and BJP legislator, Y Patton, in for one of his most difficult electoral contests to date. This declaration comes only one day after Nagaland Janata Dal (United) General Secretary Kitoho S Rotokha …

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MTBA commit to provide nutritional supplies to 50 TB patients

Mokokchung Town Baptist Arogo (MTBA) has committed to provide monthly nutritional supplies to fifty tuberculosis patients in Mokokchung for a period of three years beginning January of this year. As committed, the MTBA provided the supplies to the TB patients on Monday, January 30. (MTNews)  

NSCN(IM) regrets too-close-for-comfort incident with Assam Rifles

Mokokchung, January 30 (MTNews): The NSCN (IM) on Monday expressed regret over the January 27 incident that occurred at a place near its General Field Training Headquarters (GFTHq) between the Assam Rifles and the group.   Stating that the incident happened as the 25th Assam Rifles came “too close for comfort breaching one km radius,” …

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NPF compelled to set up candidates in the eastern area, says NPF secretary general

Kohima, January 30 (MTNews): Speaking to media after the Naga People’s Front Working Committee meeting at NPF Central Office in Kohima, NPF secretary general Achumbemo Kikon on Monday confirmed that NPF being a political party will be compelled to set up candidates in the Eastern Nagaland area.   “We respect the sentiments and aspirations of …

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SC Jamir says Eastern Nagaland requires special attention

Dimapur, January 30 (MTNews): In a significant political development ahead of the impending Assembly polls in the state, the former chief minister of Nagaland and former governor of Maharashtra, SC Jamir said that the eastern areas of Nagaland requires special attention for development in the areas such as road communication, education and healthcare system.   …

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60-Pungro and 46-Mon assembly constituencies declared vacant

Mokokchung, January 30 (MTNews): Independent MLA, T Yangseo Sangtam of 60-Pungro/Kiphire Assembly Constituency and Thongwang Konyak of NDPP in 46 Mon Town Assembly Constituency has tendered resignations from the membership of the Thirteenth Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA).   NLA Secretary-in-charge Khruohitunuo Rio in a notification issued today informed that the NLA has accepted the resignation …

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ATMA Changtongya & Kubolong Blocks conduct demonstrations

Changtongya, January 31 (MTNews): Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Changtongya Block, Mokokchung conducted a demonstration program at Kelingmen village on Saturday, 28 January.     Demonstration on “Sanitation and Piggery Waste Management” was conducted by resource person Dr Wapangsashi Walling, Farm Manager, State Hatchery Unit, Mokokchung. He demonstrated to the farmers on preparation of potash …

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ECI to issue gazette notification for Nagaland election today

Mokokchung, January 30 (MTNews): As per the schedule for the General Election to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, the Election Commission of India will issue the gazette notification for the 14th Legislative Assembly election to all 60 assembly constituencies in Nagaland on Tuesday.   Candidates will be allowed to submit their nomination papers till February 7. …

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Road repaired under initiative of DH&FW Principal Director

Kohima, January 30 (MTNews): The most essential repair of the road from the Civil Secretariat towards the Directorate of Health & Family Welfare and Home Guard Department was repaired from January 28, 2023 under the initiative of Principal Director, DH&FW, Dr Temjentsungla.     The much awaited road, according to the department, had been a …

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