Chief Minister of Nagaland, Dr Neiphiu Rio, inspected the landslide-affected stretch of National Highway-29 at Liezocha, Old BRTF (near the temple), on 25 September 2025.
The inspection was attended by Deputy Commissioner Kohima, B Henok Buchem, NCS; Senior Superintendent of Police, Khodi Rhetso, NPS; Chief Engineer Akho Zutso; and other officials from PWD (NH), along with district revenue and administrative officers.
During the visit, the Chief Minister held discussions with officials on both immediate and long-term measures to restore the damaged portion of the highway. Possible solutions deliberated included widening the hillside, filling the affected stretch, and seeking expert technical assessment from the Ministry.
Dr. Rio directed the concerned department to undertake urgent repair works, emphasizing that the road must be made motorable at the earliest. He further instructed that at least the metalling of the affected stretch should be completed before the Hornbill Festival, given the crucial connectivity role of NH-29.