Missing fisherman’s body recovered from Doyang River
The body of fisherman Ezanthung Odyuo, in his late forties and a resident of New Riphyim, who had been missing since February 26, was recovered from the Doyang River on…
Wokha DPDB tackles water crisis, approves hospital upgrade, and launches AI governance chatbot
The District Planning and Development Board (DPDB), Wokha, convened on 24 February 2026 to address critical issues including the town’s water crisis, healthcare infrastructure, and digital governance. The meeting, chaired…
Wokha district leads innovation push with NECTAR MoU to transform agri entrepreneurship
In a notable step toward promoting research, science, technology and innovation in agriculture, the Wokha District Administration on February 20, 2026 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Northeast…
Low teacher participation raises concern at Mekokla education dialogue
A landmark dialogue was convened in Mekokla Village, Wokha between the Mekokla Women Hoho (Eloi Ekhung), village elders, and school educators on February 13. The meeting was driven by a…
Wokha: In Bhandari, 5000-hectare Jatropha biofuel plantation could transform local farming
Bhandari subdivision under Wokha district may be on the verge of its most significant agricultural transformation yet, after the SDPDB resolved to promote large-scale cultivation of bio-fuel crop Jatropha curcas…
Wokha: Six villages seek shift from Mokokchung power supply
During the SDPDB meeting held at the Conference Hall of the Summer House-Cum-Guest House, Bhandari, on February 13, issues relating to electricity connectivity and maintenance affecting six villages - Mmhayan,…
SDPDB sets March 31 deadline for completion of Foothills Road in Bhandari Sub-Division
The Sub-Divisional Planning and Development Board (SDPDB) Bhandari has set March 31, 2026 as the target deadline for completion of the ongoing Foothills Road construction covering approximately 39 kilometres in…
Century-old Etsu-Cukha well dries up, raising alarm over Wokha’s water security
A key water source feeding Wokha town has begun to dry up, with the town’s historic Etsu-Cukha well - used for more than a century - running dry even before…
History of Lakhuti Catholic Church: 1951 to 2026 (75th Anniversary Jubilee) | Fr. Abraham Lotha
The story of the Catholic Church in Lakhuti evolved from “dhorum khicho” (took religion) to “Catholic dhorum hansiyicho” (brought Catholic religion) to “Catholic kümcho” (became Catholic). This unfolded at the…
Wokha: Priestly ordination of Dn. James Chomithung Ezung held at Longsa
The Priestly Ordination of Deacon James Chomithung Ezung was solemnly held on 29 December 2025 at Longsa Village Ground under Wokha district. The priestly ordination was conferred by Most Rev.…