To celebrate its diverse culture, the Nagaland Tourism Department has launched the "Flavours of Nagaland" campaign, showcasing local dishes like smoked pork, bamboo shoot curries, axone, and sticky rice. Pop-up stalls and cooking demos are being held in Kohima and Mon to attract tourists and preserve indigenous cooking methods. This is part of a larger push to boost culinary tourism and empower tribal chefs and home entrepreneurs.  

Under the Smart Cities Mission, Dimapur is witnessing a wave of transformation. The administration is now focusing on eco-friendly public infrastructure — including solar-powered streetlights, electric vehicle charging points, and water recycling plants. These efforts aim to reduce pollution, traffic congestion, and make the city more sustainable. The citizens have responded positively, with increased interest in electric two-wheelers and green buildings.

The Nagaland Cabinet has approved the Nagaland Youth Policy 2025, aiming to empower the state’s youth through structured programs in skill development, sports, entrepreneurship, and mental health support. The policy is focused on creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and tackling issues like unemployment and migration. It also emphasizes the role of youth in peacebuilding and environmental sustainability. Training centers across districts will be launched to implement these...

On July 12, the CBI registered a graft case against Nagaland University professor Chitta Ranjan Deb, conducting raids in Nagaland (Lumani), Assam (Jorhat), and Tripura (Agartala). The probe alleges manipulation of scientific equipment tenders and bribe-for-contract schemes, causing financial loss to the university. Deb, who heads the IQAC and School of Sciences, is under scrutiny for favoritism. Authorities have seized documents linked to corruption during early investigations. The...

The CBI launched raids on July 12 in Nagaland (Lumami), Assam (Jorhat), and Tripura (Agartala), probing allegations against Nagaland University professor Chitta Ranjan Deb. Accused of bribery and tender irregularities while heading the IQAC and School of Sciences, Deb allegedly favoured vendors in scientific supply contracts. Documents recovered reportedly show significant financial mismanagement. The investigation signals intensified scrutiny on academic procurement processes and university...

On July 9, the 5 Tribes Committee (representing Angami, Ao, Lotha, Rengma, and Sumi communities) resumed agitation with a sit-in at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat in Kohima. They demand a review of the 48-year-old job reservation system, claiming it perpetuates inequality and lacks consultation from non-backward tribes. Despite a June 3 cabinet decision to form a commission, no concrete steps have followed. The group insists on either scrapping or reallocating unreserved jobs to ensure fair...