Assam: Heroin worth Rs 5 crores seized, 2 arrested

Carrying on its war against drugs, Assam Police has had major success after it seized contraband worth Rs 5 crores. Police seized 660 grams of heroin during a check right in front of the CRPF camp at Bokajan in Karbi Anglong district. The drugs had been hidden inside 51 soap cases in a vehicle. Police […]

Nagaland: Lockdown measures extended in Dimapur till September 16

The Dimapur district administration has extended the existing lockdown measures till September 16 with additional relaxations. An official notification issued by the Dimapur deputy commissioner stated that night curfew will remain in force from 8pm to 4am. Shops and other business establishments dealing with essential goods and commodities such as vegetable, fish/meat vendors, milk booths, […]

COVID-19: Night curfew in Dimapur from Friday

Following the surge in COVID-19 cases the Dimapur district administration on Wednesday announced that night curfew will be imposed in the district from April 23. The night curfew from 8 pm to 5 am to prevent the spread of COVID-19 will come into effect from Friday, said Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur Rajesh Soundararajan in an order. […]

Dimapur police spreads Christmas cheer to those living on street

In the spirit of the festive season, Nagaland police has sought to brighten the faces of needy and homeless people living on the streets by serving them hot coffee and snacks in the early morning hours of Christmas in Dimapur town. The law-keepers have received widespread praise for their kind and thoughtful act, especially during the […]

COVID-19: Nagaland registers highest single-day spike with 69 new cases

Nagaland on Monday reported 69 more cases of COVID-19, taking the total count to 280. This is the highest single-day spike for positive cases in the state so far. The fresh cases were detected out of 275 samples sent for COVID-19 testing. Health minister S Pangnyu Phom informed that out of the 69 fresh cases, […]

Nagaland reports 5 more COVID-19 positive cases; tally reaches 9

Nagaland reported five more cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, taking the total number of infected to 9 in the state. Of the 5 cases, 4 have been reported from Dimapur while 1 person hails from Kohima. The patients are currently undergoing treatment at COVID-19 facilities in Dimapur and Kohima. Taking to Twitter Health Minister S Pangnyu Phom […]

Nagaland reports first COVID-19 cases; 3 Chennai returnees test +ve

Nagaland on Monday reported its first cases of COVID-19 as three persons tested positive for the deadly virus. One from Kohima and 2 others from Dimapur have tested positive. It may be mentioned, all 3 individuals had returned from Chennai after being stranded for months. Among the fresh cases, 2 are symptomatic while one is […]

Nagaland records first COVID-19 case; person from Dimapur tests positive at GMCH

Nagaland on Monday recorded its first COVID-19 case after a man from Dimapur, who was referred to Gauhati Medical College Hospital (GMCH) from a private hospital tested positive. State Health and family Welfare Secretary Kezonyu Yhomih informed Northeast Live that he is in touch with the superintendent of GMCH and has learnt that the condition […]

Tirong Aboh assasination case: NIA raids residences of senior NSCN-IM leaders in Dimapur

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has raided at the Dimapur residence of NSCN-IM leaders Absolam Tangkhul and James Kewang. According to highly placed sources, the raids are being carried out in connection with the assassination of Arunachal Pradesh NPP MLA Tirong Aboh on May 21, 2018. A huge quantity of documents, mobile phones, computer hard […]