The variant B.1.1.529 was labelled as a Variant of Concern on and given the name Omicron on 26th Nov 2021. Omicron is a highly divergent variant with around 26-32 mutations in the spike protein with potential for immune escape and higher transmissibility.

The State Government has notified that 23rd (Thursday) December 2021 is declared as a holiday for Banks and Financial Institutions in Nagaland under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act XXVI).

 In supersession of the Department of Youth Resources And Sports notification, the parking fee of vehicles at Indoor State Stadium has been revised from Rs. 500/- to Rs. 1000/- per month with effect from 1st January 2022.

After much discussion and deliberation, Speaker, Sharingain Longkumer, adjourned the 10th session of the Thirteenth Nagaland Legislative Assembly Sine Die on 20th December 2021.

Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Sivasagar, Assam has reinforced a night curfew from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM in the 5 km belt in Assam side of Sivasagar district bordering Nagaland state with effect from 18th November 2021 for a period of 60 days.

A webinar on the orientation and training for District Commissioners and Nodal Officers of Multi-Sectoral districts of BBBP, Nagaland was conducted on 17th December, 2021 by the State Level BBBP, Mahila Shakti Kendra. The moderator, Juliana Medom, BBBP State Team Leader gave an overview of the various activities conducted under BBBP in the state including best practices and best performing districts. Sarah R.