The Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, has informed all Heads of Departments (HoDs) to collect invitation cards and car passes for the Independence Day Celebration 2026 from the Establishment Branch of the Deputy Commissioner's Office, Kohima.
According to a press release issued by the Deputy Commissioner Kohima, B. Henok Buchem, NCS, the invitation cards and car passes will be available for collection from August 13, 2026, during office hours.
The State Home Department held a review meeting on 30th July, 2026, to finalize preparations for the "Har Ghar Tiranga" 2026 campaign, scheduled to be observed across Nagaland from August 9th to 17th. The meeting was chaired by the Home Commissioner, Abhijit Sinha, IAS, and brought together senior officials from the Art & Culture, Youth Resources & Sports, Information & Public Relations, School Education, Home and Police departments.
The Chief Electoral Officer has notified that the Election Commission of India has ordered Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Roll in the State of Nagaland with 01-10-2026 as the qualifying date. While carrying out the SIR of the electoral rolls, Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) of each Assembly Constituency shall be responsible for ensuring that no eligible citizen is left out while no ineligible person is included in the Electoral Roll.
The District Magistrate of Kohima has ordered the temporary closure of a section of National Highway-2 (Kohima-Mao section) passing through the Phesama Sinking area on August 4, 2026 (Tuesday), from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to facilitate restoration work and ensure public safety.
Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, B. Henok Buchem, has informed that the affected stretch of National Highway-2 (Kohima–Mao section) at Chainage Km 191+840 to Km 192+100 in the Phesama Sinking area will remain temporarily closed on 2nd August, 2026 from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.