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DC TUENSANG ON TRAVEL ADVISORY

admin — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:42:05 +0000

DC TUENSANG ON TRAVEL ADVISORYadmin September 11 2026

Deputy Commissioner, Tuensang, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa has issued a Public Notice in continuation to the Travel Advisory issued Vid No. DC-TSG/DDMA/2026-27/ Dated 9th September regarding landslides and Damage to NH 202 at Chainage 41.00 Km near Tsaru Village.

It is hereby informed that the affected road stretch has been restored on an emergency basis for Single - Traffic. In view of the emergency restoration and improved road connectivity the early restrictions on movement of Heavy vehicles are hereby revoked with immediate effect.

However, as the road has been restored only on a single -lane basis, all commuters and vehicle operator are advised to proceed with utmost caution, strictly follow traffic regulations and instructions of the personal deployed at the site and avoid unnecessary stoppage on the affected stretch.

(IA Tuensang)

CHUMOUKEDIMA LAUNCHES ‘‘REFORM UTSAV’’ TO ENCOURAGE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

admin — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:33:25 +0000

CHUMOUKEDIMA LAUNCHES ‘‘REFORM UTSAV’’ TO ENCOURAGE CITIZEN PARTICIPATIONadmin September 11 2026

The Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Chumoukedima, has announced the launch of “Reform Utsav,” a nationwide citizen-driven reform initiative aimed at encouraging citizens to actively participate in the reform process and share suggestions for improving public services and essential infrastructure.

According to a circular issued by the Deputy Commissioner, citizens have been invited to submit suggestions, feedback and practical recommendations, particularly in key areas including healthcare, water and sanitation, power supply, education, roads and telecom connectivity.

The initiative also calls on citizens to highlight existing challenges and suggest practical and constructive solutions that could help improve governance and public service delivery.

All government departments, offices, local bodies and concerned stakeholders in Chumoukedima have been directed to create awareness among citizens and encourage maximum public participation. The Reform Utsav will commence from 2nd October 2026, and continue until the end of December 2026.

The Deputy Commissioner, Polan John, NCS, has urged active participation from citizens, stating that their valuable suggestions can help make Reform Utsav 2026 a meaningful platform for improving governance and public services.

(Limatoshi, IA Chumuokedima)

STATE WATER INFORMATICS CENTRE ESTABLISHED UNDER NATIONAL HYDROLOGY PROJECT

admin — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:31:23 +0000

STATE WATER INFORMATICS CENTRE ESTABLISHED UNDER NATIONAL HYDROLOGY PROJECTadmin September 11 2026

The Governor of Nagaland has notified the establishment and operationalisation of the State Water Informatics Centre (SWIC) under the National Hydrology Project (NHP), implemented by the Department of Water Resources, Government of Nagaland, with immediate effect.

The SWIC will be responsible for collection of State water resources data from various data-generating organisations and departments and for its standardisation in accordance with the scheme defined by the National Water Informatics Centre (NWIC).

The Centre will be manned by the existing officers and staff of the Department of Water Resources under the charge of the Superintending Engineer in-charge of NHP. The notification further stated that additional manpower may be provided as and when required, depending on the expansion of the scope of work of the SWIC.

The establishment and operationalisation of the SWIC was approved by the State Cabinet vide No. CAB-1/14/2023 dated 21st August, 2026. It is also in compliance with the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) dated 7th July, 2022, signed between the National Water Informatic Centre (NWIC) and Water Resources Department, Nagaland.

(Mainodi Naben, IA)

DC NIULAND INFORMS ON VEGETATION CLEARANCE

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:23:17 +0000

DC NIULAND INFORMS ON VEGETATION CLEARANCEadmin September 10 2026

The Deputy Commissioner, Niuland, T L Kiusumong Tikhir, has informed all concerned public of Niuland district that there will be a vegetation clearance under Electrical Section, Niuland as per the schedule tabulated below.

All the Head GBs, VCCs and VEMBs are requested to provide assistance in carrying out the exercises along 11KV line falling under respective jurisdiction. The power line will remain shut down during the clearance period. Hence, the public is requested to bear with the inconvenience caused during the period of the shutdown.

Assistance will be provided by the lineman in-charge under the respective village.

Niuland - Aghunaqa 11KV feeder on 11th September 2026, 6 AM - 12 PM. Lineman in-charge will be Shambu Sangma, Hokhuvi, Vihoto, Khekivi and Nipato.

Yankili Feeder: on 18th September 2026 – 6 AM – 12 PM, Lineman in-charge, Haithel, Yhunkvulo and Tokiho. While the Villages under 11KV feeder, the Lineman in-charge will be Hovishe, Kuhoxu, Ghotovi and Hozukhe.

(Vihepu IA Niuland)

3RD QUARTERLY NATIONAL LOK ADALAT SITTING ON SEPTEMBER 12

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:23:07 +0000

3RD QUARTERLY NATIONAL LOK ADALAT SITTING ON SEPTEMBER 12admin September 10 2026

The Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) will be conducting the 3rd Quarterly National Lok Adalat (People’s Courts) sitting in all the district headquarters on September 12. This is the 3rd Quarterly National Lok Adalat to be held in 2026.

A total of 11 Lok Adalat Benches at District Court premises will be set up by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSAs).

Lok Adalat is one of the alternative dispute redressal mechanisms, and a forum where cases pending in the court of law or at pre-litigation stage are settled or compromised speedily and amicably. NLA is held on a quarterly basis and has benefited the citizens with the privilege of settling disputes at free of cost all across the State.

Persons having dispute/ cases (pre-litigation and pending) on Civil, matrimonial, MACT and petty offence cases to come forward on the day or submit their disputes before the date at DLSA front offices, District Court building and NSLSA member Secretary Office, DC Office Compound or contact 0370-2290153 or email at nslsa.nagaland@yahoo.in.

The disposal Data of each DLSAs will be further uploaded on the web portal of State Authority at nslsa.nagaland@gov.in.

During the 2nd Quarterly National Lok Adalat held on 9th May, 2026, a total of 402 cases were taken up and 220 cases were disposed amounting to a total settlement amount of ₹ 3,66,21,476/.

MY BHARAT LONGLENG MOBILIZES YOUTH FOR VIKSIT BHARAT YOUNG LEADERS DIALOGUE 2027, AND YOUTH ECOSYSTEM ENHANCEMENT MEETING

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:19:55 +0000

MY BHARAT LONGLENG MOBILIZES YOUTH FOR VIKSIT BHARAT YOUNG LEADERS DIALOGUE 2027, AND YOUTH ECOSYSTEM ENHANCEMENT MEETINGadmin September 10 2026

The District Advisory Committee of MY Bharat, Longleng District, held a pivotal co-ordination meeting at the DPDB Hall, Longleng on 9th September 2026, under the chairmanship of Additional Deputy Commissioner, Longleng, Thungchanbemo Tungoe, NCS.

The meeting was attended by key stakeholders, including representatives from the District Administration, Education Department, officials of Yingli College, Higher Secondary Schools, NSS Programme Officers and MY Bharat District Youth Officer Kishore Dulam.

Highlighting the critical imperative to empower local youth, Additional Deputy Commissioner Longleng, Thungchanbemo Tungoe NCS, emphasized strengthening grassroots youth engagement and maximizing youth participation in state and national-level developmental initiatives.

District Youth Officer, Kishore Dulam, briefed the house on the upcoming Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027, outlining the multi-stage talent search that opens direct pathways for youth from Longleng to represent Nagaland at the National Youth Festival in New Delhi on 12th January 2027.

To ensure widespread participation and robust youth development across Longleng district, the meeting finalized key Action Points:

Entry Gateway & Quiz Specifics: The foundational 600-second, 20-question online quiz serves as the mandatory Stage-I entry point. The official MY Bharat Portal (mybharat.gov.in) and mobile application remain the exclusive digital platform for youth aged 15 to 29 to register and participate.

Selection Progression: High-scoring youth clearing the Stage-I online quiz will progress through essay submissions (Stage-II) and District/State Presentations (Stage-III & IV) before domain experts, leading to final policy presentations directly to the Prime Minister during the National Youth Festival.

Institutional Mobilization & Helpdesks: Establishment of student helpdesks across institutions—including Yingli College and local higher secondary schools—to assist students with profile creation, registration, and accessing verified career roadmaps.

Digital Career Ecosystem: Promotion of MY Bharat’s digital tools, including the automatic CV Builder, domain mentorship, direct linkages to the PM Internship Scheme, and 60-Hour Experiential Learning Programs (ELPs) with government departments to bridge academic knowledge with practical operations.

Authentic Information Drives: Dissemination of verified information regarding registration, internship schemes, and selection processes exclusively through official, authenticated channels to prevent misinformation.

The District Advisory Committee requested all educational institutions, NSS units, local youth bodies, and district youth clubs across Longleng to execute aggressive awareness drives and classroom campaigns. The administration called for coordinated efforts among all stakeholders to secure maximum youth mobilization from Longleng district through the national stage on 12 January 2027.

(Manjong Phom, IA Longleng)

EAC MON INFORMS ON PLI AND RPLI SCHEME

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:19:11 +0000

EAC MON INFORMS ON PLI AND RPLI SCHEMEadmin September 10 2026

EAC Mon, Kedoseno Rino, NCS, informed all the concerned, that the Postal Life Insurance (PLI) and Rural Postal Life Insurance (RPIL) Schemes – Nomination of State Government employees as Other Departmental Employee (ODE) (salesforce).

In this regard, the Government Departments/Offices in the District are requested to nominate one willing employee from each Department/Office at the Tehsil/Block level as Other Departmental Employee (ODE) for promoting and procuring PLI and RPLI policies.

(M Pelih, IA Mon)

CHUMOUKEDIMA TREASURY ANNOUNCES ANNUAL PENSION VERIFICATION FROM SEPTEMBER 21

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:16:48 +0000

CHUMOUKEDIMA TREASURY ANNOUNCES ANNUAL PENSION VERIFICATION FROM SEPTEMBER 21admin September 10 2026

The Office of the District Treasury Officer, Chumoukedima, has announced that the Annual Physical Verification of Pensioners and Family Pensioners drawing pension from the District Treasury Office, Chumoukedima, will be conducted from September 21 to 24, 2026.

As per the circular issued by the Treasury Officer, pensioners will be verified according to their Life Pension File Numbers and Family Pension File Numbers.

The schedule is as follows:

September 21: L-1 to L-100 (10 AM–12 PM), L-101 to L-200 (1 PM–3 PM); F-1 to F-100.

September 22: L-201 to L-300 (10 AM–12 PM), L-301 to L-400 (1 PM–3 PM); F-101 to F-200.

September 23: L-401 to L-500 (10 AM–12 PM), L-501 to L-600 (1 PM–3 PM); F-201 and above.

September 24: L-601 to L-700 (10 AM–12 PM), L-701 and above (1 PM–3 PM).

Pensioners are required to produce their Pension Payment Order (PPO)/Pension Book, photocopy of Aadhaar Card, recent passport-size photograph, photocopy of the front page of the bank passbook and duly filled Life Certificate form at the time of verification.

Pensioners who have registered on the Jeevan Pramaan Portal, generated a Digital Life Certificate and successfully mapped it with the Pension Payment Application will be exempted from the physical verification.

The circular further informed that the Life Certificate form and PPO Book (Personal Copy) may be collected from September 14 onwards, or alternatively downloaded from the Treasuries and Accounts official website. Pensioners above 80 years of age, or those unable to attend personally due to health or other genuine reasons, may arrange verification through an authorised representative, subject to submission of supporting documents and approval from the Treasury Office.

The District Treasury Office has urged all pensioners to adhere strictly to the scheduled dates and timings to ensure timely completion of the verification process and uninterrupted release of pension benefits.

(Limatoshi, IA Chumuokedima)

SC/ST PATIENTS IN NAGALAND TO GET MEDICAL AID UP TO ₹3.5 LAKH UNDER REVISED AMBEDKAR SCHEME

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:16:23 +0000

SC/ST PATIENTS IN NAGALAND TO GET MEDICAL AID UP TO ₹3.5 LAKH UNDER REVISED AMBEDKAR SCHEMEadmin September 10 2026

The Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, has revised the Dr. Ambedkar Medical Aid Scheme for 2026, providing enhanced medical assistance to eligible Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) patients suffering from serious and life-threatening ailments.

Under the revised guidelines, SC/ST applicants with an annual family income of not more than ₹5 lakh are eligible to apply for assistance for major ailments requiring surgery or specialised treatment. The scheme covers kidney, heart, liver, cancer and brain-related conditions, organ transplantation, spinal surgery and other life-threatening diseases.

The maximum financial assistance prescribed under the scheme includes ₹3.50 lakh for kidney surgery/dialysis and kidney or organ transplantation, ₹2.50 lakh for cancer surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy, ₹2 lakh for brain surgery and other life-threatening diseases, and ₹1.50 lakh each for heart and spinal surgery.

The scheme provides 100 percent of the estimated cost of surgery, subject to the prescribed maximum ceiling, with the approved amount released directly to the concerned hospital.

Beneficiaries covered under PM-JAY may also be eligible for assistance towards kidney or organ transplantation, subject to the conditions prescribed under the revised guidelines, as kidney transplantation is not covered under PM-JAY.

Applicants must belong to the SC or ST community, have an annual family income of not more than ₹5 lakh, require treatment covered under the scheme and seek treatment at an eligible or approved hospital.

The revised list of eligible institutions includes AIIMS, New Delhi and AIIMS in other States, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute, Lucknow; Patna Medical College Hospital, Patna; Jabalpur Hospital and Research Centre, Jabalpur; B. Barua Cancer Institute, Guwahati; Birla Heart Foundation, Kolkata; Kalinga Hospital Ltd., Bhubaneswar; Tata Cancer Research Institute, Mumbai; Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad; The Voluntary Health Services, Chennai; besides other listed major medical institutions, CGHS-approved hospitals, State Government medical colleges and hospitals, State Government-recognised hospitals and other hospitals approved under the scheme, subject to applicable conditions.

For applying under the scheme, applicants are required to submit the prescribed application form (available in DAF website) or apply on plain paper in the prescribed format along with the original estimated cost certificate duly signed by the Medical Superintendent of the concerned hospital, including the date fixed for surgery; self-attested copies of the latest income certificate and caste certificate; self-attested ration card/Aadhaar card of the patient; and a self-attested photograph of the patient. Additional documents relating to the relationship and donor details are required in cases of kidney transplantation.

Applications should reach the Director, Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, 15 Janpath, New Delhi–110001, at least 15 days before the scheduled date of surgery, dialysis or chemotherapy.

The Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Chumoukedima, has forwarded information on the revised scheme to the concerned administrative authorities and requested wide publicity so that eligible beneficiaries are made aware of the assistance available.

Eligible SC/ST patients suffering from serious ailments are encouraged to verify their eligibility and submit their applications within the stipulated timeframe to avail assistance under the revised scheme.

(Limatoshi, IA Chumuokedima)

DC TUENSANG ISSUES TRAVEL ADVISORY

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:11:47 +0000

DC TUENSANG ISSUES TRAVEL ADVISORYadmin September 10 2026

Deputy Commissioner, Tuensang, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa has issued a travel advisory informing all the concerned that, in view of the landslides triggered by heavy rainfall National Highway -202 at Chainage 41.00 KM near New Tsaru Village has been several damaged, rendering the said stretch unsafe and vulnerable to heavy vehicles movement.

In view of the prevailing condition, movement of all Heavy vehicles and loaded commercial vehicles is restricted with immediate effect. Only Light Motor Vehicle shall be permitted to pass through the effected stretch with caution. In view of the above, vehicles and commuters seeking alternate connectivity are advised to take the following routes.

1. Thonger-Alisopur-Longmisa- Mokokchung Road

2. Yangli-Yehemi Road

3. Tuensang -Longleng Road.

(IA Tuensang)