Kohima, April 10 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday highlighted emerging global employment opportunities, noting that more than 450 youth have registered under the ‘Nagaland Japan Connect 2026’ initiative, with 65 candidates already receiving recruitment intent across sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, and shipping. Addressing the Deputy Commissioners Conference, the Chief Minister emphasised employment linkage, stating that skilling initiatives in the state …
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Kohima, March 26 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Thursday said that the state budget for the 2026-27 fiscal serves as a road map for inclusive, sustainable, and growth-oriented development, aligned with the vision of a ‘Developed Nagaland by 2047’.After presenting the budget for the ensuing financial year (2026-27) during the Phase-II of the 8th session of the Nagaland Assembly, the Chief Minister explained that the delay in its presentation was due to the discontinuation of Revenu…
Kohima, March 25 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday emphasised that while physical integration of Naga-inhabited areas may not be immediately possible, unity in political, cultural, and social spheres remains essential for resolving the long-standing Naga issue. Speaking at the Tenyimi Youth Cultural Festival at Naga Heritage Village Kisama, near Kohima, Rio reiterated that integration has consistently been a core demand, with the Nagaland Assembly passing multiple resolutio…
Kohima, March 23 (IANS) The five-day 9th North East Youth Festival 2026 concluded at Chumoukedima Football Stadium in Dimapur, bringing together youth from across the region in a vibrant celebration of culture, talent, and unity. Director of Youth Resources & Sports, Kethosituo Sekhose, presented a brief report, noting that around 1,200 participants, officials, and volunteers from all eight Northeastern states took part in the festival. Volunteers from NSS and MY Bharat also participated …
Kohima, March 21 (IANS) A statewide mega job fair 2026 was held on Saturday at the Integrated Business Hub and Innovation Centre in Nagaland’s Dimapur, offering a wide range of employment opportunities across multiple sectors. The job fair was organised by the Nagaland Skill and Entrepreneurship Development Mission (NSEDM) in collaboration with the Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN), National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) at Kohima, and the Uni…
Kohima, March 13 (IANS) Newly appointed Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on Friday said the Northeastern region has witnessed renewed focus and investment in recent years, particularly in connectivity, infrastructure and economic development. After assuming office as the 23rd Governor of Nagaland, Yadav addressed the people of the state and highlighted that various initiatives undertaken by the government are expanding opportunities while integrating the region more closely with the national…
Kohima, March 13 (IANS) Veteran politician and former Bihar Minister Nand Kishore Yadav on Friday took oath as the 23rd Governor of Nagaland. Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Yadav at a simple ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Kohima.Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, Deputy Chief Ministers Yanthungo Patton and T.R. Zeliang, members of the state Cabinet, and top civil, security and military officials were present at the ceremony, which…
Kohima, March 12 (IANS) The first phase of Census 2027, focusing on house listing and housing, will begin in Nagaland in July 2026, officials said on Thursday. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, during a meeting in Kohima, said that Census 2027 would be a significant and important exercise for the state. He noted that the decadal population growth rate of Nagaland has shown inconsistencies when compared with the national average and urged all elected representatives and political party leaders…
Kohima, March 12 (IANS) Veteran politician and former Bihar minister Nand Kishore Yadav will be sworn in as the 23rd Governor of Nagaland on Friday morning at a ceremony to be held at Raj Bhavan in Kohima.Governor-designate Yadav arrived in Kohima on Thursday.On his arrival, he was received by Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, along with his cabinet colleagues, Chief Secretary Sentiyanger Imchen, and other officials.President Droupadi Murmu on March 5 announced the appointment and transfer of…
Kohima, March 10 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Tuesday said that coffee produced in the state is now being exported to the United Arab Emirates, with demand steadily increasing from Bahrain, several European countries, South Korea, Singapore, and Japan. He added that pineapple and processed ‘king chilli’ are also being exported to international markets.Participating in a discussion in the state assembly on the role of MSMEs, Rio said the government is promoting enterpr…