Nagaland news: Lok Bhavan Nagaland to observe Earth Hour, Allied health courses to come under NEET (UG) ambit, Chief Electoral Officer notifies on control room
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Lok Bhavan Nagaland to observe Earth Hour
DIMAPUR — Earth Hour will be observed on March 28 from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, and Lok Bhavan, Nagaland will join millions worldwide in the initiative organised by World Wide Fund for Nature to promote awareness on climate change, energy conservation and sustainability. During the hour, Lok Bhavan will switch off non-essential lights and electrical appliances as a symbolic commitment to protecting the environment, according to a press release issued by its PRO. The governor has urged citizens across Nagaland to extend full cooperation by participating in the campaign. Individuals, communities, households and businesses have been encouraged to switch off non-essential lights, reduce energy use and spread awareness on environmental conservation. Stating that Earth Hour goes beyond switching off lights, the governor called on all residents to reflect on their shared responsibility and commit to meaningful climate action.
Allied health courses to come under NEET (UG) ambit
The Department of Technical Education has notified all aspiring candidates of NEET (UG) and CUET (UG) 2026 that several allied healthcare courses will be brought under the purview of NEET (UG) from the academic session 2026–27 onwards. According to a DIPR report, the shift has been made in accordance with the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Act, 2021. The courses now included under NEET (UG) are Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS/MLT), Ophthalmic Optometry Technology (OOT), Food Nutrition & Dietetics, and Radio Imaging Technology (RIT). The department informed that candidates seeking admission to these courses, particularly under state reservation quotas, will be required to appear for NEET (UG) 2026. It further advised aspirants to regularly check official websites for updates and notifications related to the examinations. The websites are CUET (UG): https://cuet.nta.nic.in/, NEET (UG): https://neet.nta.nic.in/, and National Commission for Allied & Healthcare Professions (NCAPHP): https://ncahp.abdm.gov.in/.
CEO notifies on control room
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Nagaland, has notified for general information that the control room in connection with the bye-election to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly from 28-Koridang Assembly Constituency has been activated. All queries pertaining to election-related matters as well as complaints regarding violation of the model code of conduct (MCC), may be communicated through the helpline number 1950 (toll free number) or by conducting the following numbers: State Control Room (8787725554), District Control Room (8787890205/03692225015), s DIPR report stated.
NWHD hosts career seminar
Naga Women Hoho Dimapur (NWHD), in collaboration with Christian Higher Secondary School (CHSS) Dimapur, under the aegis of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, organised a career guidance seminar at CHSS auditorium. Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur Tinojongshi Chang attended the event as the guest of honour, while the seminar session was conducted by Rajan K Baruah, career mentor and skill trainer, an update stated. President of NWHD, Y Imlinungla delivered the keynote address in the programme chaired by NWHD general secretary Zuchumpeni Ngullie. Around 700 students and faculty attended the programme.
Mon DPDB meeting held
The monthly meeting of the Mon District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) was held on March 24 at the DC’s conference hall, Mon. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Mon, Pakon Phom presided over the proceeding, a DIPR report stated. After reviewing the minutes of the previous meeting, the ADC opened an agenda for registration of ECO HUB Society, Wakching. After a brief deliberation, the house forwarded the matter to the higher authority for registration of the society. Pakon also highlighted about the new location of the GPS Shamnyu ward, Mon town.
Kiphire meet reviews Highways Act
A consultative meeting was held at the conference hall of the deputy commissioner, Kiphire, on March 26. The meeting deliberated on matters pertaining to the adoption of the National Highways Act, 1956 in Nagaland. According to a DIPR report, Temsuwati Longkumer, deputy commissioner, Kiphire, chaired the consultative meeting.
SDU lauds PMGSY road works
The Sema-Dimasa Union (SDU) of Aqahuto and Dhansiripar area has appreciated the road construction works being carried out under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Dhansiripar sub-division during 2025–26. In a statement, the union appealed to the public and political workers to cooperate with the implementing agency to ensure timely completion of the project with quality workmanship as per departmental specifications. It cautioned that any form of taxation imposed on contractors could compromise the quality of the work and urged all concerned to extend support in the interest of development in the sub-division. The union also expressed gratitude to the local MLAs and leaders for facilitating the ongoing construction works, stating that the projects would not have been possible without their support.