Nagaland News: NPF foundation day on Oct. 21, Mokokchung travel advisory, RSZ seeks cybercrime probe and more
NPF foundation day on Oct. 21
DIMAPUR — The Naga People’s Front (NPF) will celebrate its 64th foundation day on October 21 at 11 am at the Capital Cultural Hall in Kohima. In a notification, the party informed its members about the celebration and requested the participation of all central office bearers, frontal organisations, cells, Central Executive Council (CEC) members, Core Committee members, Elders’ Council members, party public sector undertakings (PSUs), and chairpersons and deputy chairpersons of all municipal and town councils. The party has also requested 25 delegates from each division, 50 delegates from the Manipur State unit, and 10 delegates from the Arunachal Pradesh State unit to attend the celebration and help make the occasion a success. Further details and necessary guidelines regarding the programme will be communicated soon, the notification stated.
Mokokchung travel advisory
In view of the 25th Dr. T Ao Inter-District Football Trophy, scheduled to kick off on October 13, heavy vehicles plying along the Mokokchung-Ungma-Tuensang Road (NH-202) have been directed to divert via the Mokokchung-Chare Road (NH bypass) from October 12 to the 29th. According to a travel advisory issued by Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung, Ajit Kumar Verma, the directive has been issued in the interest of public safety, smooth traffic management, and the convenience of participating teams, officials, spectators and other road users. The Deputy Commissioner directed all transport operators and heavy vehicle drivers to strictly comply with the advisory. He also sought the cooperation of the general public and all concerned to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the football tournament.
RSZ seeks cybercrime probe
The Rengma Selo Zi (RSZ) has urged the Cyber Crime Branch, Kohima, to investigate the identity of Joseph Rengma, who reportedly signed a condemnation statement issued under the name of the Nagaland Youth Organisation and circulated on social media on October 11. In a FIR addressed to the Officer-in-Charge of the Cyber Crime Branch, the organisation requested an investigation into the identity of the signatory and the actual source of the statement, dated October 10, 2026. The Rengma Selo Zi stated that, to its knowledge, no organisation exists under the nomenclature of the Nagaland Youth Organisation. It also alleged that the statement was misleading and had misappropriated the name within the Naga community. The organisation urged the authorities to investigate the matter and ensure justice at the earliest.
PWD launches backhoe loader training
A two-month intensive training programme on backhoe loader operation, organised by the PWD (Roads & Bridges), commenced at the Modern Mechanical Workshop-cum-Training Centre (MMWTC) in Shokhuvi, Chümoukedima, on Monday. H Vihokhe Sema, chief engineer, PWD (R&B), inaugurated the training and urged participants to gain a thorough understanding of the operation and maintenance of the machinery, according to an update from the Office of the Chief Engineer, PWD (R&B), Kohima. Operators from all PWD (R&B) working divisions are attending the training, which is being conducted on the initiative of G Kaito Aye, minister, PWD (R&B), under the "Capacity Building and Training" programme.
Pranab College hosts cyber awareness
Pranab College, Dimapur, hosted Nagaland Cyber Tour Phase 2 on Friday, to raise awareness among students about cyber safety, online security and responsible digital practices. The programme was organised through the college’s Cyber Cell in collaboration with MMB Cyber School and in partnership with Nagaland Police, Dimapur. The event featured a welcome address, followed by an informative session by Noune-ü Nancy Sophie, executive secretary of MMB Cyber School, who highlighted the importance of staying safe in the digital world. The programme also acknowledged the college’s participation through the presentation of an appreciation certificate to Pranab College.