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Nagaland observes International Day Against Drug Abuse
Under the theme, "Addressing drug challenges in health and humanitarian crises", various organisations in Nagaland observed the International Day against Drug Abuse and illicit trafficking by ...
Article about 7 hours ago
Dental health camp organised by NOHPN in parts of Nagaland
A free dental health camp was organised on the theme "oral health for healthy life" at the Kidima Village Council by National Oral Health Programme Nagaland (NOHPN). Speaking on the theme, the ...
Article about 3 days ago
Discussion on ways to eliminate TB held at Kohima
A meeting was conducted to eliminate TB by National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) at the IDSP Conference Hall, Directorate of Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) Kohima, wherein members deliberated on ...
Article about 11 days ago
"Anaemia Mukt Bharat" training held in two districts of Nagaland
The department of Health and Family Welfare (H&FW), government of Nagaland, with an aim to reduce the prevalence of anaemia organized a training on "Anaemia Mukt Bharat" in Nagaland's Phek and ...
Article about 12 days ago
"World Blood Donor Day" celebrated in Nagaland
As the whole world celebrated "World Blood Donor Day" on 14 June, Nagaland too joined the world in celebrating this day under the aegis of World Health Organization (WHO) 2022 with the ...
Article about 13 days ago
ICMR comes up with solutions to deliver Covid medicines
India is witnessing a good face of the medical system in the present scenario. There have been many developments in the medical field and miraculous cases have come forward. Even during the time of ...
Article about 26 days ago
Health and screening camps for migrant workers held in Dimapur
Clinical Research Unit for Homoeopathy (CRU-H) Dimapur, under Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, in collaboration with Prodigals Home organized ...
Article about 29 days ago
ASHAs trained at Nagaland's Wokha District
A two-day training for Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) of Wokha district Nagaland on "active case detection and regular surveillance for Leprosy" was organized by National Leprosy ...
Article about 1 month ago
PHED organizes SBM programmes in various districts of Nagaland
The Public Health and Engineering Department (PHED), Govt. of Nagaland organized a series of programmes under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Grameen II at various blocks under Mokokchung, Kiphire and ...
Article about 1 month ago
Addiction a huge challenge : Dr.Virendra
Noting that addiction has become a huge challenge, the Union Minister, Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar called upon all sections to work on a war footing to eradicate the menace of ...
Article about 1 month ago
F&ES conducts safety programmes in parts of Nagaland
Fire and emergency services (F&ES) conducted awareness programmes at Kiphire and Noklak as part of the National Fire Service Week on the theme "Learn fire safety, increase productivity". In Kiphire, ...
Article about 2 months ago
Nagaland government decides to increase Doctor's retirement age
Guided by the announcement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May 2016, the Nagaland government decided to increase the retirement age of all medical doctors, including AYUSH and dental doctors, from ...
Article about 2 months ago
Medical assistance scheme for Nagaland construction workers
As a measure to improve access to comprehensive and quality healthcare, the Neiphiu Rio government in Nagaland has launched an initiative to take on Building and other construction workers ...
Article about 3 months ago
Nagaland Government withdraws COVID restrictions
The government of Nagaland has issued an order for the removal of all restrictions imposed in the state to prevent spread of COVID-19. However, the government has strongly advised all to continue ...
Article about 3 months ago
Nagaland records 3 new fresh COVID-19 cases
Nagaland recorded three new fresh COVID-19 positive cases while no deaths were reported in the last 24 hours. Of the fresh cases, one each was reported in Dimapur, Kiphire and Wokha, taking the total ...
Article about 3 months ago
Nagaland observes World Tuberculosis Day
To raise public awareness about the deadly disease and the devastating health, social and economic consequences of it across the globe, Nagaland joined the rest of the world Thursday in observing ...
Article about 3 months ago
World Oral Health Day observed across Nagaland
After the FDI World Dental Federation launched World Oral Health Day in 2013, it has been observed annually all over the world. The theme for this year is, "Be proud of Your Mouth" it is also ...
Article about 3 months ago
Covid restrictions extended in Nagaland as cases rise
The COVID-19 Pandemic which has been plaguing the entire world for almost 3 years seems to be mutilating into different categories of variants. In India alone, a total of 2,528 new cases along with ...
Article about 3 months ago
Medical sector in Nagaland gets a good boost
The Union Minister of Ports Shipping (PSW) & Waterways and AYUSH, Sarbananda Sonowal announced a major investment of more than Rs 100 crores to develop the AYUSH Healthcare sector in the ...
Article about 4 months ago
Dimapur gets a new 50-bedded Covid hospital
A 50 bedded COVID-19 hospital was inaugurated by State Health Minister of Nagaland S Pangyu Phom at the District Hospital Dimapur. The hospital was developed with support from Novo Nordisk Foundation, ...
Article about 4 months ago
Intensive Pulse Polio Immunization drive launched in Nagaland
Nagaland along with the rest of the country launched its Intensive Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) drive. The drive was carried out across the 16 districts of Nagaland. In the state, the Pulse Polio ...
Article about 4 months ago
Nagaland records 9 fresh COVID-19 cases with 1 death
Weeks after six districts were issued yellow Alert in the state of Nagaland, 9 more fresh covid cases along with 1 death were recorded in the last 24 hours. Out of the 9 fresh covid cases, three were ...
Article about 4 months ago
COVID-19 restrictions relaxed in Nagaland
The Nagaland state government has relaxed certain activities throughout the state after the high powered committee on COVID-19 reviewed the COVID-19 situation with members of the health department and ...
Article about 4 months ago
Nagaland sees 59 fresh COVID-19 cases with 1 death
Nagaland has been witnessing slow rise of Covid cases in some places of the state in last couple of days. The state health department has been trying to curb the Covid situation at the same ...
Article about 5 months ago
Today's News Headlines on Health and Wellness
In India, Delhi registers 1114 Omicron cases whereas Mumbai records 447.All Covid restrictions in Assam to be released from February 15.Global studies show Omicron spread faster than previous Covid-19 ...
Article about 5 months ago
Nagaland issues SOPs for reopening of schools
Schools in Nagaland have been allowed to function from the 15th of February for classes 1-8, there have been lots of joy and excitement, especially among those qualified students. Following the ...
Article about 5 months ago
Nagaland issues Yellow Alert for six districts
A week after a 5% drop (from 19% to 13.2%) in COVID-19 positive cases as witnessed by Nagaland's COVID-19 Weekly Sample Positivity Rate (WSPR) six districts under Nagaland are still under 'yellow ...
Article about 5 months ago
CSOs urges Nagaland government to revoke directive on vaccination
A week after the government of Nagaland issued a directive stating mandatory vaccination for each and everyone, it has received a lot of opposition from its citizens. Various civil society ...
Article about 5 months ago
Nagaland records 43 percent spike in Covid-19 cases
Nagaland state recorded a 43% spike in COVID-19 cases as compared to the previous week which is the highest since June 2021 according to a weekly bulletin report released by Health and Family Welfare ...
Article about 5 months ago
Northeast experiences higher burden of cancers: ICMR
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said that the Northeast has been experiencing a higher burden of cancers in both men and women.ICMR said that a total of 1.39 million was estimated to ...
Article about 8 months ago
IMR: Two Northeast states record significant achievement
Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh among the northeastern states have achieved a significant reduction in Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and it has been appreciated at the national level.As per the latest ...
Article about 8 months ago
Beating all odds, Nagaland woman entrepreneur scripts success story
A mother of three, Wabangnaro Aier Sooting is a serial entrepreneur who hails from Nagaland. Her husband passed away several years back and since then she has been running multiple businesses while ...
Article about 8 months ago
Health and Wellness News Headlines Today
Assam NGO Ashadeep opens cafeteria run by persons recovering from mental illness.Cumulative Covid-19 vaccine doses given in India surpass 95 crore mark. Union Minister Mansukh Mandiviya asks doctors ...
Article about 9 months ago
Dimapur: 'Farmer Square Café' is here to add some sparkle to your life
If you have planned to visit Dimapur, the commercial hub of Nagaland, don't forget to pay a visit to Farmer Square Café.Run by Zakietsono Jamir, popularly known as Atsi, Farmer Square Cafe serves ...
Article about 9 months ago
Covid-19: Mizoram issues special guidelines for Aizawl
In order to ease the economy and some other activities in the Aizwal Municipality Corporation area and some other parts of the state, the Mizoram Government has issued new guidelines with some more ...
Article about 9 months ago
Health and Wellness News Headlines Today
Assam scientist Dr. Binoy Kumar Saikia receives SS Bhatnagar award.Meghalaya issues Covid-19 regulations prior to the festive season.Covid testing to begin in Nagaland schools.Prime Minister Narendra ...
Article about 9 months ago
Rise in Covid cases, hospitalization and death in Nagaland
During the last week (August 14 to 20), Nagaland has witnessed an increase in Covid-19 infection, hospitalisation and deaths as compared to the previous weeks though there was a decline in the weekly ...
Article about 10 months ago
In Nagaland Unlock 5 starts from 19 August
As per the directive released yesterday by the Nagaland government, it has been announced that the 15-day-long phase of 'Unlock-5' will start from Thursday, August 19.HPC spokesperson and state ...
Article about 11 months ago
Vaccination Hesitancy Posing a Challenge against Covid-19: Dr Rutsa
Nagaland has taken multiple measures to douse the COVID-19 wildfire that has been spreading across the entire globe killing millions. The State has been consistently deploying its medical workers, ...
Article about 11 months ago
Faith Hospital Introduces Accident and Trauma Centre
Faith Hospital is now the first hospital in Nagaland to have a dedicated accident and trauma centre. The accident and trauma centre inaugurated recently is well-equipped with high-tech instruments ...
Article about 11 months ago
Unlock 2 Announced in Nagaland
After noticing a decline in Covid-19 cases in Nagaland, the State government has decided to ease the ongoing lockdown. A High-Powered-Committee chaired by Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has taken ...
Article about 12 months ago
Unlock 1 Begins in Nagaland
Nagaland has started the first phase of unlock from the 1st of July 2021 after more than one and a half months of full lockdown. Some restrictions have been eased in the existing restriction ...
Article about 1 year ago
Will Nagaland's drought-like situation elevate to paucity?
For the past month, Nagaland has been experiencing and facing inadequate rainfall even if the monsoon season is at bay. Cracks are beginning to appear due to the lack of adequate natural rainwater ...
Article about 1 year ago
Lack of essential commodities in Nagaland posing an enormous threat to its citizens
With the rise in the prices of essential commodities, such as rice, cooking oil, vegetables, fruits, etc., in Nagaland, the economically weaker section of society comprising 65-70% is being thrown ...
Article about 1 year ago
The contrasting situation between Covid trends and tobacco consumption in Nagaland
With the statewide lockdown playing a crucial role in suppressing the chain of COVID-19 infection in the state of Nagaland, with the team effort of the District Task Force (DTF) and healthcare ...
Article about 1 year ago
Nagaland begins Covid-19 vaccination for 18-44 age groups
Nagaland Health Minister S Pangnyu Phom on Monday launched the Covid-19 vaccination (Covishield) in the state for the people in the age group of 18-44 years in Kohima.The vaccination will be free of ...
Article about 1 year ago
Why are most people from the Northeast suffer from Nosocomephobia?
Ever since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many citizens especially from the Northeast region are developing a newer fear, not just for the COVID-19 virus but for something more extreme. Most ...
Article about 1 year ago
Covid-19 management: Oxygen generation plants in Nagaland nears completion
Weeks after the Central government sanctioned oxygen generation plants for Nagaland one each for the three districts-- Kohima, Dimapur, and Mokokchung, the remaining districts of the state will be ...
Article about 1 year ago
Free Covid-19 vaccination drive put on hold in Nagaland! Know why?
Weeks after the Nagaland government announced free vaccinations for those aged between 18 - 44 years has been put on hold. Earlier the state government has announced that the vaccination drive will ...
Article about 1 year ago
Has Nagaland government effectively dealt with Covid-19 challenges?
With the death of 109 COVID-19 positive patients and the infection of over 1500 persons, Nagaland seems to be battling hard this second wave of the pandemic. According to the Nagaland Health and ...
Article about 1 year ago
Second wave of Covid-19 triggers panic among Nagaland residents
With the coming of the second wave of COVID-19, Nagaland seems more or less prepared. With the recent spread of the virus in almost every district, there seems to be an air of uneasiness dominating ...
Article about 1 year ago
Tempting Naga cuisine as a treat to food lovers
The Nagas are an indigenous community consisting of more than 40 tribes residing in parts of Northeast India and Myanmar. There are 14 major Naga tribes residing in Nagaland along with different other ...
Article about 1 year ago
Spring: A season of beauty and love
Spring is one of the best seasons as it signifies the youthful days of our lives and the future that lays ahead for all of us. After the end of the autumn season, comes spring and with it, new leaves ...
Article about 1 year ago
Anokha Northeast India waiting for khul ja sim sim mantra
Arunachal boasts of cancer medicine Mishmi TeetaNorth-East India, based around the Himalayan landscape is historically, culturally and environmentally, distinct from the rest of India. Each of the ...
Article about 1 year ago
Success is ultimately an internal journey in wellness
While for most people success means a lot of things, for some others who are less fortunate; getting to live a normal and healthy life everyday is success in itself. So what does success really mean ...
Article about 2 years ago
This is what defines the essence of Nagaland
Nagaland is rich not just in flora and fauna. It is also known for its vibrant cultural diversity. Nagaland also has a long history of handicrafts, weaving and other textile manufacturing, which is ...
Article about 2 years ago
Fuel and commodity hike can take a calamitous turn in Nagaland
Fuel has been a very essential and profiting commodity for many countries over the century. In India owing to the recent Lockdown, fuel prices have skyrocketed and there seems to be no immediate hope ...
Article about 2 years ago
Women street vendors in Nagaland are a living example of resilience
Street vendors especially women in Nagaland play a very crucial role in maintaining the local economy. Majority of the women street vendors sell their commodities just to feed and support their ...
Article about 2 years ago
A couple of healthy recipes from Nagaland that you can try this winter
Winter is approaching and with its arrival, food finds a renewed interest with many. It is common knowledge that appetites increase in winter and people in general crave for rich, spicy and deep fried ...
Article about 2 years ago
Can online formats do justice to mega state specific festivals?
Hornbill Festival is a signature festival of the Naga community. It is celebrated every year in the first half of December and showcases the traditional culture and vast heritage of the Naga tribes. ...
Article about 2 years ago
It can be north east calling now... tourism wise
Tourism has always been a booming industry for both developing and developed countries. It showcases the vast culture and traditions of a county, its unique identity and legacies.Almost every nation ...
Article about 2 years ago
Good health starts from good food
The Northeastern states of India are known for their rich traditions and cultural heritage. They also have some delicious local cuisines which are integral to their identity. Some popular cuisines of ...
Article about 2 years ago
Unemployment has simple solutions like this...
"Some random fleeting thoughts crossed my mind and transformed into a distinct idea by way of my enterprise, The Villagers," says Renn Mhonbemo Kikon the owner and founder of this small business ...
Article about 2 years ago
The black hole of drugs - high time that North East India seals it!
Organised crime in Nagaland is not very well documented owing to the fact that there are no gang influences or organised crime syndicates in the state. The people committing these crimes are just ...
Article about 2 years ago
Improvisation and cooperation works
After the onset of the pandemic in early 2020, the economic and social ecosystem of nations across the globe came to a grinding halt. The people of Nagaland, along with the rest of the Indian ...
Article about 2 years ago
Nagaland rises to the pandemic, with dignity of labour
Nagaland often referred to as 'Land of Festivals' is unique in terms of her culture and traditions. The essentially very hard working and honest Naga people harbor a lot of love and pride for their ...
Article about 2 years ago
Wake up Tripura and North East, too many suicides!
A report published by the National Crime Reports Bureau (NCRB) reveals that Sikkim and Tripura had the highest suicide rates in North-East India in 2019 which exceeded the national (average) level ...
Article about 2 years ago
COVID 19 cases in North East today
Today at the time of filling this report, Assam has reported 82,201 infections, 58,294 recoveries and 203 deaths. Tripura follows Assam with a significant gap. The state has reported 7,408 infections, ...
Article about 2 years ago
Why is Guwahati the epicentre of COVID 19 in the North East?
While Assam is really the hotbed of Covid 19 cases in the Northeast with over 58,000 confirmed cases and 145 deaths the other states particularly Tripura and Manipur too have been grabbing news space ...
Article about 2 years ago
A home flavour of institutional quarantine in Nagaland
Chizami Village located in the densely forested Phek district of Nagaland has built a unique quarantine centre where inmates can engage in knitting, sketching and handicrafts. The state has mandated a ...
Article about 2 years ago