The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached immovable assets worth Rs 96 lakh linked to two contractors of Nagaland's PWD department in the alleged case of misappropriation of public money during the construction of new High Court Complex at Kohima, the agency said on Monday.
Lieutenant General Abhijit S Pendharkar assumed the responsibility of General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the elite Spear Corps from Lieutenant General Harjeet Singh Sahi, who takes over as Commandant, Army War College, Mhow, the Ministry of Defence press release stated.
On the occasion of National Handloom Day, the Indian Army conducted an awareness drive at Zakhama Military Station in Kohima district of Nagaland on Wednesday to promote the traditional craft of handloom weaving.
The Indian Army is steadfast in its aim to support the diverse communities of the North-Eastern states and has forged a deep bond of friendship through a wide array of impactful initiatives across the region, according to a press release by Ministry of Defence
A prompt response by Territorial Army battalion averted a major train accident in Noney district of Manipur, said an official statement from PRO, Ministry of Defence, Manipur and Nagaland on Tuesday.
Anil K Antony on Tuesday visited Nagaland for the first time after being appointed as BJP in-charge of Nagaland and Meghalaya and emphasised the party's commitment to ensuring that Nagaland receives full support from the Central government.
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday announced major initiatives aimed at enabling the waterways potential of Nagaland during a Stakeholder's Conference held in Dimapur, Nagaland.
In an ongoing effort to maintain peace in Assam and protect local youth from insurgent influences, the Indian Army successfully thwarted a significant recruitment attempt by the NSCN (National Socialist Council of Nagaland) (IM) faction in Tinsukia District.
In a significant achievement, the Indian Army and Assam Police successfully dismantled a major extortion network of NSCN (IM) in Upper Assam on Sunday and apprehended five persons involved in the racket, according to an official press release by the Ministry of Defence.
Seven women's football teams from Meghalaya, Assam, Nagaland, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Assam Rifles voluntarily participated in the tournament. The first phase of the tournament was conducted at Lokra in Assam. Branded as the Sentinels Cup in line with Sobriquet of Assam Rifle
"Subsequently, Assam Rifles intercepted a vehicle, carried out a thorough search and recovered 1,134 grams of suspected heroin estimated to be worth approximately Rs 7,93,80,000," said the release.
Seven female and twelve male councillors took the oath of affirmation as members of the Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) on Friday at the Capital Convention Centre Kohima, Nagaland.