The Latest Breaking News from Dimapur

Mechuka, Arunachal Pradesh: Days, Permits and Patience It Demands

The Permit Stack You Need Before You Book AnythingMechuka requires two separate documents, and neither can substitute for the other. The Inner Line Permit, or ILP, is mandatory for any non-Arunachali Indian citizen entering the state. It is issued online through the Arunachal Pradesh government portal or at designated offices…

Times Life · Oct 16

Dzukou Valley Trek: The Nagaland Trail That Has Nothing to Do With Hornbill Week

You arrive in Kohima expecting the northeast to perform for youMost people who fly into Dimapur or take the overnight bus from Guwahati have a version of Nagaland already assembled in their heads. Hornbill Week. Morungs. Warriors in full ceremonial dress. The state has learned to deliver that version efficiently,…

Times Life · Sep 21

Manipur CM announces reopening of national highways to allow free movement, Imphal-Dimapur bus service to be resumed

Manipur's Chief Minister announced the immediate reopening of National Highways for all communities. The Imphal-Dimapur bus service will also resume, aiming to restore peace. Several development projects were inaugurated and welfare benefits were distributed to beneficiaries. The Chief Minister urged communities to trust and support each other for state development.

The Economic Times · Aug 8

Indefinite shutdown of business establishments begins in Nagaland’s Dimapur over extortion

Nagaland businesses shut down in protest against extortion, urging government action to address ongoing issues.

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024

Only referendum can resolve Naga political problem: NDPP chief

Only a referendum can resolve the Naga political problem, Chingwang Konyak, president of the ruling National Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) in Nagaland, has said. Speaking at a post-harvest festival in the State’s commercial hub Dimapur on January 13, Mr. Konyak said he did not foresee a solution under the present…

The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024

Development of century-old Dimapur railway station hindered by land encroachments: NFR GM Srivastava

“The work to develop the century-old Dimapur railway station in Nagaland into a world-class station is being delayed due to land encroachment issues,” a top official of the Northeast Frontier Railway said.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

Centre approves helicopter routes from Churachandpur to Aizawl, Kangpokpi to Dimapur

Union govt. approves 2 inter-State routes for helicopter services to aid people affected by ethnic conflict in State. Subsidy scheme requires passengers to pay ₹2,000, with State & Central govts bearing rest of burden

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

Three injured, houses and buses burnt in fresh violence in Manipur

The incident occurred at Manipur’s Sapormeina when the buses were coming from Dimapur on Tuesday evening. However, no casualty has been reported. Read more on The Hindu

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Manipur highway blockade lifted after Kuki groups assured of settlement of political demands

The 60-day blockade of the Dimapur-Imphal National Highway-2 was lifted on July 3 after a representative of the Union government assured Kuki groups that their political demands can only be addressed and settled by the government. The Kuki groups and BJP MLAs have been demanding separate administration since the violence…

The Hindu · Jul 3, 2023

Army condemns social media leaks on Meitei officers posted in Manipur

The Dimapur-based III Corps of the Indian Army on Thursday put out a statement condemning efforts to publicly out Meitei officers posted for duties in Manipur as the State is in the middle of ethnic conflict between the Scheduled Tribe Kuki-Zomi people and the dominant Meitei people. 

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023