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In a major development aligned with the Government of India’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), the Department of Power Nagaland has announced that Nagaland Smart Pre-paid Meters will be rolled out across Dimapur, Kohima, and Chümoukedima Divisions in a phased manner beginning December 1, 2025, coinciding with Statehood Day. Advance SMS Alerts for All Consumers The department confirmed that registered consumers will receive an SMS three days before their meter is converted from smart post-paid to smart pre-paid mode. Further alerts including low balance warnings, disconnection notices, successful recharge confirmations, and reconnection updates will also be sent regularly. Also Read Why…

The YFK assault apology case has taken a final turn after the community in Wokha expelled the non-local man involved in the physical attack on Naga YouTuber Franky Kikon (YFK). The decision was confirmed by local authorities and later reaffirmed by YFK himself in a new video thanking the public for their support. Community Confirms Expulsion After Probe According to sources verified by Nagaland News Today, both the accused shopkeeper and his wife were summoned by community leaders and questioned about the altercation. After examining statements from all sides, the community declared them expelled from the entire Wokha District. Authorities…

A notice issued by the Dimapur Government College Students’ Council (DGCSC) on 26 November 2025 has triggered widespread debate. It warned students that their semester results and marksheets would be withheld if they failed to submit a mandatory ₹100 fee for the upcoming Harbinger Fest. According to the notice, every student must pay the amount to their Class Representative on or before 3rd December 2025. The DGCSC stated that “no extensions and no reconsideration will be entertained.” Students were instructed to comply “without exception.” Public Questions Authority Behind Withholding Results The warning has sparked criticism both inside and outside the…

The Zunheboto Wildlife Ban has been officially enforced. This follows after the Divisional Forest Officer, Zunheboto Division, issued a strict circular prohibiting the sale of wildlife and wildlife products across the district. The order covers all markets, roadside vendors, village stalls, and areas along major highways. Penalties Under Wildlife Protection Act According to the Forest Department, any violation of the ban will attract strict penalties under Section 51 of The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Offenders may face fines of up to ₹25,000, imprisonment of up to three years, or both. The department has clarified that enforcement teams may carry out…

Naga YouTuber Franky Kikon, widely known as YFK, was allegedly assaulted by a non-local man and his wife at NST Colony in Wokha, Nagaland. The incident occurred on the night of 24 November 2025. It quickly triggered public outrage after YFK uploaded a detailed video recounting the assault and explaining how it began. Cash Exchange Request Turns Into Altercation According to Franky’s statement in his YouTube video, the altercation began when he urgently needed ₹200 in cash. Many shops usually help locals with small cash exchanges through digital payments. He approached a nearby store to request ₹200 in cash in…

The Government of Nagaland has released the 2nd and final phase of the Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students for the academic year 2024–2025, officially completing this year’s disbursement cycle. According to the Directorate of Higher Education, Nagaland, a total of 15,501 Naga students have successfully received their scholarship amount, while another 3,252 students are yet to get theirs due to pending KYC verification with their banks. Minister Temjen Imna Along Confirms Final Payment Nagaland’s Higher Education Minister, Temjen Imna Along, confirmed that the payment process for verified beneficiaries has been successfully completed. He appealed to the remaining…

The easons why Nagaland Citizens Fear Reporting Crime are; In Nagaland, it often takes less than ten minutes of conversation for two people to realize they are somehow related, cousins, in-laws, or extended family. The connections run deep across tribes, towns, and villages. What makes this bond beautiful in culture also creates a quiet but powerful challenge when it comes to exposing wrongdoing. Because in a land where everyone knows everyone, anonymity is almost impossible. When Family and Fear Intersect During a recent interaction with local businessmen in Dimapur the commercial city of Nagaland, many revealed a silent struggle. They…

The Kohima Police have cracked the mysterious Kohima murder case involving the brutal death of 22-year-old Vihozhonu Zao, whose body was discovered on October 25 in Kohima. Weeks of investigation led to the arrest of her adoptive uncle, Samuel Zao, who has now confessed to committing the crime in a sudden burst of anger over a cup of tea. Murder Over a Cup of Tea According to Kohima Police, the incident occurred inside the family residence on the night of October 24. The accused, a Nepali national adopted into the family by one of the victim’s aunts, had asked Vihozhonu…

A new controversy has surfaced in Nagaland. This follows details of the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) recruitment under the Rural Development Department being made public through a Right to Information (RTI) request. The revelations have raised questions about possible bias and irregularities in the selection process for 74 posts advertised under the Block Panchayat Management Unit (BPMU) of RGSA earlier this year. The RGSA is a Central Government scheme designed to strengthen rural governance. It aims to empower local bodies across India. In Nagaland, the programme is implemented by the Rural Development Department. This department conducted written exams and…