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NU-led study uses GIS to track environmental degradation in Kohima
3+ hour, 23+ min ago (342+ words) Nagaland University Researchers taking measurements in the field to map environmental degradation in Kohima Lumami, April 1 (MExN): A study led by Nagaland University has used Geographic Information System (GIS) modelling and remote sensing to analyse environmental degradation in Kohima district,…...
Noklak limestone caves show geo-tourism potential: DGM Nagaland
1+ week, 6+ day ago (590+ words) Morung Express NewsKohima | March 19 Limestone cave formations in Noklak district have been identified as having strong potential for geo-tourism development, even as the Department of Geology and Mining (DGM), Nagaland continues wider geological surveys across the State covering mineral exploration,…...
Nagaland’s 1st Drone School and Centre of Excellence inaugurated
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (222+ words) Describing the launch as a "major step towards harnessing modern technology for governance, development, and public service delivery," Dr. Rio said the Drone School would act as a hub for innovation and capacity building. He added that the knowledge and…...
Geospatial technology vital for evidence-based governance: Arunachal Guv
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (256+ words) Itanagar, December 2 (IANS): Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) said on Tuesday that geospatial technology, including GIS, GPS, drones, satellite imagery, and digital maps, has become an essential tool for smart and evidence-based governance. The 4-day conference-cum-expo with the…...
Russia discovers two major silver deposits in Far East
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (367+ words) November 29, 2025 6:30 PM Moscow, Nov 29 (IANS) The Russian Federal Agency for Subsoil Use announced on Saturday the discovery of two major silver deposits -- the Ungurskoye deposit in Zabaykalsky Krai and the Kegali deposit in Magadan Oblast. Their reserves are estimated at…...
KSCJ and NECTAR jointly organise remote sensing and GIS training
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (207+ words) KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 18 (MExN): The Department of Geography and Physics of Kohima Science College (Autonomous), Jotsoma, in collaboration with the North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR), Shillong, is conducting a Mobile Campus-Based R KSCJ and NECTAR jointly organise…...
Nagaland: HC reviews Chathe riverbank expansion, other issues on NH-29
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (326+ words) Morung Express NewsKohima | September 24 The Gauhati High Court, Nagaland Kohima Bench (GHCKB), on Wednesday reviewed progress on critical works along the Dimapur'Kohima four-lane National Highway 29 (NH-29), amid recurring landslides, road subsidence, and safety hazards. The Deputy Commissioner, Ch'moukedima, in an…...
Nagaland gears up for enhanced mineral exploration and landslide mitigation
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (177+ words) Morung Express News'Dimapur | August 29 The State Geological Board (SGB) convened on August 29 to review and approve the Department of Geology and Mining's work plan for 2026-27. The annual 45th conclave was chaired by the Commissioner & Secretary of Geology and Mining, John Kevi…...
NEC reviews funded schemes at Nagaland GIS Centre
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (366+ words) Kohima, May 15 (MExN): Two members of the North Eastern Council (NEC), Ministry of Development North Eastern Region (DoNER), Tenzing Norbu Thongdok and Longki Phangcho, along with other officials, visited the Nagaland GIS & Remote Sensing Centre, Planning NEC reviews funded schemes…...
NFR uses LiDAR, GPR to assess landslide risk in hill region
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (362+ words) To address these challenges, the NFR has launched a comprehensive aerial and geophysical survey over an 80-kilometre stretch of the section, between KM 45 and KM 125. The survey employs drone-based ... NFR uses LiDAR, GPR to assess landslide risk in hill region…...