Olympic Association and the Nagaland Archery Association, stated that recognition ofthrough the Arjuna Awards would motivate the youth of Nagaland and the northeast region."You must be aware of the fact that Nagaland has not seen a single recipient of the Arjuna Awards so far and Chekrovolu Swuro seems to be the most deserving sportsperson to be considered for the prestigious award. Bestowing the award...

Source : Times Of India | 4 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Dimapur

NCA informs on tournament

DIMAPUR, MAY 11 (MExN): The All Nagaland Chess Association (NCA) is all set to conduct the 13th Nagaland State Chess Challenger 2013 and under 16th category for both boys and girls from June 18 to 22 at Kohima. A press note by the Joint Secretary of the NCA stated that in this tournament, top 16 players will be selected to participate at the Nagaland State Premier League along with last year’s top...

Source : Morungexpress | 11 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Dimapur

WACYA tournament concludes

DIMAPUR, MAY 7 (MExN): The 4th Triennial Western Angami Catholic Youth Association Tournament concluded on May 5 at WAPO Ground, Sechü Zubza. The event was hosted by Sechü Zubza Catholic Youth Association. A press note informed that the tournament was declared open by Lhusarovi Paul Rino, P/s to Minister Social Welfare as the Chief Guest and Er. Neisievilie Joseph Lhousa, President of the Angami Sports'...

Source : Morungexpress | 15 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Dimapur

NWA meeting on May 25

6 (MExN): The Naga Wrestling Association along with its constituent units is scheduled to hold an executive council meeting on May 25 at Hotel Jafu at 10:00 am. A press note by the General Secretary of the NWA informed that the house will discuss issues relating to hosting of the 2014 NWA tournament, rules and regulations of the NWA, approval of the new constitution and other relevant issues. All NWA...

Source : Morungexpress | 16 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Dimapur

Nagaland Governor releases book on Northeast cuisine

Dimapur, May 3 : The variations in cuisine from region to region in India is quite staggering. In a major boost to exploration of the food culture of different tribes and communities of northeast, Nagaland Governor Dr. Ashwani Kumar recently released a book titled 'Food Trail- discovering food culture of NE India.'A first-of-its-kind anthology, the book written by Aiyushman Dutta, offers a peek into...

Source : Newkerala | 19 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Dimapur

NWA to conduct free coaching camp

DIMAPUR, MAY 1 (MExN): The Nagaland Wrestling Association has informed that it would be holding a free coaching camp for cadet category below the age of 20 years at the IG Stadium in Kohima starting from May 7. A press note informed that this is in preparation for the National Cadet Championship from May 27 to 30 at Kanyakumri, Kerela. All interested wrestlers from any district in Nagaland can register...

Source : Morungexpress | 21 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Dimapur

Aircel football tournament comes to Dimapur

DIMAPUR, APRIL 30 (MExN): Aircel in association with Shillong Lajong Football Club is planning to conduct the fourth leg of the Aircel Five a Side Campus Football Tournament in Dimapur on May 6. A press note informed that interested participants may register their team- consisting of 5 players and two substitutes between the age of 16-23 years. The tournament will be hosted by the Dimapur District...

Source : Morungexpress | 22 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Dimapur

Dimapur police recovers unidentified body of youth

Dimapur police recovered an unidentified body of a man suspected to a Naga from the railway track near poultry farm in the veterinary colony of Dimapur town with injury on his head.According to official sources, the man believed to be under 30, was found wearing a blue jean pants and his upper body had no clothes on. The body bore 'deep cut marks on the head' made by sharp weapon and bruise marks on...

Source : Webindia123 | 26 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Dimapur

NFA elects new members

APRIL 26 (MExN): The Nagaland Football Association (NFA) held it’s Annual General Meeting on 23 and elected new members for the session, 2013-16. The new members include P Atuo Mezhur as President, Joseph Sumi as Vice President, AK Zeliang as Vice President, Edward Ngullie as Vice President, K Neibou Sekhose as Secretary, Among Chang as Joint Secretary, Tali Aier as Joint Secretary and BP Henghun Konyak...

Source : Morungexpress | 26 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Dimapur

Manipur defeat Arunachal Pradesh in NCA U16 Cup

Dimapur, April 25 (MExN): In the ongoing NCA Northeast (U-16) Cup, Manipur defeated Arunachal Pradesh by 75 urns to win their last league match. Manipur won the toss and elected to bat and scored 173 runs in 41.4 overs, the highest total so far in the tournament. Y Karamjit, captain of Manipur scored the first half century of the tournament (59 runs). Karamjit was declared man of the match for scoring...

Source : Morungexpress | 27 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Dimapur