Nagaland Town Council Bans Single-Use Plastics

The Medziphema Town Council has enacted a strict ban on all single-use plastics in the Medziphema Subdivision, imposing fines for non-compliance to bolster environmental protections. In Dimapur, the Sangtam Students' Union has criticized the government for the poor state of local roads, linking it to negative impacts on mental health and calling for urgent repairs. Continuous rainfall has caused landslides obstructing NH-29, the primary route between Kohima and Dimapur, prompting officials to advise alternative travel routes and issue flood warnings. The situation in Dimapur is exacerbated by severe waterlogging affecting daily life, with authorities monitoring conditions closely. The ongoing issues with road maintenance have drawn attention to systemic failures in infrastructure management across Nagaland. The overall road quality in the region remains precarious, with accountability and effective policy implementation being significant concerns for local authorities.