State geology and mining (G&M) department has informed that the cause of the accident at a rat-hole mine in Ruchayan village under Bhandari sub-division, Wokha district on January 25 was due to fire and explosion of methane gas.
Wokha district due to its climatic condition has a huge potential to produce good quality organic tea and coffee, said deputy director and branch head Institute of Packaging Kolkata, Bidhan Das. However, Das highlighted that the sellers lack in marketing ideas despite organic tea having higher market value. He suggested the need for proper packaging to attract more buyers.
CANSSEA central unit led by its vice president, Zubemo Tsanglao and press and information secretary, Siewatho Nyusou visited Wokha district and held interaction with Wokha district officials on May 20, at Deputy Commissioner Conference hall, Wokha.
Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, A. Narayanaswamy on Friday reviewed the implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes in Wokha district. A DIPR report stated that the minister visited Longsa village and held interaction with the public leaders, village council and Self Help Group to get first-hand information on the Centrally Sponsored Schemes.