Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), S Supongmeren Jamir visited the landslide site under Dzüdza village in Kohima district on August 29.
KOHIMA, AUGUST 29 (MExN): Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), S. Supongmeren Jamir visited the landslide site under Dzüdza village in Kohima district today. The landslide has significantly affected traffic in National Highway 29, which is considered the lifeline of Nagaland’s capital, since the past several days, a press release issued by communications department, NPCC stated.
The MP who was accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, Joint Secretary (Road & Bridges) Government of Nagaland, Executive Engineer (NH), Kohima, Additional Superintendent of Police, Kohima and NHIDCL officials, met with the Dzüdza Village Council members led by the Council Chairman who shared their concerns and apprised the MP on the efforts they have been making to manage the situation at the local level.
The MP also met with the Western Angami People's Organisation leaders and welcomed their opinions and inputs while acknowledging their ongoing efforts in addressing the challenges posed by the landslide. He further assured the villagers and local organizations that he would pressurize the higher authorities to expedite the necessary repairs and ensure that the road is restored urgently.
During the interaction, the Contractors entrusted with the construction and maintenance of the affected stretch of road assured the MP of all necessary interventions to ensure prompt repair and restoration of the affected area.
Expressing concern over the disruption caused by the landslide, the MP underscored the need for swift action to restore normalcy and ensure the safety of the residents and commuters who rely on this critical roadway.
In another development, the Nagaland Pradesh Youth Congress (NPYC) team, under the leadership of Working President, Keviphreo K Kuotsu provided refreshments to the travelers who were stranded at the Dzüdza landslide.
During the visit, Keviphreo K Kuotsu and the NPYC team interacted with the stranded travelers, offering them words of encouragement and assuring them of the NPYC's continued support.
The NPYC is committed to stand by the people of Nagaland in times of need, the press release stated while urging the authorities to take prompt action to resolve the situation and ensure the safe passage of all travelers.
