Governor asks NHIDCL to expedite NH 29 repair

DIMAPUR — Governor La. Ganesan has urged the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) to take all necessary measures to mitigate the damages caused by landslides and complete all works along National Highway 29 stretch at the earliest.

A Raj Bhavan press release informed that the governor had relayed this message during a meeting with the Director (Technical) of NHIDCL, Atul Kumar, along with other officials, at Chümoukedima on Saturday.

A massive landslide triggered by torrential downpour on the night of September 4 had claimed the lives of 6 people in Pherima along NH 29.

The Honorable Governor of Nagaland, @LaGanesan, met Director (Technical) of NHIDCL, Atul Kumar, along with other officials, at Chümoukedima. The Governor urged NHIDCL to take all necessary measures to mitigate the damages caused by the landslides and to complete all works along… pic.twitter.com/Xg0wQ01LtY

— Raj Bhavan Nagaland (@RajBhavanKohima) September 7, 2024

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