Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister TR Zeliang on September 29 inspected the subsidence-hit stretch of National Highway-29 at Liezocha ‘C’ Khel in Dzudza village and the sinking zone at Kezanu, Jotsoma village (old KMC dumping site) in Kohima district.

The highway, considered the main lifeline of the state capital, has been sinking gradually after weeks of torrential rain. Officials confirmed that a 300-metre stretch has completely collapsed, with sinking continuing both above and below the road.

Speaking to reporters at the site, Zeliang, who also holds the PWD (National Highways) portfolio, said the state government has already earmarked ₹4 crore for emergency works, including diversion of a 250-metre portion of the road. An additional ₹2 crore has been sanctioned by the Centre for immediat

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