The District Demand Committee, Mangkolemba (DDCM), representing the three ranges of Jangpetkong, Japukong, and Tsurangkong under Mokokchung District, has resubmitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister of Nagaland seeking the upgradation of Mangkolemba Sub-Division into a full-fledged district.

In a representation addressed to Chief Minister Dr Neiphiu Rio, the DDCM stated that the demand was in continuation of its earlier memorandum submitted on October 24, 2017. The Committee noted that the Mangkolemba Circle Office was established in 1961 for the administrative coverage of Jangpetkong (erstwhile Changkikong) and Japukong ranges, and was subsequently upgraded to EAC in 1967, SDO (C) in 1980, and ADC Headquarters in 1991. The later inclusion of Tsurangkong range, it added, had further exp

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