Dimapur, July 2 -- Taking personal initiative, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has directed the state transport department to secure the release of 18.8 acres of Dimapur airport land, currently occupied by Assam Rifles, for the Phase I expansion of the airport.

Reports said the lack of approval for the transfer of this 18.8-acre land remains the sole obstacle delaying the start of Phase I expansion work.

Rio has requested urgent instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to facilitate the land transfer and ensure the timely commencement of development activities.

Following Rio's directive, the transport department, in coordination with the MHA and relevant stakeholders, is actively pursuing the release of the land current...