Kohima, Sept. 20 -- Kohima DC B Henok Buchem ordered immediate restoration and repair work on the damaged NH-29 connecting Kohima and Phek districts.
Leading a team of officials, Buchem conducted a joint inspection of the damaged road on September 19.
During the inspection, the DC expressed strong displeasure and deep concern over the deteriorating condition of the road and criticised the contractor's lack of urgency in carrying out timely maintenance and repairs.
Emphasising the strategic importance of NH-29 as a vital lifeline for the districts of Phek, Meluri, Zunheboto, and Kiphire, linking them to the state capital Kohima, the NHIDCL and EPC contractor were instructed to initiate immediate road restoration and repair work.
The insp...