February 16, Kohima: The Kohima District administration is planning a new transport policy to strengthen regulations and improve traffic management in Kohima town.
This was shared by Deputy Commissioner B. Henok Buchem during the Kohima District Road Safety Award-2026 held today. He said that traffic congestion remains a major challenge and called for continued cooperation from all citizens.
Marking the National Road Safety Month, the second edition of the Kohima District Road Safety Award 2026 were presented to:
Upper Jail Colony Panchayat for regulating roadside parking from Jail Colony junction to Assamese Church junction, leading to improved traffic flow.
Jotsoma Youth Organisation for assisting the administration and public during landslides along NH-29 and managing traffic diversion through the Jotsoma Bypass Road during the last monsoon season.
Kezoma Village Council for cooperation during diversion of heavy vehicular traffic through its jurisdiction.
Naga Bazaar Youth Organisation for parking management and installation of barricades along the NHAK junction to Census Point route.
Personnel of the ICCC for dedicated service towards improving traffic management in Kohima town.
The award, facilitated by the Kohima District Road Safety Committee, carries a cash prize of 10,000 rupees and a citation.
Meanwhile, appreciating the organisations for assisting the administration in smoother traffic flow, MLA Kevipodi Sophie, stressed that traffic congestion and improper parking cannot be tackled by authorities alone, and urged collective responsibility from the public.
