The Longleng unit of All Nagaland Taxi Association (ANTA) has suspended taxi services from Longleng to Dimapur, Kohima, Tamlu and Mokokchung from 3 July 2023 due to the continuous landslide triggered by heavy rains between Longleng and Changtongya, causing blockage to NH 702.
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The unit mentioned that numerous complaints were received from taxi drivers regarding the terrible road condition of the alternative route, Tangha-Kangching-Merangkong and the damages on their vehicles as a result of continuously plying the road.
Therefore, ANTA Longleng unit decided to call of services until the Longleng-Changtongya road is “suitable for resumption of service”.
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