Kohima, Nov. 3 -- The Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO), along with presidents and secretaries of its federating units, inspected the landslide-affected area at Phesama on Tuesday and reviewed the ongoing restoration works being undertaken by contractors.

Speaking after the inspection, President SAYO Zasitsolie Beio said the organisation was satisfied with the progress of work, observing that nearly 80 per cent of the restoration work had been completed.

He said although blacktopping and other finishing works were yet to be undertaken, the organisation was hopeful that the road would be reopened soon. He also appealed to the district administration to consider the hardships faced by villagers and students due to the closure of t...