Dimapur, Sept. 15 -- The Naga Students' Federation (NSF) has urged the Centre and the Nagaland government to remove the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) as the implementing agency for the Dimapur-Kohima stretch of NH-29, citing alleged poor workmanship, prolonged delays and inadequate maintenance.

In a release dated September 13, the federation called for the project to be handed over either to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) or the state Public Works Department (National Highways).

The NSF said commuters face serious safety risks along the highway, particularly during the monsoon and at night. It alleged that several people have lost their lives while others suffered serious ...