Kohima, March 27 (IANS) The Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, 2026, introduced in the Nagaland Assembly on March 26 to grant greater economic and constitutional powers to six districts inhabited by seven backward tribes, has been deferred to the next emergent session of the House.Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Paton introduced the Bill in the Assembly on Thursday (March 26), and it was initially scheduled for consideration and passage on Friday (March 27).However, Ch…
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Kohima, March 25 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday emphasised that while physical integration of Naga-inhabited areas may not be immediately possible, unity in political, cultural, and social spheres remains essential for resolving the long-standing Naga issue. Speaking at the Tenyimi Youth Cultural Festival at Naga Heritage Village Kisama, near Kohima, Rio reiterated that integration has consistently been a core demand, with the Nagaland Assembly passing multiple resolutio…
Kohima, March 9 (IANS) The Central government has sanctioned Rs 283 crore for the modernisation of the 123-year-old Dimapur railway station in Nagaland, a state Minister told the Assembly on Monday. Replying to a discussion in the state Assembly on the status of the Dimapur railway station, Health and Family Welfare Minister P. Pawang Konyak said that the Centre has allocated Rs 283 crore for the modernisation of the important railway hub. He added that the Dimapur station remains the second hig…
Kohima, March 7 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Saturday described Naga traditional wrestling as a celebration of the identity, heritage and indomitable spirit of the Naga people. Addressing the 30th Naga Traditional Wrestling Championship-cum-1st Wrestling Festival 2026 as the chief guest at Khuochiezie ground, the Chief Minister said the indigenous sport is a living heritage passed down through generations. Rio said that Naga wrestling goes beyond physical strength and also repre…
Kohima, March 3 (IANS) The Nagaland Assembly on Tuesday decided to refer the issue of singing the national song “Vande Mataram” in the house to a Select Committee for detailed examination, following objections raised by several legislators. Speaker Sharingain Longkumer announced the decision after members, including those from the Naga People’s Front (NPF), expressed serious reservations over the directive to play or sing “Vande Mataram” preceding the national anthem during the dis…
Kohima, March 3 (IANS) Nagaland’s Tourism and Higher Education Minister Temjen Imna Along on Tuesday said that the iconic Hornbill Festival has significantly enhanced the state’s visibility not only across India but also internationally. Participating in the motion of thanks on the Governor’s address on the second day of the ongoing session of the Nagaland Assembly, Along said that the extension of the festival to various districts has strengthened grassroots participation while upholding …
Kohima, Feb 15 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Sunday strongly advocated pan-Naga unity and urged the Centre to expedite an honourable and inclusive settlement of the long-pending Naga political issue. Addressing the two-day Lui-Ngai-Ni celebration at Ukhrul district headquarters ground, Rio said unity and faith are essential prerequisites for progress and lasting peace.The festival was organised by the United Naga Council (UNC) and hosted by the Tangkhul Naga Long, both influentia…