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…
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Kohima, March 6 (IANS) Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday highlighted the government’s focus on the development of the Northeastern region under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that the initiatives taken by the government would significantly contribute to creating opportunities for youth and accelerating inclusive growth in the region. Addressing the eighth convocation ceremony of Nagaland University at its Lumami campus, the Vice President referred to the Prime…
New Delhi/Kohima, Feb 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the tripartite agreement signed between the Centre, Nagaland government and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) will enhance the development trajectory of Eastern Nagaland.The Prime Minister said he was sure that the agreement would open new avenues of opportunity and prosperity for the people.Reposting a post of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, PM Modi said on his X account: “This is a historic agreement …
Kohima, Feb 5 (IANS) In a step towards administrative empowerment in Eastern Nagaland, a tripartite agreement was signed in Delhi on Thursday between the Centre, the Nagaland government and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO), an apex body representing eight recognised Naga tribes of the six eastern districts of Nagaland, officials said. The pact provides for the devolution of powers over 46 subjects to the six eastern districts, officials said. “The agreement will pave the way…
Kohima, Feb 2 (IANS) Acting Nagaland Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Monday said that the state is endowed with extraordinary cultural wealth, vividly reflected in its diverse traditions, languages, folklore, music and rich artistic expressions. Bhalla on Monday presented the Governor’s Award for distinction in the fields of arts, music and literature 2025 at a formal ceremony held at Dr Imkongliba Ao Hall, Lok Bhavan in Kohima.Addressing the function, he emphasised that arts and literature in t…