Kohima, June 26 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday called for unity among Nagas, protection of indigenous identity and collective responsibility in ensuring an accurate and credible Census 2027, stressing that the exercise would play a crucial role in safeguarding the state’s demographic and socio-economic interests. While inaugurating the Kohima Village Multipurpose Hall at Ziekezou, Kohima Village, the Chief Minister said the newly inaugurated multipurpose hall was not only a…
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Kohima, June 26 (IANS) Senior Naga leader and Advisor for Nagaland Social Welfare Department Wangpang Konyak has called upon churches, educational institutions, civil society organisations and community groups to play a proactive and coordinated role in combating the growing menace of substance abuse, stressing that protecting the younger generation requires collective action beyond government efforts. Addressing a programme organised on International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficki…
Agartala, June 22 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall over several parts of the Northeastern region, particularly Assam and Meghalaya, officials said on Monday. According to IMD officials, rainfall is likely to be fairly widespread to widespread over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura during the period from June 22 to June 28. Isolated thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also likel…
Itanagar/Imphal/Kohima, June 21 (IANS) From the remote forward posts and high-altitude areas of Arunachal Pradesh to the conflict-affected and border regions of Manipur, as well as the rugged mountainous terrains of Nagaland and Mizoram, the armed forces on Sunday celebrated the 12th International Yoga Day across the Northeastern region, underscoring the message of health, resilience and unity through yoga.A defence spokesman said that the Assam Rifles commemorated International Yoga Day on Sund…
Kohima, June 20 (IANS) Concerned over the increasing incidents of sexual assault against women, particularly minor girls, Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on Saturday directed Director General of Police (DGP) Rupin Sharma to review the prevailing law and order situation and strengthen measures to address such crimes, officials said. A Lok Bhavan official stated that the Governor held a review meeting with DGP Rupin Sharma at Lok Bhavan to assess the situation regarding sexual assault cases a…
Athens, June 20 (IANS) The recent visit of Myanmar’s President U Min Aung Hlaing to India carried significance beyond diplomatic protocol. It reflected Myanmar’s search for a balancing strategy, gave India an opportunity to engage with a volatile neighbour whose instability directly impacts the Northeast, and served as a reminder for China that influence does not necessarily translate into trust. “India does not offer Myanmar the same scale of money, infrastructure, or coercive leverage that…
Kohima, June 18 (IANS) Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on Thursday reviewed the activities, achievements and future plans of the Department of Youth Resources and Sports (YRS), and emphasised the need to create greater opportunities for young people to develop their talents, leadership abilities and sporting potential.Chairing a review meeting of the Department of YRS at the Naga Bhavan Conference Hall in Lok Bhavan, Kohima, the Governor was briefed on the department’s mandate, achievements…
Guwahati, June 14 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has emerged as a key driver of socio-economic development in the Northeast over the past 12 years, witnessing unprecedented progress in railway infrastructure, connectivity, electrification and passenger services, officials said on Sunday.NFR Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that, supported by enhanced budgetary allocations, which have increased nearly five-fold from an average of Rs 2,122 crore durin…
New Delhi/Kohima, June 12 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday said that the tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed among the Centre, Assam and Nagaland would facilitate mineral oil exploration and production activities in the disputed belt along the Assam-Nagaland border while ensuring cooperation among all stakeholders.Addressing the NITI Aayog meeting with Chief Ministers of the eight Northeastern states in New Delhi, the Chief Minister also expressed optimism tha…
Kohima, June 12 (IANS) The Naga National Political Groups (NNPG), an umbrella body comprising seven Naga organisations, on Friday opposed the tripartite agreement signed between the Centre, Assam and Nagaland to facilitate mineral oil operations in the Assam-Nagaland inter-state border areas. In a statement, the NNPG asserted that ownership and control over natural and man-made resources form an integral part of the ‘Agreed Position’ signed between the Working Committee of the NNPGs and the …