Kolkata/Agartala, May 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, his counterparts Manik Saha (Tripura), Pema Khandu (Arunachal Pradesh), Conrad K. Sangma (Meghalaya), Neiphiu Rio (Nagaland), Prem Singh Tamang (Sikkim), and Yumnam Khemchand Singh (Manipur) attended the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari along with the Council of Ministers, which was held at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi administered the oath of office and secrecy to new Chief Mi…
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Kohima, May 8 (IANS) A joint execution programme for the handing over and taking over of 18.8 acres of land presently occupied by the Assam Rifles Training Centre and School at Chumoukedima to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for the expansion of Dimapur Airport was held on Friday, officials said.A senior Nagaland government official said the programme was attended by Dimapur Airport Director Moa Pongen, Assam Rifles Commandant K.D. Sharma and several other senior officials of the state gov…
Kohima, May 4 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), constituent of the ruling People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA), retained the Koridang Assembly seat in Nagaland, where the by-election was held on April 9, and the results were declared on Monday. According to the Election Commission, BJP candidate Daochier I. Imchen defeated Independent candidate Major Toshikaba (Retd) by a margin of 3,123 votes.Imchen secured 7,317 votes, while the Independent candidate, Major Toshikaba (Retd), bagged 4,19…
Kohima, April 10 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday highlighted emerging global employment opportunities, noting that more than 450 youth have registered under the ‘Nagaland Japan Connect 2026’ initiative, with 65 candidates already receiving recruitment intent across sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, and shipping. Addressing the Deputy Commissioners Conference, the Chief Minister emphasised employment linkage, stating that skilling initiatives in the state …
Kohima, March 26 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Thursday said that the state budget for the 2026-27 fiscal serves as a road map for inclusive, sustainable, and growth-oriented development, aligned with the vision of a ‘Developed Nagaland by 2047’.After presenting the budget for the ensuing financial year (2026-27) during the Phase-II of the 8th session of the Nagaland Assembly, the Chief Minister explained that the delay in its presentation was due to the discontinuation of Revenu…
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 23 (IANS) The five-day 9th North East Youth Festival 2026 concluded at Chumoukedima Football Stadium in Dimapur, bringing together youth from across the region in a vibrant celebration of culture, talent, and unity. Director of Youth Resources & Sports, Kethosituo Sekhose, presented a brief report, noting that around 1,200 participants, officials, and volunteers from all eight Northeastern states took part in the festival. Volunteers from NSS and MY Bharat also participated …
Kohima, March 21 (IANS) A statewide mega job fair 2026 was held on Saturday at the Integrated Business Hub and Innovation Centre in Nagaland’s Dimapur, offering a wide range of employment opportunities across multiple sectors. The job fair was organised by the Nagaland Skill and Entrepreneurship Development Mission (NSEDM) in collaboration with the Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN), National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) at Kohima, and the Uni…
Kohima, March 13 (IANS) Newly appointed Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on Friday said the Northeastern region has witnessed renewed focus and investment in recent years, particularly in connectivity, infrastructure and economic development. After assuming office as the 23rd Governor of Nagaland, Yadav addressed the people of the state and highlighted that various initiatives undertaken by the government are expanding opportunities while integrating the region more closely with the national…
Kohima, March 13 (IANS) Veteran politician and former Bihar Minister Nand Kishore Yadav on Friday took oath as the 23rd Governor of Nagaland. Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Yadav at a simple ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Kohima.Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, Deputy Chief Ministers Yanthungo Patton and T.R. Zeliang, members of the state Cabinet, and top civil, security and military officials were present at the ceremony, which…