CM Neiphiu Rio
Repeal AFSPA chorus grows louder in Northeast, M’laya CM, TIPRA Chief join in
With the killing of civilians in Nagaland’s Mon, the chorus for the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) has grown louder in the Northeastern states. Two of the region’s chief ministers, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma have openly called for removal of the act in the […]
2 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Nagaland Civilian Killings: CM Rio attends funeral service, calls for repeal of AFSPA
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio today called for the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act as he paid rich tributes to the 14 villagers killed in firing by security forces in the state’s Mon district. Terming the act as draconian, Rio said there is no room for such laws in a democratic country […]
2 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio orders probe by high-level SIT after ‘killing of civilians’; ‘Anguished’, tweets, Amit Shah
Situation continues to be tense after 15 killed in firing by security forces in Nagaland’s Mon district. Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives. Taking to twitter, Shah wrote “Anguished over an unfortunate incident in Nagaland’s Oting, Mon. I express my deepest condolences to the […]
2 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Nagaland celebrates its 59th Statehood Day
Nagaland is celebrating its 59th Statehood Day today. A state-level function commemorating the occasion was held at Nagaland Civil Secretariat Plaza, Kohima. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio wished the people of the state on the occasion of the 59th Statehood Day, remembering the sacrifices of the state’s leaders who ensured its creation as the 16th […]
2 years ago