NNPGs invite NSCN-K breakaway faction to join peace process

The Working Committee of the Naga National Political Groups (NNPG) on Wednesday extended an invitation to the breakaway NSCN-K faction headed by Nyemlang Konyak to join them in the ongoing peace process with the Govt of India as an ‘equal partner.’ In a communication addressed to Nyemlang Konyak, chairman of new the NSCN-K group, the […]

All train bookings on, before June 30 cancelled

The Ministry of Railways, Government of India has announced that all tickets booked to travel on or before June 30 will be cancelled. Refunds would be given to all tickets booked till 30th June 2020 said the Ministry of Railways in a statement. “Regular services including mail/express, passenger and suburban services have been cancelled until […]

Govt issues revised guidelines for COVID-19 lockdown till May 3

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the extension of lockdown till May 3, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday issued consolidated revised guidelines on measures to be taken by Ministries and Departments of Government of India, state and Union Territory governments and authorities for the containment of COVID-19. In the second phase […]

Mizoram celebrates 33rd Statehood Day

Mizoram is celebrating its 33rd Statehood Day today, on the occasion a function was organised at the Vanapa Hall in Aizawl. The function was attended by Governor PS Sreedharan Pilai and State Chief Minister Zoramthanga. Mizoram was granted Statehood on February 20, 1987 following the signing of the Mizo Peace Accord in 1986 between the […]

Big Story: COCOMI leaders meet NSCN-IM top brass at Camp Hebron

The COCOMI on Friday met the top brass of the NSCN-IM including general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah at Camp Hebron. COCOMI assistant coordinator Thongam Somorendro, informed that the meeting was held to talk solely on the issue of peaceful coexistence. He, however, did not gave much details of the meeting. It was informed that 14 members […]

‘Bodoland remains our primary demand’: NDFB (S) Chief B Saoraigwra

The NDFB anti-talks faction which is all set to sign a fresh agreement has maintained that Bodoland is still its main demand. Talking to newspersons for the first time after returning to the mainstream, the NDFB-S chief B Saoraigwra alias Amar Basumatary said Bodoland remains the primary demand besides maintaining that the Centre is quite […]

NDFB(S) enters into tripartite agreement with Centre, Assam govt

The National Democratic Front of Bodoland or NDFB, under the leadership of B Saoraigwra has agreed to come overground and join the peace process by being a signatory to the proposed comprehensive Memorandum of Settlement with Bodo organizations. This comes after the Government of India, Government of Assam and the NDFB(S) entered into a tripartite […]

Naga Peace Talks deadlock broken, consensus on key issues; says Sources

The deadlock in the Naga Peace Talks was broken yesterday with the Centre and the NSCN-IM reportedly reaching a broader consensus on key issues, however there was no confirmation about when the final agreement will be signed. Significantly, as per reports the accord has not been finalized yet however, the positive part is that the […]

First session of talks between GoI, NSCN-IM ends; second session underway

The first session of talks between the NSCN-IM and Government of India interlocutor ended at 1:30 pm today in New Delhi. A second session of talks is currently underway. The crucial round of Naga Peace talks between Government of India & NSCN-IM began at 11 am. Centre’s interlocutor RN Ravi is holding deliberations with the […]