Solution to Naga political issue achievable: Neiphiu Rio

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday said the solution to the Naga political embroglio is achievable if the issues are discussed carefully between the negotiating parties. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a government programme in Kohima, Rio said he along with Opposition leader TR Zeliang and others had met central leaders in […]

Naga Political Issue: Nagaland Assembly adopts joint resolution to facilitate early solution

The Nagaland Legislative Assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted a joint resolution on the protracted Naga issue for the conclusion of the political negotiations and reaching an honourable, inclusive and acceptable solution without further delay. The resolution adopted by the Nagaland Assembly states: “This August House urges the Government of the Union of India and the […]

Nagaland Guv RN Ravi bats for early solution to vexed political issue

Nagaland Governor RN Ravi while addressing the seventh session of the 13th Nagaland legislative assembly on Friday said that the focus remains on a final solution to the long-drawn Naga political issue. Ravi stated that it is high time for reaching the final solution when negotiations between the Centre and the various Naga groups have […]

“Not averse to being third entity in peace talks”: Niki Sumi

The Niki Sumi-led breakaway faction of NSCN-K (YA) won’t take part in any talks on the Naga issue until the NSCN-IM and NNPGs come to one table along with the outfit. In an exclusive interview to Northeast Live, President of the breakaway faction of NSCN-K (YA) Niki Sumi indicated that his group is not averse […]

Expect to meet Home Minister Amit Shah soon, says COCOMI

The Coordination Committee for Manipur integrity is expecting to meet Union Home Minister during the latter’s visit to the state to hold a discussion on the Naga issue with chief minister N Biren Singh and leader of opposition Okram Ibobi Singh. The UCM General Secretary and COCOMI Assistant Coordinator, Khuraijam Athouba said that while Naga […]

Peace talks: COCOMI, NNPGs hold consultative meet

A six-member delegation of the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) held a consultative meeting with the Working Committee (WC) of NNPGs for over three hours, led by its convener N Kitovi Zhimomi and six co-conveners, along with three other members of the committee on Tuesday. The COCOMI has urged the NNPG leaders to take […]

Peace talks: PDA to take call on special session post discussion within coalition

The Neiphiu Rio-led ruling PDA coalition may soon take a call on holding a special session of the State assembly on the Naga issue. This was informed by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio to Northeast Live when the latter was asked about his meeting with NEDA convener and senior Assam minister Hirnanta Biswa Sanna on Sunday […]

‘Give peace a chance,’ Himanta Biswa Sarma says during Kohima visit

NEDA Convener and Assam Health and Finance Minister Himanta Biswa who is currently an active facilitator of the Naga peace talks said that the Union Home Ministry is actively engaged in working out a solution to the NSCN-IM’s demand for a separate flag and constitution. Sarma during his crucial visit to Kohima on Sunday held […]

Peace Talks: Differences continue between NDPP, NPF

In an unprecedented move, leader of the ruling NDPP-led coalition in Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio and Leader of Opposition and veteran NPF leader TR Zeliang came together for a joint press briefing as a show of unity for the cause of early solution to the Naga political issue.  Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio too started on a […]