Naga political issue: 14 tribes of Nagaland urge negotiators to sort out differences

As Nagaland is yearning for a solution to the vexed Naga political issue, 14 tribes in the state held an all important meeting at the Commissioners Rest House in Kohima. During the meeting attended by representatives of all the 14 tribes, it was agreed upon that there is a need to expedite the peace process. […]

Ex-Nagaland CM SC Jamir receives backlash over statements on separate flag and constitution

Former Nagaland Chief Minister SC Jamir’s remarks on the lingering row over separate flag and constitution and accusing Naga leaders of living in the past has drawn sharp reactions from groups and organisations in the state. From the Naga Students’ Federation to the Naga Hoho, all have taken exception to Jamir’s sharp statements which they […]

Core Committee on Naga Political issue adopts 5-point resolution

The first meeting of the Core Committee on Naga Political issue has concluded with the committee adopting a five-point resolution in Dimapur on Friday. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton, leader of opposition TR Zeliang and top ruling and opposition leaders attended the key meet which is being termed as historic. Talking […]

NPF holds crucial meet on Naga issue

The opposition Naga People’s Front Legislature party held a crucial meeting in Kohima today on the Naga Political Issue. Talking to Northeast Live after the crucial meet, leader of Opposition TR Zeliang said that the agenda of the meet was to discuss how to take the Naga Political issue forward. Zeliang added that the NPF […]

Peace Talks: Nagaland BJP President hails core committee formation

Nagaland minister and state BJP President Temjen Imna Along on Thursday termed the constitution of the core committee to pursue the Naga Political issue  with the Centre as a significant move. Speaking exclusively to Northeast Live, Along said it is extremely important for political parties and legislators to shed their differences if any over the […]

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 […]