Nagaland
Mon incident: Army inquiry progressing expeditiously
The Indian Army today said that internal inquiry into the Mon incident is progressing expeditiously and all efforts are being made to conclude it at the earliest. Besides, the Army also said that it has taken out notices for people to come forward and assist in the inquiry by providing any information including videos, photos […]
3 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Nagaland: No Christmas festivities in Oting, villagers pay tribute to Mon victims on X-mas eve
Oting village in Nagaland’s Mon district has shunned Christmas festivities in memory of the Mon victims. The family members and friends of the victims of the Mon firing incident gathered at the graveyard to observe Christmas and once again pray for the departed souls. Candles were lit in memory of the 14 victims and youths […]
3 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
NSF’s Anti-AFSPA rally rocks Kohima; NESO, Global Naga Forum, CSOs take part
The Naga Students’ Federation held a mega rally in Kohima demanding the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act or AFSPA. The rally began at the Old MLA hostel junction in Kohima where NSF and civil society leaders gathered with hundreds of others for a formal address following which the protesters headed to the […]
3 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Mon Killings : Konyak Union takes the streets of Mon demanding Justice for the victims
The demand for justice for the 14 civilians killed in firing by security forces in Nagaland’s Mon district continues to get louder by the day. The setting up of a high-level S.I.T probe by the Nagaland government and a court of inquiry initiated by the Indian Army under a Major General rank officer has done […]
3 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Nagaland Government will Push for AFSPA Repeal: BJP national spokesperson, Mmhonlumo Kikon
The state government is faced with a fresh challenge. Well, the family members of those killed in the Mon firing incident have refused to accept the compensation offered. As per inputs, they have resolved not to accept the ex-gratia till the time justice is delivered. Responding to a query on the development, Advisor to State […]
3 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Nagaland Government to write to Centre on AFSPA repeal
Following the killing of 15 civilians by security forces in Mon district over the weekend, an emergency sitting of the Nagaland Cabinet at Kohima today, decided to formally take up the issue of repealing the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) with the centre. The meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, decided to write […]
3 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Nagaland: Actor Lanuakum Ao of Axone fame dies at 31
Nagaland’s Lanuakum Ao, an upcoming and promising actor, best known for a memorable role in the film Axone, passed away on December 5 at the age of 31. Reportedly, the actor passed away yesterday around 9:40 pm due to kidney failure. Lanuakum Ao complained about unease and was immediately taken to the Christian Institute of […]
3 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Reactions pour in over Nagaland’s Mon district killings; ‘Heart wrenching’, tweets, Rahul Gandhi
Reactions are pouring in over the killing of 15 individuals in firing by security forces in Nagaland’s Mon district on Saturday evening. Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi taking to twitter wrote, “This is heart wrenching. GOI must give a real reply. What exactly is the home ministry doing when neither civilians nor security personnel are safe […]
3 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 […]
3 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
15 killed in Nagaland following firing by security forces, one army soldier also killed
Fifteen villagers in Nagaland’s Mon district were reportedly killed, and atleast two persons were missing when security forces opened fire on a pickup truck on Saturday evening, leading to angry reactions by locals. Reportedly, the villagers were workers at a coal mine in the area. According to the community leaders in the area, the incident […]
3 years ago