Nagaland: NSCN-IM slams GoI over AFSPA

The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM) on Monday reiterated that the Framework Agreement is the only key to an honourable and acceptable solution for durable peace. In his address on the occasion of the 43rd NSCN Raising Day held on January 31, NSCN-IM chairman Q Tuccu said that the political significance of the Framework […]

Nagaland: Minister Tongpang Ozukum assures proper road connectivity for Shena Old village

Nagaland‘s Minister of Mechanical and Housing, Tongpang Ozukum, has assured of looking into the issue of poor road connectivity at Shena Old Village and its surrounding villages in Zunheboto District. The Minister has also assured of providing all the required machinery and help for the road construction. Also Read: Tripura: Bribery allegations against TSECL Managing […]

Nagaland: Mon Incident Inquiry, AFSPA Repeal feature in CM Rio’s Republic Day Address

Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio on Republic Day paid tributes to the Oting firing victims while speaking on the progress of the SIT probe into the incident. CM Rio also stressed that his government will continue to play a pro-active role to facilitate an early solution to the Naga peace talks. In his Republic Day speech, […]

Assam, Nagaland CMs Meet in Guwhati, status quo along interstate border for now

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met his Nagaland counterpart Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio in Guwahati today. During the meeting, both leaders spoke on various issues pertaining to the two states as well as the Northeast. The meeting was also attended by Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton and former Chief Minister TR Zeliang. Informing […]

Mon Killings: Konyak Summit adopts several key resolutions

The ensure justice for the victims of Mon Killings, Konyak civil society groups adopted several key resolutions in an all Konyak Summit held on January 14. In a release issued jointly by the Konyak Union, the Konyak Students Union and the KNSK or Konyak Mothers Association it was resolved to demand that a genocide park […]

Mon Incident Inquiry: Nagaland S.I.T completes field investigations

The field investigation of the S.I.T formed by the Nagaland Government is complete. The SIT is now awaiting the reports from the Central Forensic Science Labs(CFSL) in Assam and Hyderabad, after receipt of which, the final report will be submitted to the Government. In a crucial media briefing in Kohima this evening, ADG Law and […]

Mon Killings: State SIT report nearly ready, AFSPA repeal to take time, says CM Rio

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has said that the SIT report pertaining to the December 4 Oting incident near complete. He added that the SIT is only awaiting the report from the Central Forensics Science Laboratory before tabling the final report. Besides, CM Rio added that the Army will also be submitting its report on […]

Internal inquiry into Mon Incident in its final stages: Army Chief MM Naravane

Army Chief MM Naravane today said that the internal inquiry into the December 4 Oting in Nagaland’s Mon district is in its final stage. The Army chief informed that the findings of the inquiry would be filed within a day or two. Besides, Naravane also maintained that the Army is fully cooperating with the SIT […]

March against AFSPA ends at Kohima, memorandum submitted to Governor

Hundreds of anti-AFSPA protesters today reached Kohima concluding their two-day 70 km march from Dimapur demanding repeal of the controversial Act. Upon reaching Kohima, representatives of different Naga groups submitted a memorandum to Nagaland Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi to be forwarded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding repeal of the Armed Forces Special Forces Act […]