Shamator district demand: Nagaland Govt to nominate third-party facilitator

Amid the growing demand for upgrading Shamator sub-division into a full-fledged district, Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton talking to Northeast Live said that the government has decided to set up a third party that will mediate the issue with Civil Society Organisations of Yimkhiung, besides other tribes inhabiting Shamator. Patton said that the person […]

Nagaland: Demand for Shamator district, Yimkhiung Tribal Council ups ante

The agitation seeking the creation of a full-fledged Shamator district has gained momentum. The Yimkhiung Tribal Council(YTC) which is spearheading the stir has imposed several restrictions in Shamator sub-division including an indefinite shutdown of the Likimro Hydro Electric Project. Not only this, the council has also prohibited government officials, researchers, tourists from visiting the Fakim […]

Nagaland: Yimkhiuang Tribal Council renews clamour for new district- Shamator

The Yimkhiung Tribal Council(YTC) of Nagaland began its first phase of agitation yesterday in all the Administrative Headquarters of Yimkhiung inhabited areas, to protest against the state government’s failure to declare Shamator Sub Division into a full-fledged district before 31st December 2021. The 1st phases of agitation were held in Shamator and Chessore Subdivisions under […]

AFSPA extension in Nagaland: Ruling NDPP demands withdrawal of notification

The ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) has expressed shock and anguish at the recent notification of the MHA declaring the whole of Nagaland as a disturbed area leading to the extension of Armed Forces Special Powers Act for another 6 months. A release issued by the party stated that the notification belittled the high […]

Naga groups condemn AFSPA extension, says ‘Naga Peace Deal’ can resolve all issues

The Centre has once again extended the controversial Armed Forces Special Power’s Act (AFSPA) in 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]