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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Manipur Ambush: Nagaland Governor provides Rs 3 lakh aid to deceased soldier Khatnei Konyak’ s widow

Nagaland Governor Jagdish Mukhi extended financial aid to the family of Naga soldier Rifleman N Khatnei Konyak, who was killed along with six others in an ambush by militants on the convoy of the 46th Assam Rifles in Manipur on November 13. A sum of Rs 3 lakh was handed over to Late N. Khatnei […]

Nagaland celebrates its 59th Statehood Day

Nagaland is celebrating its 59th Statehood Day today. A state-level function commemorating the occasion was held at Nagaland Civil Secretariat Plaza, Kohima. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio wished the people of the state on the occasion of the 59th Statehood Day, remembering the sacrifices of the state’s leaders who ensured its creation as the 16th […]

37 BJP leaders quit party in Nagaland

In a big blow to the BJP in Nagaland, as many as 37 party leaders quit the party on Sunday. Among 37 leaders who quit the party are two senior BJP leaders – HK Khulu & Kuhoi Zhimomi. HK Khulu, a retired IAS officer, held the position of state executive member of the Nagaland BJP, […]

Nagaland: Former CM KL Chishi violates Model Code of Conduct, receives show cause notice

Former Nagaland Chief Minister KL Chishi has been served a notice for Model Code of Conduct violation. Commissioner and Returning Officer Nagaland, M Patton has issued a show cause notice to Congress candidate for the lone Nagaland Parliamentary Constituency KL Chishi for violating the Model Code of Conduct under provisions relating to ‘Corrupt Practices’ and […]