NPF’s YM Konyak takes oath as Forest Minister of Nagaland

Naga People’s Front MLA, YM Konyak, was inducted as a Minister in the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) coalition government in Nagaland today. YM Konyak who is also a two-time member of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) took his oath as the Forest Minister of Nagaland in the presence of Governor Jagdish Mukhi. The decision to […]

Special session of Nagaland Assembly today, AFSPA resolution on cards

The all-crucial special one-day session of the Nagaland Assembly will be held today. The House is set to adopt a unanimous resolution for repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers (AFSPA) Act during the 1-day session. The emergent session was reportedly convened against the backdrop of massive public outcry demanding the removal of the AFSPA […]

Nagaland all set for an Opposition-less government

Nagaland is finally all set to have an Opposition less government with leaders of the NDPP, BJP and NPF signing a five-point resolution confirming a united alliance in the state which has been named the Nagaland United Government. All party meets of the NDPP, NPF and BJP were held on the 10th and 11th of […]

Peace Talks: Differences continue between NDPP, NPF

In an unprecedented move, leader of the ruling NDPP-led coalition in Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio and Leader of Opposition and veteran NPF leader TR Zeliang came together for a joint press briefing as a show of unity for the cause of early solution to the Naga political issue.  Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio too started on a […]

Nagaland Lokayukta orders probe against Dy CM Y Patton

Nagaland Lokayukta Justice Uma Nath Singh has ordered a probe into allegations of corruption against deputy chief minister Y Patton. The probe order was issued on the basis of a complaint filed by ruling NDPP’s state youth wing president Vicca S Aye. The complainant alleged that the deputy chief minister had ‘proposed the candidates to […]

NDPP, NPF file nominations for Nagaland Speaker’s election

With just over a day left for electing the Speaker for the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, ruling party National Democratic People’s Party (NDPP) and opposition Naga People’s Front (NPF), filed their nomination papers for the election of Speaker of the Nagaland Assembly, scheduled to be held on February 7. Ruling NDPP has fielded Sharingain Longkumer incumbent […]

Nagaland Assembly Speaker Vikho-o Yhoshu dies at 67; body to be brought to Kohima tomorrow

Body of Nagaland Assembly Speaker Vikho-o Yhoshu, who passed away on Monday in Mumbai will reach Dimapur Airport at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, following which the mortal remains will be taken to his official residence in Kohima. On January 1, state funeral service of the Late Nagaland Speaker will be done at his official residence […]

NDPP welcomes outcome of Naga peace talks

Nagaland ruling party, NDPP has welcomed the positive outcome of the Naga peace talks and appealed all the negotiators to work together and facilitate the implementation of a solution that is honourable, acceptable and inclusive. The Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party has also appreciated the role of the Tribal Hohos, Civil Society Organisations, NGOs and Church […]

Setback for JD (U) in Nagaland; lone legislator merges with ruling NDPP

The Janata Dal-United has suffered a major setback when its lone legislator in Nagaland merged with the ruling NDPP. Kaito Aye, the Agriculture and Cooperation Minister in the Neiphiu Rio ministry, along with the State Executive Members, office-bearers and former candidates of the party merged with the NDPP in the presence of Chief Minister Neiphiu […]