Pandemic hugely affected state’s economy: Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Thursday said that the COVID-19 pandemic has been highly disruptive and challenging and it pulled down the state’s economy to the tune of Rs 1,013.11 crore during 2020-21. He said this while making the concluding remarks in the state assembly on the discussion on urgent public importance pertaining to […]

Core Committee on Naga Political issue adopts 5-point resolution

The first meeting of the Core Committee on Naga Political issue has concluded with the committee adopting a five-point resolution in Dimapur on Friday. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton, leader of opposition TR Zeliang and top ruling and opposition leaders attended the key meet which is being termed as historic. Talking […]

Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio flags off ambulances donated by NHIDCL

In a bid to boost the health services in the state of Nagaland, the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) has donated 24 ambulances to the Nagaland Government. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Tuesday flagged off the ambulances donated by the NHIDCL under Corporate Social Responsibility initiative at the Civil Secretariat Plaza in […]

Solution to Naga political issue achievable: Neiphiu Rio

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday said the solution to the Naga political embroglio is achievable if the issues are discussed carefully between the negotiating parties. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a government programme in Kohima, Rio said he along with Opposition leader TR Zeliang and others had met central leaders in […]

Nagaland: Crucial consultative meet on Reservation Policy on March 5

In the wake of the row over Nagaland’s job reservation policy, the state government has decided to convene a crucial consultative meeting of the working group of the Cabinet Sub Committee along with the Civil Society Organisations on March 5. The meeting will be held in Kohima and will look forward to resolve issues pertaining […]

Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Covishield at Naga Hospital Authority Kohima and appealed to all those who are eligible to get inoculated. Rio stressed on the fact that it is a great opportunity for all to get vaccinated. He also said that the beneficiaries must […]

Air cargo service launched in Nagaland

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Tuesday officially launched the first air cargo service from Dimapur airport. The air cargo service is a joint initiative of the Department of Horticulture, Nagaland and Airport Authority of India with Air India and Indigo as airline partners. According to a News On Air report, CM Rio said the […]

Nagaland: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan lays foundation stone of Mon Medical College

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan who is on a three-day visit to Nagaland attended the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Mon Medical College in the state’s Mon district on Friday. He was accompanied by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio. Based on GoI’s report, 6.6% of vaccine wastage was in Karnataka. Now, all individual institutions that […]

Naga Political Issue: Nagaland Assembly adopts joint resolution to facilitate early solution

The Nagaland Legislative Assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted a joint resolution on the protracted Naga issue for the conclusion of the political negotiations and reaching an honourable, inclusive and acceptable solution without further delay. The resolution adopted by the Nagaland Assembly states: “This August House urges the Government of the Union of India and the […]