Nagaland CM meets DoNER minister in New Delhi; discusses Kohima airport project

The DoNER ministry has plans to partially fund Rs 1,000 crores for the proposed Greenfield airport in Nagaland’s capital Kohima. This was conveyed by Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region Jitendra Singh to Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio who called on him in New Delhi on Wednesday along with a delegation of senior […]

Nagaland govt holds consultative meet on RIIN; NPF, Naga Hoho boycott meet

In line with the assurance provided by the Nagaland state government that the local population would be a key party to the implementation of an Assam type NRC exercise in the state, a consultative meeting on the creation of the Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN) was held between legislators, NGOs, Government officials, Tribal […]

Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio calls for unity among Nagas

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has stated that unless the Nagas live in peace among themselves and arrive at a political solution to the Naga problem, the future of the Naga people may not be so bright. The Chief Minister made these remarks at the 28th general conference of the Naga Students Federation that was […]

Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio faces heat over Citizenship Bill row

The row over Citizenship (Amendment) Bill has now spread to Nagaland with chief minister Neiphiu Rio facing opposition and civil society heat on the issue. The Naga People’s Front (NPF) pointed out that Chief Minister Rio had stated that the PDA-led government in the state would not oppose the Bill, as the State of Nagaland […]

Nagaland celebrates Armed Forces Flag Day

Nagaland celebrates Armed Forces Flag Day along with the rest of the country. Governor PB Acharya and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio extended warm greetings and best wishes to all members of the Indian armed forces, ex-servicemen and their families on the occasion of the Armed Forces Flag Day. In a message, the governor said that […]

Nagaland govt committed to facilitate for early solution of Naga Political issue, reiterates CM Rio

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio while addressing a gathering at the State Secretariat Complex in Kohima on the occasion of 55th Statehood day said that the NDPP led PDA Government in Nagaland is committed to facilitate for an early solution to the vexed Naga Political issue. Rio said that his government is ready to create […]