Ex-Nagaland CM TR Zeliang visits violence affected Lamhainamdi

Following the violence that erupted in the disputed Lamhai Namdi-Kiyevi area on November 7, the Lamhai Namdi Village Chairman, along with IRB personnel, conducted a damage survey on Tuesday. Reportedly, the total number of houses burned down during the violence has been confirmed to be 30. Co-Chairman of the United Democratic Alliance in Nagaland, TR […]

Naga political Issue: TR Zeliang defends ‘highest offer’ remark

Following criticism from the NNPGs on the highest offer remark by UDA chairman TR Zeliang, the latter defended his stand today stating that his statement has been misunderstood. Talking to Northeast Live, UDA chairman T R Zeliang said that there was no hidden agenda or motive behind his statement asking the Government of India for […]

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 […]

NPF hopeful of solution to Naga issue after appointment of AK Mishra as new interlocutor

Former Nagaland Chief Minister and top NPF leader TR Zeliang on Tuesday said that newly appointed interlocutor for Naga peace talks, AK Mishra can break the ice and take the peace process forward. While maintaining that different stakeholders were interacting with AK Mishra since last year, Zeliang said that the Intelligence Bureau officer was able […]

Nagaland Assembly discusses border issue with Assam; fresh agreements must be signed, says NPF

The Nagaland Assembly on Thursday discussed the border issue with neighbouring Assam. Participating in the discussion on matters of urgent public importance, leader of the Opposition TR Zeliang stated that all interim agreements signed between the governments of Nagaland and Assam was a one-sided agreement. Zeliang also stressed on the fact that both states must […]

NPF holds crucial meet on Naga issue

The opposition Naga People’s Front Legislature party held a crucial meeting in Kohima today on the Naga Political Issue. Talking to Northeast Live after the crucial meet, leader of Opposition TR Zeliang said that the agenda of the meet was to discuss how to take the Naga Political issue forward. Zeliang added that the NPF […]

Centre says separate flag, constitution not negotiable: TR Zeliang

Leader of the Opposition in Nagaland and veteran Naga People’s Front (NPF) leader TR Zeliang has said that issue of separate flag and constitution is not negotiable, as per Union Home Minister Amit Shah. ‘One nation, one flag’ and ‘one nation, one constitution’ is the idea behind the stand of the centre. However, Zeliang added […]

TR Zeliang calls on Himanta Biswa Sarma to discuss Naga issue

Leader of the opposition in Nagaland, TR Zeliang who is also the convenor of the NPF Political Affairs Mission (PAM) called on North-East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) Convener Himanta Biswa Sarma and had valuable discussion on the vexed Naga issue. During the deliberations, Zeliang appreciated the Centre’s idea for roping in Sarma to play an active […]

NSCN-IM rides high over breakthrough in peace talks; thanks all sections of society for support

Riding high on the heels of the reported breakthrough in peace talks, the NSCN-IM issued a press release whereby chief negotiator Thuingaleng Muivah and the other negotiators thanked all sections of the society for backing them during the crucial phase of talks. The outfit appealed to the Naga society to continue with their support so […]