Nagaland

Congress asks Centre to hold talks with Pakistan, resolve issue with Kashmiri stone-pelters

Following the Indian Army's attack on Pakistani posts as part of counter-insurgency operations to stop militants from crossing into India, Congress leader Manishankar Aiyar asserted that New Delhi should hold talks soon with Islamabad and with Srinagar to resolve issues soon.

May 23, 2017, 23:27 PM IST

Assam: 75 stray dogs to be sold for meat rescued

The Assam Police on Saturday rescued as many as 75 drugged stray dogs in Samaguri area here.

May 06, 2017, 21:48 PM IST

Scholars demand setting up of Azad Hind Museum at Kohima

The two-day seminar on "The Battle of Kohima and its impact on Indian Freedom Movement" was held at Ruzazho village in Phek district of Nagaland.

Apr 27, 2017, 12:53 PM IST

Pre-monsoon rains hit Northeast, Mizoram remains cut-off

Week-long incessant pre-monsoon rains, thunderstorm and heavy lightning disrupted life in northeastern states while road connectivity remained cut-off in Mizoram due to landslides, officials said on Wednesday.

Apr 26, 2017, 13:11 PM IST

Centre extends ceasefire with NSCN-R till 2018

The government has extended the ceasefire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) till April 27, 2018, it was announced on Tuesday.

Apr 18, 2017, 14:57 PM IST

Nagaland won't promote Digital Payment on Good Friday

The Democratic Alliance of Nagaland government will not join any activity relating to promotion of Digital Payment on Good Friday, Chief Secretary Pankaj Kumar said on Wednesday.

Apr 12, 2017, 23:00 PM IST

Nagaland Zoological Park – The emerging biodiversity hotspot in North-East region

The zoo, located 6 kms away from the township of Dimapur, is also home to the majestic Bengal Tiger and the great Indian hornbill that has remained a major attraction for many visitors, who throng the park to get an overview of the wildlife species.

Mar 27, 2017, 14:46 PM IST

Moderate earthquake rocks N-E states, Myanmar

A moderate earthquake, measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale, rocked India`s northeastern states and parts of Myanmar on Saturday.

Mar 25, 2017, 19:50 PM IST

No decision on Greater Nagaland: Government

The Centre today strongly refuted as "erroneous" the reports that it has agreed to carve out a larger Nagaland state, saying no such decision has been taken.

Mar 25, 2017, 19:26 PM IST

Rajnath Singh reviews security situation in Northeast

Home Minister Rajnath Singh today reviewed the security situation in the Northeast and directed officials to enhance vigil along the international borders in the region.

Mar 24, 2017, 17:51 PM IST

96 complaints from Nagaland in last 5 years: NHRC Joint Secretary

Out of the over 1.4 lakh complaints of human rights violations received by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) during the past five years, only 96 complaints were from Nagaland.

Mar 15, 2017, 20:04 PM IST

Shurhozeilie Leizietsu to take oath as Nagaland CM today

Shurhozelie Liezietsu will be the 17th Chief Minister of Nagaland.

Feb 22, 2017, 09:30 AM IST

Delhi: Rapist of Nagaland woman arrested

Police on Tuesday said they had arrested a man on charges of raping a woman from Nagaland over the weekend near a popular hangout in south Delhi.

Feb 21, 2017, 16:23 PM IST

Agitating groups lift indefinite shutdown in Nagaland after CM TK Zeliang's resignation

The agitating tribal groups in Nagaland on Tuesday withdrew their indefinite shutdown on government offices and plying of government vehicles on the road, following the resignation of Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang on Sunday.

Feb 21, 2017, 11:26 AM IST

Nagaland CM candidate with political career spanning 4 decades

An eminent scholar, Shurhozelie ​Liezitsu is one of the most decorated educationists in the Angami literature (the native language of the Angami tribe). 

Feb 20, 2017, 20:06 PM IST

Nagaland quota row: CM TR Zeliang quits, new successor to be chosen today

The likely successor of Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang, who resigned on Sunday, will be chosen on Monday to lead the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) coalition government in the north-eastern state.

Feb 20, 2017, 09:15 AM IST

Nagaland political crisis - Top 7 things you must know

The political drama in Nagaland took a sudden twist after Chief minister TR Zeliang stepped down from his post amidst attacks from Nagaland Tribes Action Committee and Joint Coordination Committee

Feb 19, 2017, 22:22 PM IST

Students appearing for NBSE exams in Nagaland today

Over 30,000 examinees, who have been exempted from the purview of the ongoing bandh in Nagaland, are appearing for their Higher Secondary and class XI promotion exams beginning today.

Feb 14, 2017, 13:11 PM IST

Nagaland bandh called by NTAC and JCC disrupts normal life

The bandh called by Nagaland Tribes Action Committee (NTAC) Kohima and Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) demanding Chief Minister T R Zeliang's resignation affected normal life in Nagaland today even as no untoward incident was reported.

Feb 13, 2017, 14:59 PM IST

No more talks with Naga Council if blockade continues: Govt

The Centre is unlikely to hold fresh round of talks with a Naga group spearheading the economic blockade in poll-bound Manipur for over three months now, after no breakthrough was achieved in two rounds of meetings with the stakeholders to resolve the crises.

Feb 10, 2017, 19:33 PM IST