Nagaland urban local body polls declared 'null and void' after protests
Nagaland Governor P B Acharya on Thursday declared the municipal elections in the state as 'null and void' after strong protest from the public over reservation of women in the urban local bodies.
Feb 09, 2017, 18:02 PM IST
NPCC demands imposition of President's rule in Nagaland
Congress today demanded imposition of President's rule in Nagaland, alleging that the NPF-led DAN government "failed" to control the situation in the state as tribal groups opposed to 33 per cent reservation to women in ULBs have paralysed functioning of government offices.
Feb 07, 2017, 00:35 AM IST
No fresh violence in Kohima as prohibitory orders continue
Prohibitory orders promulgated by the Kohima district administration under Section 144 CrPC in certain areas here continued to be in force with no reports of untoward incident on Friday, after a day of violent protests in parts of Nagaland.
Feb 03, 2017, 15:41 PM IST
Violence in Nagaland over women's poll quota
Violence for reservation in Nagaland. Watch this special segment and get to know more here.
Feb 03, 2017, 15:41 PM IST
What happened to Naga peace accord, Sitaram Yechury asks PM Narendra Modi
After violent protests in Nagaland against 33 per cent quota for women in urban local bodies, CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury on Friday questioned the Modi government over the Nagaland peace accord.
Feb 03, 2017, 13:36 PM IST
Violence continues in Nagaland, local body elections put off
Violence continued in Nagaland on Wednesday with protesters ransacking the office of the election commission in Mokokchung district and the district office of the ruling Naga People's Front in the wake of the state government's decision to hold the urban local body elections.
Feb 01, 2017, 23:49 PM IST
Nagaland urban local bodies polls: 2 killed in clashes polls
Two persons were killed while several others suffered injured in clashes between the police and a mob as groups of people rampaged government properties since last night in Dimapur and Longleng districts, even as polling to some Urban Local Bodies in Nagaland were held today.
Feb 01, 2017, 15:42 PM IST
Acharya sworn in as Arunachal Pradesh Acting Governor
Assam Governor Banwarilal Purohit will take oath as the Governor of Meghalaya in the interim later in the evening.
Security beefed up in northeastern states ahead of Republic Day
Security has been tightened in all the eight northeastern states for the upcoming Republic Day celebrations on Thursday.
Jan 23, 2017, 14:24 PM IST
No stray dog in Panaji when Jamir was Governor: Manohar Parrikar
Manohar Parrikar was appointed as Goa Chief Minister in 2000 and his first stint as Chief Minister ended in 2002.
Naga People's Front to contest civic elections ignoring boycott call
The ruling Naga People's Front (NPF) on Sunday affirmed not to withdraw any candidate from the February 1 elections to Urban Local Bodies in the state in the face of the boycott call and warning of ex-communications to candidates by different tribal organisations in Nagaland.
Jan 15, 2017, 15:52 PM IST
Over eight-hr bandh halts normal life in parts of Nagaland
Vehicles kept off road and very few people ventured outside during the eight-and-half-an-hour bandh called today by Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) in Kohima Municipality under Kohima district and Chumukedima and Mediziphema Town Councils, both under Dimapur district, today.
Jan 07, 2017, 20:28 PM IST
5.7 magnitude earthquake epicentred in Tripura jolts Northeast; one dead, four injured
Experts consider India's mountainous northeast the sixth major quake-prone belt in the world.
Jan 03, 2017, 15:20 PM IST
Two injured in blast in Nagaland
The incident took place last night on the New Dhansiri bridge road in Dimapur.
Dec 29, 2016, 20:30 PM IST
Naga Students' Federation suspends 8-day-long blockade with immediate effect
Naga Students' Federation (NSF) today temporarily suspended its eight-day-long total blockade of all Manipur-bound vehicles with immediate effect taking into consideration the assurance of Manipur government and the Centre's request.
Dec 27, 2016, 19:24 PM IST
When peace hopes gave way to despair in Assam, Nagaland
Assam suffered revival of violence by the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent -- led by Paresh Baruah.
UNC blockade: Army Chief Dalbir Singh reviews security situation in Manipur
Chief of Army Staff General Dalbir Singh arrived in Manipur capital Imphal on Saturday to review the security situation in the wake of a blockade imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC).
Dec 24, 2016, 14:31 PM IST
NSCN-IM terrorists attack IRB post in Manipur capital
Nearly 70 terrorists affiliated to the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) attacked the 7th Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) post in Imphal on Sunday.
Dec 17, 2016, 17:02 PM IST
Moderate earthquake rocks northeastern states
Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur are considered by seismologists as the sixth major earthquake-prone belt in the world.
Nov 15, 2016, 09:21 AM IST
Manipur has no fuel in stock as Naga blockade continues
The United Naga Council had imposed a 48-hour strike in October-end since it was of the view that the Manipur government was planning to create two new districts.
