Nagaland

Amid row with Mizoram, Assam resolves border conflict with Nagaland, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma calls it ‘historic’

Calling it a “historic step”, Assam CM Sarma added that his government is “committed to ensuring peace at its borders”. 

Jul 31, 2021, 17:38 PM IST

Nagaland to maintain peace in areas bordering Assam: Dy CM

Nagaland's Director General of Police John Longkumer has also said that he has spoken with his counterpart in Assam on the issue of withdrawing forces along the disputed area.

Jul 30, 2021, 21:36 PM IST

Nagaland government announces 7-day Unlock 2 from July 11, check guidelines here

The decision was taken in a High Powered Committee (HPC) meeting on COVID-19 which was chaired by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio himself. 

Jul 09, 2021, 09:11 AM IST

Nagaland declared ‘disturbed area’ for 6 more months by Home Ministry under AFSPA

According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Centre is of the opinion that the area comprising the whole of the state of Nagaland is in "disturbed and dangerous" condition.

Jul 01, 2021, 12:03 PM IST

Nagaland declared 'disturbed area' under AFSPA for 6 months more

Nagaland has been declared a "disturbed area" under the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act for six more months, till December-end.

Jun 30, 2021, 18:30 PM IST

A tale of corruption and greed of NSCN-IM leadership for money

Disillusioned with the leadership, 11 civil functionaries of the outfit from its unit operating in Nuiland area of Dimapur defected to join the Khango faction in the second week of June.

Jun 18, 2021, 21:59 PM IST

Naga group NSCN-IM appeals to Centre to resolve the decades-long insurgency problem in state

The NSCN-IM said it has been more than five years since the signing of the framework agreement in 2015 between the group's general secretary Thuingalen Muivah and central government's interlocutor R N Ravi, who is currently Nagaland Governor, in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Mar 14, 2021, 18:59 PM IST

Dzukou valley wildfire: More NDRF personnel, IAF helicopters rushed to Manipur-Nagaland border

The fire reportedly started in the last week of December 2020. 

Jan 02, 2021, 23:23 PM IST

'Diamond' found in Nagaland: State govt orders geologists to investigate

After an accidental discovery of a crystal-like stone in Nagaland's Mon district sparked chaos,the state government has ordered a team of geologists to probe the matter.

Nov 28, 2020, 06:52 AM IST

Kohima DC proposes 1 week total lockdown in Kohima municipal area to contain COVID-19 spread: Reports

Nagaland July 9 reported 19 new Covid-19 cases, taking the state's tally to 644.

Jul 10, 2020, 12:53 PM IST

Delimitation panel formed for Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland

Former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai has been appointed as the head of the Commission that will take up delimitation exercise in Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland.

Mar 06, 2020, 23:12 PM IST

Mild earthquake tremors in Assam, Nagaland

According to the IMD observations, at least 27 separate moderate and mild shakes struck this month in different Northeastern states.

Feb 23, 2020, 15:07 PM IST

NIA conducts searches in Manipur, Nagaland over terror funding case

The searches were conducted in Imphal and Dimapur at five premises of close associates and relatives of accused Alemla Jamir, wife of Pungting Shirmrang (James Jamir), a member of the Steering Committee of NSCN (IM), read a statement.

Jan 14, 2020, 23:53 PM IST

Amid Naga-peace talks, Nagaland Armed Police companies to be withdrawn from Ayodhya hills of Purulia

At a time when the Naga-peace talks between the Centre and the Naga groups have reached the final stage, six companies of Nagaland Armed Police deployed in once the hotbed of Maoists – Ayodhya hills in Purulia district of West Bengal will be withdrawn for Nagaland’s internal security.

Nov 23, 2019, 22:41 PM IST

Naga settlement issue: Government rejects rumours circulating on social media

The government on Friday rejected the rumours circulating in social media regarding the final Naga settlement issue, stating that before arriving at any settlement with Naga groups, all stakeholders will be taken into consideration. It also issued an official clarification on the Naga settlement issue.

Nov 01, 2019, 15:52 PM IST

Truck driver fined Rs 86,500 under new Motor Vehicles Act

The incident took place on September 3, and the truck was released after the driver Ashok Yadav paid a penalty of Rs 70,000 along with producing some documents.

Sep 09, 2019, 14:02 PM IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 hits East of Tuensang in Nagaland

An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 struck 132 km East of Tuensang in Nagaland on Monday, European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

Aug 26, 2019, 09:11 AM IST

Two suspected hideouts of NSCN (I-M) destroyed in Nagaland, huge cache of arms recovered

The security forces have also recovered huge cache of arms including AK series Rifle, ammunition and other warlike stores from these hideouts.

Jun 30, 2019, 22:57 PM IST

Nagaland Governor Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya given additional charge of Manipur

Acharya has been appointed to discharge the functions during the absence of Manipur Governor, Dr Najma A Heptulla, who is currently on leave.

Jun 25, 2019, 22:48 PM IST

Assam Rifles convoy ambushed in Nagaland's Mon district, 2 soldiers martyred, 4 injured

In the attack, four other soldiers were also seriously injured.

May 25, 2019, 17:40 PM IST