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Dilip Cherian | Withdrawal of incentives irks IAS, IPS officers serving in N-E

Not surprisingly, the affected babus are unhappy with the order, describing it as “insensitive” and “abrupt”

07 Oct 2022 12:05 AM

As per the ministry’s decision, the law, at present in force in all districts of Assam, Nagaland, Manipur and some districts of Arunachal Pradesh, will be lifted in 36 districts of the trouble-torn northeastern states. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

AA Edit | AFSPA’s removal marks a good beginning in N-E

It must now extend the process to rest of the areas in the Northeast as well as in the Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir

01 Apr 2022 11:40 PM

Soldiers ride past the main town in a convoy in Kohima, capital of Nagaland, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. (AP/Yirmiyan Arthur)

16 civilians gunned down in Nagaland as Army anti-militant operation 'goes wrong'

Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio, who was in New Delhi, announced a high-level Special Investigation Team probe into the incident

05 Dec 2021 11:14 AM

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma (ANI)

Mizoram arming civilians: Assam chief minister

Assam also has ongoing border disputes with several of its neighbouring states -- including Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Meghalaya

29 Jul 2021 9:34 AM

Modi later said the Congress was not allowing Parliament to run and he asked his party members to “expose this behaviour of the Opposition parties in front of the media and the public". LSTV/PTI

Pegasus row: Opposition stalls Parliament for sixth day

Seeks debate on snooping, farm law, Assam

28 Jul 2021 10:27 AM

Sarma recently said a resolution of border dispute with Mizoram may take some time as the people of Mizoram have encroached on almost 1,800 hectares of Assamese land in three districts. — DC file photo

6 cops die as Assam, Mizoram border row intensifies

In the evening, a crowd resorted to indiscriminate firing on an Assam police team

27 Jul 2021 9:22 AM

In view of the viral video, the Assam Police has released the images of the five suspected culprits and sought more information from the public leading to their arrest. (Photos released by Assam Police)

Viral video shows young girl tortured by five men, police releases images of culprits

The culprits can be seen slapping the girl, believed to be from the northeast, and also hitting the victim’s face before stripping her naked

27 May 2021 6:15 PM

Consultative meet in Kohima appeals for early resolution of Naga issue

The consultative meet hosted by the Government of Nagaland at Kohima was attended by 39 organisations

16 Oct 2020 6:00 PM

Anger prevails at the grassroots level in Nagaland against some groups for their attempts to delay the Naga peace process. (File Photo- PTI)

Naga groups hopeful for early and peaceful solution of issues

Security sources said the peace accord’s signing may lead to a change of guard or mid-term polls to enable rebel groups to contest elections

13 Aug 2020 9:30 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN–IM) leaders at the signing ceremony of the framework agreement between the government of India and NSCN(IM) in New Delhi. (File Photo- PTI )

Peace talks between Centre, NSCN (IM) and NNPGs to conclude by September

Government already rejected the demand for a separate flag and constitution for Nagaland, the sources said

10 Aug 2020 11:46 AM

Assam records a spike of 115 covid positive cases, Nagaland reports 3. (PTI Photo)

Assam records massive spike of 115 new covid cases, Nagaland reports 3 positive cases

Assam conducted higher number of tests despite having lesser number of positive cases than Kerala

26 May 2020 11:29 AM

Government of India's Representative and Interlocutor for Naga Peace Talks and Nagaland Governor, RN Ravi on Friday held a detailed consultation meeting with the primary stakeholders of the Naga society in Kohima and said that the central government is determined to conclude the Naga peace process. (Photo: ANI)

Centre determined to conclude Naga peace process: Nagaland Governor

The government has been trying to sort out the matter and is in talks for the last 22 years.

19 Oct 2019 1:28 PM

Nagaland: BJP MLAs to develop model villages

he BJP is in power in the northeast state in an alliance with Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party.

19 Sep 2019 9:13 PM

Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton today announced that the BJP MLAs will adopt one village in their constituencies and develop them as a 'Model Village'. (Photo: ANI)

As birthday gift to PM Modi, Nagaland MLAs adopt Adarsh Gram Yojana

This is the first time that a set of MLAs of BJP have decided to adopt one village under Adarsh gram yojana.

19 Sep 2019 9:07 PM

Home ministry says it is ready to conclude ongoing peace negotiations by end of the year.

Centre rejects plea for separate flag, constitution for Nagaland

Naga civil society tells armed rebels to seal peace deal swiftly.

13 Sep 2019 1:09 AM

Acharya was sworn in as the 19th Governor of Nagaland on July 19, 2014. His successor, R N Ravi, is scheduled to take charge on August 1. (Photo: File)

Naga political solution has to be achieved within a year: Outgoing governor Acharya

He expressed hope that the new governor will deliver goods to the people and work for the solution of the Naga political issue.

26 Jul 2019 3:23 PM

Chachea, who is a florist by profession, makes exquisite dolls and has drawn quite a lot of customers since the beginning. (Photo: ANI)

This Manipur florist makes exquisite dolls out of waste

People often throw away maize husks as it is of no use to anyone, but for this artist, the waste is valuable to make beautiful dolls.

13 Jul 2019 1:07 PM

‘Gujaratis, Rajasthanis, Biharis, Jharkhandis, Bengalis, Gorkhas, Bodos, Dimasas, Karbis, Garos etc. have been regarded as outsiders by the government of Nagaland, which is racial discrimination,’ the petitioner contended. (Photo: File | Representational)

SC dismisses plea seeking withdrawal of Inner Line Permit in Nagaland

PIL sought direction to take steps for protection of life and liberty, properties, other fundamental rights of non-Nagas living in Dimapur.

02 Jul 2019 4:19 PM

The AFSPA has been in force in Nagaland for several decades. (Representational Image | PTI)

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

A home ministry official said decision has been taken as killings, loot and extortion have been going on in various parts of the state.

31 Dec 2018 5:03 PM

The bandh has been called against an official notification for the February 27 Assembly poll despite a general appeal for solution of the Naga political problem before the elections. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

12-hour band begins in parts of Nagaland

While the bandh was being peacefully enforced in at least five districts, some tribal bodies decided not to support the it in six districts.

01 Feb 2018 12:53 PM

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