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The Rising People's Party condemns the Center's interlocutor for the Naga talks, A K Mishra, for offering false hope and fruitless visits. Criticism follows a joint meeting with Naga political groups as the party accuses both Mishra and former interlocutor RN Ravi of mishandling negotiations. The Rising People's Party (RPP) has expressed dissatisfaction with the actions of A K Mishra, the central government's interlocutor for the Naga talks. Said to offer nothing substantial, Mishra has been acc
The Naga People's Front (NPF) and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio's Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), formed in 2017 by NPF rebels who supported Rio, merged under the NPF banner on Saturday. The two major regional parties of Nagaland - the Naga People's Front (NPF) and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio's Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), formed in 2017 by NPF rebels who supported Rio - merged under the NPF banner on Saturday. Announcing the merger during the NDPP's General Con ...Read More >
Guwahati: A day after fratricidal violence and clashes among the Naga groups, Manipur chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday appealed to the Tangkhul Naga community in Ukhrul district to help restore peace and maintain law and order. Tension gripped the district after violence broke out involving Naga groups. The chief minister expressed concern over the situation, calling the incident "unfortunate" and stressing that violence cannot provide any solution. Appealing for restraint, Mr Singh urged all communities to shun violence and cooperate with authorities. He assured that the gove ...Read More >
Guwahati: The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) on Thursday renewed its demand for a separate flag, separate constitution and integration of all the Naga dominated contiguous areas. Asserting that a separate national flag, separate constitution and integration of all Naga contiguous areas are non-negotiable, the NSCN general secretary, Thuingaleng Muivah said, "We will stand by our precious unique history and sovereignty, whether it is today or tomorrow. We do not demand anything from India and Burma (Myanmar), but we declare and proclaim what is rightfully ours. That is why the Na ...Read More >
Dimapur, July 18 (MExN): The Rising People's Party (RPP) has criticised the frequent visits of the Government of India's representative for Naga political talks, AK Mishra, alleging that he has "nothing to offer except to raise false hope" and urging him to refrain from further visits to Nagaland. In a press statement issued on July 18, the RPP said, "The GoI's Representative AK Mishra's recent visit has managed to excite no one. The Rising People's Party would like to sincerely request AK Mishra to stop visiting the state since he has nothing to offer except to raise false hope." Taking a s ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31: The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal has confirmed the five-year ban imposed by the Centre on the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang), or NSCN (K), along with all its factions, wings, and other fronts, an order notified on Tuesday said. In its order on March 19, published in the gazette late Tuesday evening, Presiding Officer Justice Nelson Sailo ruled that the activities of NSCN (K) are "detrimental to the sovereignty and integrity of India" and are aimed at achieving its objective to "secede from India." The nature of activities carried out by the ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 14 (PTI) The Army has joined the relief and rescue operation at the cloudburst-hit Chisoti village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, in which 30 persons have died and more than 100 have been injured, officials said. "In the aftermath of a cloudburst at the Chisoti village in Kishtwar, troops of the White Knight swiftly mobilised for relief and rescue operations," a Jammu-based PRO said. The efforts are centred on safeguarding lives and aiding survivors, he said, adding that the search for the missing continues. The Army said that relief stores, medical teams and rescue ge ...Read More >
New Delhi, The fourth edition of the Autumn Festival 2025, a prelude to Nagaland's iconic Hornbill Festival, will commence here on Friday, showcasing the Northeastern state's rich tribal culture, traditional music, and cuisine, among others. The two-day event, to be held at the Nagaland House here, will offer visitors a glimpse of the state's vibrant culture through dance performances and handicrafts, an official statement said. Nagaland's Minister for Tourism and Higher Education, Temjen Imna ...Read More >
Kohima, Aug 1 (PTI) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday announced a series of initiatives aimed at promoting football and other sporting disciplines across the state. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the 24th Dr T Ao Inter-District Football Tournament at Indira Gandhi Stadium here, Rio said that astroturf football grounds are being developed in all districts, with six already completed in Dimapur, Phek, Mon, Mokokchung, Tuensang, and Chümoukedima. He also said that 28 futsal courts and 31 multipurpose sports buildings are under construction across the state, with more projects ...Read More >
Imphal, Mar 31: A 48-hour shutdown brought normal life to a halt in Manipur's Ukhrul and Kamjong districts on Tuesday, following the killing of four NSCN (Eastern Flank) cadres in an alleged attack that has triggered widespread outrage. The shutdown, observed across district headquarters and adjoining areas, entered its second consecutive day, severely disrupting daily activity. Markets remained closed, roads were largely deserted with minimal vehicular movement, and educational institutions and commercial establishments stayed shut. However, essential services, including medical emergencie ...Read More >
The suspension of operations (SoO) agreement has come under intense scrutiny ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Four civil society groups from Manipur oppose extending suspension of ops (SoO) agreement with Kuki insurgentsThe groups allege insurgents violate SoO rules and undermine safety in Manipur communitiesCivil groups urge Home Minister to abrogate or review SoO agreement and prosecute violent militants Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Imphal/Guwahati: Four ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 18 (PTI) Senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir government reviewed the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the 13-day-long Budha Amarnath pilgrimage in Poonch district that will begin on July 28. Deputy Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh reviewed security in Poonch and stressed ensuring the safety of the devotees. "The first batch will depart from the Bhagwati Nagar basecamp in Jammu on July 28, moving towards the Mandi tehsil in Poonch in a regulated convoy amid full security arrangements," a spokesperson said. Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and Inspec ...Read More >
Dimapur, Dec 15 (PTI) Naga political parties and Naga people need to come together and frontal organisations have to unite to resolve the Naga political issue, the Niki Sumi faction of the NSCN (K) said on Monday. Addressing mediapersons at Ceasefire Supervisory Board office, Niki Sumi lamented the divisions within Naga political groups. "If civil society are divided, factions become based on tribes or villages. The blame does not lie solely with the Naga political groups but the division in civil society contributes to the rise of factions," said Sumi, who leads the NSCN (K) Niki group. He ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Thousands of people who gathered at ashoorkhana in Dabeerpura on the 10th day of Muharram (Youm-e-Ashura) took part in the Bibi-ka-Alam procession. The procession commenced from Dabeerpura on an elephant and concluded at Chaderghat. The Shia mourners took out the procession to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Mohammad's grandson, Imam Hussain, on the 10th day of Muharram. Members of the Shia sect performed matam and participated in processions. The 10th Muharram is the day on which Imam Hussain was martyred in the battle of Karbala by Yazid and his army. The relic made of ...Read More >
Dimapur: Nagaland Chief Minister and Naga People's Front (NPF) president Neiphiu Rio on Saturday said that while the Naga people are yet to be physically integrated, the party remains committed to achieving their "political integration" across borders. Addressing a consultative meeting of the NPF at Chiephobozou, Rio reiterated the party's commitment to safeguarding the welfare, identity and traditions of the Naga people. He described the NPF as a party rooted in Naga history and positioned as a custodian of the community's cultural and political legacy. Rio asserted that the NPF has consist ...Read More >
Dimapur: On the 10th anniversary of signing the Framework Agreement (FA) with the Government of India, NSCN (IM) Chairman Q Tuccu reiterated the group's unwavering commitment to the agreement. He emphasized that the NSCN will never relinquish the gains made on August 3, 2015, and affirmed their resolve to reclaim "our rightful place with sovereign rights as a nation." Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! In his speech, Tuccu highlighted the profound political significance of the FA, describing it as a landmark recognition of the Nagas' sovereign ri ...Read More >
Imphal: The Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL), the apex civil body of the Tangkhul Naga community, has issued a 12-hour ultimatum demanding the handover of suspects allegedly involved in the killing of four Naga Army personnel in Manipur's Kamjong district. The ultimatum, effective from 2:00 PM on Monday, followed a joint meeting of Tangkhul civil organisations convened under the TNL. The body has demanded that two suspects -- identified as Athot of Sihai Khunou village and Star of Lairam Khullen, be produced before it "alive and in sound health." It warned that failure to comply would lead to non-coo ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal has upheld the Centre's decision to impose a five-year ban on the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) and its factions, wings and front organisations. In its order, presiding officer Justice Nelson Sailo held that the outfit's activities are "detrimental to the sovereignty and integrity of India" and aimed at secession. The Tribunal said there was sufficient material to conclude that the group was engaged in activities amounting to "waging war" against the Government of India. The Union Home Ministry had imposed the ban w ...Read More >
DIMAPUR, APRIL 2 (MExN): The Global Naga Forum (GNF) has condemned the killing of four Naga Army personnel at Hongbei, Kasom Block of Kamjong District on March 29 and urged all sections to act with "reason, responsibility, and in the larger interest of the Naga people. A press release from the GNF mourned the demise of Major Sochipem Phungshok, Sergeant Major Zairay Vasah, Sergeant Bahnle Ahlapya, and Sergeant Thansomi Washi. "We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of grief and pray that they find strength and solace. The loss of these precious lives is not ...Read More >
Imphal, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Thousands of Naga people, including women and children, on Wednesday accorded a rousing welcome to NSCN-IM General Secretary Thuingaleng Muivah in Manipur's Ukhrul district headquarters. Nonagenarian Naga leader Muivah, also the Ato Kilonser (Prime Minister) of the Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM), arrived in the Naga-inhabited Ukhrul district to visit his birthplace, Somdal village, for the first time in 50 years. Thousands of Nagas from all walks of life, dressed in traditional attire and carrying NSCN-IM flags, gree ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday sent greetings to the people of Nagaland on the occasion of their Statehood Day. In a post on X, PM Modi hailed the culture of the state for being "rooted in service, courage and compassion," and wished for prosperity and progress for Nagaland. "Greetings to the people of Nagaland on the occasion of their Statehood Day. The glorious Naga culture, rooted in service, courage and compassion, is widely admired. The people of N ...Read More >
Imphal, March 30: Tensions prevailed in Manipur's Ukhrul and Kamjong districts on Monday as several Naga organisations demanded a thorough and transparent inquiry into the killing of four cadres belonging to a faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM). In a suspected fratricidal clash, four cadres of the NSCN-IM-Eastern Flank faction were allegedly gunned down by a rival faction at Hongbei village in Kamjong district on Saturday, triggering unrest there as well as in neighbouring Ukhrul district. According to a police official, six cadres of the group were ambushed by riv ...Read More >
The ULFA-I, which is headed by Paresh Baruah, has several camps in Myanmar. (Representational Image) Banned insurgent group ULFA (Independent) on Sunday claimed that attacks by Indian security forces using drones and missiles on their camps inside Myanmar killed three of its leaders and injured more than 20 others. However, Army spokesperson based in Nagaland and Assam, said they did not receive any information about such developments, according to several media reports. In a statement, the UL ...Read More >
Ukhrul (Manipur) [India], October 22 (ANI): Thuingaleng Muivah, the "Ato Kilonser" of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN/GPRN), arrived at Tangkhul Long Ground in Ukhrul district on Wednesday, marking his return to his hometown after 50 years. His visit has drawn significant attention in the region, with locals gathering to welcome the veteran leader. The 91-year-old Muivah has played a pivotal role in the Naga autonomy movement. He will be visiting his native village of Somdal on Wednesday, nearly 50 years after he joined the Naga movement in the mid-1960s. Muivah is one of the ...Read More >
Bhopal, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's seven-day foreign visits to Dubai and Spain concluded on Saturday, and he is scheduled to return to New Delhi on Sunday, government officials said. Talking to media in Barcelona in Spain on Saturday, Chief Minister Yadav said that his visit has been successful as various memorandums of understanding were signed with investors to increase production, employment opportunity and farmers' income in the state. Speaking at the conclusion of his visit, the Chief Minister highlighted the state's focused efforts on developme ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Chairman, National Socialist Council of Nagalim (IM) Q. Tuccu said that for the NSCN to work with NNPGs is a dangerous proposition as NNPGs propagate Naga political solution under the Constitution of India. The Union government signed the vital Framework Agreement with the NSCN-IM, in 2015 and also signed the Agreed Position with the Working Committee of Naga National Political Groups in 2017. NNPG, a Conglomerate of several groups and NSCN-IM has not been on the same page on political solutions for several decades old Naga political problems. Speaking to commemorate 10 Annive ...Read More >
Guwahati: The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah), or NSCN (I-M) of Nagaland, has firmly opposed the idea of collaborating with the Working Committee of the Naga National Political Groups (NNPG) to seek a shared path toward a political resolution. The group described such cooperation as a "dangerous proposition" that threatens the integrity of the ongoing Naga political movement. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! The NNPG, a coalition of at least six Naga armed factions, stands in opposition to the NSCN (I-M). While the Governmen ...Read More >
The United Naga Council has declared a 'Genna' to honor Thuingaleng Muivah. This traditional day of respect will be observed on October 29 in Senapati district. Educational institutions and shops will close. Economic activities will cease. The community is urged to participate in gatherings. This event celebrates Muivah's return to his village after five decades. United Naga Council (UNC), the apex body of Nagas in Manipur, has declared holiday to honour NSCN-IM supremo Thuingaleng Muivah's upco ...Read More >
Guwahati: The ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) in its general convention on Saturday, has resolved to merge with the Naga People's Front (NPF) in Nagaland. According to a resolution adopted, the NDPP welcomed and accepted the NPF's offer to amalgamate and function as one regional political party under the NPF banner. The party described the NPF's unconditional offer as a "mature and well-calibrated move" towards consolidating regional unity in the state. "That the NDPP bei ...Read More >
Kohima, Dec 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Monday, while reiterating his promise for an early Naga political solution, reaffirmed the government's unwavering commitment to achieving an honourable and inclusive settlement to the Naga political issue. Addressing the Statehood Day celebration at the Nagaland Secretariat Plaza in Kohima, the Chief Minister said that the efforts of the Political Affairs Committee (PAC), which met on September 1, and unanimously endorsed the Ungma statement of August 23, 2025. The Naga political groups, tribal Hohos and the Forum for Nag ...Read More >
ITANAGAR: Security forces neutralised two militants during a fierce gun battle in Arunachal Pradesh's Longding district, bordering Myanmar, officials said on Friday. A Defence spokesperson said that the slain militants were suspected to be from the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-K-YA) faction. The gunfight occurred on Thursday when during the patrolling party of the security forces came under attack from militants believed to be operating across the porous India-Myanmar border in Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh. "In response, the security forces effectively retaliated agai ...Read More >