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Ukhrul: NSCN (IM) general secretary and chief negotiator of the Indo-Naga peace process, Thuingaleng Muivah, Wednesday vowed to defend the "sovereign national decision of Nagalim to the last," underscoring the group's unwavering stance as a political solution remains elusive, despite 28 years of dialogue with the government of India.The Indo-Naga peace talks have reached a critical impasse, with the NSCN (IM) steadfastly holding its ground, a separate Naga national flag and constitution. Speakin ...Read More >
UKHRUL, India(AP) -- A helicopter descended from the clear blue sky Wednesday as thousands of people cheered the arrival of Thuingaleng Muivah, a top Naga insurgent leader, to his hometown in India's northeastern Manipur state for the first time in five decades. Men and women in traditional Naga attire carrying spears and wearing feathered headgear welcomed the 91-year-old Muivah in Manipur's Ukhrul district. Schoolchildren waved the Naga flag, which has a blue background with a rainbow across ...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. Thous ...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 ...Read More >
Ukhrul (Manipur) [India], October 22 (ANI): The Somdal village in Manipur's Ukhrul district is preparing to receive , Thuingaleng Muivah, general secretary of the Isak-Muivah (I-M) faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN). The 91-year-old Muivah has played a pivotal role in the fight for Naga autonomy. 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 founding leaders of the ...Read More >
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 Co ...Read More >
Kohima, Oct 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Five Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy (CoRRP), which has been agitating in Nagaland for several months demanding a review of the state's job reservation policy, on Monday withdrew its call for boycott of all state government functions following the state Cabinet's decision to accept their key demands. The 5 Tribes CoRRP held a consultative meeting with all the 5 apex tribe bodies including its frontal units on Monday at Sendenyu Biodiversity E ...Read More >
The committee, comprising five major Naga tribes -- Ao, Angami, Lotha, Rengma and Sumi -- had been demanding the renaming of the Job Reservation Commission to the Commission for Review of Reservation Policy, and an expansion of its terms of reference beyond job-related matters, which was accepted by the government on October 16. In a press release, CoRRP convenor Tesinlo Semy and member secretary GK Zhimomi said the they took the decision to revoke the boycott call after a meeting where represe ...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 be ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Nagaland Police has launched a significant recruitment drive for 1,176 Constable (GD) posts, exclusively reserved for members of the state's indigenous Naga tribes. Director General of Police Rupin Sharma announced the launch on Tuesday at the Police Headquarters in Kohima, describing the initiative as a step toward a more inclusive, transparent, and accessible hiring process. Applications will be accepted only through an online portal, which opens on October 6 at 12 noon and wil ...Read More >
Nagaland Police has launched an online recruitment drive for 1,176 Constable positions exclusively for indigenous Naga tribes. Applications open from October 6 to November 7. The process aims to be transparent, with age relaxations and internet access support. Successful candidates will initially join IR Battalions. Nagaland Police announced a significant recruitment initiative, offering 1,176 Constable (GD) positions exclusively to indigenous Naga tribes. Director General of Police, Nagaland, ...Read More >
Dimapur: In a step toward reconciliation and unity, 15 Naga political groups, 33 tribal hohos, and the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) convened in Zunheboto to reaffirm their commitment to a shared Naga future. The meeting adopted a four-point resolution -- termed the 'Zunheboto Resolution' -- calling for collective action under Council of Naga Cooperation and Relationship.The resolution emphasised the urgent need for all Naga civil and religious bodies to unite on the basis of historical an ...Read More >
Mahabaleshwar, a hill station in Maharashtra, is situated about 4500 ft. above sea level Seven new properties, including Deccan Traps at Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra, and Natural Heritage of Tirumala Hills in Andhra Pradesh, have been added to the Tentative List of UNESCO's World Heritage for India, according to officials. The Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO said the addition of these properties highlight India's "commitment to the preservation and conservation of its ric ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 14: The Meghalayan Age Caves (East Khasi Hills) and Naga Hill Ophiolite (Kiphire) have been added to the tentative list of the UNESCO's World Heritage conventions. The permanent delegation of India to UNESCO Vishal V Sharma said that seven properties of India have been added to the tentative list of the UNESCO's World Heritage conventions. The other five properties include the Deccan Traps at Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra), Geological Heritage of St Mary's Island Clu ...Read More >
Imphal: Ten MLAs, including seven BJP legislators, belonging to tribal community, have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to consider separate administration or a Union Territory for the Kuki-Zo tribals in Manipur. A memorandum, signed by ten MLAs, submitted to the Prime Minister during his visit to Churachandpur, urged PM Modi to expedite the dialogue to address their demand for a separate Union Territory with legislature for the Kuki-Zo tribals in the state. "You are fully aware of how our p ...Read More >
Imphal, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ten MLAs, including seven BJP legislators, belonging to tribal community, have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to consider separate administration or a Union Territory for the Kuki-Zo tribals in Manipur. A memorandum, signed by ten MLAs, submitted to the Prime Minister during his visit to Churachandpur, urged PM Modi to expedite the dialogue to address their demand for a separate Union Territory with legislature for the Kuki-Zo tribals in the state. "You are ...Read More >
Dimapur: The inner line regulation commission (ILRC) of the Naga Students' Federation (NSF) on Tuesday stressed that the very essence of the inner line mechanism lies in maintaining stringent documentation for all non-indigenous individuals entering or residing in Nagaland. It also reiterated that no waiver of ILP fee, whether long-term or short-term, should be granted under any circumstances. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! "Even short-term vis ...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 fro ...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 ...Read More >
Imphal: Former CM of Manipur N Biren Singh, along with governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, MLAs, and senior officials, paid floral tributes to Bir Tikendrajit and other heroes at the state-level event commemorating the fallen freedom fighters of the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891, reports Ngathingkhui Jagoi.Patriots' Day is annually observed in the state on Aug 13 to commemorate the hanging of Bir Tikendrajit and Thangal General in 1891 for waging war against the British Raj.Speaking on the sidelines of the ...Read More >
Chennai, August 6: Pointing out that they respected the sentiments of the Tamil people, the makers of director Gowtam Tinnanuri's explosive action entertainer, 'Kingdom', featuring actor Vijay Deverakonda in the lead, on Wednesday expressed regret if the sentiments of the people were in some way hurt by their film. However, the makers also underlined the fact that the film was a completely fictional one and assured Tamil audiences that the film contained no scenes that would hurt their sentiment ...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 coalit ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 4 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 11 paise to 87.29 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by sustained foreign fund outflows and concerns over trade tariffs. Forex traders said the weakness in the dollar index and easing crude oil prices supported the rupee at lower levels. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 87.21 and fell to an early low of 87.29 against the American currency, registering a decline of 11 paise over its previous close. ...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 pol ...Read More >
The National Socialist Council of Nagalim, also called the NSCN (Isak-Muivah) or NSCN (I-M), said working with the Working Committee of the Naga National Political Groups (NNPG) to find "common ground for Naga political solution" was a dangerous proposition. The NNPG is a conglomerate of at least six Naga extremist groups opposed to the NSCN (I-M). The Centre signed the Agreed Position with the former in 2017, two years after the Framework Agreement (FA) was inked with the latter on August 3, 2 ...Read More >
Pathankot, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) on Saturday, transferring about Rs 20,500 crore directly into bank accounts of 9.7 crore eligible farmers. The financial assistance under the scheme has helped crores of farmers not just in meeting their agricultural needs but also in sailing through any crisis. In Punjab's Pathankot, many farmers were elated on receiving the 20th instalment of PM-KISA ...Read More >
Dimapur (Nagaland), Aug 3 (PTI) Marking a decade since the signing of the Framework Agreement (FA) between the central government and the NSCN-IM, the organisation's Chairman Q Tuccu on Sunday reaffirmed the group's "unwavering commitment to Naga sovereignty". Calling August 3, 2015, the day the pact was signed, a "Red Letter Day" for the Naga people, Tuccu said the agreement recognised the sovereign rights of the Naga people. "We are not going to give up what has been achieved," Tuccu declare ...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 ...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 cou ...Read More >
Imphal, July 20: Following the indefinite bandh called by the Foothills Naga Coordination Committee (FNCC), the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has issued a strong appeal for its withdrawal, citing severe disruptions to the movement of the Kuki-Zo community. In a statement on Saturday, the council expressed deep concern and disappointment over the bandh, which came into effect at midnight on July 18 and targets the movement of Kuki-Zo people through Naga-inhabited areas in Manipur. "More than 150 Kuki-Z ...Read More >
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