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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 ...Read More >
Kohima, Apr 5 (PTI) Nagaland celebrated Easter Sunday with prayers, sunrise services, and messages of hope, as leaders and churches across the state marked the resurrection of Jesus Christ with deep spiritual fervour. Easter also marks the culmination of the Holy Week, including a period of special fasting and reflection by believers beginning from Good Friday and leading up to Easter Sunday. Extending greetings, Governor Nand Kishore Yadav wished that the occasion inspire hope, renewal and pe ...Read More >
Kohima, Apr 3 (PTI) Nagaland observed Good Friday with solemnity and deep religious devotion, as Christian believers across the state participated in prayer services, fasting, and processions marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Churches across districts held special services where the faithful gathered for prayers, singing hymns, and Bible readings, reflecting on the sacrifice and suffering of Jesus Christ. Many believers also took part in "Way of the Cross" processions, symbolically retr ...Read More >
Kohima, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Newly appointed Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on Friday said the Northeastern region has witnessed renewed focus and investment in recent years, particularly in connectivity, infrastructure and economic development. After assuming office as the 23rd Governor of Nagaland, Yadav addressed the people of the state and highlighted that various initiatives undertaken by the government are expanding opportunities while integrating the region more closely with t ...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 ...Read More >
The Centre has relaxed the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime for foreign visitors during Nagaland's Hornbill Festival, following repeated appeals from the state government. This decision aims to boost international participation in the 10-day cultural event, recognizing tourism's economic importance and the festival's significance. Guwahati: Following a request from the Nagaland government, the Centre on Saturday relaxed the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime for foreign visitors during the 'H ...Read More >
Kohima, Dec 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Six countries -- Austria, France, Ireland, Malta, Switzerland and the United Kingdom -- which are the partner countries for this year's 10-day Hornbill Festival, have expressed keen interest in collaborating with Nagaland across a range of sectors, officials said on Monday. The 26th edition of the iconic 'Hornbill Festival' (December 1-10), began on Monday at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, around 12 km south of the state capital Kohima. An official of Nagal ...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 th ...Read More >
Kohima, Nov 19: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has once again urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to review and revoke the re-imposition of the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime in Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram, warning that it could adversely impact tourism and the state's economy. The PAP, imposed under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958, regulates and restricts the entry of foreign nationals into designated areas. An official from the Chief Minister's Office said that in his ...Read More >
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said that the people of North East are vibrant, industrious, and full of potential adding that they deserve greater opportunities to realise their abilities. Birla inaugurated the 22nd conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Zone III in Nagaland's capital Kohima. Speaking at the 22nd conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Zone III in Nagaland's capital Kohima, Birla lauded the CPA Zone III comprising of Nagalan ...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 >
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 >
Dimapur, Oct 16: The People's Democratic Alliance (PDA) on Wednesday called upon the Government of India and the negotiating parties in the Indo-Naga peace process to undertake sincere measures to carry forward the ongoing dialogue to its logical conclusion. At a meeting of the alliance partners at the Chief Minister's residential complex at Kohima, the PDA urged that the settlement must be negotiated in a manner that is honourable, inclusive, and acceptable to the people. The meeting, chaired ...Read More >
After taking the oath, Bhalla held his first interaction with the state cabinet led by Rio at Raj Bhavan. He also inspected a ceremonial guard of honour as part of the swearing-in ceremony. Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla was on Monday sworn in as the 22nd governor of Nagaland at a function held at Raj Bhavan here. Bhalla has been given the additional charge, following the demise of Governor La Ganesan. Bhalla was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court, J ...Read More >
Guwahati: Amid Assam's most aggressive land reclamation drive to date, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said he has ordered a sweeping crackdown on forest encroachments across all districts of the state.He said here on Friday that all district commissioners have been tasked with conducting immediate surveys and initiating evictions, sparing only those protected under the Forest Rights Act, 2006 (Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006). T ...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 >
NEW DELHI, Jul 14: Resolving friction along their border and the ability to maintain peace are fundamental for mutual trust between India and China, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Monday. The neighbours have made "good progress" over the last nine months for the normalisation of relations, he said, adding that it was key for restrictive trade measures and roadblocks to be avoided. This is Jaishankar's first visit to China after the ties ...Read More >
Kohima, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio described his state as "a land of breathtaking beauty and profound cultural richness" while addressing the closing ceremony of 'Bharat Utsav 2025' at Manezhnaya Square in Moscow. The Chief Minister stated that the festival's grand success has brought India and Russia closer, showcasing the "magic of Indian culture, music, dance, yoga, and cuisine". The event featured special highlights from Nagaland and Gujarat, with vibrant ...Read More >
DIMAPUR, JULY 10 (MExN): Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on July 10 delivered the keynote address at a special session of the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, marking the state's first-ever official participation in the global event. Speaking on the theme "Investment, Tourism and Human Resource Opportunities in Nagaland", Rio highlighted the state's unique strengths as an emerging destination for sustainable investment and global tourism. He said Nagaland's strategic location in Northeast I ...Read More >
Kohima, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defying government appeal, thousands of tribal people belonging to five Naga organisations on Wednesday staged a protest outside the Nagaland Civil Secretariat here demanding a review of the state's job reservation policy. Under the banner of the 5-Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy (CoRRP), the demonstrators demanded either to scrap the existing job reservation policy, which has been in effect since 1977, or to reallocate the unfilled reserved posi ...Read More >
Dimapur: A high-level Nagaland delegation led by CM Neiphiu Rio signed key agreements with Japanese prefectures to strengthen strategic partnerships. The signing took place at the Embassy of India in Tokyo.Rio was accompanied by Abu Metha, adviser to the CM and chairperson of the Investment & Development Authority of Nagaland, and Hekani Jakhalu, adviser for industries & commerce. The delegation arrived in Tokyo on July 5. During the visit, Nagaland signed an MoU with Kochi Prefecture focused on ...Read More >
Kohima, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has reaffirmed the deep-rooted historical and cultural bonds between India and Japan, describing them as "civilisational connections founded on shared democratic values, religious harmony, and a commitment to peace and humanity". The Chief Minister arrived in Tokyo on July 5, accompanied by a high-level delegation, to explore avenues for collaborations, partnerships, and developmental initiatives with a wide range of stakeholde ...Read More >
Kohima, Jul 8 (PTI) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio led a delegation to Japan, deepening bilateral cooperation through key MoUs and high-level engagements across sectors, an official said on Tuesday. The delegation had arrived in Tokyo on July 5. The MoUs include an agreement with Kochi Prefecture to promote human resource exchange, employment opportunities for Naga youth, agri-technology transfer, and capacity building, and another pact between Investment and Development Authority of Naga ...Read More >
Kolkata: The CBI on Wednesday filed a supplementary charge sheet in the 2021 murder case of BJP worker Abhijit Sarkar, who was killed during post-election violence in Kankurgachhi. The charge sheet names Beleghata MLA Paresh Pal, Kolkata Municipal Corporation councillors Swapan Samaddar and Papiya Ghosh, along with 15 others.In the FIR, Sarkar's mother Madhabi said that on May 2, 2021, eight persons barged into their house at Narkeldanga around 3 pm and started enquiring about her son. The miscr ...Read More >
Dimapur: Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio has directed the state transport department to secure the release of 18.8 acres of Dimapur airport land, currently occupied by Assam Rifles, for Phase I expansion of the airport.The lack of approval for the transfer of 18.8 acres remains the sole impediment to starting work on Phase I expansion of the airport, reports said.Rio requested urgent instructions from the ministry of home affairs (MHA) to facilitate the transfer and ensure timely commencemen ...Read More >
Dimapur: Taking personal initiative, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has directed the state transport department to secure the release of 18.8 acres of Dimapur airport land, currently occupied by Assam Rifles, for the Phase I expansion of the airport. Reports said the lack of approval for the transfer of this 18.8-acre land remains the sole obstacle delaying the start of Phase I expansion work. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Rio has request ...Read More >
Kohima, June 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) A senior IPS officer said on Thursday that Nagaland has a 215 km long porous and unfenced border with Myanmar and is located very near to the infamous 'Golden Triangle', which has forced the state to become a transit point of various drugs going to other states. On the occasion of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Kohima-based Superintendent of Police, Narcotics, Shinde Suresh Kailasrao, said the infamous 'Golden Triangle', close to I ...Read More >
Neiphiu Rio (left) during the opening of the new State Emporium Complex in Kohima on Friday Sourced by the Telegraph Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday inaugurated a seven-storey facility in Kohima to serve as a hub for Naga handloom, handicrafts and cultural promotion. The Nagaland State Emporium Complex includes a dedicated state emporium on the first floor, three floors of shopping areas, a restaurant and library, a fully furnished conference hall and guest accommodations for vis ...Read More >
Dimapur: CM Neiphiu Rio inaugurated the new state emporium complex in Kohima on Friday to promote and preserve the rich handloom and handicraft tradition of Nagaland.The seven-storey facility will serve as a hub for Naga handloom, handicrafts and cultural promotion of the state. Addressing the gathering, Rio emphasised the cultural and economic importance of the new facility, calling it a 'beacon of identity and opportunity'. "Our state's diversity, embodied in over 17 major tribes, gives rise t ...Read More >
Dimapur: In a landmark initiative to promote and preserve the rich handloom and handicraft tradition of Nagaland, chief minister Neiphiu Rio inaugurated the new state emporium complex in Kohima on Friday. The seven-storey facility will serve as a hub for Naga handloom, handicrafts, and cultural promotion of the state. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Addressing the gathering, Rio emphasised the cultural and economic importance of the new facility ...Read More >
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