Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Sunday said that the Center and States are together engaged in the holistic development of the Northeast including Nagaland. Tomar visited the Central Institute of Horticulture in Nagaland and inaugurated a farmer’s workshop and exhibition. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants that there should be holistic and […]
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Nagaland: Two held with heroin worth Rs 3 cr in Kohima
Two persons were arrested with 615 grams of heroin worth Rs 3 crores in the Kohima district of Nagaland, informed the police on Wednesday. Kohima police also intercepted one suspicious vehicle and 49 packets of heroin during the routine checking of vehicles at Peducha. “We have intercepted one suspicious vehicle […]
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Nagaland to not approve ‘casual leaves’ of doctors joining stir for retirement age increase
The Nagaland government has refused to grant casual leave to protesting doctors in the state who are demanding an increase in the retirement age from 60 to 62 years. Doctors in Nagaland have declared a three-day “mass casual leave” next week to press for their demand for an increase in […]
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Mon among 9 districts of Nagaland to remain under AFSPA
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday issued a notification enlisting the ‘disturbed areas’ in Nagaland where Armed Forces (Special) Powers Act (AFSPA) will continue to remain imposed for another six months. The MHA, in its gazette notification dated April 1, 2022, suppressed its older order of declaring the whole […]
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HM Amit Shah announces AFSPA relaxations in Nagaland, Assam, Manipur
In a major move aimed to address the demands of the political parties and the people at large, the Centre has decided to reduce disturbed areas under Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur, which had been in force for decades. The Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah in a tweet […]
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Nagaland announces one-time age relaxation for entry into government service
The Nagaland government on Monday announced a one-time age relaxation for entry into government service for a period of two years with effect from April 22, 2021. “The governor of Nagaland is pleased to allow relaxation of age for entry into government service for a period of additional two years with effect […]
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Two women held in Nagaland with 129 gms with suspected brown sugar
The police on Monday recovered 129 grams of suspected brown sugar from two drug smugglers from the Dimapur railway station. The two accused women have been held after brown sugar was seized from them at the Dimapur railway station in Nagaland. They were suspiciously moving when the police personnel stopped them. “Alert GRPS personnel of Dimapur police during routine checking at […]
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Assam, Nagaland CMs hold discussion on issues of ‘mutual interest’
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday held “fruitful” discussions with Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on issues of “mutual interest”. “Held a fruitful discussion with CM of Nagaland @Neiphiu_Rio ji on issues of mutual interest, people’s welfare in both States and strengthening our friendship in presence of Nagaland’s Dy CM Y […]
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Centre extends AFSPA in Nagaland for 6 months
The Centre on Thursday extended the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 or AFSPA in Nagaland for another six months, mentioning that the state is in such a “disturbed and dangerous condition” that the use of armed forces in aid of the civil power is necessary. The announcement was made […]
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Nagaland creates three new districts Tseminyu, Niuland, Chumukedima
Nagaland government on Monday created three new districts in the state, taking the total number of districts to 15. The three new districts are Tseminyu, Niuland and Chumukedima. “The Governor of Nagaland is pleased to upgrade Tseminyu subdivision to a full-fledged district with immediate effect. The jurisdiction of the new district shall comprise of the existing Tseminyu subdivision under Kohima district, Nagaland,” read […]
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Nagaland firing incident: SIT urges people to share information, aid probe
The Special Investigation Team (SIT), set up to probe the Nagaland firing incident, on Thursday requested people to approach it if they come across photos, videos, suspicious activities from the primary source or any other information connected with the incident. “In connection with the killing of 13(Thirteen) civilians near Oting Village, Mon […]
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Nagaland firing incident case of mistaken identity, says Amit Shah in Lok Sabha
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday spoke in Lok Sabha on the Nagaland firing incident and said that the case was of the mistaken identity as Army had received information on the movement of extremists in Oting, in Mon district and on suspicion of the vehicle carrying extremists, it […]
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Nagaland Lok Sabha MP demands inquiry into firing incident
T Yepthomi, Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) MP from Nagaland in Lok Sabha on Monday demanded an inquiry into the firing incident in which at least 13 civilians have lost their lives. He also demanded adequate compensation to the affected families. “An inquiry should be initiated. The state government has given ex-gratia of Rs […]
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Owaisi moves adjournment motion in LS seeking discussion on Nagaland firing incident
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President and Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday moved adjournment motion notice in the Lower House over the Nagaland firing incident in which at least 13 civilians have lost their lives. “Sir, I hereby give notice of my intention to ask for leave to move a motion for […]
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PM Modi holds meeting with top ministers over Nagaland firing incident
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a meeting with the top ministers in the Parliament over the Nagaland firing incident and the government’s strategy in both Houses, the sources said. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will also give a statement on the firing incident in both the Houses of Parliament later in […]