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‘Be more sincere’: Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio to Centre on peace process

Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio said he and his cabinet colleagues will be holding consultations with different Naga political groups

Nagaland Board Exams 2025: Class 12 examinations begin for over 17K students

As per an official, a total of 17,194 candidates are appearing for the examination in 68 examination centres across the state.

Naga ancestral skull put up for auction in UK; CM Rio writes to MEA to intervene

Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio said the auctioning of human remains is an act of dehumanisation and in this case, a continued colonial violence upon ‘our people’

Nagaland: More than 60,000 students appearing in board exams this year

The Nagaland Board of Secondary Education (NBSE) is conducted the HSSLC Class 12 board exams 2024 from today. The exam will conclude on March 6.

Nagaland 61st statehood day: CM Rio stresses early resolution of political issue

Earlier, in a message to the people on the eve of the statehood day celebrations, Governor La Ganesan lauded the inherent sense of community in the Naga people

Nagaland’s civic poll conundrum: Reservation and property tax

The state hasn't held urban polls since 2004 after protests. SC ordered polls with 33% women's reservation on May 16, but concerns over special status remain.

Nagaland CM gets SC notice for ‘violating’ 33% women quota law

The state assembly had on March 29 repealed the 2001 law, leading to cancellation of municipal elections proposed to be held next month

‘G20 a respectable body’: Church body against serving liquor to G20 delegates in Nagaland

Tuesday’s statement by NBCC general secretary Rev Dr Zelhou Keyho came after a statement by chief minister Neiphiu Rio on March 27

SC stays order cancelling Nagaland civic polls with 33% women quota

Nagaland assembly in September 2012 cancelled the 33% quota for women provided under Part 1X-A of the Constitution which was challenged by the Peoples Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) in the Supreme Court in 2016. Though the assembly withdrew the resolution in November 2016, the letter of the law was not implemented due to opposition from state tribal leaders

Neiphiu Rio takes oath as Nagaland CM for fifth term in presence of PM Modi

Nagaland political stalwart Neiphiu Rio took oath as the chief minister of Nagaland for the fifth straight term on Tuesday.

Meghalaya, Nagaland chief ministers to take oath today; PM to attend: 10 points

Besides Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and JP Nadda are likely to attend the swearing-in ceremony of both the chief ministers.

How CM Rio regained assembly strength

The trend that played out between the NPF and the Congress has now played out between the NPF and NDPP, the party Rio formed after quitting the NPF just before the assembly elections in 2018.

NDPP chief Neiphiu Rio set to be Nagaland’s chief minister for record fifth term

Nagaland Elections 2023: Neiphiu Rio has with this victory, broken the record of veteran leader S C Jamir, who helmed the northeastern state thrice.

NDPP-BJP ease to victory in Nagaland, claim 35 seats; CM Neiphiu Rio wins too

Nagaland election news: The ruling NDPP-BJP alliance has crossed the majority mark of 31 seats in the 60-member House.

Nagaland election results: CM Neiphiu Rio marks his victory with 17,045 votes

With over 50 years of experience in politics, Rio started his career with the erstwhile regional party United Democratic Front and later joined Congress.

Nagaland Exit Polls 2023: BJP-NDPP alliance set to sweep north-eastern state

Nagaland Exit Polls 2023: It is to be noted, however, that exit poll projections may or may not be the same as actual results.

Nagaland CM, MLAs urge Centre to ink peace pact by Independence Day

Calling for expediting the Naga peace process, Nagaland's deputy chief minister Y Patton reportedly said it would not be possible for any elected legislator to step down within six months or one year once the Nagaland Assembly elections, scheduled for early next year, took place.

Armed forces' excesses don't go well in democracy like India: Neiphiu Rio 

CM Neiphiu Rio said it was decided at the cabinet meeting that the Centre would be requested to repeal the controversial law from the entire northeast region and not just Nagaland.

Nagaland district tense after civilian killings: How the events unfolded in Mon

Union home minister Amit Shah expressed his regret over the incident in Nagaland's Mon district and said the state probe would "ensure justice to the bereaved families".

Civilian killing in Nagaland unfortunate, says CM; ‘Anguished’, tweets Amit Shah

A high-level SIT will investigate the encounter and justice will be delivered as per the law o the land. "Appeal for peace from all sections," the chief minister tweeted on Sunday.

Covid 19 vaccination begins in Nagaland

Nagaland has received 26,500 vials of the vaccine for the initial phase of the vaccination and 100 health workers per district were listed to receive the vaccine on Saturday.

Nagaland observes 58th statehood today with muted celebrations

Chief minister Neiphiu Rio took the general salute from a five-team parade contingent at the Civil Secretariat Plaza in Kohima

CM Neiphiu Rio wishes people on 58th Nagaland Statehood Day

Nagaland was formally recognised as a separate state on December 1, 1963, with Kohima being declared as its capital.

‘NSCN(IM)’s demand for separate flag, constitution being discussed’: Nagaland CM

Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio has categorically stated that the central government was having exhaustive discussions with constitutional and legal experts to find ways to enable the Nagas to use a separate flag.

Need to focus on roadmap for solution of Naga political issue, says CM Neiphiu Rio

Nagaland govt asks employees to declare names of family members connected to insurgent groups

The memorandum mentions that the order has been issued “as per instructions”, but there’s no clarity on who had issued the instructions for such a move.

Nagaland govt reacts to Governor’s comment on law and order, says assessment not ‘factual’

The detailed 20-point statement released on Thursday through Nagaland’s Information and Public Relations (IPR) department comes after Ravi wrote to Rio on June 16 mentioning how half a dozen armed gangs are challenging the legitimacy of the state government.

Organised armed gangs challenging state government, Nagaland Governor writes to CM

In a scathing four-page letter, the Governor mentions how the armed gangs have been running extortion rackets and spreading fear while the state machinery had failed to rein them in.

Nagaland bans entry of domestic and foreign tourists to counter Covid-19

The Nagaland government said the step was taken as a “measure of abundant caution, in the interest of public”.

‘Citizenship Bill won’t affect region’s special provisions’, Amit Shah assures Northeast

The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill had lapsed in February after the government did not table it in the Rajya Sabha.