Nagaland

Nagaland political crisis - Top 7 things you must know

The political drama in Nagaland took a sudden twist after Chief minister TR Zeliang stepped down from his post amidst attacks from Nagaland Tribes Action Committee and Joint Coordination Committee

Feb 19, 2017, 22:22 PM IST

Students appearing for NBSE exams in Nagaland today

Over 30,000 examinees, who have been exempted from the purview of the ongoing bandh in Nagaland, are appearing for their Higher Secondary and class XI promotion exams beginning today.

Feb 14, 2017, 13:11 PM IST

Nagaland bandh called by NTAC and JCC disrupts normal life

The bandh called by Nagaland Tribes Action Committee (NTAC) Kohima and Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) demanding Chief Minister T R Zeliang's resignation affected normal life in Nagaland today even as no untoward incident was reported.

Feb 13, 2017, 14:59 PM IST

No more talks with Naga Council if blockade continues: Govt

The Centre is unlikely to hold fresh round of talks with a Naga group spearheading the economic blockade in poll-bound Manipur for over three months now, after no breakthrough was achieved in two rounds of meetings with the stakeholders to resolve the crises.

Feb 10, 2017, 19:33 PM IST

Nagaland urban local body polls declared 'null and void' after protests

Nagaland Governor P B Acharya on Thursday declared the municipal elections in the state as 'null and void' after strong protest from the public over reservation of women in the urban local bodies.

Feb 09, 2017, 18:02 PM IST

NPCC demands imposition of President's rule in Nagaland

Congress today demanded imposition of President's rule in Nagaland, alleging that the NPF-led DAN government "failed" to control the situation in the state as tribal groups opposed to 33 per cent reservation to women in ULBs have paralysed functioning of government offices.

Feb 07, 2017, 00:35 AM IST

No fresh violence in Kohima as prohibitory orders continue

Prohibitory orders promulgated by the Kohima district administration under Section 144 CrPC in certain areas here continued to be in force with no reports of untoward incident on Friday, after a day of violent protests in parts of Nagaland.

Feb 03, 2017, 15:41 PM IST

Violence in Nagaland over women's poll quota

Violence for reservation in Nagaland. Watch this special segment and get to know more here.

Feb 03, 2017, 15:41 PM IST

What happened to Naga peace accord, Sitaram Yechury asks PM Narendra Modi

After violent protests in Nagaland against 33 per cent quota for women in urban local bodies, CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury on Friday questioned the Modi government over the Nagaland peace accord.

Feb 03, 2017, 13:36 PM IST

Violence continues in Nagaland, local body elections put off

Violence continued in Nagaland on Wednesday with protesters ransacking the office of the election commission in Mokokchung district and the district office of the ruling Naga People's Front in the wake of the state government's decision to hold the urban local body elections.

Feb 01, 2017, 23:49 PM IST

Nagaland urban local bodies polls: 2 killed in clashes polls

Two persons were killed while several others suffered injured in clashes between the police and a mob as groups of people rampaged government properties since last night in Dimapur and Longleng districts, even as polling to some Urban Local Bodies in Nagaland were held today.

Feb 01, 2017, 15:42 PM IST

Acharya sworn in as Arunachal Pradesh Acting Governor

Assam Governor Banwarilal Purohit will take oath as the Governor of Meghalaya in the interim later in the evening.
 

Jan 28, 2017, 15:43 PM IST

Security beefed up in northeastern states ahead of Republic Day

Security has been tightened in all the eight northeastern states for the upcoming Republic Day celebrations on Thursday.

Jan 23, 2017, 14:24 PM IST

No stray dog in Panaji when Jamir was Governor: Manohar Parrikar

Manohar Parrikar was appointed as Goa Chief Minister in 2000 and his first stint as Chief Minister ended in 2002.
 

Jan 16, 2017, 22:14 PM IST

Naga People's Front to contest civic elections ignoring boycott call

The ruling Naga People's Front (NPF) on Sunday affirmed not to withdraw any candidate from the February 1 elections to Urban Local Bodies in the state in the face of the boycott call and warning of ex-communications to candidates by different tribal organisations in Nagaland.

Jan 15, 2017, 15:52 PM IST

Over eight-hr bandh halts normal life in parts of Nagaland

Vehicles kept off road and very few people ventured outside during the eight-and-half-an-hour bandh called today by Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) in Kohima Municipality under Kohima district and Chumukedima and Mediziphema Town Councils, both under Dimapur district, today.

Jan 07, 2017, 20:28 PM IST

5.7 magnitude earthquake epicentred in Tripura jolts Northeast; one dead, four injured

Experts consider India's mountainous northeast the sixth major quake-prone belt in the world.

Jan 03, 2017, 15:20 PM IST

Two injured in blast in Nagaland

The incident took place last night on the New Dhansiri bridge road in Dimapur.

Dec 29, 2016, 20:30 PM IST

Naga Students' Federation suspends 8-day-long blockade with immediate effect

Naga Students' Federation (NSF) today temporarily suspended its eight-day-long total blockade of all Manipur-bound vehicles with immediate effect taking into consideration the assurance of Manipur government and the Centre's request.

Dec 27, 2016, 19:24 PM IST

When peace hopes gave way to despair in Assam, Nagaland

Assam suffered revival of violence by the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent -- led by Paresh Baruah.
 

Dec 26, 2016, 12:30 PM IST