Nagaland

Panel to decide on withdrawal of AFSPA from Nagaland

The Committee will submit its report in 45 days and withdrawal of Disturbed Area and AFSPA from Nagaland will be based on its recommendations, stated the Nagaland government.

Dec 26, 2021, 16:15 PM IST

Panel to decide on withdrawal of AFSPA from Nagaland

The Committee will submit its report in 45 days and withdrawal of Disturbed Area and AFSPA from Nagaland will be based on its recommendations, stated the Nagaland government.

Dec 26, 2021, 16:15 PM IST

Nagaland Assembly unanimously adopts resolution demanding repeal of AFSPA

The resolution moved by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio was adopted by voice vote during the one-day special session of the Assembly held to discuss the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), 1958, and its application to Nagaland in the aftermath of the killing of 14 civilians by security forces. 

Dec 20, 2021, 21:38 PM IST

NHRC to hold 'Public Open Hearing' of human rights cases in Guwahati from today

The cases will be heard in the presence of complainants and concerned public authorities so that some decisions are taken on the spot for redressal of grievances of the victims of rights violations.

Dec 16, 2021, 07:42 AM IST

AFSPA: Nagaland governor summons special Assembly session on Dec 20

Nagaland Governor Jagdish Mukhi on Saturday called for a special Assembly session on December 20 amid the demands to revoke the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act. 

Dec 11, 2021, 23:38 PM IST

Breaking News: TMC delegation to meet Home Minister Amit Shah today

TMC delegation to meet Home Minister Amit Shah today in connection with firing in Nagaland.

Dec 08, 2021, 09:52 AM IST

Order for inquiry into death of 13 civilians in Nagaland

An inquiry was ordered into the death of 13 civilians in Nagaland. Major General rank officers will investigate the incident.

Dec 06, 2021, 15:22 PM IST

Home Minister to answer in Parliament on Nagaland firing

Home Minister will answer in Parliament on Nagaland firing. Answer will be given in Lok Sabha at 3 , in Rajya Sabha at 4 o'clock.

Dec 06, 2021, 12:10 PM IST

Maharashtra reports 2 more cases of Omicron, both patients vaccinated and with no symptoms

A 37-year-old man who arrived in Mumbai from South Africa and his 36-year-old female friend who landed in the city from the United States tested positive for Omicron.

Dec 06, 2021, 08:40 AM IST

Nagaland killings: TMC delegation to meet families of civilians killed in Mon district

The Indian Army has expressed regret over the incident and said it is being investigated at the highest level. Some Naga youth were reportedly killed in Oting village of Mon district on Saturday when they were allegedly fired at by security forces, who suspected them to be terrorists.

Dec 06, 2021, 06:31 AM IST

Violence in Nagaland escalates as angry mob attacks Army camp; 1 civilian dead, 2 injured

The security forces claimed that they tried to maintain restraint initially but when the situation went out of control, they fired in retaliation.

Dec 05, 2021, 23:43 PM IST

Another civilian killed in Nagaland's Mon during protests, curfew imposed

One was killed while another was severely injured on Sunday in Nagaland.

Dec 05, 2021, 19:03 PM IST

Internet snapped in Mon district following killing of 13 civilians in Nagaland

In an order dated December 4, Nagaland Home Commissioner Abhijit Sinha said, "Mobile internet/data services/ bulk SMS of all providers in the entire area of Mon district prohibited with immediate effect until further notice.”

Dec 05, 2021, 18:16 PM IST

Indian Army expresses regret over killing of civilians in Nagaland, assures action

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio ordered a high-level probe into the reported killings of civilians by security forces in Oting village in the Mon district.

Dec 05, 2021, 16:37 PM IST

Nagaland civilians killing: Army orders Court of Inquiry, Amit Shah expresses anguish

Police in Nagaland's capital Kohima said at least 11 civilians were killed by security forces and that it is investigating whether the incident was a case of ''mistaken identity''. 

Dec 05, 2021, 11:34 AM IST

Several civilians, jawan killed during counter-insurgency operation in Nagaland, probe ordered

Amit Shah said that he is 'anguished' over the 'unfortunate incident' and expressed his condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives. 

Dec 05, 2021, 09:59 AM IST

Covid-19 vaccination drive needs to be taken door-to-door now: Narendra Modi

The prime minister noted that religious leaders are very enthusiastic about the vaccination campaign.

Nov 03, 2021, 22:05 PM IST

Former Nagaland Governor RN Ravi resigns as Centre's interlocutor for Naga peace talks

Ravi was leading the peace negotiations with the Nagaland insurgent group NSCN-IM since 2014. 

Sep 22, 2021, 20:47 PM IST

Centre signs ceasefire agreement with Nagaland’s NSCN Niki group

More than 200 cadres of this group along with 83 weapons joined the peace process, the Ministry of Home Affairs said in a statement.

Sep 08, 2021, 20:28 PM IST

Terror funding: ED attaches assets worth Rs 6.88 crore of Naga separatist group

The agency alleged that the group was carrying out well organised extortion racket in Manipur and Nagaland in order to fund terror activities.

Aug 16, 2021, 19:38 PM IST