Congress Urges Nagaland Governor La Ganesan To 'Nullify' Appointment Of MLAs As Advisors
The Congress, which did not win any seat in the state elections, sought the intervention of the governor to nullify the appointment of the advisors and the speaker pro tem.
Mar 11, 2023, 14:26 PM IST
Conrad Sangma, Neiphiu Rio To Take Oath As Meghalaya, Nagaland CMs Today, PM Modi Likely To Attend Ceremony
In Meghalaya, NPP chief Conrad Sangma will take oath as the chief minister for a second consecutive term, while Nagaland's political stalwart Neiphiu Rio will be sworn as CM for the fifth term.
Mar 07, 2023, 07:57 AM IST
Who Is Neiphiu Rio? Meet Nagaland's Longest Serving Chief Minister
Born into an Angami Naga family on November 11, 1950, Rio received his early education at Kohima's Baptist English School and then went on to study at the Sainik School, Purulia in West Bengal.
Mar 02, 2023, 20:12 PM IST
Nagaland, Meghalaya CMs demand repeal of AFSPA in wake of civilian killings
In Assam as well, opposition parties echoed their demand for the repeal of AFSPA.
Dec 06, 2021, 16:43 PM IST
Nagaland firing: Murder case filed; CM Neiphiu Rio to visit Mon today, ex-gratia announced
State’s Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, who has already constituted a SIT to probe the incident, will make a visit to Mon district on Monday. The Nagaland government had on Sunday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of the 13 people killed in firing by security forces.
Dec 06, 2021, 08:35 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
Nagaland Cabinet rejects citizenship bill
BJP and alliance to meet on Tuesday to discuss over the bill.
Jan 29, 2019, 14:46 PM IST
Flood-hit and ignored, yet Nagaland contributed Rs 1 crore for Kerala flood relief
At least 12 people have been killed and over 5000 have been displaced in one month in Nagaland.
Sep 02, 2018, 08:16 AM IST
After Kerala, floods wreaks havoc in Nagaland; 12 dead, 3,000 families displaced
Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio has sought help from the Centre and the countrymen in helping those affected by floods and landslides.
Aug 31, 2018, 10:04 AM IST
Neiphiu Rio takes oath as Nagaland Chief Minister
Rio had won even before voting in Nagaland Assembly elections as he was elected unopposed after his rival from the Naga People's Front (NPF) withdrew his nomination.
Mar 08, 2018, 12:35 PM IST
Neiphiu Rio to be sworn in as Nagaland Chief Minister today
Even before full results of the Nagaland Assembly polls were declared, Union minister Kiren Rijiju had announced that Rio would be the Chief Minister.
Mar 08, 2018, 09:11 AM IST
BJP snaps 15-year-old ties with NPF, to go with NDPP in Nagaland
BJP on Monday ruled out extending support to its 15-year-old ally the Naga People's Front (NPF) in Nagaland.
Mar 05, 2018, 22:44 PM IST
Neiphiu Rio, the man who won unopposed in Nagaland, to be NDPP-BJP CM candidate
Rio may soon become Nagaland chief minister if election results go in favour of the NDPP -BJP alliance.
Mar 03, 2018, 14:02 PM IST
59% candidates for Nagaland assembly polls are crorepati, ex-CM Neiphiu Rio in top three: ADR report
According to ADR, 114 or 59 percent out of the total 196 candidates in the fray, have declared their assets in crores.
Feb 22, 2018, 11:07 AM IST
NDPP-BJP alliance to get absolute majority in Nagaland, says Neiphiu Rio
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party`s CM candidate on Thursday voiced confidence that the NDPP-BJP alliance will come to power with absolute majority in Nagaland.
Feb 16, 2018, 15:51 PM IST
NDPP-BJP alliance to get absolute majority in Nagaland: Neiphiu Rio
NDPP chief ministerial candidate Neiphiu Rio on Thursday voiced confidence that the NDPP-BJP alliance will come to power with absolute majority in Nagaland.
Feb 16, 2018, 00:46 AM IST
Nagaland elections 2018: Neiphiu Rio, BJP ally and former CM, has already won unopposed with two weeks to go for polling
This is the second time Rio is being elected to the Nagaland Assembly without a challenger.
Feb 13, 2018, 07:33 AM IST
Naga peace talks reach final stage, Assembly polls 2018 could be postponed
Stating that the Naga people want a settlement at any cost, Rio stated that he himself had repeatedly said in parliament that the central government should pursue the talks and the settlement should come before the assembly elections.
Sep 14, 2017, 15:26 PM IST
Shurhozelie Liezietsu elected new Nagaland leader
Naga People`s Front leader Shurhozelie Liezietsu was on Monday elected the new legislature party leader of the ruling Democratic Alliance.
Feb 20, 2017, 14:11 PM IST
