Nagaland

Settle Naga Political Issue Before Polls: Naga Tribal Bodies

Bodies representing 15 tribes of Nagaland have appealed to the Centre to “seriously and sincerely” resolve the “Indo-Naga” peace process before the Assembly elections in the State without further delay, a news article in The Hindu reads.

Nagaland: Plan To Form All-Party Government To Facilitate Naga Talks with India

In a major development major political parties in Nagaland have agreed to come together to form an all-party government in the state as an attempt to find a political solution for decades old Naga conflict.

Nagas Will Never Join Indian Union, Nor Accept India’s Constitution: NSCN (I-M) Chief Muivah

An online news portal 'The Wire' has published a piece penned by renowned journalist Karan Thapar which is said to be based on interview of Naga freedom movement leader and NSCN (I-M) chief  Thuingaleng Muivah.

India Declares Nagaland As ‘Disturbed Area’, Extends AFSPA to the Land of Nagas

The Government of India (GoI) has declared Nagaland as a disturbed area while extending draconian Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) to the region. AFSPA grants 'special powers' to India's armed forces. It also provides for including impunity from legal proceedings for actions done by Indian armed forces.

Amidst Deadlock on GoI-Naga Talks, Nagaland CM Cancels Leaves; Issues Strict Orders to Cops, Bureaucrats to Stay on Duty

In wake of deadlock between Government of India and National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN - IM) in political settlement talks, the government of Nagaland has reportedly cancelled all leaves of state cops and bureaucrats. Nagaland CM has issued orders to cops and bureaucrats to stay on duty.

Indo-Naga Political Solution Without Naga Flag and Constitution Not To Be Conclusive: NSCN (IM)

A day after Indian media reports quoted Government of India's interlocutor for talks with Nagas saying that the GoI won't allow separate Naga flag and constitution, the NSCN (IM) president Q. Tuccu has reiterated that, “the Indo-Naga political solution without Naga flag and constitution is not conclusive and that will create a room for future headache”.

India-Naga Talks: Centre Says No Separate Flag or Constitution; Reports Say NSCN (I-M) May Be Left Out from Final Deal

Reports in Indian Media say that the Government of India was 'determined' to "honourably conclude" the talks with Nagas and final draft of deal was ready which could be sealed by the end of October.

Indian State, Naga Armed Groups Close to Finalise Accord Terms; Flag Remains Flash-Point: Media Reports

The Central government if India and Naga armed groups are said to have finalised the substantive portions of the mutual accord.

Post Election “Uneasiness” Prevail In Nagaland As BJP Demands Exclusive Cabinet Portfolios

Post election distress can be seen in the political landscape of Nagaland, that too before the maiden assembly session that is scheduled to take place on 13th March.

BJP Makes Inroads In North-East, Wins In Tripura & Nagaland, Meghalaya Going Towards Hung House

The 'pro-hindutva' Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) whilst making in-roads in the North East region of the Indian sub-continent once considered as cocooned from the evils

In Poll Bound Nagaland, NIA Summons State CM’s Staff

As per the media reports India's National Investigating Agency (NIA) has summoned Officer on Special duty to Nagaland chief minister and two other officials

‘Imposition’ Of Elections On Nagas Not Acceptable, Will Not Go By Elections, says NSCN (IM)

After the mainstream political parties like- the BJP, Congress, Naga People’s Front (NPF) and Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP)

Over Stalled Naga Peace Accord, All Parties Call For Poll Boycott

As per the media reports the representatives of 11 political parties in Nagaland, including the ruling Naga People’s Front (NPF), ally BJP and

ECI Announces Dates For Tripura, Meghalaya & Nagaland Assembly Elections

The Election Commission of India (ECI) here on Thursday announced dates for the Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland assembly elections The elections in

‘Naga-Accord’ Will Not Effect Territorial Boundaries In North-East, Claims Central Govt

In yet another round of clarification by the Central Government upon the highly classified 'Naga-Accord', the Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba

Chairman Of NSCN (K) & Senior Naga Militant Leader SS Khaplang Dead

As per the media reports the chairman of the pro-freedom faction of National Socialist Council of Nagalim NSCN (K) Shangwang Shangyung Khaplang,

Will Not Ban Beef if Came to Power in the North-East States: BJP

he stalwart political face of Hindutva the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) which on the one hand is closing down the slaughter houses all over Uttar Pradesh and is vouching