The Election Commission has directed the Nagaland Election Department to undertake a special summary revision of photo electoral rolls with reference to January 1, 2023 as the qualifying date, officials said on Monday.
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President Murmu visits Nagaland's popular Kigwema village
President Droupadi Murmu on the second day of her visit to Nagaland on Thursday visited the state's popular Kigwema village where the Japanese had stationed during the Second World War.
Tripura among NE states destroys highest quantity of drugs weighing 12,000 kg in virtual presence of HM Amit Shah
Amit Shah is on a three-day visit to Assam and he witnessed the destruction of drugs virtually from the city of Guwahati, where drugs weighing a total of 40,000kg in different states of the NE region of the country, were destroyed.
EC gears up to hold Assembly polls in Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya
An election official in Agartala on Monday said that the EC has sent around 5,000 Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), manufactured by the Hyderabad-based Electronic Corporation of India Ltd, by 15 big contenarised trucks.
Centre extends AFSPA in Nagaland, Arunachal for 6 more months
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on March 31 announced to reduce the operation of AFSPA from April 1 in Assam, Nagaland and Manipur while most of the political parties and NGOs have been demanding to repeal the AFSPA.
Naga peace talks on fast track, NSCN-IM and Nagaland core committee meet 'positive'
The Naga peace talks that had begun in 1997 have been put on a fast track and the crucial meeting between the NSCN-IM and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio-led Core Committee of Nagaland held on Satuday has a "positive" outcome.
'One people, one nation': NSCN-IM's mega meet in Dimapur
Thousands of cadres belonging to National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) led by their leaders on Friday held a mega assembly to reiterate their demand for an 'One people, one nation', the Naga outfit sources said.
All elected leaders keen to resolve Naga issue: CM Neiphiu Rio
The Chief Minister after hoisting the Tricolour at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat Plaza, appealed to all the parties concerned to listen to the voice of the people for an immediate solution of the Naga political issue.
2 AR troopers injured in Nagaland gunfight
Two Assam Rifles (AR) troopers were injured on Monday in a fierce gunfight with members of the suspected KYA faction of the NSCN militant group in Nagaland's Mon district, a top defence official confirmed.
'Naga national flag' hoisted to celebrate 'Naga I-Day'
The Naga tribals hoisted the "Naga national flag" and organised programmes in Nagaland and at many villages in the Naga dominated areas of Manipur on Sunday to celebrate the "Naga Independence Day".
Thousands take to streets in Nagaland demanding early solution to Naga political issue
Thousands of Nagas under the banner of Nagaland People's Action Committee (NPAC) hit the streets of Nagaland on Friday demanding a speedy settlement to the decades old Naga political issue.
Naga panel lauds NNPG, Rio-led regime inches ahead towards solution
The Parliamentary Committee headed by the Chief Minister and which also has deputy Chief Minister Y. Patton, BJP's floor leader, for the first time placed on record their appreciation for 'positive initiatives' taken by the umbrella organisation NNPG.
NE region has 6 agro-climatic zones to grow variety of crops: Tomar
Tomar expressed optimism that Nagaland's farmers would usher in a new revolution in horticulture and also assured that CIH would not be shifted outside Nagaland and that the central government would continue to give sufficient funds for progress and improvement.
Nagaland killings: State govt SIT names Major among 30 soldiers
The Special Investigation Team (SIT), set up by the Nagaland government to probe the killing of 14 people in Mon district in December last year, has named 30 Army men including a major, in its charge sheet submitted to court, officials said on Saturday.
In setback to opponents, NNPG gets backing of 'Nagas of Arunachal'
They see the development as a mild setback to the National Socialist Council of Nagalim-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) at this critical juncture of Naga peace talks as Nagas of Arunachal Pradesh have decided to back the umbrella organisation led by N. Kitovi Zhimomi.
Bollywood hails Naga actress Andrea Kevichusa's debut with Anubhav Sinha's 'Anek'
Welcoming the debutante, several Indian actresses including Tapsee Pannu, Bhumi Pednekar, Kriti Sanon, Aditi Rao Hydari, Dia Mirza, Neena Gupta, and Huma Qureshi came forward with open arms, accepting diversity in uniformity.
Don't expect 100% unanimity on Naga talks: Jamir counsels PM, Shah
To specific questions on the issues of a separate Flag and Constitution as raised by the NSCN-IM, he told IANS: "I speak frankly and so many Naga leaders do not like me. I have always been speaking the truth."
BJP confident of winning all 4 RS seats in 3 NE states
BJP leaders in the three northeastern states on Monday claimed that their strength along with their allies' membership positions in the assemblies of the three states would facilitate to win their candidates in these states.
AFSPA extension in Nagaland total violation of human rights: Naga groups
Hours after the Union Home Ministry extended the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) in Nagaland till June 30 next year, influential Naga civil society organisations (CSOs) on Thursday vehemently objected to the measure.
AFSPA extended in Nagaland for 6 months, declared 'disturbed area'
Days after forming a committee to review the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) in Nagaland, the Centre on Thursday extended it in the entire state till June 30 next year, declaring the entire state as 'disturbed area'.
Killing of 14 people in Nagaland reinforces demand for repeal of AFSPA
Tripura is the only state in the northeastern region where AFSPA was withdrawn in May 2015 by the then Left Front government led by Chief Minister Manik Sarkar after terror activities were tamed.
Talks won't be meaningful under AFSPA shadow: NSCN-IM
NSCN-IM and other Naga outfits entered a ceasefire with the Central government in 1997. Since then, over 85 rounds of negotiations have been held between these organisations and the government.
Nagaland to ask Centre to repeal AFSPA; Hornbill Fest called off
After the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, Planning and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Neiba Kronu said that the Cabinet has decided to write to the Centre to immediately repeal the AFSPA.
Nagaland violence: Amit Shah must quit, demands Trinamool
"The North East Democratic Alliance, the BJP led alliance under Amit Shah has been disastrous for the northeastern states. It is so unfortunate to see the peace being dismantled for raw power by the BJP," Dev tweeted.
14 killed in Nagaland violence after army operation goes awry
At least 13 civilians, and an Assam Rifles trooper were killed and 14 others injured in a series of violent clashes in Nagaland's Mon district after an army operation to target Naga insurgents went wrong late on Saturday, officials said.