Nagaland: Japan Ambassador visits Kohima Peace Memorial, pays tribute to war heroes
Dimapur: Japanese ambassador to India Hiroshi Suzuki on Wednesday expressed his deepest sympathy and condolences to the people of Nagaland who were caught in the crossfire during World War II between Japanese and the British Commonwealth forces 80 years ago. He said the people of Nagaland, who had nothing to do with the war, inevitably [] The post Nagaland: Japan Ambassador visits Kohima Peace Memorial, pays tribute to war heroes appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Nagaland: Two women held with 79 red-necked pigeons in Dimapur
Guwahati: The Wildlife Crime Control Unit of Dimapur division apprehended two women with a total of 79 red-necked pigeons during a routine market raid. The checking by the officials took place on Tuesday in Lengrijan Tuesday Bazar, Dimapur. The sleuths rescued 35 and 44 live Turkish pigeons respectively from the possession of Rohila Ronghangpi (42 [] The post Nagaland: Two women held with 79 red-necked pigeons in Dimapur appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Two women from Assam arrested in Nagaland, 79 Red Collared Doves rescued
DIMAPUR: Two women from.Assam have been arrested by security agencies in Dimapur district of Nagaland for possession of a total of 79 Red Collared Doves. The two women were arrested during a routine market raid on May 07 at Lengrijan Tuesday Bazar in Dimapur, Nagaland. The arrests were made by the Wildlife Crime Control Unit [] The post Two women from Assam arrested in Nagaland, 79 Red Collared Doves rescued appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
33 schools in Wokha declared tobacco-free
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, May 7: A total of 33 schools that government high schools, government middle schools and government primary schools in Wokha district were declared tobacco-free. The declaration was made by Wokha chief medical officer Dr Zuben Kikon at the quarterly meeting of the district-level coordination committee and district-level enforcement squad of the National []
Nagaland: 33 more schools in Wokha declared tobacco-free
Dimapur: A total of 33 more government high schools, middle schools and primary schools in Wokha district were declared tobacco-free. The declaration was made by Wokha chief medical officer Dr Zuben Kikon at the quarterly meeting of the district-level coordination committee and district-level enforcement squad of the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) at Wokha deputy [] The post Nagaland: 33 more schools in Wokha declared tobacco-free appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Japanese ambassador to pay 2-day visit to Nagaland
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, May 6: Japanese ambassador to India Hiroshi Suzuki will pay a two-day visit to Nagaland from May 7. On the first day of his visit, the ambassador will attend a cultural programme at the State Banquet Hall, Kohima. On May 8, Suzuki will participate in the soft inauguration of the Kohima Peace []
RPF seizes Rs 51 lakh drugs in Dimapur since January
Nagaland govt replies DCCI on charter of demands; appeals to call off 'indefinite business shutdown'
The Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), which is spearheading the ongoing 'Infinite Shutter Down,' to protest against extortion by underground groups, submitted a charter of demands to the chief minister seeking the addressal on five points.
Nagaland decides to take strict action extortion, abduction
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, April 28: The Nagaland cabinet directed the state DGP and commissioner to immediately inform the various Naga political groups through the ceasefire monitoring group/ceasefire supervisory board that illegal activities such as extortion and kidnapping will be dealt as per law and culprits will be booked under the NSA and detained outside []
Indefinite business shutdown in Nagaland affects normal life
KOHIMA, April 28: People made a beeline to neighbouring Assam to buy essential commodities as the indefinite shutdown of businesses to protest extortion by Naga political groups threw normal life out of gear in Nagaland, with the stir entering the third day on Sunday. The shutdown was called by the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and []
Assam: Massive fire destroys 46 homes in Karbi Anglong
Guwahati:A major fire ripped through Borlengri-Block 1 in Assams Karbi Anglong district bordering Nagalandon Sunday, reducing 46 thatch houses to ashes. The West Fire Station in Dimapur received a distress call in the afternoonandimmediately dispatched two fire tendersfrom both the West and Central stationsalong withfirefighters. Also Read: Assam Congress issues show cause notice to MLA [] The post Assam: Massive fire destroys 46 homes in Karbi Anglong appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Nagaland indefinite business shutdown affects normal life; people rush to Assam to buy goods
The shutdown in Nagaland was called by the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industries
Assam sees surge in shoppers as Nagaland's indefinite shutdown disrupts normalcy
Assam sees surge in shoppers as Nagaland's indefinite shutdown disrupts normalcy People made a beeline to neighbouring Assam to buy essential commodities as the indefinite shutdown of businesses to protest ''extortion'' by Naga political groups threw normal life out of gear in Nagaland, with the stir entering the third day on Sunday. The shutdown was called by the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI) on Friday also to protest alleged government inaction to protect businesses in Dimapur, the commercial hub of the state. The Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CNCCI) supported the call, following which shutdowns were imposed in other districts from Saturday. Markets remained shut across the state, as a result of which people from Nagaland, especially those living along the inter-state boundary with Assam, reportedly went to the neighbouring state to buy essential commodities. No restriction on the movement of people and traffic has been imposed. The Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CNCCI) announced that the indefinite state-wide shutdown would continue but would be relaxed only for six hours from noon to 6 pm on Monday to allow the public to procure essential items. CNCCI president Khekugha Muru said the decision was taken in consideration of the fact that the shutdown was imposed in many districts without giving prior notice to the people. CNCCI urged the government to take steps to stop ''unabated'' extortion, and intimidation by underground groups. State Home Commissioner Vikeyie Kenya has directed the police to take stringent measures as ''such activities reflect adversely on the law enforcing agency as well as on the state government''. He instructed the district administrations and the police to report any violation of the ceasefire ground rules to the Ceasefire Monitoring Group for appropriate action and also continue arresting ''underground cadres'', found extorting, under the National Security Act. On the other hand, the DCCI on Saturday submitted a five-point charter of demands to the state government through the deputy commissioner of Dimapur. DCCI demanded that the state government immediately clarify whether taxation by NPGs was legal or illegal. It also wondered whether the business community should pay GST or the taxation of NPGs. The DCCI asked the government to declare ''summoning business community members to NPG offices, camps and monitoring cells'' as illegal and law enforcing agencies be empowered to act against such places. The DCCI also demanded that extortion, kidnapping, and waylaying of transport should be dealt with swiftly with full force and without impunity.
Indefinite Business Shutdown Cripples Nagaland in Anti-Extortion Protest
Indefinite Business Shutdown Cripples Nagaland in Anti-Extortion Protest Markets were shut and private offices were closed as an indefinite shutdown of business establishments began in Nagaland on Saturday to protest against extortion by underground groups. The shutdown was first observed in the state's commercial capital Dimapur on Friday, following which the other districts joined on a call given by the Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce & Industries (CNCCI). The CNCI said harassment of the business community over extortion cannot be tolerated any further. It urged the government to take immediate steps to stop the ''unabated'' extortions, intimidations and summons by the underground groups. The CNCI said that banks, educational institutions, government offices and hospitals have been kept outside the purview of the shutdown. State Home Commissioner Vikeyie Kenya said that it has ''come to the notice'' of the government that ''rampant collection of taxes'' from businesses, particularly in Dimapur, by various groups, most of which have signed ceasefire agreements with the government, has created an unbearable situation. ''Such activities reflect adversely on the law enforcing agency as well as on the state government,'' he said, directing the police to take stringent measures. He instructed the district administrations and the police to report any violation of the ceasefire ground rules to the Ceasefire Monitoring Group for appropriate action. Police should continue arresting ''underground cadres'' found extorting under the National Security Act (NSA), Kenya said. The Dimapur police commissioner was asked to increase patrolling in market areas, and also deploy IRBn personnel to instill confidence among the people, he said. The government also directed that a special cell be formed by the police commissioner to exclusively deal with incidents of extortion, he added. The Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI) said directions of such nature were issued by the state government in the past as well. ''However, considering the government's continued insincerity, it does not seem to hold any water,'' it said. The shutdown will continue as long as the government does not take any satisfactory steps, it added.
Nagaland Guv encourages students to embrace entrepreneurship and innovation
DIMAPUR, April 25: Governor of Nagaland, La Ganesan said today that looking towards the future, the fact is that the landscape of the job market is evolving rapidly, and therefore there is an urgent need for young minds of the graduating students to lead this change. The Nagaland Governor said this while gracing the convocation []
Manipur: IED blast damages bridge connecting Imphal and Dimapur ahead of polls Economic Times
Manipur: IED blast damages bridge connecting Imphal and Dimapur ahead of pollsEconomic Times
Manipur: IED blast damages bridge connecting Imphal and Dimapur ahead of polls The Economic Times
Manipur: IED blast damages bridge connecting Imphal and Dimapur ahead of pollsThe Economic Times
Manipur: IED blast damages bridge connecting Imphal and Dimapur ahead of polls
Bridge connecting Imphal and Dimapur damaged by IED explosion, affecting heavy vehicle movement on National Highway 2. Security impacted ahead of polls. The bridge along the National Highway 2, which passes through Koubru Leikha, Sapermeina villages, and Kangpokpi district of Manipur, has developed huge caters at several places following the blast. The highway is over 1,300km.
Manipur: IED blast on bridge at NH 2 connecting Imphal and Dimapur by suspected Kuki militants ahead of pollsOrganiser
IED explosion damages bridge on NH 2 in Manipur
IMPHAL: A bridge on the National Highway 2 in ethnic violence-hit Manipur's Kangpokpi district was partially damaged in an IED explosion early on Wednesday, disrupting traffic movement in the area, police said. The blast occurred on the bridge between Sapermeina and Koubru Leikha areas around 12. 45 am, an officer said. No casualties were reported so far in the improvised explosive device (IED) blast, he said. Three craters and cracks on both ends of the bridge were noticed, the officer said. Movement of heavy vehicles has been stopped on the bridge connecting Manipur's capital Imphal with Nagaland's Dimapur. Minutes after the explosion, police personnel rushed to the spot and cordoned off the bridge, he said, adding that an investigation into the IED blast has been initiated. Some two-wheelers, however, were seen plying on the bridge this morning. The IED explosion occurred hours after gunfights broke out between village volunteers of the two warring communities in Imphal West district. Over 200 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence in Manipur between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjacent hills-based Kukis since May last year.
Major fire outbreak in school premise in Dimapur
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, April 21: A major fire broke out in a school premise in Dimapur on Sunday. Fire station, West, Dimapur led by Commander ASI, Kingbongse, attended the fire call which came in at around 3.11 pm, this evening. According to the Commander, the incident occured in the school premise of St Stephens Higher []
Election Commission issues notice to Nagaland Congress candidate against religious appeal ahead of Lok Sabha polls With just hours left ahead of the polling of the 18th Lok Sabha elections, the Chief Electoral Officer of Nagaland issued notice to Congress candidate S Supongmeren Jamir for making an appeal to the voters on religious lines. The warning came in response to a complaint lodged by Imchainba, President of the BJP Dimapur District, alleging a breach of electoral conduct. Whereas, a complaint has been received from lmchainba, President BJP, Dimapur District, dated 17th April 2024 addressed to the Election Commission of lndia, through the Office of the Undersigned and received at around 1730 hrs and the said complaint being addressed to the Election Commission of lndia has been forwarded to the Commission vide letter No. ELEICDT -1 5/2024 dated April 17, 2024, the letter stated. The letters, addressed to local councils, purportedly contained appeals of a religious nature, warning against the perceived consequences of voting for the incumbent BJP government. Whereas, in the said letters (as freely translated from Ao dialect by this office), you have said that, other religious believers are being threatened and being persecuted, it added. Whereas the letters go on to state that, At present, the BJP government is in power and through them, the BJP and RSS are working together to make India one nation, one culture and one religion only. And additionally, the letters also state that, in the forthcoming MP election leaded by the BJP Government, if voted to power again, it will be very difficult to for our people to live on. The letters conclude, by stating that, l would like to urge all the people of the Ao tribes in Dimapur and its periphery to think wisely and cast your precious vote prayerfully in order to have a better tomorrow. The letter further stated that, as per sub-section 3 of Section 123 of the Representation ofPeople Act, 1951, appealing by a candidate to vote on the ground of his religion is a corrupt practice. The letter read that the Conduct for Guidance of Political Parties and Candidates stated that, o party or candidate shall include in any activity that may aggravate existing differences, create mutual hatred or cause tension between different castes and communities, religious or linguistic. Whereas, Clause (3) of Part I General Conduct of the Model Code of Conduct for Guidance of Political Parties and Candidates, inter alia, states that there shall be no appeal to caste or communal feelings for securing votes, it added. Now, therefore, you, Shri S Supongmeren Jamir, are strictly cautioned against appealing to communal feelings for securing votes in favour of your candidature for the 1- Nagaland Parliamentary Constituency in the General Elections to the Lok Sabha 2024, it added. The electoral fate of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Chumben Murry and INDIA (Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance) candidate S Supongmeren Jamir will be decided on April 19 in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls. The Lok Sabha elections are set to commence on April 19 to elect 543 Members of Parliament. Nagaland, situated in the north-east region of India, houses a single constituency in the Lok Sabha. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the NDPP-BJP coalition secured a significant victory over the Indian National Congress, emerging as the winner. The Nagaland Parliamentary Constituency, the sole Lok Sabha seat in the state, remains unreserved. Political leaders have also been referring to efforts for a solution to the Naga political issue. (ANI)
Civic issues in limelight in Nagaland Lok Sabha poll; Dimapur vendors lukewarm, say not much expectations With five days left for polling in Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency, electioneering is picking up momentum with roads and water among issues of concern for people here. The electoral fate of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Chumben Murry and INDIA (Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance) candidate S Supongmeren Jamir will be decided on April 19 in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls. BJP chief JP Nadda addressed a rally in the state on Friday. Most of the vegetable vendors and meat traders in the markets in and around Dimapur are from Assam and Bihar and have settled here with their families. They said they are not thinking too much about the election as yet. A trader from Assam, who is settled here, said he is focused on his business. I have been here for many years now. I am in the poultry farming business. The business has been running well, there are no objections. We can deal according to our wish. There are no problems related to rates here, he told ANI. Reema Devi, born and brought up in Dimapur, said that there is a need for more cultural integration in the state. Her father came here 40 years ago and decided to settle here. I cast my vote here and do not have much expectations from elections...I don't feel accepted, said Reema, who is in her early forties and has five children. A vegetable vendor in New Market, who did not wish to be identified, said there should be jobs for those who settled in the state from outside. I have been living in Dimapur for 27 years. I am a native of Bihar. I have not made up my mind yet whom to vote, he said. Meat vendors emphasised the need for better roads and cleanliness. We want better roads and cleanliness. There is a lot of garbage. Roads are broken. We can keep our markets clean but what shall we do about the roads and garbage? There should be more cleanliness, said Atleef, whose family came to Nagaland from Assam. He said they are focused on earning his livelihood. We do have much expectations from the election, he said. Ayemi, local, said conditions of roads in some areas of the state was a persistent problem. For me, the issue in this election is better roads. The condition of roads here is not good and parking is also an issue. Though the city is cleaner, more is required, the 25-year-old Kohima resident said. Civic issues were also raised by locals during the assembly polls held in 2023. Chumben Murry has been meeting people and addressing small gatherings as part of his campaign. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has also campaigned for him. In his speeches, Murry has been praising the Act East policy of the Modi government. Nadda addressed an election rally in Chumoukedima in Nagaland on Friday. He spoke about the central government's initiatives for the northeast including Nagaland. The enthusiasm I see here today is giving me confidence that the people of Nagaland have decided to make us win. I am glad that I have come to a land of rich culture and traditions, and a land which has always respected humanity and civilization, he said. He said Nagaland is a symbol of honesty, simplicity, hard work and strength. Congress got the opportunity to serve here, but it misused it so badly. Congress never respected the time that was given to it. Nor did it respect the people and their aspirations. Congress thwarted development and prosperity in Nagaland, he alleged. This is the reason that the Congress party doesn't have even a single seat in the state Legislative Assembly of Nagaland...Modiji's vision for the Northeast is not limited to 'Act East', but he is working tirelessly to make this region a 'Gateway to South Asia and East Asia', Nadda said. He said PM Modi has changed the style of politics and changed the approach of politics. Under the Congress rule, the Northeast was marred by 'Divide and Divide and Divide'. But under the BJP-NDPP rule, the Northeast has been transformed into a 'DevINE model'. Prime Minister Modiji has earmarked a whopping Rs 6,600 crore amount for the PM-DevINE model in the Northeast, he said. He also attacked INDIA Alliance, saying it constitutes parivarvadi parties. Congress and INDIA alliance candidate S Supongmeren Jamir, in his speeches, has slammed the BJP and said he is fighting against all odds to protect secularism. He has also expressed his commitment to protect the Naga way of life. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had visited Kohima as part of his Bharat Jodo Naya Yatra in January this year. Political leaders have also been referring to efforts for a solution to the Naga political issue. (ANI)
Nagaland govt did not give its views to Centre on Nagaland Territory: ENPO
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, April 12: The Eastern Nagaland Peoples Organisation (ENPO) said the people of eastern Nagaland have decided to abstain from the Lok Sabha elections as the Nagaland government did not give its comments on the highlights of the draft memorandum of settlement for Frontier Nagaland Territory to the government of India, stalling the []
Nagaland CEO issues show cause notice to Dy CM Patton
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, April 10: Nagaland chief electoral officer (CEO) Vysan R on Tuesday issued a show-cause notice to deputy chief minister Y Patton relating to his recent speech at an election rally in Wokha. The CEO issued the notice after viewing a video of Patton, star campaigner for the BJP in the Lok Sabha []
Congress prioritizes unity while BJP pushes for artificial uniformity: Jairam Ramesh
Congress prioritizes unity while BJP pushes for artificial uniformity: Jairam Ramesh Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday said that the party is committed to ''unity'' while the BJP wants ''artificial uniformity''. Addressing media persons here at Congress Bhavan in Dimapur, the AICC general secretary, who arrived in the state during the day to campaign for Congress candidate S Supongmeren Jamir, said the 2024 elections will be the most important one for the people of the country as it will be a ''battle between unity and uniformity''. The Congress wants to strengthen unity by celebrating the country's diversity while the BJP and its allies want to impose artificial uniformity, he said. Article 371 (A) was included in the Constitution of India in 1963 when the state of Nagaland was formed, he said, adding that the Article that provides special provisions for Nagaland will ''come under attack as the BJP had removed Article 370 from the Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. The framework agreement was signed between the Government of India and the NSCN-IM in 2015. However, nine years have gone by and we still dont know the details of the agreement. The BJP promised during the assembly polls that the election is for a solution but till today there is no solution only confusion and they have fooled the people of Nagaland, he said. With all the 60 MLAs joining the government in the state, he wondered if this was democracy. The only party keeping democracy in Nagaland and in the country is the Indian National Congress and we will never compromise with BJP. The election is for the future of the democracy, he said. Maintaining that the party believes that all regions of Nagaland must see development and the political aspirations of the people of Nagaland must be fulfilled, he said, adding that ''imbalance in development must be addressed''. Regions in every state feel left out of the government, which is a reflection of bad governance. We must balance regional development between states and balance regional development within the state, he said. Expressing that the ''election in India is not a beauty contest for selecting the prime minister'', he said the election is between political parties, party ideologies, and programmes. Ours is not an individual-centric democracy but party-centric. When we get the mandate, all parties will sit together and select the prime minister, he said. Ramesh expressed confidence that the Congress and its allies INDIA will get a clear majority in the Lok Sabha polls.
Assam Rifles Organizes National Integration Tour for Cadets in North Eastern Region
Guwahati: A week-long National Integration Tour of the North Eastern Region was organized by Assam Rifles, welcoming a group of 47 cadets and two teachers, including 10 girls. The tour, spanning from April 3 to 10, aimed to deepen the understanding of the North Eastern states among the participants. During the tour, the cadets visited the Directorate General Assam Rifles Headquarters at Laitkor, engaging in interactive sessions with Lt General PC Nair, the Director General of Assam Rifles and an alumnus of the same school. A highlight of their visit was a surprise reception at Assam Rifles House, where the Assam Rifles Jazz Band performed the school song 'Hum Bharat Ke Chand Sitare', leaving the cadets enthralled. The cadets also attended a cultural programme at the Rai auditorium in Assam Rifles, witnessing performances by artists from various states showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the region. Additionally, they visited prominent locations in Meghalaya, including Shillong Peak and Cherrapunji. Moving to Dimapur, the cadets visited the Assam Rifles Training Centre & School, interacted with the officers and men, and witnessed a cultural programme at 7 Assam Rifles located at Ghaspani. They further visited the Inspectorate General Assam Rifles (North) and witnessed a lecture & demonstration showcasing the epic battle of Kohima. At the Kohima War Cemetery, the cadets paid their respects and interacted with Major General Manish Kumar, Inspector General (North). They expressed gratitude to Assam Rifles for the memorable experience, acknowledging the tour's role in promoting understanding of different cultures and fostering community engagement. Such National Integration Tours serve as a bridge to connect people from diverse backgrounds, promoting mutual respect and understanding. They reinforce the importance of unity in diversity and celebrate the rich tapestry of India's cultures. Ultimately, initiatives like these pave the way for a brighter future built on the foundation of harmony and inclusivity. Taylor Swift Delights Fans with 'The Tortured Poets Department' Lyrics on Eclipse Day Breaking Beauty Stereotypes: Suki Waterhouse's Empowering Postpartum Story Bianca Censori Turns Heads in See-Through Dress During LA Night Out
Casting of postal ballots begins in Dimapur
DIMAPUR, April 8: To facilitate voting for essential workers, the casting of postal ballots beganat the deputy commissioners office in Dimapur on Monday. The process was overseen by EAC and the nodal officer for postal ballots, Litsenthung Kikon. Kikon informed that out of 18 eligible essential voters, 15 casted their votes on the first day []
NPCC launches donate for Congress campaign
HT correspondent DIMAPUR, April 8: The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) on Monday launched the donate for Congress campaign, a crowd-funding initiative, towards the electoral campaign fund of party candidate S Supongmeren Jamir for the Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency. Launching the campaign, the NPCC said the freezing of accounts of the Congress Party is not []
STF apprehends 4 peddlers with heroin from Guwahati lodge
Guwahati, April 5: Acting on a tip-off the Special task Force (STF) of Assam Police apprehended a group of Dimapur-based drug peddlers who was camping at Brahmaputra Lodge at Adabari here and was involved in supplying narcotics at Azara, Mirza and other South Kamrup areas. They had supplied a part of the contraband yesterday [] The post STF apprehends 4 peddlers with heroin from Guwahati lodge appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Ministry of Home Affairs Extends AFSPA in Nagaland Districts and Police Stations
Gangtok: T he Ministry of Home Affairs has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, in Nagaland, declaring certain areas as disturbed for a period of six months, effective from April 1, 2023. This extension encompasses eight districts and 21 police stations across the state. According to the notification released by the MHA, the AFSPA has been prolonged in Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phek, and Peren districts of Nagaland. Additionally, it includes specific police stations in five districts, namely Zunheboto, Mokokchung, Kohima, Wokha, and Longleng. The designated police stations within these districts are Khuzama, Kohima North, Kohima South, Zubza, and Kezocha in Kohima district; Mangkolemba, Mokokchung-I, Longtho, Tuli, Longchem, and Anaki 'C' in Mokokchung district; Yanglok police station in Longleng district; Bhandari, Champang, and Ralan in Wokha district; and Ghatashi, Pughoboto, Satakha, Suruhuto, Zunheboto, and Aghunato in Zunheboto district. The notification further states that the declaration of these areas as disturbed under Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, is a preventive measure considering the prevailing law and order situation. This decision comes after a comprehensive review of the security scenario in Nagaland by the Central Government. Previously, the Central Government had designated eight districts and 21 police stations in five other districts of Nagaland as disturbed areas for a similar period, effective from October 1, 2023. Under the AFSPA, security forces are empowered to take certain actions, including arrest without a warrant and search premises without prior authorization, in order to maintain public order and combat insurgency effectively. PM Modi Showcases NaMo App Features to Bill Gates During Meeting Bihar Board 10th Result 2024: Expected Announcement Today, Will Pass Percentage Rise? Bigg Boss 13 winner Munawar Faruqui arrested from a hookah parlour
Centre extends AFSPA in 8 districts, 21 police stations of Nagaland for 6 months declaring them as 'disturbed area' New Delhi [India], March 28 (ANI) The Central government has extended Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, in eight districts and 21 police stations in five districts of Nagaland, declaring them as 'disturbed area' for a period of six months with effect from April 1 this year, unless withdrawn earlier. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) made the announcement through a notification mentioning that the AFSPA has been extended for next six months in Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phek and Peren districts of Nagaland. Besides, the AFSPA has been extended in the areas falling within the jurisdiction of 21 police stations in five districts of Nagaland-- six police stations each in Zunheboto and Mokokchung districts; five police stations in Kohima; three police stations in Wokha; and Yanglok police station in Longleng district. These 21 police stations comprise Khuzama, Kohima North, Kohima South, Zubza and Kezocha police stations in Kohima district; Mangkolemba, Mokokchung-I, Longtho, Tuli, Longchem and Anaki 'C' police stations in Mokokchung district; Yanglok police station in Longleng district; Bhandari, Champang and Ralan police stations in Wokha district; and Ghatashi, Pughoboto, Satakha, Suruhuto, Zunheboto and Aghunato police stations in Zunheboto district. Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phek and Peren districts in Nagaland and the areas in Nagaland falling within the jurisdiction of i) Khuzama, Kohima North, Kohima South, Zubza and Kezocha police stations in Kohima District; ii) Mangkolemba, Mokokchung-I, Longtho, Tuli, Longchem and Anaki 'C' police stations in Mokokchung District; iii) Yanglok police station in Longleng District; iv) Bhandari, Champang and Ralan police stations in Wokha District; and v) Ghatashi, Pughoboto, Satakha, Suruhuto, Zunheboto and Aghunato police stations in Zunheboto District, are declared as 'disturbed area' under Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 for a period of six months with effect from April 1, 2023, unless withdrawn earlier, reads the notification. The Centre took the step following a further review of the law and order situation in the state of Nagaland. Earlier, the Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (28 of 1958) had declared eight districts and 21 Police Stations in five other districts of the state of Nagaland as 'disturbed area' for a period of six months with effect from October 1, 2023. The AFSPA empowers security forces to arrest a person without a warrant, enter or search premises without a warrant along with some other actions. (ANI)
Drug trafficking kingpin Bahar Uddin arrested from Assam's Sonitpur
Drug trafficking kingpin Bahar Uddin arrested from Assam's Sonitpur In a joint operation, Assam police and Nagaland police arrested Bahar Uddin, a most wanted narcotics drug trafficking kingpin of North East India, from Assam's Sonitpur district. The arrested drug trafficking kingpin hails from Jeliagrong, Dimapur in Nagaland. According to police, based on secret information, a joint team of Sonitpur district police led by Additional Superintendent of Police (HQ) Madhurima Das, Deputy SP (P) Debasish Kayastha and Nagaland police launched an operation at a house of Nurja Khatun of Thelamara area in Sonitpur district. During the operation, the police team apprehended one person, namely Md. Bahar Uddin regarding of Narcotic Police Station case number 22/2023 under Section 28/27(A) NDPS Act and was handed over to Nagaland police, a senior police officer of Sonitpur district said. Nagaland police said two of Uddin's associates have also been arrested, one from Dimapur and one from Imphal. Bahar Uddin is wanted in multiple known cases registered across the region and has been running a major drug network spread over many states and involved in financing, procuring, transportation, and sale of sunflower, ganja and other dangerous drugs, Nagaland police said in a press statement. The statement further read, Bahar Uddin had been using multiple aliases, multiple identities, multiple phone numbers, and numerous hideouts to carry on the trafficking in narcotics and numerous people have been associated with him in the conspiracies to traffic banned substances like ganja, brown sugar etc in the region. He has tried to evade the law enforcement agencies for many years. (ANI)
Nagaland Wokha Trip: - Have you ever heard the name Wokha, plan to go here with your partner
Nagaland, a city known for its culture, is the best place to visit. The food and beautiful view here will make your trip memorable. If Nagaland was not on your travel list to date, then you should visit Wokha once. Once you go here you will force everyone to go to Nagaland. In today's article, we will tell you the beauty of Wokha and tips to plan a trip cheaply. Why is Wokha famous? This place in Nagaland is best for nature lovers. This is because as soon as you reach Wokha, you will see only lush green trees and beautiful huge mountains all around. The cool breeze and the fragrance of the soil will enter your mind. Once you go here, you will not feel like coming back after seeing the colourful flowers, trees laden with fresh fruits and beautiful flowing rivers. Wokha is the third largest city in the state of Nagaland. Apart from this, Kohima and Dimapur are in first and second positions. How to reach? If you are planning a trip on a low budget, then start your journey by train instead of going by flight. The nearest railway station to Wokha is Dimapur. You will not get a direct train till Wokha. Wokha to Dimapur is a 4-hour journey. You can take a taxi from Dimapur to reach Wokha. If you want to travel by flight, you can take a flight to Dimapur. Places to visit: You can visit Mount Tiyi, Doyang River, Totsu Rock and Tehu Rang Valley. Things to do- Here you can visit Mount Tiyi, about 2000 meters above. The view of the valley below from the villages located above will fascinate you. Watching sunset and sunrise from here is a different pleasure. Here you can also go for rock climbing and trekking. Wokha Hotel- You will easily get cheap hotels here, you can stay in a hotel worth Rs 1500 to 2000 thousand. After going to Wokha, you can roam around the village and enjoy the culture and food here. Image Credit- Freepik
Skhemlang Suba strikes Gold for Mlaya in 1500m event
By Our Reporter Shillong, March 19: The Meghalaya team had a great start to the 3rd North East Games, held in Dimapur. The athletics team emerged with 4 medals on Day 1 of the meet. Skhemlang Suba won an individual gold medal in the men 1500M event the marquee middle-distance event. Suba, along with [] The post Skhemlang Suba strikes Gold for Mlaya in 1500m event appeared first on The Shillong Times .
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By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 9: Three drug peddlers were arrested and 92.42 gm of contraband items were seized from their possession on Saturday. Based on credible information that a drug peddler, Kaisikamo had collected a consignment of illegal contraband from Dimapur, the ANTF team of Ri Bhoi and staff of Byrnihat Police Station raided [] The post Cops arrest 3 drug peddlers appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Abducted JCO of Indian Army rescued by security forces in Manipur's Thoubal district
IMPHAL: A serving Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Indian Army, who was abducted from his home in Manipur's Thoubal district by anti-social elements on Friday morning, was rescued by security forces in the evening, sources said. The JCO, identified as Konsam Kheda Singh, a resident of Charangpat Mamang Leikai, is currently at Waikhong police station (near Kakching) in Thoubal district. Police are investigating the incident, they added. According to sources, a coordinated search operation was launched by all security agencies to rescue the JCO which ultimately led to his safe release at 6.30 pm. Singh, who was currently on leave, was abducted around 9am after some people barged into his home and bundled him in a vehicle and fled. Though the cause of the abduction is not known, reports suggest that it was an extortion case as his family had received such threats in the past, officials said. This was the fourth incident since the commencement of the conflict in Manipur wherein soldiers while on leave, on duty or their relatives have been targeted for nefarious interests by inimical elements. In September 2023, a former Assam Regiment soldier Serto Thangthang Kom was kidnapped and killed by an unidentified armed group from the valley. He was posted in Manipur's Leimakhong with the Defence Service Corps (DSC). Two months later, an unidentified armed group kidnapped four people while they were travelling in an SUV from the hill district Churachandpur to Leimakhong, and killed them. The four were family members of an Indian Army soldier serving in Jammu and Kashmir. A fifth passenger, the father of the soldier, who was injured, managed to escape and was later airlifted by the army to Dimapur for treatment. He was eventually shifted to the base hospital in Guwahati, Assam. An Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) from Manipur Police was attacked in his house in Imphal city on February 27. The attackers in this case were identified as Arambai Tenggol (AT), a radical Meitei group. Following the incident, police commandos of Manipur laid down their arms in Imphal and other areas. The open defiance of discipline in the police ranks on the morning of the commencement of the state assembly (February 28, 2024) prompted Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh to visit the police officer in the hospital and also hold discussions with the senior police officials to address their grievances. Manipur Police also published a statement blaming the notorious group AT for the attack and warned all miscreants to refrain from such acts and indicating that prevalence of such conditions will result in reimposition of AFSPA in the valley. The security forces toiling day and night for early restoration of peace and normalcy are being targeted for performing their duty, the officials said, adding the attacks by the inimical elements on security forces and their families need to be strongly condemned and perpetrators caught and punished as per the law. At least 219 people have been killed in the ethnic strife in the state that started on May 3 last year after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts to protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. Meiteis account for about 53 per cent of Manipur's population and live mostly in the Imphal Valley, while tribals, which include Nagas and Kukis, constitute 40 per cent and reside mainly in the hill districts.
New Delhi/Kohima, March 7 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a charge sheet before a special PMLA court in Nagalands Dimapur against 299 accused persons and entities, including 76 Chinese-controlled entities, in connection with a money laundering case, officials said here on Wednesday. ED sources said that of the 76 Chinese-controlled entities, 10 directors []
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a Prosecution Complaint against 299 individuals and entities, including 76 Chinese-controlled entities, in a money laundering case in Nagaland. The Special Court in Dimapur has taken cognizance of the offence after finding a prima facie case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. The case involves duping investors with promises of high returns through investments in a cryptocurrency mining scheme using an app called HPZ Token. ED's investigation has led to the freezing of Rs. 176.67 crore and attachment of properties worth Rs. 278.70 crore.
Nagaland Tribal Body Declares Public Emergency Over Delay in Forming Frontier Territory
Guwahati: The powerful tribal body of Nagalandthe Eastern Nagaland Peoples Organisation (ENPO) has called for a boycott of elections and campaigns across six eastern districts of the state over the union governments delay in its offer to create a Frontier Nagaland Territory an autonomous council for the region. Bogged down by delay by the union government in fulfilling their demand, the ENPO has declared a public emergency with immediate effect and called for a boycott of elections and campaigns across six eastern districts of the state. The ENPO demanded that the Centre should honour the aspirations of the people as assured by union home minister Amit Shah to settle their issue before the 2024 Parliamentary elections. The decision was taken after a marathon coordination meeting held on Tuesday in Dimapur between tribal bodies and frontal organisations under the ENPOs eastern districts of Mon, Tuensang, Kiphire, Longleng, Noklak and Shamator. The tribal body has reaffirmed its earlier resolution to refrain from participating in any central and state election. It declared that the people of eastern Nagaland shall not accede to any assurance that the ministry of home affairs may come up with for implementation post-Lok Sabha election process. During the period of public emergency, no election campaign by any political party within the eastern Nagaland area will be allowed, it said. In a series of action plans the tribal body has called a dawn-to-dusk ban will be imposed on March 8, following which the protest will be intensified. On February 9, the ENPO organised public rallies simultaneously across the six-district headquarters demanding for effectuation of the Centres assured Frontier Nagaland Territory before the forthcoming Parliamentary elections. The rallies will culminate with the adoption of a resolution that the people of the region shall be compelled to take their own course of action in the event the central government does not honour their sentiments and aspirations. The ENPO has been demanding a separate Frontier Nagaland state as early as 2010 over alleged issues of discrimination particularly in the development front. Although the ENPOs initial demand was for the creation of a separate state Frontier Nagaland carved out from the present Nagaland state, the Centres representatives from ministry of home affairs led by advisor (northeast) AK Mishra in 2022 negotiated for an alternative arrangement- autonomy for the region. The body, which represents the Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Phom, Sangtam, Tikhir, and Yimkhiung communities, intensified pressure on the centre for its demand in 2022. The tribal body claimed that the ministry of home affairs assured and proposed an autonomous council - Frontier Naga Territory for the region with legislative, executive, administration, and financial autonomy with 49 councillors- 40 elected legislative members and nine nominees. Presently, the six districts have 20 MLAs in the 60-member state assembly. The tribal body in January 2023, just before the state assembly elections, agreed to withdraw its election boycott call after the ministry of home affairs intervened and assured that the issue would be resolved after the assembly polls. Lauding the ENPO decision, union home minister Amit Shah had termed it an expression of trust in the Modi government. The ENPO claimed that they were assured that a solution as mutually agreed will be reached after following the due process and will be implemented after completion of the election process.
Nagaland: ENPO ups ante over separate state demand, says it won't allow poll campaign
Nagaland: ENPO ups ante over separate state demand, says it won't allow poll campaign The ENPO, which is demanding a separate state carved out of Nagaland, declared a ''public emergency'' in six districts, stating that it would not allow any political party to campaign for the Lok Sabha polls. The decision was taken by the Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO) after it held a meeting with tribal bodies and frontal organisations in Dimapur on Tuesday. ''In view of the Government of India delaying to settle the offer for creation of Frontier Nagaland Territory (FNT) through the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Tribal Bodies and Frontal Organisations hereby declare Public Emergency all over Eastern Nagaland with immediate effect,'' it said in a statement. ENPO has been demanding a separate state since 2010, claiming that the six districts -- Mon, Tuensang, Longleng, Kiphire, Noklak and Shamator, in the eastern part of Nagaland have been neglected in all aspects for years. It also decided ''not to accede to any assurance that may come up with by the MHA to be implemented after the upcoming Parliamentary election process''. The ENPO also announced a dawn-to-dusk bandh in these six districts on March 8. It warned that any individual or group not adhering to the declaration would be doing so at their own risk. These six districts are mainly inhabited by the tribes of Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Phom, Sangtam, Tikhir, and Yimkhiung.
Travel tips: By air, rail or road; Know the easy way to reach Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga National Park is one of the pride of India. It is located in Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam state. It is the world's largest habitat for one-horned rhinoceros. About 2200 one-horned rhinoceros live here. Apart from this, a large number of Bengal tigers also live here, due to which Kaziranga National Park is also called Tiger Reserve. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to visit Kaziranga National Park on the 8th and 9th of March. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will rest in Kaziranga on the night of March 8. On the morning of March 9, he will visit Kaziranga National Park for the first time as Prime Minister. This is the first time that a Prime Minister has visited Kaziranga. His visit will further increase the fame of Kaziranga and will also promote tourism. Apart from this, he will also address a public meeting in Jorhat and then leave for West Bengal. Kaziranga National Park is known for its diverse wildlife and natural beauty. There are many options available for tourists to visit this national park, which include zip safari, elephant safari, and boat safari. Zip safari takes you to untouched parts of the forest, while elephant safari gives you the thrill of seeing wildlife from the heights of the forest. Boat safari provides you with a unique opportunity to see the Ganga dolphins. Apart from this, tourists can enjoy cultural programs and folk dances, which give a glimpse of the rich culture of Assam. Don't forget to visit the tea gardens, which are the identity of Assam. How to reach Kaziranga National Park? By Air: The two nearest airports to Kaziranga are Guwahati International Airport and Jorhat Airport. These are located at a distance of 217 km and 97 km respectively. There are good roads connecting both the airports to the park. The popular Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport located in Guwahati is the best option for coming from foreign countries or any corner of India. You can hire a cab or taxi directly from the airport to go to the park. Alternatively, you can go to Paltan Bazar Bus Stand, which is about 23 km from the airport. From there you can reach the park by taking a government or private bus, which will be cheaper than going directly by cab or taxi. By Rail: The nearest railway station to Kaziranga Park is Furkating Junction, located 75 km from the park. The station is well connected by many trains to major railway stations like Guwahati, Kolkata, and New Delhi. Travelers can also use the other nearest railway stations Guwahati Railway Station and Jorhat Railway Station, located at a distance of 240 km and 90 km respectively. Both these stations are major railway stations of North Eastern Railway. From the stations, you can reach the park by taking a taxi, cab, or bus service. By Road: The main gate of Kaziranga Park is located in Kohora town on National Highway 37. Due to this Kohora is connected to all the major cities of Assam like Guwahati, Tezpur, Jorhat, Nagaon, Golaghat, Dimapur, Tinsukia, Sivasagar etc. by state transport buses or private buses and minibuses. There are also local transport services connecting Kohora to other small towns nearby. The nearest major cities like Guwahati and Jorhat are connected to other parts of the country by air, rail, and road. You can travel to these cities and then hire a cab/taxi or take public buses to reach the park easily.
NSCN faction issues diktat, seeks to oust LGBTQ+ from Nagaland in 3 days
GUWAHATI: The LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) movement has suffered a setback in Nagaland. An insurgent group in a peace mode has asked non-locals, who arrived in the state to propagate and encourage LGBTQ, to leave the Naga-inhabited areas within three days. The Nikki Sumi faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang), better known as NSCN-K (Niki), issued the diktat on the heels of the first LGBTQ conclave in the state held in commercial hub Dimapur on February 29. The outfit said LGBTQ, which is alien to the Naga society and was never heard of among the Naga people, is trying to make a foothold in the Naga society to corrupt and tow away the minds of Naga people, especially the younger generation, from our cultural and religious beliefs. It not only poses a serious threat to the moral ethics of the Nagas but is also against the teachings of Christianity. The NSCN/GPRN shall not be blinded and allow external elements to replace our traditional and religious values with unrighteous and unethical ways of life, the NSCN-K (Nikki) said in a statement. The statement also said that the Nagas, as Christians, would not tolerate non-locals coming from elsewhere and try and destroy the fabric of the Naga society. The insurgent group asked the Nagas, including churches, to be ever vigilant about such evil forces trying to destroy the existence of our society. It asked them to educate and counsel the younger generation, vulnerable to such bad influences. In the interest of safeguarding the society, the NSCN/GPRN directs those non-locals, who have come from elsewhere propagating and encouraging LGBTQ, to leave Naga-inhabited areas within three days time, the NSCN-K (Nikki) said. The outfit said it should not be held responsible for any negative reaction that may occur owing to failure to comply with the directive. The LGBTQ conclave was organised to initiate discussions on social acceptance, inclusion and employment opportunities for the community. Joint director of health and family welfare Dr Bernice Dzuvichi and several members attended the event. Alien to Naga society The outfit said LGBTQ, which is alien to the Naga society and was never heard of among the Naga people, is trying to make a foothold in the Naga society to corrupt and tow away the minds of Naga people, especially the younger generation, from our cultural and religious beliefs. It poses a serious threat to moral ethics of the Nagas but is also against teachings of Christianity
