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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

News Track 28 Mar 2024 6:13 pm

Centre extends AFSPA in 8 districts, 21 police stations of Nagaland for 6 months declaring them as 'disturbed area'

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)

devdiscourse 28 Mar 2024 8:22 am

ENPO calls for 12-hour shutdown in Eastern Nagaland

DIMAPUR: In view of the Eastern Nagaland public meeting to be held at Tuensang headquarters on Thursday (March 28), the Eastern Nagaland Peoples Organisation (ENPO) has called for a 12-hour total shutdown in entire Eastern Nagaland region from 6am of Thursday (March 28). The district administration, police, paramilitary forces, power department, public health engineering department, [] The post ENPO calls for 12-hour shutdown in Eastern Nagaland appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

NorthEast Now 27 Mar 2024 6:33 pm

NDPP, Cong candidates file papers for LS poll in Nagaland

Dimapur:Ruling National Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) candidate Chumben Murry and Congress candidate Supongmeren Jamir and his substitute candidate Nagavito filed their nomination papers to contest the April 19 election for the lone Lok Sabha seat in Nagaland at the returning officers office in Kohima on Tuesday. Altogether four candidates filed their nomination to contest the [] The post NDPP, Cong candidates file papers for LS poll in Nagaland appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

NorthEast Now 26 Mar 2024 11:31 pm

Nagaland: BJP govt torturing Oppn leaders for fear of losing power, says Congress

Dimapur: AICC national spokesperson and media coordination for Northeast region Mathew Antony on Tuesday accused the BJP government at the Centre of arresting and torturing the Opposition leaders for fear of losing power after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Addressing a press conference at Dimapur, Antony said after former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren was [] The post Nagaland: BJP govt torturing Oppn leaders for fear of losing power, says Congress appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

NorthEast Now 26 Mar 2024 7:39 pm

Meghalaya CM Sangma Calls On Nagaland CM, Extends Support To NDPP In Upcoming LS Elections

Meghalaya Chief Minister and National Peoples Party, NPP president, Conrad K. Sangma, following his arrival in Dimapur yesterday, conducted a meeting with party leaders and MLAs in connection with the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. After the party meeting, Sangma, accompanied by Senior NPP leader Thomas A Sangma and party MLAs from Nagaland, met with Nagaland... The post Meghalaya CM Sangma Calls On Nagaland CM, Extends Support To NDPP In Upcoming LS Elections appeared first on Northeast Today .

North East Today 26 Mar 2024 12:59 pm

Nagaland: NSCN factions have tacit understanding with Myanmar military junta, claims RPP

Dimapur: The Rising Peoples Party (RPP) said some NSCN factions in Myanmar and Nagaland have a tacit understanding with the Myanmar military junta. At a time when the entire ethnic peoples including the majority Burmans are with the Pro-Democracy Forces (PDF) fighting the junta, the Nagas in Burma have lost their national vision. Instead of [] The post Nagaland: NSCN factions have tacit understanding with Myanmar military junta, claims RPP appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

NorthEast Now 24 Mar 2024 6:29 pm

Large participation in 60th Naga national service

DIMAPUR, March 23: A large number of people participated in the 60th year celebration of Naga national service of Thuingaleng Muivah, theAto Kilonser(Prime Minister) of NSCN-IM, at Camp Hebron off Dimapur in Nagaland on Saturday. Naga Hoho, Global Naga Forum (GNF), Naga Mothers Association (NMA), Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR), Tirap, Changlang, Longding []

thehillstimes 24 Mar 2024 5:25 am

Police seize heroin worth 294.64 grams, arrest one in Khatkhati

DIPHU, March 23: In a significant breakthrough, Khatkhati Police, in collaboration with 20 Bn. CRPF personnel, intercepted a Toyota Urban Cruiser car bearing registration number NL 07 CB 0290 at the Khatkhati Janakpukhuri Tri-junction on March 22nd. Acting on secret information regarding drug transportation from Dimapur towards Khatkhati, a special naka was laid at the []

thehillstimes 23 Mar 2024 11:31 am

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)

devdiscourse 23 Mar 2024 11:03 am

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

Kalam Times 23 Mar 2024 10:58 am

Independent candidate files nomination in Nagaland

HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, Mar 22: Independent candidate Hayithung Tungoe Lotha filed his nomination paper for the forthcoming election to the lone Lok Sabha seat in Nagaland at the returning officers office in Kohima on Friday. Though Congress and the ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party fielded their respective candidates for the election, they are yet to []

thehillstimes 23 Mar 2024 6:50 am

Tribal bodies asked to avoid taking part in electioneering process

HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, March 22: Even as the Eastern Nagaland Legislators Union appealed to the Eastern Nagaland Peoples Organisation (ENPO) to suspend the ongoing public emergency for the greater interest of the Frontier Nagaland Territory, the control room of the eastern Nagaland public emergency on Friday directed all tribal bodies in eastern Nagaland not to []

thehillstimes 23 Mar 2024 6:35 am

Human Rights team evaluates welfare schemes in Peren

HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, March 21: A Nagaland State Human Rights Commission (NSHRC) team paid a two-day visit to Peren district to evaluate various government welfare schemes and their implementation in the district from a human rights perspective. The team was led by NHRC chairman Justice Songkhupchung Serto and accompanied by its member R Nzanbemo Lotha, []

thehillstimes 22 Mar 2024 6:45 am

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 .

The Shillong Times 20 Mar 2024 1:10 am

Construction of longest tunnel in Dimapur-Kohima rail project begins

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Sainik School Punglwa honours alumni officers

HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, March 16: Sainik School Punglwa in Peren district of Nagaland honoured two of its Naga students who were recently commissioned as officers in the Indian armed forces in the school. While Obed Newmai was commissioned into the Indian Air Force as Flight Lieutenant and Hinoto Kakishe Yepthomi was commissioned into the Indian []

thehillstimes 17 Mar 2024 6:40 am

NEP 2020 seeks to bridge gap between education, employability

HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, March 14: Nagaland governor La Ganesan on Thursday said the NEP 2020 seeks to bridge the gap between education and employability by ensuring that the skills imparted in schools and colleges are aligned with the demands of the job market. Addressing a seminar on New Education Policy of India and the Enhancement []

thehillstimes 15 Mar 2024 6:40 am

Neiphiu Rio opens integrated business hub in Dimapur

HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, March 13:Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday inaugurated the Integrated Business Hub and Innovation Center at Forest colony in Dimapur in the presence of NITI Aayog vice chairman Suman Kumar Bery, representatives of CII, investors, and the business community and entrepreneurs from the state. Speaking on the occasion, Rio said the []

thehillstimes 14 Mar 2024 6:20 am

Cops arrest 3 drug peddlers

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 .

The Shillong Times 10 Mar 2024 4:05 am

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.

The New Indian Express 8 Mar 2024 9:30 pm

Army JCO abducted from home in Manipur, security forces launch search operation

IMPHAL: A serving Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Indian Army was abducted from his home in Manipur's Thoubal district by anti-social elements on Friday, officials said. They said the JCO, identified as Konsam Kheda Singh, a resident of Charangpat Mamang Leikai, was on leave when some people barged into his home at 9am and bundled him in a vehicle and fled. Though the cause of the abduction is not known, initial reports suggest that it was an extortion case as his family had received such threats in the past, the officials said. On receiving information, a coordinated search operation has been launched by all security agencies to rescue the JCO. Checking of all vehicles plying on National Highway 102 is currently in progress. The cause of the abduction is not known and further details are awaited. This is 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. Manipur: 2 killed and many injured in Churachandpur 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. Manipur: 200 armed men abduct ASP, rescued by security forces 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. BJP's 'double engine' govt dealt several blows to people of Manipur: Congress chief Kharge

The New Indian Express 8 Mar 2024 3:27 pm

Crypto mining app case: ED files charge sheet against Chinese-controlled entities, others in Nagaland

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 []

bhaskarlive 7 Mar 2024 12:17 am

ED files prosecution complaint against 299, including 76 Chinese entities in Nagaland money laundering case

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.

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2024 12:03 am

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.

Deccan Chronicle 6 Mar 2024 9:05 pm

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.

devdiscourse 6 Mar 2024 2:06 pm

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.

Kalam Times 5 Mar 2024 8:02 pm

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

The New Indian Express 5 Mar 2024 7:29 am

Foster synergy between health care and humanitarian assistance: Nagaland Governor

HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, March 4: Nagaland Governor and president of Indian Red Cross Society Nagaland (IRCSN) branch, La Ganesan urged the new chairman of the IRCSN P Paiwang Konyak, state health and family welfare minister, to commit to fostering synergy between health care and humanitarian assistance in ensuring that no one is left behind in []

thehillstimes 5 Mar 2024 6:40 am

Rising Peoples Party slams Nagaland budget as lacklustre and deceptive

HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, March 4: The Rising Peoples Party (RPP) on Monday said the 2024-25 Nagaland budget passed recently in the state assembly lacked imagination and was more or less a con job as it had nothing for the common man, sports persons, entrepreneurs, elderly and farmers. In a release, the RPP said the media []

thehillstimes 5 Mar 2024 6:35 am

Workshop on solar-based storages held in Kohima

DIMAPUR, Feb 28: A workshop on the uses and benefits of solar-based storages for the remote areas of Nagaland was organized by the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited under the DoNER ministry with support from the state directorate of horticulture in Kohima. In the opening session, director of the state horticulture department, Meyasashi, []

thehillstimes 29 Feb 2024 6:30 am