CM Rio Urges Centre To Withdraw Protected Area Permit Regime From Nagaland
Kohima, Sep 12: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has urged the Centre to urgently review and withdraw the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime from the state, saying it is affecting Nagalands developmental aspirations and efforts to strengthen economic engagement with the rest of the country and the world. In a letter to Union Home Minister... The post CM Rio Urges Centre To Withdraw Protected Area Permit Regime From Nagaland first appeared on Northeast Today .
Nagaland CM Rio and Dy CM Patton meet HM Amit Shah, discuss state affairs
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Kohima, Sep 11 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton on Friday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and discussed various issues concerning the state, officials said. After the meeting, the Chief Minister, in a post on X, said: We met the Home Minister Shah to request his intervention and support in fast-tracking Nagalands developmental aspirations. Grateful for his continued guidance and support towards Nagalands progress and development, Rio said. Taking to social media platform X, Deputy CM Patton wrote: Met with Honble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji today in New Delhi, along with Honble Chief Minister Dr Neiphiu Rio. We had a meaningful discussion on matters concerning Nagaland, including the states development priorities and the welfare and aspirations of our people. Grateful to the Honble Union Home Minister for his time and continued attention towards Nagaland. Meanwhile, the Nagaland Legislative Assembly last week unanimously adopted a government resolution urging the Centre to urgently review and withdraw the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime currently applicable to the state and restore the earlier relaxation. During the 9th session of the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly unanimously accepted a resolution urging the Central government to urgently review and withdraw the PAP regime presently applicable to Nagaland and restore the relaxation that had earlier been in operation. The resolution, moved by Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton, who also holds the Home and Border Affairs portfolios, and unanimously adopted by the House, highlighted Nagalands peaceful environment and its growing potential for tourism, culture, investment, entrepreneurship and international engagement. The House noted that tourism, along with the service and creative sectors, has emerged as an important source of employment and livelihood, particularly for the youth. The Assembly also noted that civil society organisations, tribal bodies, tourism stakeholders, entrepreneurs and other sections of Naga society have repeatedly expressed their desire for the withdrawal or relaxation of the PAP regime. The PAP, imposed in Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram, under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958, regulates and restricts the entry of foreign nationals into designated areas.
Nagaland Targets 18,000 Youth For Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2027
Kohima, September 11: Nagaland has set a target of enrolling around 18,000 young people for the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027 as the State government intensifies efforts to boost youth participation in the national programme. Open to young people aged 15 to 29, the programme aims to provide a platform for participants to... The post Nagaland Targets 18,000 Youth For Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2027 first appeared on Northeast Today .
Manipur team head to Kohima for 2nd Mr NE India
The All Manipur Body Builders Association AMBBA has flagged off the State team for the 2nd Mr North East India Bodybuilding and Physique Championship 2026 beginning at Kohima tomorrow Notably the State team include 11 athletes M Pihimas of 55 Kg Worthan Lunglo 60 Kg Lungreishim Kasar 60 Kg Mishap Khapai 65 Kg Ngashingpam Ragui 65 Kg Pritam Nahakpam 70 kg Khumukcham Warren 75 Kg Above Khoirom Bikramjit 75 Kg Above Naorem Fredy 75 Kg Above Phila Yangya and Thuiling Muivhah l Women
Nagaland: Landslide Damages NH-202 Near New Tsaru, Heavy Vehicles Restricted
Kohima, September 10: A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall has severely damaged a stretch of National Highway-202 (NH-202) near New Tsaru Village in Tuensang district, prompting authorities to restrict vehicular movement along the affected section. With immediate effect, the movement of all heavy vehicles and loaded commercial vehicles has been restricted in view of the... The post Nagaland: Landslide Damages NH-202 Near New Tsaru, Heavy Vehicles Restricted first appeared on Northeast Today .
Axis Bank inaugurates 61st branch in J&K at Lal Bazar
Axis Bank on Monday inaugurated its new branch at Lal Bazar in Srinagar, taking its total number of branches in Jammu and Kashmir to 61. The branch was inaugurated by Shailendra Kumar, IAS, Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary) and Head of the Finance Department, in the presence of Reynold DSouza, Group Head, Branch Banking and TASC Business; Sheikh Gowhar, Cluster Head; Adil Shah and Syed Majid, Branch Head. The inauguration ceremony was attended by customers and residents from the branchs catchment area. The new branch will provide a range of banking and financial services, including cash credit and term loan facilities, consumer loans, gold loans, credit cards, business loans and other retail and business banking solutions. The bank said the new branch is part of its ongoing expansion across J&K, with a focus on strengthening its presence in key locations and providing accessible banking services to individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses. The Lal Bazar branch is expected to cater to the growing financial requirements of customers in the area and surrounding localities, while supporting local businesses, entrepreneurship and financial inclusion. The inauguration also coincides with Axis Banks Sparsh Week, a nationwide customer-connect initiative being observed from September 7 to 14. During the week, senior officials and leadership teams of the bank are visiting cities and locations across the country to meet customers, understand their evolving financial requirements and strengthen customer relationships. As part of the initiative, Axis Bank plans to connect with around 2.5 lakh customers across the country, covering locations from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and Kutch to Kohima. The bank said the initiative reflects its focus on strengthening customer relationships and providing more personalised and customer-centric banking solutions.
FNTA authority will help bridge development gaps in backward Eastern Nagaland: CM Rio
FNTA authority will help bridge development gaps in backward Eastern Nagaland: CM Rio Kohima: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Thursday said the proposed authority under the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, 2026, would help bridge developmental gaps in the eastern region of the state and ensure accelerated, inclusive and equitable growth. In his [] The post FNTA authority will help bridge development gaps in backward Eastern Nagaland: CM Rio appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
HYBE India expands talent hunt initiative to eight more cities
The South Korean entertainment giant, which recently opened its India branch, will extend its on-ground search to Lucknow, Dimapur, Kohima, Shillong, Jaipur, Indore, Goa and Kochi following a strong response to the first round of auditions.
Nagaland Government Introduces Revised Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority Bill 2026
Kohima, September 2: The Nagaland government presented the revised Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, 2026, on Tuesday. This bill proposes the establishment of a regional authority comprising 62 members with legislative, executive, administrative, and financial powers over 46 subjects in six districts of Eastern Nagaland. Deputy Chief Minister Y. Patton introduced the bill during ... Read more Nagaland Government Introduces Revised Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority Bill 2026
Nagaland Government Plans to Address Teacher Shortage and Student Disparity in Schools
Kohima, September 2: The Nagaland government has expressed concern over the shortage of teachers in government schools and the uneven distribution of educators and students across various districts. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Education Minister Temjen Imna Along emphasized the need to reorganize schools based on actual enrollment figures and to redeploy teachers accordingly. In ... Read more Nagaland Government Plans to Address Teacher Shortage and Student Disparity in Schools
Naga students march to Assembly over singing of Vande Mataram
Kohima: The Naga Students Federation on Tuesday, September 1, marched to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, demanding a resolution against the singing of Vande Mataram at official events, saying the protest was not intended to insult the nation but was prompted by the song being against our faith. On the first day of the Monsoon session Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Kohima, Aug 28 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday said that technology can help the mountainous state overcome geographical constraints and connect its young talent with national and global opportunities without requiring them to leave the state, in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Inaugurating the two-day Tech X Gaming Expo []
ECI Secretary Urges Nagaland Officials to Accelerate Voter List Revision
Kohima, August 22: Binod Kumar, Secretary of the Election Commission of India (ECI), urged election officials in Nagaland on Friday to expedite the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list. This initiative aims to improve mapping percentages and ensure accurate updates to voter data. Kumar held several meetings with election officials from Kohima, ... Read more ECI Secretary Urges Nagaland Officials to Accelerate Voter List Revision
Nagaland Government Committed to Resolving Long-standing Naga Political Issue: CM Rio
Kohima, August 16: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio reaffirmed the state governments commitment to finding a swift, honorable, and acceptable resolution to the long-standing Naga political issue. Speaking after hoisting the national flag at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat, he emphasized the need to strengthen law and order and tackle the growing threats of drug abuse ... Read more Nagaland Government Committed to Resolving Long-standing Naga Political Issue: CM Rio
Central Government Stands Firm with Nagaland Amid Flood Crisis: JP Nadda
Kohima, August 5: Central Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda assured on Wednesday that the central government is firmly standing with the Nagaland state government to address the situation arising from floods and landslides. He stated that the government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is working in continuous coordination with the state to ... Read more Central Government Stands Firm with Nagaland Amid Flood Crisis: JP Nadda
Tragic Landslide in Nagaland Claims Lives of Two Brothers, Mother Injured
Kohima, July 30: A devastating landslide in Nagaland has resulted in the tragic deaths of two brothers, while their mother sustained injuries. This incident occurred early Wednesday morning in the Upper Penli Ward of Mokokchung, as a section of a hill collapsed onto their rented home amid heavy monsoon rains. According to officials from the ... Read more Tragic Landslide in Nagaland Claims Lives of Two Brothers, Mother Injured
Indian Air Force Launches Major Rescue Operation in Nagaland Amidst Landslides
Kohima, July 29: The Indian Air Force has initiated a large-scale rescue operation in Nagaland due to heavy rainfall and landslides affecting the region. On Tuesday, the Air Force, in coordination with the state government, successfully evacuated over 100 stranded citizens and delivered essential relief supplies to remote areas. According to officials, the Air Forces ... Read more Indian Air Force Launches Major Rescue Operation in Nagaland Amidst Landslides
IAF Conducts Major Rescue Operation in Nagaland
Kohima, July 28: The Indian Air Force has launched a large-scale rescue operation in Nagaland due to heavy rainfall and landslides affecting various regions. In coordination with the state government, the Air Force successfully evacuated over 100 stranded civilians on Tuesday and delivered essential relief supplies to remote areas. Officials stated that the operation primarily ... Read more IAF Conducts Major Rescue Operation in Nagaland
Congress Faces Major Setback in Nagaland as Mokokchung Leaders Resign en Masse
Kohima, July 22: The Congress party has suffered a significant political blow in Nagaland. Leaders from the Mokokchung district, including members of the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC), District Congress Committee (DCC), Youth Congress, and Womens Congress, have collectively resigned from all party positions and their primary membership. In their resignation letters addressed to the ... Read more Congress Faces Major Setback in Nagaland as Mokokchung Leaders Resign en Masse
Nagaland Governor Expresses Concern Over Womens Safety, Directs DGP for Strict Action
Kohima, June 20: Nagaland Governor Nand Kishor Yadav has expressed serious concern regarding the rising sexual crimes against women, particularly minors, in the state. During a review meeting held on Saturday, he instructed the Director General of Police (DGP) Rupin Sharma to assess law and order and ensure strict and effective action against such incidents. ... Read more Nagaland Governor Expresses Concern Over Womens Safety, Directs DGP for Strict Action
Nagaland Completes Preparations for 2027 Census, Over 6,100 Personnel Trained
Kohima, June 18: Preparations for the 2027 Census in Nagaland have been finalized. Officials announced on Wednesday that 6,134 census personnel, including enumerators and supervisors, have been trained to ensure an accurate and inclusive survey of every household in the hilly state. The Census Operations Director for Nagaland stated that a total of 6,134 personnel ... Read more Nagaland Completes Preparations for 2027 Census, Over 6,100 Personnel Trained
Nagalands Capital to Get Rail Connectivity by December 2029: NFR Reports
Kohima, June 15: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has informed Nagaland Governor Nand Kishor Yadav that work is progressing rapidly on the 78.42-kilometer Dimapur-Kohima railway project. This project aims to connect the state capital to the national railway network by December 2029. During a project review, NFR officials updated the governor on the advancements made ... Read more Nagalands Capital to Get Rail Connectivity by December 2029: NFR Reports
Exciting Job Opportunities at Nagaland University: 13 Positions Including Deputy Registrar Announced
Kohima, May 22: For those aspiring to work in government universities, good news has emerged. Nagaland University has officially announced recruitment for various non-teaching positions, including Deputy Registrar, with a total of 13 vacancies. The available positions at Nagaland University include Finance Officer (5-year term), Internal Audit Officer (5-year term), Deputy Registrar, Assistant Librarian, Nursing ... Read more Exciting Job Opportunities at Nagaland University: 13 Positions Including Deputy Registrar Announced
Jitan Ram Manjhi Emphasizes Effective Implementation of MSME Schemes During Nagaland Visit
Kohima, May 20: Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Jitan Ram Manjhi, stressed the importance of effectively implementing MSME-related schemes during his two-day visit to Nagaland. He urged officials to work collectively for the welfare of the people and economic development. On Wednesday, Manjhi held a review meeting with various department officials ... Read more Jitan Ram Manjhi Emphasizes Effective Implementation of MSME Schemes During Nagaland Visit
