Assam Rifles, Manipur Police Neutralise Unexploded Bomb in Kakching

HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, AUGUST 24: A high-level dialogue was organized between Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Y. Patton and Assam Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary, with top officials of both states, to discuss sensitive border issues. The meeting underscored the need to resolve conflicts through mutual respect and peaceful coexistence. The two sides agreed to preserve the []

Nagaland and Assam Leaders Hold Talks on Border Dispute

HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, AUGUST 24: A high-level meeting was held between Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Y. Patton and Assam Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary, along with senior officials from both states, to deliberate on sensitive border issues. The discussion highlighted the importance of resolving disputes through mutual respect and peaceful coexistence. Both sides agreed to maintain []

Not fair: Only 11 per cent women Vice-Chancellor's in Indian universities

NEW DELHI: The highest echelons still remain inaccessible to women in education, a field predominantly dominated by the female workforce, with only 11.18% occupying the Vice-Chancellor (VC) positions in universities across the country, data shows. Out of 1,073 universities under the ambit of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), just 120 have women VCs, Secretary General of AIU, Pankaj Mittal, told this newspaper. Of this figure, 16 hold the top job in universities where the post is exclusively reserved for female appointees, she said. India has a total of 1,200-odd universities with 90% of them affiliated to the association. Women are increasingly occupying mid-level leadership roles like the Heads of Departments or Controller of Examinations. However, gender parity at the top remains elusive. The positive aspect is that the present situation is much better compared to the trend in our country three years ago when only 7% of universities had women VCs, Mittal elaborated. JNU, Dr Ambedkar University Delhi, Kashmir University, Allahabad University and Chaudhary Charan Singh University (formerly Meerut University), Dr Hari Singh University (Sagar University) are among the prominent ones with women VCs presently. UP & TN have max women heads. With 19 women Vice Chancellors in its 84 universities, Uttar Pradesh ranks No. 1 in terms of having women in a top leadership role. Tamil Nadu with 11 VCs in its 56 universities and Maharashtra with 10 women out of 79 universities take the second and third positions. The North east states have shown the best and wost represntation simultaneously, with Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim having zero female VCs, while Meghalaya is closest to ensuring gender parity with women VCs in 4 of its 9 universities. Emphasising the need for more women at the apex role, the Secretary General said, Women VCs often lead with a strong sense of purpose, championing initiatives that support gender equity, student well-being, inclusive policies, and social responsibility. They are more likely to prioritise mental health, community outreach, and inclusive decision-making areas that are sometimes overlooked in traditional models of leadership. Their presence at the top sends a powerful message: that leadership can be both strong and compassionate, she added. For women in Higher Educational Institutions, whether students, faculty, or aspiring leaders, the path is still shaped by invisible barriers, unspoken biases, and structural limitations, she felt. To change this, institutions must go beyond symbolic gestures and commit to real, people centric reforms. Mittal highlighted many of these aspects in her concept paper Promoting women-led development for Viksit Bharat during the second conference of women VCs held at Jharkhand on Friday.

Plantation along border with Nagaland postponed: Minister

GOLAGHAT, Aug 23: A plantation drive at Rengma Reserve Forest in Assams Golaghat district, along the border with Nagaland, was postponed on Saturday after a decision was taken to wait for approval of the chief minister of the neighbouring state to carry out the exercise, officials said. Two senior ministers from both states, along with []

Ajay Kumar Bhalla To Be Sworn In As Nagaland Governor On Aug 25

Kohima, Aug 22: Ajay Kumar Bhalla will be sworn in as the new governor of Nagaland on Monday, an official said. Bhalla the governor of Manipur has been given additional charge of Nagaland following the death of La Ganesan on August 15 at a Chennai hospital, the official said. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at Raj Bhavan, Kohima, on Monday, according to an official invitation. Welcoming Bhalla on behalf of the people of Nagaland, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said [] The post Ajay Kumar Bhalla To Be Sworn In As Nagaland Governor On Aug 25 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Nagaland, Assam CMs Agree on Joint Action in Disputed Area Belt

The decision was taken following discussions between the two leaders in the wake of fresh tensions along the inter-state boundary

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pins Naga people encroachment report

GUWAHATI, Aug 21: Dismissing reports of attempted encroachment by Naga people at recently evicted land in Golaghat district, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the Nagaland government will join a massive plantation drive in the area later this week. Addressing a press conference after a cabinet meeting here, Sarma said he has []

This tiny northeastern state witnesses highest MoM growth in average AUM in July: ICRA Analytics

Indias mutual fund industry AAUM grew 19.01% YoY in July 2025, with Mizoram and Nagaland showing the fastest growth. Maharashtra led overall contribution, while equity-oriented schemes dominated at 54.56%, highlighting sustained investor preference for growth-focused funds across states.

Assam: Second phase of eviction at Rengma forest begins

Golaghat: The Assam government on Monday started the second phase of eviction inside Rangma reserve forest in Golaghat district to remove encroachments from around 26 hectares of land, displacing 41 families, an official statement said. The administration had completed a five-day first phase of the massive eviction drive at Rengma in Uriamghat along the Assam-Nagaland 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 .

North East Students' Organisation demands for policy to deal with illegal migrants, refugees

GUWAHATI: The North East Students Organisation (NESO) on Monday urged the Centre to formulate a comprehensive policy to deal with the problems of illegal migrants and refugees. In a memorandum submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after holding protest demonstrations across the region, NESO said a great part of the present problem facing the Northeast was relating to the unabated influx of illegal migrants that resulted in a serious demographic change. The continued influx of refugees and undocumented migrants from different countries has created a sense of insecurity and apprehension among the indigenous people that their culture, tradition, political identity, control over land and existence will be swallowed by the outsiders, the memorandum read. According to NESO, the unguarded and porous international border has been used by militant fundamentalist groups to infiltrate into the region, thereby further threatening the existence of indigenous people. There is every reason to believe that there are already a considerable number of fundamentalist groups operating in the NortheastThe region is presently facing an acute economic crisis because of the burgeoning population. There is low per capita income while poverty is on the rise. The problem of unemployment is also on the rise, NESO said. The student body asked the Centre to not view it as a humanitarian problem but a security problem. Time has come to deal with it assertively with renewed and effective bilateral relations with the neighbouring countries, it stressed. NESO suggested the extension of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system to the whole of Northeast. An offshoot of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873, ILP is an official travel document that an outsider is required to carry while visiting the protected states of Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh for a limited period. Further, NESO urged the Centre to prepare a register of citizens. It demanded the early resettlement of Chakma and Hajong refugees of Bangladesh at any place outside the Northeast. These refugees are settled in Arunachal. it is observed that their prolonged settlement and the initiative of the Government of India to grant Indian citizenship and voting rights to these refugees has been strongly resented by the indigenous people of the state as it has not only created demographic imbalances but a serious political implication, NESO wrote in the memorandum. The other demands include special constitutional safeguards for the indigenous people of Tripura, Meghalaya and Assam; and constitution of a special commission to undertake extensive revision of electoral roll aimed at detecting and deleting the names of foreigners and illegal immigrants within a stipulated time.

NSF joins NESO's demand for eviction of illegal immigrants from North East

The Naga Students' Federation, along with other North East student groups, staged a sit-in demanding the eviction of illegal immigrants, highlighting concerns about the threat to the region's socio-cultural fabric and demographic balance. They submitted a memorandum to Nagaland's Chief Minister, urging immediate action from both the central and state governments to detect, deport illegal migrants, and protect indigenous rights.

Manipur governor Bhalla to hold additional charge of Nagaland

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to hold additional charge of Nagaland

Mr. Bhalla has been given the additional charge in the wake of the demise of Nagaland Governor La. Ganesan on August 15

Nagaland declares 7-day mourning for Governor La Ganeshan

Nagaland observes a seven-day state mourning period. This is to honor Governor La Ganesan, who recently passed away in Chennai. The national flag will be flown at half-mast across the state. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio expressed his condolences. He highlighted Ganesan's dedication to unity and development in Nagaland. Rio also praised Ganesan's humility and connection with the people.

Nagaland government declares seven-day state mourning for Governor La Ganesan

Nagaland mourns the loss of Governor La Ganesan. The state government announced seven days of state mourning. National flags will fly at half-mast. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio expressed deep condolences. He praised Ganesan's dedication and service to Nagaland. Ganesan also served as Governor of Manipur and West Bengal. His contributions to the nation will be remembered.

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla Gets Additional Charge As Nagaland Governor

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla was on Saturday given additional charge as the Nagaland Governor, according to a communique issued by the President's office.

Seven-day state mourning in Nagaland over Governor La Ganesans death

Seven-day state mourning in Nagaland over Governor La Ganesans death Kohima: The Nagaland government has declared seven days of state mourning from Saturday as a mark of respect to state Governor La Ganesan, who died at a private hospital in Chennai, officials said. A senior official quoting a notification of Chief Secretary, Sentiyanger Imchen, said [] The post Seven-day state mourning in Nagaland over Governor La Ganesans death appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Nagaland Declares Seven-Day State Mourning After Governor La Ganesans Demise

HT DIGITAL KOHIMA, AUGUST 16: Nagaland government has announced a seven-day state mourning from August 16 as a tribute to Governor La Ganesan, who died at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai on Friday night. He was 80 years old. During the period of mourning, the National Flag will be hoisted at half-mast on all government establishments []

Assamese Youths Beaten, Shot at by Miscreants on Border

HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, AUGUST 16: A traumatic event marred Independence Day celebration in Merapani, a border town on the Assam-Nagaland frontier, when three Assamese youth were attacked by a group of suspected Naga miscreants. They have been identified as Simsat Basumatary, Subrat Nayak, and Prakash Boro. Sources said the three were traveling from Kadamguri to []

Himanta Sarma harps on threat to identity; Arunachal CM pushes for green energy

GUWAHATI: The Northeast celebrated the 79th Independence Day despite calls from militant groups ULFA-Independent and the Yung Aung faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland to boycott the event. The celebrations passed off peacefully, except for a petrol bomb attack in Shillong, Meghalaya, by motorcycle-borne miscreants in the early hours. The incident caused no damage. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma warned, We, the Assamese, cannot stay silent or else, we will lose our race, land and foundation in 10 years; 80 percent of our ministers will be unknown people within 15 years, and an unknown chief minister will hoist the tricolour on the I-Day after two decades. He promised that ongoing eviction drives would continue till all government land was reclaimed. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said, With unmatched natural potential, Arunachal is becoming Indias green energy powerhouse. Our hydropower and critical mineral resources like graphite, limestone, and dolomite will power solar panels, batteries, and electric mobility for decades to come. He said the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Project would be ready by May 2026, and the 2,880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Project by February 2032. Work on new hydropower projects worth Rs 2 lakh crore will begin in the next three years. These projects are not just about energy but also about empowerment. They will bring in over Rs 4,000 crore annually as free power to the state and Rs 750 crore to support local area development, he said. Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio said resolving the Naga political issue remained his top priority. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the state aspired to become a $100 billion economy by 2047, while Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha appealed to the youth to unleash their passion for a developed India, dream big, and shape a glorious future.

Nagaland CM Mourns Governor La Ganesan's Demise

Ganesan was appointed as the 21st Governor of Nagaland on February 11, 2023

Nagaland Governor La Ganesan Passes Away In Chennai At 80

Nagaland Governor La Ganesan died at 80 after a severe head injury. PM Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed condolences.

Nagaland Governor and former BJP leader L. Ganesan passes away at 80

He had earlier served as the Governor of Manipur and held the additional charge as the Governor of West Bengal

Nagaland Governor La Ganesan dies at 80 while undergoing treatment at Chennai hospital

Nagaland Governor La Ganesan dies at 80 while undergoing treatment at Chennai hospital

Nagaland Governor L Ganesan dies in Chennai

Ganesan was admitted to Apollo Hospitals on August 8, and his condition steadily deteriorated since then.

Nagaland Governor La Ganesan passes away at 80

CHENNAI: Governor of Nagaland and former MP and State president of Tamil Nadu BJP La Ganesan passed away here at a private hospital on Friday evening. He was 80. Ganesan has been in the hospital since August 8 after he reportedly sustained a head injury at his residence in T Nagar. He was rushed to the hospital in an unconscious state, following which he underwent a surgery as well. His mortal remains will be placed at his T Nagar residence for the political leaders and others to pay their last respects. Born on February 16, 1945, in Thanjavur, Ganesan was attracted at an early age by the ideologies of the Rashtriya Swayam Sangh (RSS) since his father and brothers were associated with the RSS. In 1970, Ganesan became a full-time Pracharak of the RSS, and for about 20 years, Ganesan served the Sangh in various capacities in Nagercoil, Madurai and other places. He joined the BJP in 1991 and became an organising secretary of the State unit. Through this position, he played a key role in shaping the affairs of the Tamil Nadu BJP. After 10 years, Ganesan was elevated as the national secretary of the BJP. Besides, he also served as one of the national vice presidents for two years. Between 2006 and 2009, Ganesan served as the president of the Tamil Nadu BJP. For nearly two decades, Ganesan has been heading Portramarai, a literary and cultural organisation which organises speeches by well-known personalities on literary topics. In 2016, Ganesan was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh. He was appointed as the Governor of Manipur on August 27, 2021 and served in the post till February 19, 2023. He was also given an additional charge as the Governor of West Bengal between July 2022 and November 2022. From February 2023, Ganesan has been serving as the 21st Governor Governor of Nagaland. Although deeply rooted in the ideologies of the BJP and RSS, Ganesan was known for maintaining cordial and friendly relationships with leaders across the political spectrum, including both the Dravidian parties in Tamil Nadu. Due to his literary leanings, he maintained a close relationship with late Chief Minister and DMK president M Karunanidhi in particular

Northeast states celebrates Independence Day, Assam CM Himanta calls for defending Assamese identity

GUWAHATI: The Northeast celebrated the 79th Independence Day on Thursday despite calls from militant groups ULFA-Independent and the Yung Aung faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland urging people to boycott the occasion. The celebrations passed off peacefully, except for a minor incident in Meghalayas capital Shillong, where motorcycle-borne miscreants hurled a petrol bomb at the Pasteur Beat House in the early hours. The attack caused no significant damage. In his Independence Day address, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma warned that power would slip into the hands of unknown people if the Assamese remained silent. We, the Assamese, cannot stay silent or else, we will lose our race, land and foundation in 10 years; 80% of our ministers will be unknown people within 15 years, and the tricolour on the I-Day will be hoisted by an unknown chief minister after two decades, Sarma said. He assured that ongoing eviction drives would continue until every inch of government land was reclaimed. The Assamese will not rest till land is cleared of encroachment, he added. Sarma also criticised previous governments, stating, The bureaucracy under previous governments has to answer as to how such a mind-boggling scale of encroachment by infiltrators was allowed. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu highlighted the states decade-long mission to accelerate green energy projects, revive stalled initiatives, and promote public-private partnerships. let us talk about a force that is silently transforming our future green energy. With unmatched natural potential, Arunachal is becoming Indias green energy powerhouse. Our hydropower and critical mineral resources like graphite, limestone, dolomite will power solar panels, batteries, and electric mobility for decades to come, he said. Khandu said the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Project would be ready by May 2026 and the 2,880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Project was on track for completion by February 2032. He added that work on new hydropower projects worth Rs 2 lakh crore would begin over the next three years. These projects are not just about energy but also about empowerment. They will bring in over Rs 4,000 crore annually as free power to the state and Rs 750 crore to support local area development. Resolving Naga political issue remains a top priority Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said resolving the Naga political issue remained the top priority of his government. He urged citizens to uphold unity, peace, and cultural pride while working towards a self-reliant and inclusive Nagaland. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the state aspired to become a US $100 billion economy by 2047. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha appealed to the youth to unleash their passion for a developed India, dream big, and shape a glorious future. The regions leaders highlighted development, cultural pride, and governance as central themes, even as the spectre of militancy underscored the continued challenges to peace in the Northeast.

Patriotism push: Sam Manekshaw, Brig Usman now in NCERT textbooks

NEW DELHI: The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released revised Urdu and English textbooks, celebrating the sacrifices of Indias defence personnel and the courage of Indias queens. The objective is to inspire students and motivate them to contribute to nation-building. The updated textbooks are aligned with the National Education Policy 2020. The Ministry of Defence, in a statement on the Urdu Class VII book and the Class VIII English and Urdu textbooks, said, The newly added chapters provide students with inspiring stories of courage and duty. Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Indias first Field Marshal, is remembered for his exceptional leadership and strategic skills. Brigadier Mohammad Usman and Major Somnath Sharma, recipients of the Mahavir Chakra and Param Vir Chakra (posthumously), gave their lives in service of the nation and remain symbols of supreme sacrifice. To promote the National War Memorial (NWM) as a key national landmark, the Ministry of Defence has partnered with the Ministry of Education and NCERT to include NWM and related references in school curricula. Students will not only learn about Indias military history but also absorb important lessons on resilience, empathy, emotional intelligence, and the significance of nation-building, the Ministry added. With colourful illustrations and detailed explanations, these books make reading engaging. The Grade 8 English textbook reads almost like a thriller, vividly depicting the Badgam war and the heroism of Major Somnath Sharma, Indias first Param Vir Chakra awardee. Leading 90 soldiers on November 3, 1947, he faced a brutal attack by 500 invaders from Pakistan in the Kashmir Valley and saved Srinagar, sacrificing his life. His famous words, I shall not withdraw an inch but will fight to the last man and the last round, are highlighted. Another hero featured is Captain Vikram Batra, the D Company commander and Shershah of Kargil, who captured Point 5140 on June 20, 1999, before succumbing to his injuries. The Grade 7 English book has a full unit titled Bravehearts, presented as a Bengaluru student visiting the memorial in Delhi and describing the experience in a letter. Heroes like Lance Naik Albert Ekka and Major Padmapani Acharya of the Kargil War are featured. The textbooks also showcase the bravery of Rani Abbakka Devi, who drove the Portuguese out of Ullal in Karnataka, and Padma Bhushan awardee Rani Gaidinlu, a Naga leader who led uprisings against the British in Manipur, Nagaland, and Assam.

Nagaland reviews Hornbill Festival 25 preparations

NSF urges Nagaland govt to cancel ILPs issued to evictees from Assam

HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, Aug 12: The Naga Students Federation (NSF) urged the Nagaland government to immediately cancel the inner line permits (ILPs) issued to people from districts in Assam where eviction is ongoing since July 29. It also demanded retroactive voiding of ILPs issued from that date onward to prevent any loopholes in enforcement. In []

Nagaland University-led team discovers rare-earth compounds for sustainable corrosion protection

Nagaland University researchers have discovered that lanthanide salts, a type of rare-earth compound, can be used as environmentally friendly corrosion inhibitors. This innovation offers a sustainable alternative to hazardous materials in industries like oil and gas, marine engineering, and automotive manufacturing.

Assam govt reclaimed 50 acres of land in Negheribil, says CM Sarma

The Assam government has reclaimed 50 acres of encroached land in Negheribil. Authorities demolished 320 illegal structures during the operation. This eviction drive is part of ongoing efforts to reclaim land in the Doyang Reserve Forest along the Assam-Nagaland border. The government has launched several eviction drives in the last four years.

ULFA, NSCN factions call for boycott of Independence Day in Northeast

GUWAHATI: The Paresh Baruah-led United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I) and the Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) have called for the boycott of the Independence Day. In a joint statement, the two insurgent groups said this so-called celebration of freedom holds no significance for the indigenous people of Western South East Asia (WESEA) region straddling parts of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Manipur. They alleged that colonial India gave nothing to the indigenous people of WESEA other than deceit, humiliation, exploitation and oppression. The British imperialists exploited, repressed and deprived this region and similarly, for the past 79 years, colonial India has maintained an even more pervasive domination in the name of independence, the statement alleged. The outfits said the highlight of their protest on August 15 would be a total bandh in WESEA. They appealed to people to extend their support to make the bandh successful. The ULFA-I and the NSCNs Wung Aung faction call for the boycott of Indias Republic Day and Independence Day celebrations every year. But despite the boycott call, people go out in large numbers to take part in the celebrations.

ULFA-I, NSCN-YA Call for Independence Day Boycott in Northeast

HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, AUGUST 11: The United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN/GPRNYung Aung faction) have together called for people throughout the Northeast to boycott Indias Independence Day on August 15. Their call is to the area they refer to as WESEA, covering areas in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, []

Assam eviction drives aimed at 'creating narrative' before assembly polls: Experts

GUWAHATI: With the Assam government vowing to carry out a series of evictions to clear encroachments, political and social experts have criticised such move, saying that it is aimed at creating a 'narrative' ahead of the assembly elections next year. Eminent people from different fields voiced their 'concern' in the manner the eviction drives are being conducted and alleged that people from different communities are brought to buffer zones of inter-state borders to protect it from aggression from neighbouring states, which have already occupied a huge chunk of Assam land. The state government has carried out at least nine major eviction drives since June this year, affecting several thousand people. The agenda of the recent evictions is not clearing encroachments, but to set a narrative in Upper Assam. 'Inhuman': Massive eviction drive launched in Assam's Golaghat; over 1500 Muslim families affected After Gaurav Gogoi's Lok Sabha win last year and post his appointment as Congress state chief, there has been a 'pro-Gaurav wave' in Upper Assam districts, eminent neurosurgeon Navanil Barua told PTI here. The ruling BJP is trying to create a Hindu-Muslim narrative with these eviction drives and some local organisations have already held 'anti-Miya' protests, he added. I am sure that after March 2026, it will stop, and we may not hear about encroachment by Miyas for a long time thereafter, said Barua, also a political commentator. 'Miya' is originally a pejorative term used for Bengali-speaking Muslims in Assam, and the non-Bengali-speaking people generally identify them as Bangladeshi immigrants. Referring to the massive eviction drive at Rengma Reserve Forest recently, Handique Girls' College Assistant Professor (Political Science) Pallavi Deka said that, as the people were evicted without proper rehabilitation, it was more than just the government's reported attempt to save the jungle. The narrative building by the ruling party to 'save indigenous tribal commons' from illegal encroachers points towards a fierce communal polarisation in and around the upcoming elections, she added. In the last 10 days, the Assam government has cleared alleged encroachments from 10,537 bighas (over 1,400 hectares) of land from Rengma Reserve Forest, Nambor South Reserve Forest and Doyang Reserve Forest in Golaghat district, and Village Grazing Reserve in Lakhimpur. These drives have displaced around 2,200 families, mostly from the Bengali-speaking Muslim community. 114 families evicted from village grazing reserve land in Assam's Lakhimpur: Officials On these recent evictions, eminent advocate Santanu Borthakur said: If it is a forest land, then whosoever stays there for whatever longer period, it does not give them legal rights to settle there permanently. However, targeting only one community, as seen in the recent cases in Golaghat is absolutely discriminatory, he added. The CM's recent comment that no eviction will take place against people from other communities is anti-Constitution and not permitted by law, Borthakur said. In Rengma, 1,500 Muslim families were evicted. The remaining families are from Bodo, Nepali, Manipuri and other communities, who have certificates from the Forest Rights Committee (FRC). According to Kaustubh Deka, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Dibrugarh University, the eviction drive is a significant and sensitive moment for the state, and the whole episode highlights the critical bearing of the state's complex socio-political history. The government must maintain a fair balance between three aspects. One, the allegation that genuine Indian citizens are being selectively targeted, needs to be addressed in all earnestness. Two, the rights given to people under progressive environmental legislations such as 'Forest Rights Act' need to be respected, he added. Also, care should be taken that the ongoing process doesn't trigger complications in Assam's already volatile border dispute scenario with many of its neighbouring states, Deka said. Talking about alleged encroachments in inter-state border areas in Rengma, advocate Borthakur said that normally in border areas, the government settles people in the buffer zones so that no encroachment takes place from the opposite side. We can see such habitation in all border areas. Usually minorities, Gorkha and Bihari people, are settled in such locations, he added. Barua too supported his claim and said that in all the border areas with neighbouring states, usually people or communities originally from outside are settled. The indigenous people usually do not live there. People from communities like Adivasis, Gorkhas and minorities live in such areas, he added. The reserve forests witnessing recent evictions are along Assam-Nagaland border, where people from the neighbouring state had allegedly attempted to occupy land. The evicted people claimed that their previous generation was settled in the forest by the Golap Borbora government in 1978-79 and the AGP government, which came to power in 1985. Borthakur said, Without considering the historical background, carrying out an eviction is not appropriate. Legally, the government has the power, but the manner in which that power was exercised is not acceptable. It is inhuman and arbitrary. He also stressed that evicting people without rehabilitation is wrong. Echoing similar sentiments, Deka said, This is against all democratic norms and practices. Utterly inhumane. Even the Supreme Court judgement says that even pavement dwellers can not be evicted without rehabilitation.

Nagaland: 5 tribes to stay away from govt functions amid fiasco over reservation policy

KOHIMA, Aug 9: Expressing anguish over the composition of the commission that has been formed to review Nagalands reservation policy, the Five-Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy (CORRP) on Saturday announced that it will abstain from all state government functions, including the upcoming Independence Day celebrations. The decision was announced after a three-hour-long closed-door []

132 acres of forest land freed; drive to continue

GUWAHATI, Aug 8: The Assam government on Friday evicted 146 families who had allegedly encroached on 132 acres (400 bighas) of forest land in Golaghat district, officials said. The eviction drive was carried out at Negheribil in Merapani, located along the Assam-Nagaland border, as part of the ongoing drive to reclaim encroached land in the []

Stalin, Dhinakaran wish Nagaland Governor a speedy recovery

Nagaland Governor La. Ganesan was hospitalised in Chennai

Mmhonlmo Kikon, BJP National Spokesperson, has resigned from BJP in Nagaland

Mmhonlmo Kikon, the BJP National Spokesperson and two-time MLA from Nagaland's Bhandari Constituency, has resigned from the party. Citing a desire to explore new avenues of public engagement and policy work, Kikon conveyed his decision after careful consideration. He expressed gratitude for his decade-long journey with the BJP and wished the Nagaland State Unit success in the future.

Nagaland job quota review committee unhappy with govt decision, to decide next course of action

HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, Aug 7: The 5 Tribes Committee of Review of Reservation Policy (CoRRP) on Thursday expressed displeasure over the Wednesdays Nagaland cabinets decision on its demands. The committee said it will have a joint sitting with the five apex tribe bodies and decide the next course of action. CoRRP convenor Tesinlo Semy and []

Five tribes committee slams cabinets stand; plans joint meeting

KOHIMA, Aug 7: The five Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy (CORRP) on Thursday strongly criticised the Nagaland Cabinets decision on Backward Tribes (BT) reservation issue, calling it a repeat of its June 12 decision that failed to address their key demands. In a press statement, CORRP convener Tesinlo Semy and member secretary GK []

Composition of panel to review job quota in Nagaland slammed by tribal group

Five non-backward tribes said the composition of the commission approved by the State Cabinet lacks neutrality and reflects a partisan approach

Nagaland government rejects proposed constitutional changes for Frontier Nagaland Territory

The Nagaland government voices strong concerns over the proposal to establish the Frontier Nagaland Territory (FNTA) under a new constitutional article, fearing it could undermine the state's unity and Article 371A. The Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO) seeks a separate FNTA for six districts, but the state insists on maintaining its existing constitutional framework.

5 Tribes Committee Slams Nagaland Cabinet Over Reservation Review Decision

HT DIGITAL KOHIMA, AUGUST 7: The 5 Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy (CoRRP) has severely criticized the August 6 decision of the Nagaland State Cabinet as just a reiteration of the previous June 12 resolution. The committee says that the new decision again does not touch upon their basic issues against the Backward []

Lotha Hoho Urges Nagaland Government to Act on Rising Human-Elephant Conflicts

HT DIGITAL KOHIMA, AUGUST 5: The Lotha Hoho has made a strong appeal to the Nagaland state government to take immediate and practical steps to address the increasing number of human-elephant conflicts in the area. The appeal has been made following a sad incident in which a farmer who was 72 years old was killed []

Nagaland: 5 tribes committee on job quota suspends 3rdphase agitation

HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, Aug 4: The 5 Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy (CoRRP) on Monday put its proposed third phase agitation on hold. The move follows newly appointed chief secretary Sentiyanger Imchens assertion to the committee at a meeting in his office today that the state cabinet will have a sitting on August []

Largest Asian tortoise species reintroduced into Nagaland community reserve

Community youths have been engaged as tortoise guardians to protect the critically endangered species, once found in large numbers in the State

Community, agencies come together for conservation of endangered Asian giant tortoises in Nagaland

Guwahati: Ten critically endangered Asian giant tortoises, reintroduced in a community forest in Nagalands Peren district, would be protected by a group of Tortoise Guardians who are local youth from the community. Chisayi, divisional forest officer of Peren, said they had been engaged by the conservation project to ensure the protection of the released tortoises and assist in data collection. The tortoises were reintroduced in Peren through a community event by the Nagaland State Forest Department and India Turtle Conservation Program (ITCP). These were bred at the Nagaland Zoological Park which has Indias largest captive population of the species. The Asian giant tortoise is the largest tortoise in mainland Asia, listed as critically endangered in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Nagaland State Forest Department and ITCP are working to save this species from extinction through conservation breeding and reintroduction, backed by efforts to heighten the awareness of local communities to protect them in their native habitats. Asian giant tortoises, also known as the small elephants of the forests, help in seed dispersal and forest regeneration apart from scavenging to keep the forest floor clean, said Shailendra Singh from ITCP. The site of release was selected after a thorough habitat suitability assessment across several potential areas of Nagaland. According to Tokaho Kinimi, who is the wildlife warden of Dimapur, other than national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, protected areas such as community and conservation reserves in Nagaland have been performing quite well to preserve the forests and wildlife under the joint leadership of the communities and the forest department. The tortoises were released in a pre-constructed soft-release enclosure to help them develop site fidelity before actual dispersal. The released tortoises are marked and tagged with very high frequency-based telemetry system to study their dispersal and survival in deep rainforests. Once the pilot release is successful, more individuals will be released in this landscape to recover the decimated wild populations, said Sushmita Kar, project coordinator, ITCP. Prior to transportation, the tortoises underwent comprehensive health checks and quarantine for over six months. A turtle and tortoise corner at the community hall was inaugurated during the event, which displays important awareness signages and efforts made by the locals to assist this project. Officials said such community-based and participatory initiatives marked an important milestone in the Naga culture and posed as an important conservation model across the region. Authorities said the district administration would take special measures for the long-term protection of the released tortoises in and around the site. With communities staunchly protecting such endangered wildlife, the conservation message echoed louder than everhow wildlife conservation can be intertwined with the daily lives.

Why is northeast on edge about Assam evictions? | Explained

What is the reason for an aggressive eviction drive from forestlands? What has been the reaction in neighbouring States? Why does Assam have boundary disputes with Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Nagaland? What has the Gauhati High Court directed the States to do?

Nagalands identity must be preserved, promoted globally: CM Neiphiu Rio

KOHIMA, Aug 1: (PTI) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday called for renewed efforts to safeguard and globally promote Nagalands distinct identity, protected under Article 371(A) of the Indian Constitution. Addressing a special programme titled Nagalands Global Footprints: Cultural Diplomacy and International Engagements here, Rio emphasised that Nagaland must take pride in its heritage []

Nagaland extremist groups to form task force to check illegal immigration amid Assam eviction drive

The move by the Naga National Political Groups, comprising rival outfits of NSCN (Isak-Muivah), follows the eviction drives in Assam

Rebels task force in Nagaland to deal with illegal immigrants

GUWAHATI: A conglomerate of rebel groups in Christian-majority Nagaland said it would not allow the establishment of any madrasas in the Naga-inhabited territories and disband any if in existence. Taking serious note of the imminent threat posed to the demographic, socio-economic and political future of the Nagas, the Working Committee of Naga National Political Groups (WC-NNPGs) resolved to set up an Immigration Control Task Force to control and regulate issues relating to illegal immigrants. The committee cited the secular nature of the co-existence of diverse communities in the Naga-inhabited areas, where people respect and promote religious tolerance, but categorically stated that this liberal approach would never be allowed to be misused to promote religious fundamentalism. Therefore, the Working Committee shall not allow any madrasas to be established and shall also disband any madrasas in existence, if any, in the Naga-inhabited territories, the committee said in a statement. Masjids also should not be misused to foment Jihadist ideology in any manner for which the concerned Muslim Councils in Naga areas are asked to coordinate with the Task Force on related issues, the statement said. Advocating for long-term strategic measures to tackle the issue, the committee called for the intensive identification and registration of migrants to avoid unnecessary harassment to legally settled citizens. It asked community leaders, including village authorities at the grass-root level, to extend their cooperation to the Task Force. It added that the steps being taken must not be construed as anti-Muslim agenda or against any particular religious or social groups.

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Nagaland holds mega identification and assessment camp for CwSN

HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, July 30: The Nagaland government organised a mega identification and assessment camp for children with special needs (CwSN) to mark the 5th anniversary of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The Nagaland Education Mission Society, Samagra Shiksha, organised the camp, in collaboration with Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) under the National Health Mission, []

Assam Begins Massive Eviction Drive in Uriamghat Adjoining Border With Nagaland

In the Rengma Reserve Forest, where the first phase of the eviction drive was launched on Tuesday, about 2000 families were affected

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Nagaland cabinet to discuss Centres directive: Yanthungo Patton

KOHIMA, July 29: The Nagaland government will hold a cabinet-level meeting on Wednesday to deliberate on the Centres directive to resolve pending issues related to the demand for creation of Frontier Nagaland Territory, Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton said. The development follows the third Tripartite High-Level Committee meeting held on July 23 in New Delhi, []

Centre dedicates 10 PMSHRI schools to Nagaland

HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, July 29: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan dedicated 10 PMSHRI schools and laid foundation stones for 23 hostels in Nagaland. The schools were officially dedicated to the nation by Pradhan in a virtual ceremony held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, during the Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam on Tuesday. The event was streamed []

Assam begins eviction drive to clear encroached forest land on Nagaland boundary

The settlers had turned vast swathes of land in the Rengma Reserve Forest into betel nut plantations, officials said

Nagaland cabinet to discuss Centre's directive on creation of frontier territorry: Minister

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Assam govt launches major eviction drive in Golaghat to clear encroached forest land

Assam government has started the state's biggest eviction drive in Golaghat. The move will clear over 3,600 acres of land in the Rengma Reserve Forest at Uriamghat, bordering Nagaland

Massive eviction drive underway in Assam's Golaghat; over 1500 Muslim families to be affected

The Assam government has begun a massive eviction drive in the Golaghat district, targeting over 1,500 Bengali-origin Muslim families to clear more than 3,600 acres of forest land that the administration claims they have encroached upon, PTI reported, citing officials. Contrary to the government's claims that the area was encroached, according to locals, there were houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), water connection under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), government schools under Sarba Siksha Abhiyan (SSA) and electricity connections to almost every household, besides markets, mosques, madrassas and churches. However, officials claimed that around 10,500 bighas to 11,000 bighas of land were encroached upon by the people. Around 2,000 families are living in those areas. Out of them, notices were served to about 1,500 families, who illegally settled here. The remaining families are forest dwellers and have certificates from the Forest Rights Committee (FRC), the official said. The families whose houses are being demolished belong to the Muslim community, while those having FRC certificates are from Bodo, Nepali, Manipuri and other communities, he added. Around 80 per cent of the families who had received notices have already vacated their illegal settlements in the last few days. We are only demolishing their homes, the official added. Eviction drive in Assam's Goalpara turns violent; one killed in police firing Several senior officials of the Golaghat district administration and the forest department said that the eviction drive started in the morning to clear the alleged encroachment on almost 11,000 bighas (over 3,600 acres) of land in the Rengma Reserve Forest in Uriamghat along the Assam-Nagaland border in Sarupathar sub-division, reported PTI. The eviction started from the main market in the Bidyapur area. We will gradually proceed to residential areas and demolish the illegal housing structures, an official said. The affected families, however, questioned the rationale of the eviction drive and claimed that they were brought to the place by the earlier governments to protect the area from the alleged invasion of Nagaland. Where will we go from here? My father had come from Nagaon district around 40 years ago, but I was born here. We were brought here during the 1980s to protect the forest land from encroachment from Nagaland, said Ali Kazi, who also received an eviction notice. He claimed that most of the alleged encroachers' previous generation was settled in the forest area by the Janata Party government, headed by ex-CM Golap Borbora, in 1978-79 and the first AGP government, which came to power in 1985. Notably, the assembly was informed in March that almost 83,000 hectares of land belonging to Assam were being occupied by four neighbouring states. It was also stated that Nagaland captured the highest amount of land in Assam -- 59,490.21 hectares. Kazi claimed, We have been cooperating with the authorities in this eviction drive. We requested them to settle us somewhere else, but they refused. We now have no option but to stay under tents. We are not even given drinking water; forget about food. It's very inhuman. Another eviction victim, Mamtaj Ali, asked, If we were illegal settlers, how did we get electricity connections? Why did the government open schools and give us JJM connections? We were also given houses under PM Awas Yojana. When asked about these government infrastructure, a senior official of the forest department accepted that such facilities were provided by the authorities, and some of these installations were made even after 2016 when the BJP came to power for the first time in Assam. I do not know why these were sanctioned and established in this area. These were made before I came here, he added. There were mosques and madrassa for people belonging to the Muslim community, while churches were set up by the Bodo people, the official said. For carrying out the eviction drive across 12 villages, the authorities divided the entire area into nine zones and conducted a survey accordingly, he added. An extensive land survey of around 30 villages of the Rengma Reserve Forest was done. As Assam eviction drive continues, Naga groups worry over influx of displaced people into Nagaland It is found that several thousand bighas of forest land have been converted into agricultural land by the suspected encroachers in 12 villages, another official said. A district administration official said that proper notices were served by the forest department to the encroachers, giving them seven days to vacate the place. He said that many of the suspected encroachers are reportedly from Nagaon, Morigaon and Sonitpur districts. The Assam Police have stationed a senior official from the headquarters in Golaghat to oversee the law and order situation during the eviction drive. There are enough security personnel deployed, and we are fully prepared. Apart from our personnel, we have taken support from CRPF for the eviction exercise, he told PTI without sharing further details. In the meantime, the Nagaland government issued an advisory to the bordering districts to keep a strict vigil so that displaced people cannot cross into the state in the event of the eviction drive. On July 25, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Uriamghat to inspect the areas that have been encroached upon and for which the state government had already issued eviction notices. He said those who had settled on these land parcels came from various districts in Assam, such as Cachar, Sribhumi, Dhubri, Barpeta, Hojai, Nagaon and Morigaon, as well as from other states, including West Bengal and Bihar. (With inputs from PTI) Assam eviction drives alarm in neighbouring states, influx feared

Heavy rain lashes Delhi, IMD warns of intense showers across India till August 4

NEW DELHI: Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms affected several regions of Delhi, providing a respite from the prevailing humid weather conditions on Tuesday morning. IMD predicts heavy rainfall across India until August 4. Northwest India, including East Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, is expected to experience extremely heavy rainfall on July 29, with heavy showers in Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Haryana. West India, including Konkan and Gujarat, will see isolated heavy rain on July 29 and light to moderate showers for 6-7 days. Northeast India, including Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, is expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall. East and Central India, including Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, will experience isolated heavy rain and thunderstorms. South Peninsular India, including Kerala and Coastal Karnataka, is expected to experience heavy rain on July 29-30, accompanied by strong winds (40-50 kmph). Light to moderate rain and thunderstorms are likely across most regions for the next week. Meanwhile, Air India has issued a travel advisory warning passengers of potential disruptions to flight operations to and from Delhi on Tuesday morning due to gusty winds and rain. The airline urged travellers to check their flight status before heading to the airport and to allow extra time for their journey. Gusty wind and rain may impact flight operations to and from Delhi this morning. Please check your flight status before heading to the airport and allow extra time for your journey, Air India posted on X. According to IMD, it is forecasted that there will be fairly widespread to widespread rainfall over Northwest, Northeast, and Eastern India during the next few days. Scattered to fairly widespread rainfall is also likely over Central and Peninsular India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over East Rajasthan on Wednesday (i.e July 30). Heavy rainfall is also very likely at isolated locations in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Jharkhand, Kerala, Mahe, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Sikkim, and West Rajasthan on Wednesday. On July 30, Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) are very likely at isolated places in Bihar, Gangetic West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad, as well as Jharkhand. Additionally, thunderstorms with lightning are expected at isolated locations in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Vidarbha. Strong surface winds are anticipated at isolated places in Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Mahe, and Lakshadweep. Squally winds with speeds of 45-55 kmph, gusting to 65 kmph, are likely along and off the coasts of Somalia, Yemen, south Oman, westcentral and eastcentral Arabian Sea, southwest Arabian Sea, and southern parts of the north Arabian Sea. Squally weather with wind speeds of 40-50 kmph, gusting to 60 kmph, is expected over parts of the east-central Arabian Sea, along and off the Konkan, Goa, and Karnataka coasts. Similar conditions with winds of 45-55 kmph, gusting to 65 kmph, are forecast along and off Gujarat and adjoining northeast Arabian Sea.

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Assam To Clear 3,300 Acres Of Encroached Land Amid Mega Eviction Drive

The Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government is now planning to launch a massive eviction drive in upper Assam's Golaghat. The move will clear 10,000 bighas (approximately 3,300 acres) of land in the Rengma Reserve forest at Uriamghat, bordering Nagaland.

Mega Eviction Drive To Begin On Assam-Nagaland Border, Over 100 Bulldozers And Excavators Deployed

The eviction, scheduled to begin on July 29, targets over 11,000 bighas of land within the Rengma Reserve Forest

Eviction drive at Uriamghat is a 'well-planned' move to grab ancestral lands of Nagas: NSCN

GUWAHATI: A Naga rebel group, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland, stated that the Assam governments proposed eviction drive at Uriamghat in Golaghat district bordering Nagaland is a 'well-planned' move to grab the ancestral lands of the Nagas. The Niki Sumi group said the areas were fictitiously dubbed as the Disturbed Area Belt (DAB), citing colonial demarcations by the British who had also transferred the Naga ancestral areas for administrative convenience without consulting the Nagas. The outfit alleged that successive Assam governments had encouraged the policy of settling illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in the DAB with the alleged intention to grab the lands of the Nagas. In the name of evicting the encroachments by illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, the Assam government has double-crossed the Nagaland government by violating the terms and is occupying Naga ancestral areas by permanently stationing Assam police in the DAB, the outfit also alleged in a statement. Assam and Nagaland have been locked in a bitter border dispute for decades. The problem could not be resolved despite a series of talks at the government level over the years. Assam eviction drives alarm in neighbouring states, influx feared However, an agreement could be reached to maintain the status quo. Accusing the Assam government of violating the status quo, the Niki group pointed out that Assam has boundary disputes with most States in the Northeast. It asked the Naga public to question the Nagaland government as to how the visits of Naga politicians to a border area when the situation flares up and then leaving the place unattended help in the defence and protection of Naga ancestral lands. The need of the hour is boosting security along the borders of Naga ancestral lands, the outfit said, insisting that more police personnel, home guards and village guards should be recruited and deployed to the border areas. The Assam government has deployed a large number of police personnel and bulldozers to clear 11,000 bighas of land at Uriamghat. Divisional Forest Officer, Golaghat Gunadeep Das told TNIE that the drive on Tuesday, as initially planned, appeared unlikely. The eviction drive on July 29 has not been finalised yet. Land survey operations are underway, Das said, adding that an estimated 15,000 people were settled in the area, but 60% of them had already left. These people are mostly from Muslim families. This will be the biggest eviction drive in Assam in recent times. Major eviction drives were carried out in Lakhimpur, Goalpara and Dhubri districts earlier this month.

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Assam eviction drives alarm in neighbouring states, influx feared

GUWAHATI: The eviction drives in Assam have triggered panic in the neighbouring states about possible influx of the evicted people and illegal immigrants. After Nagaland and Manipur governments issued advisories to thwart the illegal entry of the people, the Meghalaya government issued an alert on Thursday at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma. Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh, are protected states where the Inner Line Permit (ILP) has already been implemented. The ILP is an official document that an Indian citizen should carry while visiting these states for a limited period. Meghalaya does not have any such constitutional safeguard. The Meghalaya chief minister said the purpose of the security review meeting was to discuss the overall effect of the Assam eviction drives. The government has been continuously engaging with the district magistrates so that they further engage with block development officers, police, NGOs, traditional heads and other stakeholders, and ensure there is no infiltration or movement because of the Assam eviction drives, Sangma said. He said the districts bordering Assam and areas closer to places of eviction drives were vulnerable and therefore had been asked to stay on alert. However, no incident has taken place in any of the districts, he added. Nagaland has been on alert for the past few days. Various student organisations issued separate statements, expressing fear about influx of the displaced people and illegal migrants. Their worries strengthened after authorities prevented the illegal entry of the evicted people into Nagalands Niuland district. As Assam eviction drive continues, Naga groups worry over influx of displaced people into Nagaland More than 200 vehicles, carrying illegal immigrants evicted from Assam and trying to enter Niuland district, were deported back from Niuland check post by the district administration, police and CRPF from various locations in the district, the Niuland district magistrate stated on Wednesday. The states apex students body, Naga Students Federation (NSF), on Thursday urged the state government to institutionalise a mandatory landlord-tenant registration system as a supporting mechanism for the effective enforcement of the ILP. The NSF said despite the introduction of online ILP portals and QR-code-based verification, there remained serious enforcement gaps, particularly in urban and peri-urban areas. Assams BJP-led government carried out the eviction drives in four districts which affected thousands of people, mostly Bengali-speaking Muslims. Golaghat district, which shares its border with Nagaland, is bracing for an eviction drive. Eviction drive in Assam's Goalpara turns violent; one killed in police firing

Assam demolitions: SC agrees to hear plea seeking contempt action against state

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to examine a plea seeking contempt action against Assam government authorities for allegedly violating the top court directives during its demolition exercise in Goalpara district. A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran issued notice to the Assam chief secretary and others for their responses within two weeks. The plea alleged mass eviction and demolition drives in June affected over 667 families. The petition, filed by eight residents of Goalpara district, said the demolition exercise was carried out without granting personal hearing and providing adequate time for appeal or judicial review. Apart from that, the eviction and demolition exercise predominantly targeted a minority community, leaving out similarly placed persons from the majority community untouched, thereby constituting discriminatory implementation and carrying out of the eviction drive by the authorities concerned..., the plea, filed through advocate Adeel Ahmed, said. Senior advocate Sanjay Hegde, representing the petitioners, said a notice of only two days was given and the demolition was carried out immediately thereafter. Why don't you go to the high court? the CJI asked. Hegde said several persons moved the high court and the plea there was also about rehabilitation. He said even encroachers were entitled to due process of law. These are 667 poor families who have been there on that land for 60-70 years, Hegde said. The Brahmaputra changes courses from time to time and people have to move to higher grounds, he added. We want to issue notice but if the government comes with a defence that it is a government land, then we have already said that our order will not be applicable to land which are owned by the government, any encroachment on the streets, public place, abutting rivers and abutting water bodies, the bench cautioned. As Assam eviction drive continues, Naga groups worry over influx of displaced people into Nagaland After the apex court said it would issue notice on the plea, Hegde requested for a status quo. If it is government land, the CJI said, ... then no. We can't pass any order contrary to what we have held. The plea referred to the top court's November 13, 2024 verdict which laid down pan-India guidelines and barred demolition of properties without a prior showcause notice and 15 days' time to the aggrieved party to respond. The petitioners were stated to have been residing along with their families in Hasilabeel revenue village for past 60 years without any objection being raised from any government authority till recently. The plea said on June 13, the authority issued notice directing all the occupants to remove structures by June 15. The residents were stated to have been given sufficient time or any opportunity of hearing and the notice was issued in an arbitrary and high handed manner. The plea said within few days, the authorities conducted a mass eviction and demolition drives and the exercise was carried out without issuance of any fresh show-cause notice or without granting personal hearing. It has also sought directions for interim relief by way of compensation, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of demolished houses, schools etc. Passing a slew of directions, the apex court in its November 2024 verdict made clear that they would not be applicable in case of unauthorised structures in a public spaces such as roads, streets, footpaths, abutting railway lines or a river or water bodies apart from cases where there was a court order for demolition. Contempt plea on demolition: SC seeks replies from Assam govt & others, orders status quo

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More Nagaland bodies brace for influx of people evicted in Assam

The Konyak Students Union wants its volunteers to guard the interstate border against possible movement of people

As Assam eviction drive continues, Naga groups worry over influx of displaced people into Nagaland

GUWAHATI: The eviction drives in Assam have left the Nagas worried about a possible influx of the displaced people into Nagaland. The Konyak Students Union, apex student body of Konyak Nagas in Nagaland, on July 23, directed its federating units, especially in Tizit and Naginimora areas, to deploy 100 volunteers daily to every entry point of Mon district. The volunteers are tasked with checking all non-locals entering Mon district to ensure they are carrying valid ILP (Inner Line Permit) and proper documentation, the students organisation said in a notification. An offshoot of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation of 1873, the ILP is an official document that an Indian citizen is required to carry while visiting the protected states of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh for a short period. The Konyak students body said anyone found without valid documents must be sent back immediately from Mon district.It appealed to the district administration to suspend the issuance of the ILP for a minimum period of one month, to allow proper scrutiny and prevent unchecked influx of people into Mon. Strict compliance from all units and authorities concerned is expected in the interest of safeguarding our indigenous rights and security, the statement added. Two days ago, the Western Sumi Students Union in Nagaland had expressed similar concerns. alleged illegal immigrants residing in Naga-inhabited areas along the Assam-Nagaland border are in close proximity to villages within Nagaland. This situation further heightens the risks of conflict, displacement and demographic pressure on our vulnerable border communities, the organisation had warned in a statement. Currently, the Assam government is conducting land survey operations at Uriamghat, bordering Nagaland, in Golaghat district ahead of a proposed eviction drive. In the wake of the survey, many illegal settlers left the place. In recent times, Assams BJP-led government carried out eviction drives in three districts that affected thousands of people, mostly Bengali-speaking Muslims. One person was killed in firing while several others, including police and forest department personnel, were injured in western Assams Goalpara district recently when an eviction drive turned violent. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the government had reclaimed 1.29 lakh bighas of land from encroachers and this effort would continue.

Nagaland govt orders heightened vigilance to prevent influx of illegal immigrants amid eviction drive in Assam

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People evicted in Assam may move to Nagaland, warns students body

The Western Smi Students Union said the evictions in Assam pose a threat to the security of the residents of Nagaland

Hindus to become minority in Assam in 10 years: CM Himanta Sarma

GUWAHATI: Citing demographic changes in Assam due to alleged illegal migration, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said Hindus are likely to become a minority in the state within the next 10 years. If you compare the demography of Assam in 1951 with that of the present day, it has reached a point where the Assamese and Hindus will become minorities in the next 10 years. We must revive a community staring at extinction, Sarma told the media. Reflecting on the past four years, the Chief Minister said they had been years of satisfaction for the BJP-led government, during which several achievements were made despite attempts to derail its efforts. We reclaimed 1.29 lakh bighas of land, and this endeavour is ongoing, he said. According to Sarma, the reclaimed land at Orang has become a habitat for one-horned rhinoceroses and tigers. At Borsola, a solar project has been set up. Elephants have returned to Lumding. The reclaimed land at Burapahar now provides a safe haven for tigers and rhinos. Paikan, once covered with teak plantations, will be green again, he said, referring to areas cleared of encroachments. 'Divisive agenda of Assam BJP crossed all limits,' says Mamata; Himanta accuses Bengal CM of 'appeasement' politics Two days earlier, the Chief Minister had said that the people of Assam, particularly Hindus, were becoming a hopeless minority in their own land, a transformation he claimed occurred over the past six decades. We have lost our culture, our land, our temples. The law provides us no remedy. That is why we are desperate, not for revenge, but for survival. Yes, we may be fighting a losing battle. But we will go down fighting ,with dignity, within the bounds of law, and for the soul of Assam, he had stated. Meanwhile, the eviction drives in Assam have raised concerns in neighbouring Nagaland. A student organisation there expressed apprehension over a possible influx of displaced illegal immigrants into the state. It is pertinent to note that alleged illegal immigrants residing in areas adjacent to Naga-inhabited regions along the AssamNagaland border are in close proximity to villages within Nagaland. This situation further heightens the risks of conflict, displacement, and demographic pressure on our vulnerable border communities, the Western Sumi Students Union said in a statement issued on Monday. The Assam government is now preparing to carry out an eviction drive at Uriamghat, near the AssamNagaland border. Amid ongoing land survey operations in Golaghat district, illegal settlers have reportedly begun vacating the area. Eviction drive in Assam's Goalpara turns violent; one killed in police firing

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China begins mega dam construction in Tibet amid concerns in India

GUWAHATI: China has begun constructing a mega hydropower project on Yarlung Tsangpo River in the Nyingchi region of south-eastern Tibet. Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended the project commencement ceremony on Saturday, according to the state-run media. Beijing had approved the multi-billion-dollar project in 2023. The hydropower dam, said to be the worlds largest such project, will generate 60,000 MW of power. Yarlung Tsangpo enters Arunachal Pradesh as Siang and becomes Brahmaputra in Assam before flowing into Bangladesh. Amid concerns that China might dry up the Brahmaputra, Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu and his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed contrasting views on the project in the recent past. China's mega dam a ticking water bomb and existential threat to Arunachal, says CM Khandu Khandu described the project as a ticking water bomb and an existential threat to the people of his state and their livelihoods. He said the dam was a matter of grave concern as China is not a signatory to the international water treaty and the country cannot be trusted. No one knows what China might do. It could even use this as a sort of water bomb In case, the dam is built and they release water out suddenly, our entire Siang belt would be destroyed, Khandu had stated. In the light of this threat, he said the Arunachal government, in consultations with the Centre, had conceived the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project as a defence mechanism as well as for water security. While Khandu is also apprehensive about Chinas possible attempts to dry up Siang and Brahmaputra rivers, the Assam chief minister took it lightly. He said China contributes only 30-35% of Brahmaputras total flow, mostly through glacial melt and limited Tibetan rainfall. The remaining 65-70% is generated within India, thanks to torrential monsoon rainfall in Arunachal, Assam, Nagaland and Meghalaya; major tributaries like Subansiri, Lohit, Kameng, Manas, Dhansiri, Jia-Bharali, Kopili; and additional inflows from the Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia Hills via rivers such as Krishnai, Digaru, and Kulsi, Sarma had posted on X on June 2. The Brahmaputra is not a river India depends on upstream -- it is a rain-fed Indian river system, strengthened after entering Indian territory, he had further stated.

China begins mega dam construction in Tibet amid India's concerns

GUWAHATI: China has begun constructing a mega hydropower project on Yarlung Tsangpo River in the Nyingchi region of south-eastern Tibet. Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended the project commencement ceremony on Saturday, according to the state-run media. Beijing had approved the multi-billion-dollar project in 2023. The hydropower dam, said to be the worlds largest such project, will generate 60,000 MW of power. Yarlung Tsangpo enters Arunachal Pradesh as Siang and becomes Brahmaputra in Assam before flowing into Bangladesh. Amid concerns that China might dry up the Brahmaputra, Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu and his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed contrasting views on the project in the recent past. China's mega dam a ticking water bomb and existential threat to Arunachal, says CM Khandu Khandu described the project as a ticking water bomb and an existential threat to the people of his state and their livelihoods. He said the dam was a matter of grave concern as China is not a signatory to the international water treaty and the country cannot be trusted. No one knows what China might do. It could even use this as a sort of water bomb In case, the dam is built and they release water out suddenly, our entire Siang belt would be destroyed, Khandu had stated. In the light of this threat, he said the Arunachal government, in consultations with the Centre, had conceived the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project as a defence mechanism as well as for water security. While Khandu is also apprehensive about Chinas possible attempts to dry up Siang and Brahmaputra rivers, the Assam chief minister took it lightly. He said China contributes only 30-35% of Brahmaputras total flow, mostly through glacial melt and limited Tibetan rainfall. The remaining 65-70% is generated within India, thanks to torrential monsoon rainfall in Arunachal, Assam, Nagaland and Meghalaya; major tributaries like Subansiri, Lohit, Kameng, Manas, Dhansiri, Jia-Bharali, Kopili; and additional inflows from the Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia Hills via rivers such as Krishnai, Digaru, and Kulsi, Sarma had posted on X on June 2. The Brahmaputra is not a river India depends on upstream -- it is a rain-fed Indian river system, strengthened after entering Indian territory, he had further stated.

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Bomb scare in city leads to seizure of cannabis

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Abandoned bag found in Polo Bazar contains ganja

Shillong, July 18: A black bag found abandoned at Polo Bazar on Friday at around 2 pm. Shortly after its discovery, a man identified as Nijimu Fithu (24), a resident of Kenuozou Colony, Kohima Sadar, Nagaland arrived at the scene and claimed ownership of the bag. Despite his claim, the Bomb Disposal Team followed standard [] The post Abandoned bag found in Polo Bazar contains ganja appeared first on The Shillong Times .