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.
A Naga musician's note finds harmony in Kerala
In Kohima, Nagalands hilltop capital, music is not an extracurricular pursuit. It is life itself. Every home has a guitar resting in a corner, and melodies are passed down like heirlooms, from parents to children, siblings to siblings, and neighbours to neighbours. For Anovi Shohe, a 33-year-old Naga singer now in Kochi, those strings were the first threads that would lead him from childhood daydreams to founding a choir, the Kerala Singing Ambassadors, in Kochi TNIE catches up with Anovi to discuss his musical journey, the Nagaland music culture, becoming a finalist at the Vienna International Classical Singing, his vision for his ambitious choir project in Kerala, and more The Kerala Singing Ambassadors The first chord My father was a pastor in one of the biggest churches in Asia, he recalls, speaking of his upbringing in a family of ten siblings. The church and music were inseparable. I still remember being a little boy, sitting in the pews, drumming on my knees as the choir sang. Another memory is etched just as vividly: standing on the verandah, a paper microphone in hand, singing his heart out before his parents, his only audience. Even then, I would tell them. I want to be a musician. In Nagaland, the bond with music is communal. Every Naga family has a guitar, Anovi says. Even if we werent formally trained, we learned from each other. You know something, you share it with your friends and neighbours. Thats how I learned. For the youngest in a large family, Anovis path was shaped by his older brothers. One of my brothers dreamed of being a musician, but he couldnt pursue it. So he passed that dream to me, he says. Another insisted that Anovi learn the drums so the brothers could form a band. We played locally, but later, everyone got busy and it stalled. Still, the spark was alive. But, of course, there were many hurdles when he committed to his dream. Like many Indian parents, Anovis family worried about stability. Even in Nagaland, people said I should become an engineer or a doctor. They used to say, How else will you survive? he remembers. Yet, with his parents blessing and his brothers encouragement, Anovi refused to give up. I believed, maybe God had a plan for me. Anovi Shohe The miracle at home His then dream was to study at Trinity College in London, but the cost was daunting. The turning point came when his brothers friend, Lipokmar Tzudir, returned from Manila after training in music and opened The Nagaland Conservatory of Music in Dimapur. It was a miracle, Anovi says. Teachers came from abroad, some even international award winners. Suddenly, world-class music education was at our doorstep. Anovi joined the first batch in 2012, intending to major in violin. But the choir drew him in. I loved the idea of conducting, of leading voices together, he says. He switched to voice (western classical), studying under Philippine teachers, though for years he wasnt allowed to sing in the choir because of its technical differences with classical solo training. Anovis chance finally came in his final year, at a Christmas concert with international visitors. It was tough learning 15 songs at once but unforgettable. He graduated in 2016. Later, he worked in churches and founded The Choral Project, a choir that performed at small and big events, including the famous Hornbill Festival. Proceeds often went into community causes, such as repairing a local school roof. It was never just about music, Anovi says. The Kerala Singing Ambassadors during a practice session The Vienna run In 2019, he took a leap of faith and competed in the Vienna International Classical Singing Competition. I was a finalist. Imagine, a boy from a small Indian city standing beside Europeans in their own tradition, Anovi says, still awed. It was also humbling. I realised how much I still had to learn. But back home, people began to see me as a serious musician. That experience deepened his conviction: music was not a gift for a chosen few. Everyone has music in them, Anovi insists. Some are naturally talented, but with hard work and guidance, anyone can learn. Music is universal. Its in the way we speak, in everyday rhythms. The sad state of affairs in India is that we confine music to Bollywood or Tollywood. Parents dont see its value beyond that. In 2023, while weighing offers abroad, Anovi accepted a role at Crossroads, a music academy in Kochi. Prior to that, in 2017, I had taught at a private school in Kochi for a short period. About five to six months. So the culture here was familiar to me. I used to tell my family that though Kerala and Nagaland are on two corners of India, the way people live and interact is very similar open-minded, friendly, and warm. I have never felt lonely in Kerala. This helped me make my decision, Anovi says. At Crossroads, he teaches voice and the Trinity syllabus, but goes beyond it by encompassing elements of world music, pop, contemporary, etc. Anovi also organises regular recitals. In many schools, music is just a filler subject, one hour a week. That cant build real musicians. We want to change that, he says. The Kerala Singing Ambassadors during a practice session Kerala Singing Ambassadors It was also at Crossroads that Anovi launched his most ambitious project yet: the Kerala Singing Ambassadors, a professional choir with a vision as wide as its name. My dream is that one day, these kids will represent Kerala around the world, he says. Founded last year with about 30 members, the choir already has three arms: the main choir itself, the Tela (Hebrew for Child of God) choir, for children, and the Tabernacle, envisioned for older participants seeking healing and community. Unlike traditional church choirs, their repertoire spans from Christian hymns to love songs, pop to classical. We practice on Fridays, and from the response Im getting, it is taking off well. I always tell my students: dont imitate the voices you hear on YouTube or Spotify. You have one voice, your own. Sing in that voice, Anovi says. According to him, if someone says, You sang beautifully like that singer, thats not a compliment. On the choirs future, Anovi says, Theres huge potential, and points to the example of The Nagaland Chamber Choir, which recently won two gold medals in South Korea, and The Nagaland Madrigal Singers, which triumphed in Australia/New Zealand. These competitions are judged by professional musicians. And to win is a great honour. Thats the standard we aim for. Anovi says. The Kerala Singing Ambassadors during a practice session Beyond music But the choirs mission goes beyond accolades. Our youth are wasting their lives on drugs. We want to give them purpose, a healthy community, Anovi stresses. Choir is not just about singing. Its about building friendships, finding confidence, and healing. The choirs performances are already creating a stir. At a music event earlier this year, audiences stayed seated long after most of the programme had ended, waiting for the Ambassadors to perform. Dressed in black outfits with Kerala motifs, they sang with a maturity that belied their age. The choirs inclusivity is key. Even if you cant sing, you can join, says Anovi. Play an instrument, design costumes, help backstage everyone has a role. Its about building a big, healthy community. To find friends, fight loneliness, and even overcome depression. And the response has been heartening. When students win competitions, their parents send me messages of gratitude, Anovi says. Even playback singers and band members are now coming for training, realising voice technique matters. Talent pool For now, the Kerala Singing Ambassadors rehearse for a performance in Bengaluru. But Anovis dreams stretch further: a full-fledged conservatory in Kerala. Talent is immense here, he says. If we build a conservatory, bring in real teachers, even start an opera house, Kerala could be on the world music map. Why should our kids have to go abroad when we can create that here? Its a vision rooted not only in ambition but in faith. Music has always been part of my life from drumming on a church bench as a child to now leading a choir. I believe it can heal, inspire, and transform. Thats what we want to give Kerala, says Anovi. While I still harbour a dream to become a conductor, my mission now, and perhaps my greatest reward, is to see a student I trained perform internationally.
CUET UG 2025: BCom, Political Science and English emerge top choices at CUs
Undergraduate admissions via CUET UG 2025 show heightened interest in Humanities and Commerce, with BCom (Hons), BA (Hons) in Political Science, English, and Psychology topping student preferences at Central Universities. Delhi University received nearly 48,336 first-choice applications for BCom (Hons), while science and interdisciplinary courses also saw notable demand. Regional trends reflect cultural and academic factors, with rising applications in Political Science and English across universities like Hyderabad, Nagaland, and Punjab, highlighting shifting academic priorities.
GUWAHATI: The Congress lost all its representation in the Meghalaya Assembly on July 30 after its last legislator, Ronnie V Lyngdoh, resigned from the party and merged with Chief Minister Conrad K Sangmas National Peoples Party (NPP). The development took the NPPs tally in the 60-member House to 33. The Congress had bagged five seats in the 2023 Assembly polls. However, three of the MLAs Charles Marngar, Celestine Lyngdoh and Gabriel Wahlang had joined the NPP in September 2024. The fourth, Saleng A Sangma, resigned from the House following his election to the Lok Sabha last year. Ronnie submitted a letter to Assembly Speaker Thomas A Sangma expressing intent to merge with the NPP. He said his decision to join the ruling party was without any precondition. He urged the chief minister to ensure the stability of the state and the development of the people. Despite requests since 2018, I had stuck to the Congress because I was elected on its ticket. Now, my people realised that nearly half my term has ended and we need development and stability, he said. The speaker said he had accepted Ronnies resignation from Congress and his merger with the NPP. I received his letter in which he expressed his willingness to merge with the NPP. I found it to be valid as it satisfied criteria as laid down under the 10th Schedule of the Constitution, the speaker said. Meghalaya is now the third state in the Northeast without any Congress representation in the Assembly. Nagaland and Sikkim are the two other states. The Congress was a dominant force in Meghalaya, but it got reduced to a shadow of its past self in the wake of the NPPs emergence as a powerhouse. The Congresss slide began in November 2021 during the NPP-led coalitions first term in power when 12 of its 17 MLAs, led by former Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, had joined the All India Trinamool Congress. Over time, three other MLAs joined the NPP, and the remaining two others embraced the regional United Democratic Party. The Congress had no MLA when it contested the 2023 Assembly elections.
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
Nagaland CM calls on ULBs to lead from front in disaster preparedness
KOHIMA, July 29: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Tuesday urged Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the state to take proactive leadership in disaster risk reduction, emphasising their crucial role as frontline defenders of lives, infrastructure, and the environment in the face of growing natural calamities. Speaking at the inaugural session of a three-day training []
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
ENPO, the apex organisation representing eight tribes across six districts Mon, Tuensang, Longleng, Kiphire, Noklak, and Shamator has been demanding separate statehood since 2010, citing decades of neglect in governance and development
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
Assam Launches Largest-Ever Eviction Drive to Reclaim Forest Land Along Nagaland Border
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, JULY 29: As part of a grand anti-encroachment drive, the Assam government has started a massive eviction campaign to regain more than 3,600 acres of forestland in the Rengma Reserve Forest, which is located in the sensitive Uriamghat area of Sarupathar sub-division on the AssamNagaland border. The authorities have called this the []
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.
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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
Nagaland records steep rise in GST revenue
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.
Nagaland University-led research assesses stability of high altitude lakes in Sikkim & Arunachal
Nagaland University is leading a research project. It focuses on high-altitude lakes in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. The project assesses lake stability. Researchers will quantify risks from lake outbursts. They will use surveys and flood modelling. The study identifies dangerous glacial lakes. It analyzes permafrost and slope instability. The project also examines ecological risks and freshwater resources.
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Nagaland Turns Back 200 Vehicles Carrying Illegal Migrants From Assam Border
The Niuland district administration along with the Nagaland Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) intercepted and turned back over 200 vehicles carrying evicted illegal immigrants from Assam at various checkpoints across the district.
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Two held with over 18 Kg poppy straw-like-substance
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 24: Two alleged drug peddlers were arrested with over 18 kilograms of poppy straw-like-substance from Ban Toll Plaza area on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway here today. During routine checking at Ban Toll Plaza naka, a truck registered in Nagaland (NL03AA-7721) coming from Udhampur side towards Jammu was signalled to stop, a police official said. On search of the truck, he said, 18.40 kilograms of poppy straw-like-substance was recovered from the possession of two persons travelling in [] The post Two held with over 18 Kg poppy straw-like-substance appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NSF to Nagaland govt: Make landlord-tenant registration must
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
Nagaland MP Raises Alarm in Lok Sabha Over Neglect of Northeast Infrastructure and Governance
HT DIGITAL KOHIMA, JULY 24: Nagaland Lok Sabha Member S. Supongmeren Jamir on Wednesday expressed severe concern in Parliament about the continued neglect of the Northeastern region in infrastructure and governance matters. In a written submission to the House, Jamir lashed out at the disconnect between the Centres widely publicized Act East Policy and the []
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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.
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Nagaland issues advisory to prevent influx of illegal immigrants from Assam
Following eviction drives in Assam, Nagaland is on high alert. The Nagaland government has instructed officials to increase vigilance. This is to prevent any potential entry of illegal immigrants. Assam is evicting people settling illegally. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said forest lands were encroached. The encroached lands are used for cultivation.
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Nagaland CM NeiphiuRio inspects landslide-hit old KMC dumping site
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, July 21: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio visited the severely landslide-affected stretch along National Highway-29 at Old Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) dumping site on Monday. He was accompanied by deputy chief minister TR Zeliang and others to assess the affected stretch. The inspection assessed the severity of the landslide and explored both []
Nagaland varsity to host NEs one of four incubation centres
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.
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Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, July 11: Nagaland Minister for Tourism and Higher Education, Temjen Imna Along called on Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for Prime Ministers Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy, and Department of Space and conveyed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre for the consistent and liberal support towards the development of Nagaland, particularly in [] The post Nagaland Minister meets Jitendra, lauds Centres liberal support appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Flood in North East: Indian Army activates relief ops, over 3,800 rescued
The Indian Army has initiated extensive relief operations in the North East. This follows heavy rain and flooding across several states. Operation Jal Rahat-2 is underway in Nagaland, Assam, and Manipur. So far, the army has rescued over 3,820 people. They are also distributing food, water, and medical aid.
Nagaland Employees Demand Rollback of NPS, Submit Five-Point Charter
HT DIGITAL KOHIMA, JULY 10: The Confederation of All Nagaland State Services Employees Association (CANSSEA) participated in a countrywide strike organized by the All India State Government Employees Federation (AISGEF) and placed a five-point charter of demands before the Governor of Nagaland. The memorandum, channelled through the Chief Secretary, marks issues of utmost importance concerning []
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KOHIMA, July 9: Thousands of tribal people attired in traditional dresses on Wednesday staged a protest outside the Nagaland Civil Secretariat here demanding a review of the reservation policy. The agitators belonging to five major tribes Ao, Angami, Lotha, Rengma and Sumi community came together under the banner of 5 Tribes Committee on []
Nagaland govt employees join national strike, submit 5-point demands
KOHIMA, July 9: The Confederation of All Nagaland State Services Employees Association (CANSSEA), in solidarity with All India State Government Employees Federation (AISGEF), observed a one-day national strike here on Wednesday. Addressing a press conference to voice concerns over employee welfare and pension reforms, CANSSEA general secretary Yhunsenlo Kent outlined a five-point charter of demands []
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HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, July 8: A high-level Nagaland delegation, led by chief minister Neiphiu Rio, signed key agreements with Japanese prefectures at the Embassy of India in Tokyo for strategic partnerships. Rio, accompanied by Abu Metha, adviser to the Chief Minister and chairman of the Investment & Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN) and Hekani Jakhalu, []
North-East to be countrys development engine: Jyotiraditya Scindia
INDORE, July 7: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday said the Narendra Modi government is moving towards making the north eastern region the countrys development engine. Total investments of Rs 5 lakh crore have been made in this region, comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim, in the last 11 years, []
Three Dead, Flight Ops Suspended as Heavy Rain Wreaks Havoc Across Nagaland
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Three dead, flight operation suspended as heavy rain wreaks havoc across Nagaland
JULY: Three people died, flight operations were suspended and vehicular movement was disrupted on National Highway 29 as incessant rain for the past few days caused flooding across Nagaland, officials said on Monday. Three persons, including a woman, were electrocuted to death in their homes in Dimapur, where floodwaters entered residential areas, while people were seen wading through chest-deep water, they said. The tragic incidents occurred over the weekend in Burma Camp and Kuda Village, the officials said. Flight operations at Dimapur Airport were completely suspended on Sunday after heavy rain inundated the runway and parking areas, an Airport Authority of India official said here. Multiple flights, including those of IndiGo and Air India Express, were cancelled, and passengers were advised to seek updates directly from airlines, he said. The crucial National Highway 29, connecting Dimapur with Kohima, also bore the brunt of the deluge. Landslides triggered by heavy rain have blocked sections of the four-lane highway, severely affecting vehicular movement and posing risks to commuters, the officials said. Dimapur, Kohima and Niuland were the most affected districts with reports of submerged bridges, extensive damage to homes, fisheries, and paddy fields, raising fears of food insecurity, they said. In Niuland district, as many as 70 villages have been affected by the deluge. Floodwaters rose as high as three feet in Half-Nagarjan in Dimapur, forcing residents to use boats and even swim. The district authorities said 52 people were rescued from severely inundated areas as part of ongoing evacuation operations. No fresh rainfall since last night has allowed water levels to gradually recede. However, officials remain on alert as more rain is expected in the coming days, Dimapur Deputy Commissioner Dr Tinojongshi Chang told PTI. The DC also stated that the local administration and the District Disaster Management Authority will hold a coordination meeting during the day to assess the situation as the IMD has forecast heavy rain for the week. As monsoon rain continues to batter the region, state authorities and disaster management agencies are on high alert, with citizens urged to avoid flood-prone zones and remain vigilant.
Three Dead as Floods and Electrocutions Devastate Dimapur and Kohima
HT DIGITAL KOHIMA, JULY 7: Continuous rain over the weekend has dipped Dimapur and areas of Kohima in Nagaland into a state of crisis, with many areas under water and citizens compelled to live in unsafe and disorganized conditions. Not only did the continuous downpour create widespread flooding, but it also resulted in multiple tragedies, []
Need digitisation, accountability: Nagaland minister to cooperatives
KOHIMA, July 5: Nagaland Minister for Cooperation Jacob Zhimomi on Saturday called for a bold transformation of the cooperative movement in the state, urging people to shed dependency, embrace productivity, and contribute meaningfully. Addressing a programme on the International Cooperation Day, Zhimomi emphasised that the cooperative sector must emerge as a vital economic pillar. He []
Five Naga tribes to resume protest against Nagalands job reservation policy on July 9
Committee says 48-year-old quota framework outdated; seeks review to reflect present socio-economic realities
GST revenue up 6.2% to 1.85 lakh crore in June 2025, slowest growth in 4 years
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Ten years of Digital India is merely unfulfilled promises and false claims: Mallikarjun Kharge
As the government's flagship 'Digital India' programme completed ten years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday claimed credit for the scheme which, he boasted has by now become a People's Movement. Digital India is the flagship initiative launched by the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 1, 2015, with the vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. The government of India's 'Digital India website claims that the programme has been improving the lives of all citizens through the digital delivery of services, expanding the digital economy and employment opportunities. To mark the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed that while decades were spent doubting the ability of Indians to use technology, his government changed this approach and trusted the ability of Indian to use technology. In a blog post on LinkedIn. Modi, among other things, said that if in 2014, India had around 25 crore internet connections, today it has grown to over 97 crore. From Banarasi weavers to bamboo artisans in Nagaland, sellers are now reaching customers nationwide, without middlemen or digital monopolies, Modi said. But, on the day, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge confronted Modi with a series of facts thereby negating the claims of the Prime Minister. The ground reality is not only in sharp contrast to what the government claimed, on top of that, the government has failed to secure the privacy of its citizens, Kharge said in a message posted on platform X. Kharge affirmed that the fine print of Modi government's lofty claims of 'Digital India' is marred by, unfulfilled promises and false claims and digital exclusion of the marginalised. When it comes to privacy and transparency, Kharge noted that none less than PM Modi himself, reportedly told Ministers and Secretaries that India saw over 10 Crore cyberattacks since the Pahalgam terror attack. In fact, cybersecurity incidents rose by about 76.25% from 2020 to 2024. These cases increased from 11.58 lakh in 2020 to over 20.41 lakh in 2024, Kharge said citing (CERT-In data) Between 2022 and 2024, digital arrest scams and related cybercrimes in India nearly tripled, and the money lost rose 21 times, Kharge pointed out relying on reply from the minister concerned in the Rajya Sabha. Kharge further noted that the RTI Act brought by the Congress party is being weakened by bringing a flawed Data Protection Law. The basic object of the Right to Information Act has been to empower the citizens, promote transparency and accountability in the working of the Government, contain corruption, and make our democracy work for the people in real sense. Kharge had on March this year said that On one hand, India has been on top in misinformation and disinformation for the past many years, and on the other hand, the Modi government is bent on weakening the Right to Information (RTI) Act implemented by the Congress-UPA by bringing in the Data Protection Act. Whether it is information in the public sector like the list of ration cards, beneficiary workers of MGNREGA, names of people involved in public welfare schemes, voter list in elections, or the names of scamster billionaires who fled abroad after taking loans from government banks - it is important for the public to have the names of all these in the public domain. But now the Modi government is weakening the RTI in the name of Data Protection, so that such names will no longer be made public, he said in a social media post in Hindi. Further, citing the RBI, Kharge said, We were told that Demonetisation will reduce Cash transactions, but Cash in Circulation has risen, even in the last year. When mentioning about unfulfilled promises and false claims, Kharge said as of June 26, 2025, a total of 6.55 lakh villages were supposed to be targeted for broadband connectivity, under the BharatNet project. Kharge alleged that out of the 4.53 lakh villages 65% of them are yet to be covered. The project's deadline has been revised at least 8 times in 11 years. A meagre - 0.73% (766) Gram Panchayats currently have active Wi-Fi services. Moreover, Kharge noted that when the private players are opting for 5G, BSNL has not yet completed its target of deploying 1 lakh 4G towers. One-third towers left to be installed. Even after receiving three revival packages worth over Rs 3 lakh crore Rs 69,000 crore in 2019, Rs 1.64 lakh crore in 2022, and Rs 89,047 crore in 2023, it still lags behind private players. BSNLs debt rose by 291.7%, from Rs 5,948 crore in March 2014 to Rs 23,297 crore in March 2024. MTNLs debt increased by 136.2%, from Rs 14,210 crore to Rs 33,568 crore over the same period. On the digital exclusion of the marginalised, Kharge said 75.3% of people aged 15 and above in the country do not know how to use a computer. This includes 81.9% in rural areas and 60.4% in urban areas, highlighting a significant digital skills gap. [NSS survey, 2020-21] Nearly 7 crore registered workers excluded from MNREGA by imposing the condition of AADHAAR based payment 54% of government schools do not have an internet connection, 79% have no desktop computer, 85% lack a projector, and 79% do not have a smart classroom. [UDISE+ 2023-24 report] Listing out these shortcomings, Kharge urged Prime Minister Modi to reflect on the multiple failures and frauds inflicted by his government instead of glossing over national achievements and trying to seek credit for 10 years of Digital India.
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