INTERVIEW | ECI must clear air on surge in electors: Former EC Ashok Lavasa
Former Election Commissioner (EC) Ashok Lavasa speaks to Preetha Nair about the current controversy surrounding the duplication of Electoral Photo Identity Card ( EPIC) and says the only document available to weed it out is the unique identification number. Excerpts from the interview: Whats view on the row over duplicate Election Photo Identity cards? We have to look at it from two different points of view. The complaint that has been filed concerns people having the same EPIC number, that is, more than one person having the same EPIC number. The Election Commission has also acknowledged that the problem exists and is trying to resolve it. It is a welcome sign, and the issue should not be politicised. The other issue is de-duplication, which the EC has been attempting for a long time. One problem is one person having one EPIC number registering himself in more than one place, and the other is two people having the same EPIC number. We need to believe what the CEC has said that they will try to ensure that every voter has a unique Epic number. ECI said its a legacy issue. How can it be addressed? The ECI is right. Earlier, the electoral registration system was with the state chief electoral officers and district electoral officers. Now, the electoral roll database of states and UTs has been shifted to the integrated ERONET platform. ERONET requires every state to have a different series. However, regarding the de-duplication issue, the EC has to devise a mechanism to identify which elector is registering at more than one place. The ECI is set to link the voter ID card with Aadhaar. This is at variance with its earlier position that linkage could be optional. The only document available to weed out the duplication of voter cards is the unique identification number (UID). So, if you link Aadhaar with the electoral roll that is the only possible way to assign any uniqueness to the voter list or the EPIC unless some other viable technical methodology is found. Many have raised concerns about privacy infringement, voter profiling, etc. The Aadhaar Act does not make having an Aadhaar mandatory. The EC has held, and in my view, the right to vote is not dependent on having an Aadhaar. That should be separated. As far as the Aadhaar is concerned, it can be used for administrative purposes to de-duplicate. That doesnt mean you can deny somebody the right to be included in the electoral list if they are eligible. Shouldnt it be optional? If you make it optional, it cannot be used as a screening mechanism. The debate should be on how to de-duplicate. As far as the present system is concerned, this is the only way because Aadhaar has biometrics. We need to ask ourselves a question: What harm can be caused to a voter if it is identified that she is the unique person registered on the electoral roll? The privacy of her Aadhaar can still be protected as provided for in the law. Opposition parties flagged concerns on the alleged surge in electors during the Assembly polls in Maharashtra and Delhi. How will one explain the surge? Identifying the voters uniqueness is an answer to that problem because one person is not supposed to have more than one Aadhaar. Regarding the surge in the number of electors, the EC must explain why the number of electors registered increased abnormally. That is one part of the story. The question is how to de-duplicate them if these people were already enrolled in another place and were also enrolled here. The EC is already in consultation with political parties and technical departments. So they have to come up with a solution because there are already 98 crore registered voters. We dont know how many people could be registered in more than one place; the same person registered in more than one place. In my view, Aadhaar is the only document that can be used for de-duplication. The Opposition has been alleging of manipulation of EVMs. Are they susceptible to it? These are two different questions - whether EVMs have been manipulated and if they can be manipulated. Since these matters are in court, the EC will come up with its explanation and let the courts decide. There have been over 40 cases in the courts on this. The court has given neither an opinion nor judgment against the EVMs or suggestions that EVMs are manipulated. On the question of whether the EVMs can be manipulated in the future, I feel that the EC, along with the stakeholders, must continuously review the systems to plug any loopholes. The Opposition wants 100% verification of VVPAT slips. Let the EC talk to the stakeholders, and if they think this will create confidence, then they can go for 100% counting of slips in one or two random assembly constituencies. The courts have increased VVPAT verification to five random EVMs in each Assembly segment, and no discrepancy has been found so far. The electoral process is about building confidence. How can the trust deficit between the EC and the Opposition be bridged? Its about engaging with the stakeholders, taking their concerns seriously, and respond. Transparency will create more confidence. CEC and ECs appointment under the new law is being contested by the Opposition A more broad-based selection panel will create greater confidence. Your view on One Nation, One Election It is essential to consider whether the administrative gains or the management efficiency through simultaneous elections is beneficial. I dont see how an election in Kerala or Nagaland affects any other state. The provisions in the draft bill say that in the event of a government falling in the middle of its tenure, there will be a new election, but it will be for a curtailed period. If they are still not ruling out the possibility of elections taking place, its of no advantage.
From Myanmar To Nagaland To Bihar: How A Smuggled AK-47 Goes From Rs 7,000 To Rs 7 Lakh
A review of the FIR at Fakuli police station, Muzaffarpur, along with the police investigation and case diary, revealed that the weapons were smuggled into India via the Myanmar-China border route
Protests erupt in Nagaland over scrapping of FMR
Guwahati: Protest erupted in Nagaland after the Centre announced its decision to scrap the Free Movement Regime (FMR) and erect fencing along the India-Myanmar border. Communities across the state, especially those living in border areas, strongly opposed the move, citing fears that the fencing would split ancestral lands and sever long-standing social, cultural, and familial [] The post Protests erupt in Nagaland over scrapping of FMR appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland Police form SIT to probe IAS officer in harassment case
Nagaland Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) and registered an FIR to investigate allegations of sexual and mental harassment against an IAS officer by women employees of IDAN. The Nagaland State Women Commission filed a complaint after receiving information from IDAN Chairman Abu Metha.
IAS Officer Charged For 'Sexually Harassing' Women Employees In Nagaland
The Nagaland Police have constituted a Special Investigation Team and registered an FIR to probe the allegations of sexual and mental harassment of several women employees.
Javed Akhtar describes poetry as language of justice; says right wing failed to give any big poet
MUMBAI: Describing poetry as the language of justice and vocal cords of society, renowned screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar has said the right wing has not been able to create any big poet across the world. He was addressing a gathering on Friday evening at Annabhau Sathe Auditorium in Byculla of central Mumbai after receiving the 'Namdeo Dhasal Samashti Award' during the Samashti Arts and Literature Festival. The two-day event, which started on April 11, has been organised in memory of noted Marathi poet and Dalit activist late Namdeo Dhasal. People who listen to poetry of romance do not know that poetry is not only the language of love, but it is also the language of justice. The value system of poetry is culturally correct all over the world. And this is the reason why in the history of the world, the right wing has never been able to create a big poet, he said. Poetry believes in equality, it believes in justice and the same poetry which preaches these values has been accepted across the world, he said. A big poet is the one who speaks about justice, and the poet (Dhasal) in whose name we are gathered here today spoke about justice, Akhtar said. A fish does not have vocal cords. It does not scream or does not have a voice. So you do not know its pain or torture it is suffering, he added. Poetry is the vocal cords of society. Mahatma Phule and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar provided vocal cords to the voiceless...The whole movement of ours, which is for social justice, was born in Maharashtra, he said. Dhasal was not a poet of the 20th century, he was born thousands of years ago, the screenwriter-lyricist said. Lava does not come out in a day. It takes years for its formation and it comes out with an explosion, by breaking the mountain one day, he said, and likened Dhasal to a volcano. After the speech, Akhtar also read the Urdu translation of Dhasal's poem 'Raktat Petlelya Aganit Suryanno'. Sandeep Tamgadge, Additional Director General of Police of Nagaland, in his speech praised Samashti Foundation. Civilisation and culture are never of a particular class or society. They belong to everyone, he said, adding that many times, a particular class that does not have a voice does not get a popular stage. If you see TV and other media, they are continuously discussing one particular ideology and do not bother to show the other sides of the coin, he said. Journalists Dnyanesh Maharao, Raju Parulekar, Shyamal Garud, Amol Deolekar, Disha Wadekar and others were honoured at the festival.
Nagaland Police set up SIT to probe allegations of sexual harassment against IAS officer
Several women working in IDAN have accused the IAS officer of asking for physical indulgence for a hike in salary and also employment
Manipur NPP rejects WaqfAct, as protests escalate in state Nagaland Post
Manipur NPP rejects WaqfAct, as protests escalate in stateNagaland Post
Manipur: Joint operation seizes 68 tonnes of Areca nuts, 7 arrested
Imphal: Manipur Police along with Assam Rifles in a joint operation on Friday, seized approximately 68 tonnes of Areca nuts, locally called supari, at the general area Haibung in Kangpokpi District of Manipur and apprehended seven individuals on the charge of smuggling, said an official. The team during the operation, impounded two heavy vehicles (Nagaland [] The post Manipur: Joint operation seizes 68 tonnes of Areca nuts, 7 arrested appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Watch: Nagaland Drivers Impress Internet By Maintaining Discipline On A Busy Road
A video from Kohima, the capital of Nagaland, shows us a perfect example of road discipline
Ranchi Diary | 559 IEDs destroyed in 39 months in Singhbhum
Security forces have recovered and disarmed as many as 559 IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices) planted by Maoists in forests of West Singhbhum. Several personnel besides ordinary village folk have perished in blast triggered by the grim devices. A total 66 IEDs were unearthed in 2022, with the number spiking to 272 in 2023; 131 were recovered in 2024, while 91 have emerged till April 6, 2025. Counting casualties, in November-December 2022, two villagers died due in IED blasts in Chaibasa forests, while in 2023, seven villagers died and four were seriously injured. In 2024, three villagers and a jawan were killed, while in 2025, a villager and a CRPF officer died and four were injured. Soren government bans spike bits on horses In a bid to end cruelty towards horses, the state govt has banned manufacture, sale and use of traded spiked bits, used to control them. A government letter, dated March 19, has been shot to all the districts to ensure proper implementation. The move, came in the wake of the Centres existing rules. The Animal Welfare Board of India also announced a nationwide ban on such practices to end cruelty on horses in the past. The districts have also been asked to conduct raids in this regard. Governments of Nagaland, MP, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Ladakh, Rajasthan, UP and Meghalaya have banned traded spiked bits. Unseasonal storms set to hit Jharkhand A spell of unseasonal and turbulent weather is set to sweep across large swathes of the state over the next few days. The Met office has issued alerts for thunderstorms, lightning, and strong surface winds up to 50 kmph, attributing the instability to a prominent low-pressure system persisting over southwest Bay of Bengal. Hailstorms are likely in isolated parts of eastern Jharkhand on April 10, accompanied by thunderstorm and gusty winds. South, east, and central districts are expected to face another bout of thunderstorms and strong winds up on April 11 which will further escalate on April 12 and 13 with inclement conditions over east and central Jharkhand. Mukesh Ranjan Our correspondent in Jharkhand mukesh.r@newindianexpress.com
Union MoS visits Manipurs border district Nagaland Post
Union MoS visits Manipurs border districtNagaland Post
All About Longwa: Nagaland's Unique Village Which Lies In Two Countries
The residents of this beautiful village in North India hold dual citizenship.
Gujarat ATS busts fake arms license racket with Northeast-Haryana nexus; Guns, cartridges seized
AHMEDABAD: In a major crackdown, the Gujarat ATS has exposed a racket involving bogus arms licenses issued to Gujaratis using fake addresses from Nagaland and Manipur. Acting on intelligence, the ATS seized over 21 firearms and 624 live cartridges, unearthing a deep-rooted network. The probe revealed that individuals from Haryana were behind the issuance of these counterfeit licenses linked to the Northeast. So far, 108 people have been booked, with 23 already arrested, while a massive manhunt is underway to nab the remaining accused. Tightening its grip on the fake arms license racket, the Gujarat ATS has arrested 16 more individuals linked to the scam. This fresh wave of arrests follows the April 8 operation, where seven accused were caught with six illegal weapons and 135 live cartridges. Building on their remand and interrogation, ATS swiftly tracked down and apprehended 16 additional suspects, intensifying the probe into the growing arms license fraud. Gujarat ATS DySP S.L. Chaudhary told reporters on Thursday, The ATS had registered a case related to bogus arms licenses and initially arrested seven accused. The court granted an 11-day remand for their interrogation. During this period, we received information about 16 more individuals involved. The ATS acted swiftly and recovered 15 weapons and 489 cartridges from them. Several bogus licenses have also been seized. The 16 recently arrested accused were lured into the bogus arms license racket after encountering the initial seven suspects flaunting weapons at religious functions and weddings. Captivated by the display, they expressed interest in owning licensed firearms themselves. Investigations revealed these individuals paid between Rs 5 lakh to Rs 25 lakh to secure fake arms licenses and weapons from states outside Gujarat, using payment channels like Angadiya networks and bank transfers. The earlier seven accused operated as walking advertisements - strapping firearms to their waists at public gatherings to attract attention. Once approached, they guided curious onlookers through the forged process, collecting documents like Aadhaar cards and three years' I-T returns. Within days, they delivered fake licenses and arms - provided the hefty payment was made. The 16 recently arrested individuals have confessed to acquiring fake arms licenses and weapons directly from the seven suspects earlier held by the Gujarat ATS. Key accused - Saukat Ali, Farooq Ali, Sohim Ali, and Asif - had procured forged licenses from Nagaland and Manipur while operating out of Nuh, Haryana. Investigations have now revealed that this Haryana-based network issued bogus licenses to at least 37 individuals. Alarmingly, ATS suspects possible complicity of officials from Nagaland and Manipur in enabling the arms license scam, pushing the probe into inter-state corruption territory.
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Gunmen fire at orphan home in Manipur Nagaland Post
Gunmen fire at orphan home in ManipurNagaland Post
Nagaland: Naga groups rally against Indo-Myanmar border fencing
Dimapur: The Angami Public Organisation (APO), uniting with all Naga tribe units in Kohima held a public rally in the state capital Kohima of Nagaland on Wednesday demanding an immediate halt on Indo-Myanmar border fencing. The unified front also demanded the immediate restoration of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the international border in its [] The post Nagaland: Naga groups rally against Indo-Myanmar border fencing appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Sexual assault: FIR filed against IAS officer in Nagaland
The officer was booked earlier after being accused of a similar offence against two minor girls
Manipur police arrests suspected extortion aide in Kangpokpi
Imphal: The Anti-Extortion Unit of the Manipur Police Commandos, along with central security forces, arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly assisting underground groups in extorting money from transport vehicles along National Highway-102, which connects Imphal to Dimapur in Nagaland. The arrest took place during a patrol operation near PK Workshop, under the jurisdiction of Kangpokpi [] The post Manipur police arrests suspected extortion aide in Kangpokpi appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland to receive rain till April 15: NSDMA
Nagaland: Rally against Indo-Myanmar border fencing in Kohima
Dimapur: The Angami Public Organisation (APO), along with all Naga tribe units in Kohima, has called a public rally in Kohima town on April 9 in protest against the Indo-Myanmar border fencing and other related issues. The rally will begin at the Old MLA Hostel junction at 10 am. APO president Thejao Vihienuo will deliver [] The post Nagaland: Rally against Indo-Myanmar border fencing in Kohima appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland to experience rainfall till April 15, says NSDMA
Dimapur: The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) on Tuesday said the state will experience light rainfall and cloudy moderate rain in almost all the districts till April 15. In its weather update, the NSDMA said these showers may be accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in isolated places. During this period, intermittent rainfall is expected [] The post Nagaland to experience rainfall till April 15, says NSDMA appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Centre sanctions IKS research centre for Nagaland University
Nagaland: Khiamniungan Nagas united against India-Myanmar border fencing, FMR end
Guwahati: Its a story of brotherhood that refuses to be broken by barbed wire. Over 2 lakh members of the Khiamniungan Naga communityspread across the Indo-Myanmar borderare standing united against the proposed border fencing and the suspension of the Free Movement Regime (FMR). Their message is clear: this is not just a political decision. Its [] The post Nagaland: Khiamniungan Nagas united against India-Myanmar border fencing, FMR end appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland: NSF calls for non-cooperation with Indian Forces
Dimapur: The Naga Students Federation (NSF) on Monday, urged its federating units and subordinate bodies to enforce a total non-cooperation policy with the Indian armed forces until the centre fully repealed the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from the Naga homeland. In a press statement, NSF president Medovi Rhi and assistant general secretary Kenilo [] The post Nagaland: NSF calls for non-cooperation with Indian Forces appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland University gets IKS Research Centre
Dimapur: The Union education ministry has sanctioned an Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) Research Centre for Nagaland University. The centre will study indigenous knowledge systems of water management in agriculture and ethnic culinary practices among the tribal communities of Nagaland. It will also explore knowledge on water conservation, storage, and utilization that are passed down from [] The post Nagaland University gets IKS Research Centre appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland University Field Assistant Recruitment 2025 Walk in for 01 Posts
Nagaland University Recruitment 2025 for 01 posts of Field Assistant. Candidates with M.A, M.Sc Can attend the walkin.The Walk-in on 22-04-2025. For detailed information please visit Nagaland University official website, nagalanduniversity.ac.in.
In India, there are 13 states where lottery is legal. These legal states are Nagaland, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Mizoram, Kerala, Maharashtra, Goa, Manipur, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and Assam.
Morbi SOG arrest 8 for illegally obtaining weapon licenses from Manipur, Nagaland Connect Gujarat
Morbi SOG arrest 8 for illegally obtaining weapon licenses from Manipur, NagalandConnect Gujarat
Nagaland food dept urged to reveal beneficiary list
Morbi SOG arrest 8 for illegally obtaining weapon licenses from Manipur, NagalandGujaratSamachar English
Manipur police hand over alleged drug peddler to Nagaland police
Imphal: Manipur Police have handed over a 38-year-old alleged drug peddler to Nagaland Police, following his arrest in connection with a significant interstate drug transportation case, an official report stated on Sunday. It stated that the Manipur police anti-smuggling unit arrested J Maikho (38), a resident of Saranamai Village in Senapati District of Manipur during [] The post Manipur police hand over alleged drug peddler to Nagaland police appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland CM Rio inaugurates Konyak heritage complex
Dimapur: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio inaugurated the Konyak heritage complex at Leangha village in Mon district during the Konyak Aoleang Monyu festival as the special guest on Saturday. Union Minister of state for education and development of Northeastern region Sukanta Majumdar was the honoured guest of the occasion. In his address, Rio thanked all [] The post Nagaland CM Rio inaugurates Konyak heritage complex appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland: Balance modernity with rich traditions, says Deputy CM Zeliang
Dimapur: Nagaland deputy chief minister TR Zeliang on Saturday called for balancing modernity with rich traditions, language, and heritage, calling it of utmost importance. At the end of the day, it is our culture and identity that defines us. And if we lose it, we lose ourselves, Zeliang said. Deputy CM Zeliang was addressing the [] The post Nagaland: Balance modernity with rich traditions, says Deputy CM Zeliang appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Railway projects to improve connectivity infrastructure: PM Modi
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that his government's nod to four multi-tracking railway projects will improve connectivity infrastructure, boost convenience, reduce logistics costs and strengthen supply chains. He was reacting to the Union Cabinet's approval for four projects of the Ministry of Railways involving a total cost of about Rs 18,658 crore, a government press note said. The four projects covering 15 districts in three states of Maharashtra, Odisha and Chhattisgarh will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 1,247 km. PM Modi said the Cabinet's nod to Vibrant Villages Programme-II is an exceptional news for ensuring a better quality of life in border villages. He said, With this approval, we are also expanding the scope of the villages covered compared to Vibrant Villages Programme-I. The objective of the programme is to create better living conditions and adequate livelihood opportunities to ensure prosperous and safe borders, control trans-border crimes and assimilate the border population with the nation and inculcate them 'as eyes and ears of the border guarding forces', crucial for internal security. With a total outlay of Rs 6,839 crore, the programme will be implemented in select strategic villages in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal till 2028-29, a statement said.
Nagaland health dept initiates steps to revolutionise digital health ecosystem
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, April 4: Nagalands health and family welfare department venture has initiated new steps to revolutionise digital health ecosystem in the state. In this direction, the department organised a two-day meeting with regional adviser for digital health at WHO, South-East Asia Region Office (SEARO), Dr Karthik Adapa at its directorate from April 2 []
Centre approves multi-tracking rail projects across Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Odisha
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet at its meeting on Wednesday gave its nod to four railway projects worth Rs 18,658 crore covering multi-tracking 680 route Kms in three Naxal affected states of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Odisha, Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting (I&B) Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday. The Minister further informed that at the meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi it was also decided to approve second phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme worth Rs 6,839 crore covering the states having land borders with neighbouring countries including Pakistan, Nepal, China, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Bhutan. Vaishnaw, while briefing media about the decisions with regard to Railways, said, the four projects covering 15 districts in three states - Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh - will increase the existing network of the transport monolith by about 1,247 km. He said, these projects include the Sambalpur-Jarapda 3rd and 4th Lines and the Jharsuguda-Sason 3rd and 4th Lines in Odisha, the Kharsia-Naya Raipur-Parmalkasa 5th and 6th Lines in Chhattisgarh, and the Gondia-Balharshah doubling of rail tracks in Maharashtra. The Minister said the augmented line capacity will improve mobility, providing enhanced efficiency and service reliability for the Indian Railways. These multi-tracking proposals will ease operations and reduce congestion, providing the much-required infrastructural development on the busiest sections across the Indian Railway networks, he said. With these projects, 19 new stations will be constructed, enhancing connectivity to two Aspirational Districts (Gadchiroli in Maharashtra and Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh). The multi-tracking project will enhance connectivity to approximately 3,350 villages and about 47.25 lakh people, Vaishnaw said, adding that these would further result in additional freight traffic of magnitude 88.77 MTPA (million tonnes per annum). The Railways, one of the most environment-friendly and energy-efficient mode of transportation, with these projects will help both in achieving climate goals and minimising the logistics cost of the country by reduce oil import (95 crore litres) and lower CO2 emissions (477 crore Kg), which is equivalent to the planting of 19 crore trees, the Minister said. Meanwhile, as part of the Vibrant Villages Programme 2.0, the government aims to further achieve its vision of safe and secure land borders. The programme would help in the comprehensive development of the villages located in the blocks abutting international land borders (ILBs), other than the northern border (with China) already covered under VVP-I, the Minister said. With a total outlay of Rs 6,839 crore, the programme shall be implemented in select strategic villages in the States/UTs of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, J&K (UT), Ladakh (UT), Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal till the financial year 2028-29, Vaishnaw said, adding that the interventions would be border-specific, state and village specific, based on Village Action Plans (VAP) prepared in a collaborative approach. The programme shall provide funds for infrastructure development within the village or a cluster of villages, value chain development (through cooperatives, SHGs, etc), border specific outreach activity, education infrastructure like SMART classes, development of tourism circuits and works/projects to create diverse & sustainable livelihood opportunities in the border areas, the MHA, the nodal agency to implement the programme, said in a statement.
3-member team assesses JJM impact in Nagaland
Prepare for elections for five years, not six months or a year: Kharge to Congress district chiefs
NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday impressed upon the party's district unit chiefs to prepare for elections for five years and not just six months or a year. He also urged them to make all efforts to prevent tampering with voters' lists. Calling on Congress workers and leaders to raise issues of the people, Kharge said former party chief Rahul Gandhi had built a muhim (campaign) through the Bharat Jodo Yatra before the last Lok Sabha elections and stressed that we have to build such a 'muhim' again. Kharge, former party chief Gandhi, and All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary in-charge organisation KC Venugopal, among others, attended the District Pradesh Congress Committee (DCC) presidents' meet. The meeting at Indira Gandhi Bhawan was attended by 302 DCC presidents from Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. The party's state unit chiefs and AICC in-charges of these states and Union territories were also present. Kharge told the DCC presidents to prepare strongly for the upcoming assembly polls within the next couple of years. He asserted that the growing communalism and hate campaign was the iggest challenge and said party leaders had to fight it in the same way the Congress did in 1947-48. In his opening remarks, Kharge also talked about the Budget Session of Parliament that ended on Friday and accused the government of following an agenda of communal polarisation while ignoring the issues that mattered to the people. The government does not run Parliament till 4 o'clock in the night to debate on inflation, unemployment, economic failure or US tariffs. It conducts a debate on Manipur in the dark of night so that legislative work can be done secretly. Should the discussion on Manipur have been for only one hour? Kharge said. With elections to be held in Bihar in September-October, leaders there have to start preparing with full vigour, he said. There are elections in Assam, West Bengal next year. And in the year after that, there are elections in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. We have to enter these elections with full preparation and strength, Kharge asserted. We have to continuously fight against the anti-people and anti-Constitution thinking of the BJP-RSS. We are fighting, inside and outside Parliament against them. We have to raise the issues of the people, he said and added, Rahul (Gandhi) ji had built a 'muhim' through the Bharat Jodo Yatra before the last Lok Sabha elections. We have to build such a campaign again. His Save Constitution campaign had stopped the BJP from getting a majority. Noting that this year marked the centenary of Mahatma Gandhi becoming Congress president, Kharge said the party decided at its Belgaum convention to celebrate 2024-25 as organisation empowerment year. He recalled Mahatma Gandhi's words in 1931 at the roundtable conference in London when he had said that the Congress would sacrifice all other interests for the millions of hungry and poor people. Gandhiji had actually said this for the villages, countryside, weak sections, voiceless people, whose voice the Congress became. The present government is against the rights of the poor, Dalits, tribals, backward people. Therefore, we need to fight more strongly, Kharge said. I believe that we need to prepare for elections for a full five years. If someone thinks that they will prepare six months or one year before the elections, it is not right, he said. The most important link to take the Congress' ideas and programmes to the bottom is the district president, he asserted. Today, the growing communalism and hate campaign is the biggest challenge. We have to fight this in the same way the Congress fought in 1947-48. In the last days of Gandhiji's life, a resolution was passed against communal organisations in the AICC meeting held from 15 to 17 November 1947, Kharge recalled. Today, the situation is the same. Our biggest battle is with communal forces which are engaged in spreading poison within society. In the greed for power, a gulf is being dug even between people of the same religion, and brothers are being pitted against each other. We have the path shown by the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, and our great leaders, Kharge said. Apart from this, Kharge said an eye must be kept on the election process and all efforts made to prevent tampering with voters' lists. You work with honesty and diligence with your team. We will be with you. We are confident that all of you will carry our message forward. You will take it to the masses. You will take the work of organisation-building forward. You will work to make the Congress stronger, Kharge said. Briefing reporters after the meeting, Venugopal said a very fruitful and meaningful meeting with the DCC presidents was held. It was the third and final such meeting before the AICC session in Ahmedabad. The first meeting on March 26 was attended by 255 DCC presidents from Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Lakshadweep, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Goa, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh. The second meeting on April 3 was attended by 305 DCC presidents from Maharashtra, Mumbai, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Punjab, and Chandigarh. In total, 862 DCC presidents have attended these meetings, Venugopal said. The major areas of discussion were centred around booth management and voter verification, party ideological training, media and social media campaigns, and asset and property management for party activities, he said. This type of meeting had not occurred in 20 years, marking a significant moment in the party's history, Venugopal added. It was a direct interaction between the DCC presidents and the high command. We are now establishing a system for regular communication with DCC presidents, Venugopal said. Around 60 DCC presidents shared their views on strengthening the organisation and implementing changes, he said. These issues were discussed in depth. I believe this meeting, held just before the AICC session in Gujarat, will provide valuable insights into our organisation's grassroots level. As we have said, our goal for 2025 is to establish a robust organisation structure, Venugopal said. He also informed that the AICC session's theme of Nyaypath: Sankalp, Samarpan, and Sangharsh would be the tagline for the session. The event is scheduled to take place on April 8-9 at the Sabarmati riverbank in Ahmedabad. On April 8, the Extended Congress Working Committee will meet at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Memorial. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's presidency and the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, both iconic figures born in Gujarat, he said. The Extended Working Committee meeting will be attended by Congress Working Committee members, permanent and special invitees, Pradesh Congress Committee presidents, Congress Legislature Party leaders, council leaders, Central Election Committee members, Congress Parliamentary Party officebearers, former chief ministers and deputy chief ministers, Venugopal said. Approximately 169 people will attend on the first day. On April 9, the AICC session will take place with around 1,725 elected AICC and co-opted members attending, along with MPs, ministers and other senior leaders, he said. Seeking to strengthen the party at the grassroots, the top Congress leadership has stressed that the DCCs would soon be given a lot of powers with which their responsibility, as well as accountability, would also increase. The party had also said the district units would be given more voice in selecting candidates for polls.
Study undertaken to assess impact of JJM in Nagaland
Dimapur: A three-member research team from Nagaland undertook a study to assess the impact of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the state academically. The research was undertaken under project director Prof Ashutosh Tripathi, HoD, Department of Environmental Science, Nagaland University, co-project director, Nohochem Sangtam, assistant professor, Fazl Ali College Mokokchung, and Ambirish Singh, professor, [] The post Study undertaken to assess impact of JJM in Nagaland appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Kochi novelist weaves a thriller inspired by Nagaland
Nagaland, especially the history of the Konyaks, inspired her novel, Cry of the Hornbill, says novelist-poet Husna
NPCC condemns attack on Catholic priests in MP
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, April 3: The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) on Thursday strongly condemned what it called the reprehensible attack on Catholic priests and laity by Hindutva extremists in Jabalpur on March 31. The act of violence perpetrated against members of the Christian community, including the physical assault on Father Davis and Father George []
Nagaland University Researchers Develop AI-Powered Personalised Learning System For Students
The study conducted at Nagaland University, demonstrated that Flexible Learning System reduces task processing time by 94%.
Nagaland Jobs : CCRH Dimapur Recruitment 2025
Applications are invited for recruitment of various project based positions or jobs in CCRH Dimapur Nagaland in 2025. Central Council for Research in Homeopathy (CCRH) Dimapur Nagaland is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Junior Research Fellow (Homoeo) purely on contract basis in 2025. Central Council for Research [] The post Nagaland Jobs : CCRH Dimapur Recruitment 2025 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland CM announces initiatives to promote sports in state
DIMAPUR, April 2: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio announced three major initiatives specially focused to nurture young local talent and promote the sporting landscape in the state. The initiatives are Nagaland Football Academy, The Chief Ministers Sports Scholarships and Nagaland International Gold Cup. Rio made the announcement during the valedictory function of the maiden Nagaland []
Nagaland conducts food surveillance drive in dists
Nagaland: Kohima imposes restrictions on sale of schedule X, H, and H1 drugs
Dimapur: The Kohima district administration on Wednesday issued strict regulations on the sale of Schedule X, H, and H1 drugs by pharmacies and medical stores in Kohima, Nagaland. In the order, Kohima DC B Henok Buchem said pharmacies and medical stores could sell the restricted drugs based on a valid prescription from a registered medical [] The post Nagaland: Kohima imposes restrictions on sale of schedule X, H, and H1 drugs appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Ashok Leyland Inks Vehicle Financing Deal With Nagaland Rural Bank
The Hinduja Group company would focus on meeting customer needs by providing vehicle loans with monthly repayment plans based on their preferences
Nagaland PCC denounces naming of varsity library after RSS founder
Dimapur: The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee on Wednesday strongly denounced the decision of the International University Dimapur, formerly The Global Open University Nagaland, to name its recently inaugurated central library after Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, the founder of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Stating it a divisive act of the International University, the NPPC, in a [] The post Nagaland PCC denounces naming of varsity library after RSS founder appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Centre approves over 11,000 Anganwadi-cum-crches, but only 1,761 operational
NEW DELHI: The central government has approved over 11,000 Anganwadi-cum-crches under the Palna scheme, but only 1,761 have been made operational as of February 28 this year. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur, stated that the Palna scheme was introduced under the Samarthya vertical of the Umbrella Mission Shakti Scheme from April 1, 2022. The initiative aims to provide daycare facilities and protection to children across all states and Union Territories. She emphasised that Anganwadi centres are the worlds largest childcare institutions, ensuring the delivery of care and nutrition services to children at the grassroots level. In a first-of-its-kind approach, the ministry has extended childcare services through Anganwadi-cum-Crche under Palna, which is a centrally sponsored scheme, she said. During the 15th Finance Cycle (i.e. up to FY 2025-26), a total of 17,000 Anganwadi-cum-crches (AWCCs) have been envisioned for establishment under the Palna scheme. Proposals for their setup and operation are received from respective state governments and UT administrations, which also contribute their corresponding share for the schemes implementation, she added. Till date, a total of 11,395 AWCCs have been approved by the ministry based on proposals received from various states and UTs. As of 28.02.2025, 1,761 AWCCs have been made operational across 19 states and UTs, she stated. Providing further details, she said 1,500 AWCCs were approved in Chhattisgarh, of which only 175 are operational. Similarly, 1,024 were sanctioned for Jharkhand, but none have been made functional. The same is the case with Odisha, where all 1,000 approved AWCCs remain non-operational. In Telangana, 1,033 were approved, but only eight are operational. According to official data, Chandigarh has the best implementation record, with 200 out of 210 sanctioned AWCCs fully functional. Haryana has the highest number of operational AWCCs at 297, followed by Mizoram and Chandigarh with 200 each. Other states where these centres are functional include Chhattisgarh (175), Karnataka (164), Nagaland (150), Tripura (94), Meghalaya (76), Bihar (65), and Uttarakhand (32). Thakur noted that under Palna, an annual target is set during Programme Approval Board (PAB) meetings with state governments and UT administrations. It is emphasised that they send proposals for opening more Anganwadi-cum-crches and operationalise them. Additionally, the ministry monitors the schemes implementation through meetings and virtual conferences with states and UTs at various levels, she said.
Ashok Leyland partners Nagaland Rural Bank for vehicle financing
NEW DELHI, Apr 2:Commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland on Wednesday said it has partnered with Nagaland Rural Bank for providing vehicle financing facilities to its customers. The two firms have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will enable both Ashok Leyland and Nagaland Rural Bank to offer customised financial solutions to the customers, the company said in a statement. Nagaland Rural Bank is a regional rural bank with a strong presence in the state. With this partnership in [] The post Ashok Leyland partners Nagaland Rural Bank for vehicle financing appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Massive Protests in Manipur's Ukhrul and Nagaland Against Indo-Myanmar Border Fencing, Demand for Free Movement Regime RestorationNortheast Live
Territorial battles between villages in Manipur and Nagaland flare up
The Liangmai community said an extremist group has been backing acts of aggression by people from areas inhabited by two other Naga communities
Territorial battles between villages in Manipur and Nagaland flare up The Hindu
Territorial battles between villages in Manipur and Nagaland flare upThe Hindu
MLAs Richer Than 3 N-E State Budgets!
The total assets of the country's sitting legislators amount to Rs 73,348 crore, which is more than the combined annual Budgets (2023-2024) of Nagaland (Rs 23,086 crore), Tripura (Rs 26,892 crore), and Meghalaya (Rs 22,022 crore), totaling around Rs 72,000 crore.
Meghalaya Minister blames Biren Singh for Manipur violence Nagaland Post
Meghalaya Minister blames Biren Singh for Manipur violenceNagaland Post
Nagaland governor inaugurates shelter home for beggars
AFSPA in one more district of Nagaland
Delhi HC faults Centre for not following due process in OCI card holder blacklisting case
Govt. says the petitioner was denied entry because he had been blacklisted by security agencies on account of his involvement in missionary activities in Nagaland and other northeastern States without obtaining special permission from the competent authority
Nagaland Governor La Ganesan opens shelter home for homeless in Dimapur
Dimapur: Nagaland Governor La Ganesan on Monday inaugurated a shelter home for beggars and homeless at the IHSDP complex, Netaji Colony, Dimapur. The shelter home is a noble initiative by Hope Channel Dimapur under the motto manna for the soul. This project is not just about providing roofs over heads; it is about restoring dignity, [] The post Nagaland Governor La Ganesan opens shelter home for homeless in Dimapur appeared first on NorthEast Now .
AFSPA extended to one more district in Nagaland
Centre extends AFSPA to Nagalands Meluri district for six months, granting sweeping powers to armed forces in disturbed areas
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act extended to one more district in Nagaland
The Centre has imposed the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Nagaland's newly formed Meluri district for six months, effective from April 1, 2025. The law, granting broad powers and immunity to armed forces, was recently extended to several other districts in Nagaland and other northeastern states.
NEW DELHI: Over 13,000 sq km of forest area, more than the total geographical area of Delhi, Sikkim, and Goa combined, is under encroachment in 25 states and Union Territories that have submitted data to the Union Environment Ministry so far. Ten states are yet to submit data on forest encroachments. Last year, the National Green Tribunal took suo motu cognisance of a PTI report that cited government data showing that 7,50,648 hectares (or 7,506.48 sq km) of forest area -- more than five times the size of Delhi -- was under encroachment in India. In April last year, the NGT had directed the ministry to compile the details of encroachment of forest areas in all states and Union Territories in a prescribed format. In a report submitted to the NGT last week, the ministry said that as of March 2024, a total of 13,05,668.1 hectares (or 13,056 sq km) of forest area was under encroachment in 25 states and UTs that have provided data so far. These states and UTs are Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Dadar & Nagar and Daman & Diu, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Maharashtra, Odisha, Puducherry, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Sikkim Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram and Manipur. States and UTs, which are still to submit the data and details on forest encroachment, are Bihar, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan,Telangana, West Bengal, Nagaland, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Forest area or The Recorded Forest Area (RFA) includes land officially designated as forest by the government, even if it does not have tree cover. RFA is further divided into three categories: reserved forests, which have full protection, with activities like hunting and grazing generally banned; protected forests, where some activities are allowed unless specifically restricted; and unclassed forests, which are not classified as reserved or protected. This is different from forest cover which refers to the actual area with tree canopy (more than 1 hectare with tree canopy density of at least 10 per cent), regardless of legal status. Forest cover includes forests inside and outside recorded forest areas, such as plantations, community forests and private lands with tree growth. According to the ministry's report, Madhya Pradesh had the highest forest encroachment among all states and UTs, with 5,460.9 sq km affected as of March 2024. Assam has 3,620.9 sq km of forest area under encroachment. A total of 863.08 sq km of forest land in Karnataka is under encroachment, followed by 575.54 sq km in Maharashtra, 534. 9 sq km in Arunachal Pradesh, 405.07 sq km in Odisha, 264.97 sq km in Uttar Pradesh, 247.72 sq km in Mizoram, 200.40 sq km in Jharkhand and 168.91 sq km in Chhattisgarh. Tamil Nadu has 157.68 sq km of encroached forest land, Andhra Pradesh 133.18 sq km, Gujarat 130.08 sq km, Punjab 75.67 sq km, Uttarakhand 49.92 sq km and Kerala 49.75 sq km, 42.42 sq km in Tripura, 37.42 sq km in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and 32.7 sq km in Manipur. The ministry's report said that encroachment has been removed from 409.77 sq km of forest land so far. However, it is unclear whether this area was excluded from the total forest land under encroachment as of March 2024. The ministry informed the NGT that it had asked states to submit data through letters sent on May 1, May 17 and May 28 last year. States and UTs were also reminded multiple times over the phone and a meeting was held with them on November 11. The ministry sent further reminder letters on February 22 and March 26 this year, asking the remaining states and UTs to provide the information in a tabulated format.
Nagaland: 4 villagers injured in land dispute at Kiphire & Meluri
Guwahati: Deputy Chief Minister of Nagaland Yanthunga Patton on Monday stated that a clash that erupted between the villagers from a few villages under the Kiphire and Meluri district of Nagaland left at least four individuals injured. The statement follows after the Deputy Chief Minister visited the Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima to inspect the injured [] The post Nagaland: 4 villagers injured in land dispute at Kiphire & Meluri appeared first on NorthEast Now .
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AFSPA extended in Manipur, parts of Nagaland, Arunachal for another 6 months ENewsTime
AFSPA extended in Manipur, parts of Nagaland, Arunachal for another 6 monthsENewsTime
AFSPA extended in Manipur, parts of Nagaland, Arunachal Kashmir Media Service
AFSPA extended in Manipur, parts of Nagaland, ArunachalKashmir Media Service
Paswan seeks CMs help for LJP office in capital
BHUBANESWAR: National president of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and Union minister for Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan has requested Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for a suitable place in the city for opening its state party office. In a letter to the chief minister, Paswan said the LJP is expanding its footprint in Odisha but party workers are facing problems to carry on their political activities in the absence of a party office in the state capital. The LJP (Ram Vilas) is a strong partner of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government at the Centre and the party has five MPs from Bihar. Besides, LJP members have been elected to Jharkhand and Nagaland assemblies where the party has significant vote share, the letter said. Asserting that LJP workers and leaders had made significant contribution to the victory of BJP in Odisha in the 2024 elections, Paswan said his party needs a permanent office in the state capital to effectively manage its political activities here. He requested the CM to provide an accommodation to the state unit of LJP at a suitable location in Bhubaneswar to open a party office.
AFSPA extended to Manipur, parts of Nagaland, Arunachal
The law for six months beginning April 1 after a review of the law and order situation in these northeastern states
AFSPA extended to Manipur, parts of Nagaland, Arunachal mid-day.com
AFSPA extended to Manipur, parts of Nagaland, Arunachalmid-day.com
HT Correspondent BOKAJAN, March 30: Anti Corruption Youth Power of Assam (ACYPA), Karbi Anglong submitted a memorandum to the Bokajan (C) SDO regarding the use of excavators to illegally cut earth in Bokajan area. President of ACYPA, Karbi Anglong, Citra Baruah said people from Dimapur, Nagaland, come with excavators and dumper trucks and cut earth []
Centre Extends AFSPA in Parts of Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal
The Union Home Ministry cites ongoing law and order issues amid ethnic tensions and security concerns in the Northeast.
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AFSPA extended in Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal for 6 mnths
The AFSPA, often criticised as a draconian law, gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers to search, arrest and open fire if they deem it necessary.
AFSPA extended for six months in Manipur, parts of Nagaland, Arunachal
NEW DELHI: The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, which gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers and immunity from prosecution unless approved by the Centre, was on Sunday extended for six months in entire Manipur, except the jurisdictions of 13 police stations, in view of the law and order situation there. The AFSPA, under which a particular state or some areas are declared disturbed, has also been extended to eight districts in Nagaland and 21 police station areas in five other districts of the state for six months, according to a notification issued by the Union home ministry. The law was also extended to Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts in Arunachal Pradesh and three police station areas in Namsai district in the state for six months beginning April 1 after a review of the law and order situation in these northeastern states. The AFSPA, often criticised as a draconian law, gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers to search, arrest and open fire if they deem it necessary. Whereas the central government after review of the law and order situation in the state of Manipur, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (28 of 1958) declares the entire state of Manipur, excluding the areas falling under the jurisdiction of the following 13 (thirteen) police stations of 5 districts, as 'disturbed area' for a period of six months with effect from 01.04.2025, unless withdrawn earlier, the notification related to Manipur read. The police station areas in Manipur where the AFSPA will not be in force are: Imphal, Lamphal, City, Singjamei, Patsoi, Wangoi in Imphal West district, Porompat, Heingang, Irilbung in Imphal East district, Thoubal in Thoubal district and Bishnupur and Nambol in Bishnupur district and Kakching in Kakching district. Manipur has been under President's rule since February 13 after Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who was heading a BJP-led government, resigned on February 9 following ethnic violence that claimed over 260 lives since May 2023. The disturbed area declaration was in force in the entire Manipur (except the Imphal municipality area) from 2004 till early 2022. In April 2022, the Manipur government issued a notification where it said that disturbed area will no longer be applicable in seven police station areas of Imphal West district, four police station areas under the Imphal East district and one police station area each in the districts of Thoubal, Bishnupur, Kakching and Jiribam. There are 16 districts in Manipur. In October 2024, the Manipur government reimposed AFSPA in the entire state, barring 19 police station areas A month later, the AFSPA was also extended in six of the 19 police station areas after violence broke out in Jiribam district. More than 260 people were killed and thousands left homeless in ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023. In a separate notification, the home ministry said a further review of the law and order situation in Nagaland has been undertaken. After that, Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phek and Peren districts in Nagaland were declared as 'disturbed area' under Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 for six months with effect from April 1, 2025, unless withdrawn earlier. The areas in Nagaland declared as 'disturbed area' under AFSPA for six months fall within the jurisdiction of i) Khuzama, Kohima North, Kohima South, Zubza and Kezocha police stations in Kohima District; ii) Mangkolemba, Mokokchung-I, Longtho, Tuli, Longchem and Anaki 'C' police stations in Mokokchung District; iii) Yanglok police station in Longleng District; iv) Bhandari, Champang and Ralan police stations in Wokha District; and v) Ghatashi, Pughoboto, Satakha, Suruhuto, Zunheboto and Aghunato police stations in Zunheboto District, according to the notification. A third notification issued by the home ministry said a further review of the law and order situation in Arunachal Pradesh has also been undertaken. Therefore, Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts in Arunachal Pradesh and the areas falling within the jurisdiction of Namsai, Mahadevpur and Chowkham police stations in Namsai district of Arunachal Pradesh, bordering the State of Assam, are declared as 'disturbed area' under Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 for six months with effect from April 1, 2025, unless withdrawn earlier, it said. There have been protests and demands for the complete withdrawal of the law from the Northeast as well as Jammu and Kashmir. Manipuri activist Irom Chanu Sharmila fought against the law by remaining on hunger strike for 16 years, before ending it on August 9, 2016. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had earlier said the AFSPA has been removed in 70 per cent of the areas in the northeastern states even though it is in force in Jammu and Kashmir. Shah had also said that the central government would consider revoking AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir.
AFSPA extended in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal for 6 months
New Delhi, Mar 30: The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, which gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers and immunity from prosecution unless approved by the Centre, was on Sunday extended for six months in entire Manipur, except the jurisdictions of 13 police stations, in view of the law and order situation there. [] The post AFSPA extended in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal for 6 months appeared first on Northlines .
AFSPA extended in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh
The AFSPA, which is imposed in areas declared disturbed, has also been extended to eight districts in Nagaland and 21 police station areas in five other districts of the State for six months
Afspa extended in Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal for six months: MHA
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh for six more months due to ongoing security concerns. The move aims to address insurgency and maintain order amid continued ethnic violence, particularly in Manipur since May 2023.
Home Ministry extends AFSPA in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act has been extended for six months in Manipur, excluding 13 police station jurisdictions, due to the law and order situation. Additionally, the act has been extended to parts of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. The AFSPA provides broad powers to the armed forces in disturbed areas.
CRS authorises train operations between Shokhuvi Molvom
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, March 29: The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), Sumeet Singhal has authorized operation of trains in the Shokhuvi Molvom (14.64 Km) newly laid BG line section in Nagaland on March 27 and 28. The CRS had completed the statutory inspection of the said section which is a part of the ongoing []
State round of Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament held in Nagaland assembly
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, March 28: The state round of the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2025 was held at the Nagaland assembly secretariat in Kohima on Thursday. Addressing the programme, Nagaland assembly deputy speaker S Toiho Yeptho, who was the special guest of the event, said the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament serves as a powerful platform []
164 TA (Naga) triumph in Assam Rifles Sentinels Cup final
By Our Reporter Shillong, March 28: The Assam Rifles successfully hosted the third edition of the Assam Rifles Sentinels Cup, a football tournament aimed at promoting sports and youth engagement in the Northeast. The competition saw enthusiastic participation from ten teams representing Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, and Assam, alongside teams from Assam [] The post 164 TA (Naga) triumph in Assam Rifles Sentinels Cup final appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Handloom expo in Kohima village exhibits indigenous textiles, handicrafts
Correspondent DIMAPUR, March 27: Featuring an exhibit of indigenous textiles and handicrafts, a 13-day state handloom expo began in Kohima village ground on Thursday. The event is designed to promote the handloom and handicraft sector, bringing together artisans and weavers from across Nagaland and other states to display their craftsmanship and market their products. The []
NITI Ayog holds regional workshop on public health in Nagaland
Correspondent DIMAPUR, March 26: NITI Aayog, in collaboration with Nagaland government, organised a regional workshop on public health and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) for the north eastern states, named a NeVolution initiative, at Chumoukedima on Wednesday. During the workshop, NITI Ayog addressed the regions most pressing public health challenges related to water, sanitation, hygiene, []
Nagaland University researchers, local community collaborate to conserve Indigenous fish species
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, March 26: Researchers at Nagaland University have collaborated with the local community to study and conserve indigenous fish species in Dikhu river in Nagaland. The river, one of the most important tributaries of the Brahmaputra, flows through Nagaland and is home to many freshwater species crucial for local biodiversity and the economy. []
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Nagaland Guv urges CSOs to partner with govt for dev works
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, March 25: Nagaland Governor La Ganesan on Tuesday urged civil society organisations to partner with the government in taking forward developmental works in the state. Ganesan said this at a meeting at multi-training centre Tamlu during his visit to Tamlu subdivision under Longleng district. The meeting was attended by the officials of []
NPCC demands immediate appointment to vacant posts in medical dept
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, March 24: The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) on Monday demanded the immediate appointment of 288 vacant posts, including doctors, nurses, and other medical staff, in the states health and family welfare department, citing an acute shortage of medical personnel in state-run hospitals. Addressing a press conference at Congress Bhavan Dimapur, Meshenlo []
Mobile operation theatre camp launched at Noklak
HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, March 24: Nagaland Chief Ministers Mobile Operation Theatre (CMMOT) camp, headed by MLA Dr Tseilhoutuo Rhutso, launched in remote Noklak district hospital on Monday to provide medical services to those in need. Speaking at the launching programme, Rhutso said the CMOT is a programme to reach out to all who are in []
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