Nagaland Issues Statewide Warning After Ten Die from Contaminated Alcohol
A warning has been issued in Nagaland after ten fatalities linked to contaminated alcohol consumption in Tuensang. Nagaland Issues Statewide Warning After Ten Die from Contaminated Alcohol
Dimapur: Noklak Deputy Commissioner P Mono Khiamniungan on Monday said temporary restoration work on the Lein bridge along the Noklak-Panso road via Lengnyu/Tsuwao has been completed, allowing light vehicles to resume movement. The bridge collapsed on July 19 following heavy rainfall upstream, cutting off several surrounding villages. In a circular, the Deputy Commissioner said the [] The post Nagaland: Noklaks Lein bridge restored, reopened for light vehicles appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland Holds District-Level Youth Festivals Across Several Districts
Kohima, September 14: District-level youth festivals were held today in several districts of Nagaland, providing young people with a platform to showcase their cultural, creative and oratory talents. Organised by the District Youth Resources and Sports Offices, the festivals featured competitions in declamation, folk song and folk dance. In Noklak, the festival was held at... The post Nagaland Holds District-Level Youth Festivals Across Several Districts first appeared on Northeast Today .
Nagaland: Lein Bridge On Noklak-Panso Road Via Lengnyu-Tsuwao Reopens For Light Vehicles
Kohima, September 14: The temporarily restored Lein Bridge on the Noklak-Panso road via Lengnyu-Tsuwao has been opened for vehicular movement, officials said on Monday. In a travel advisory, Noklak Deputy Commissioner P. Mono Khiamniungan said the bridge is currently motorable only for light vehicles. Commuters and drivers have been advised to maintain a safe speed,... The post Nagaland: Lein Bridge On Noklak-Panso Road Via Lengnyu-Tsuwao Reopens For Light Vehicles first appeared on Northeast Today .
Nagaland liquor deaths: 10 die in Tuensang, spurious liquor suspected in 9 cases
Ten people, including three members of a family, have died in Nagaland's Tuensang, with suspected spurious liquor consumption linked to nine cases. Police are probing the deaths, while the Excise Department has issued a statewide advisory against consuming liquor
6th Brillante Piano Festival To Showcase Naga Talent In New Delhi
Abu Metha, Advisor to Chief Minister and Chairman of Investment & Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN), on Monday welcomed the upcoming 6th Brillante Piano Festival in New Delhi, describing it as an opportunity to showcase talent and bring world-class music to the capital. The festival will begin with Brillante Street Piano on September 16, followed... The post 6th Brillante Piano Festival To Showcase Naga Talent In New Delhi first appeared on Northeast Today .
Nagaland spurious liquor scare: 9 dead in Tuensang, 470 bottles seized
Nine people died in Nagaland's Tuensang district over three days. These deaths are linked to the consumption of suspected spurious liquor. Police issued a red alert, urging people to avoid unauthorized liquor sources. Investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of these fatalities. Authorities seized hundreds of liquor bottles during raids in the affected areas.
Nagaland Congress Seeks Probe Into Tuensang Liquor Deaths, Demands Action Against Those Responsible
Kohima, September 14: The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has expressed profound grief over the deaths of nine people in Tuensang, reportedly linked to the consumption of suspected spurious liquor, and demanded a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident. The party called for those involved in the manufacture, supply, transportation and sale of the... The post Nagaland Congress Seeks Probe Into Tuensang Liquor Deaths, Demands Action Against Those Responsible first appeared on Northeast Today .
Nagaland: Nine Die In Tuensang Over Two Days, Police Link Deaths To Suspected Spurious Liquor
Kohima, September 14: Nine people died in Nagalands Tuensang district over two days, with police saying the deaths were circumstantially linked to the consumption of suspected spurious or adulterated liquor. The deaths were reported in Tuensang town and Chendang Saddle village on September 10 and 11. In a statement issued on Sunday, the district police... The post Nagaland: Nine Die In Tuensang Over Two Days, Police Link Deaths To Suspected Spurious Liquor first appeared on Northeast Today .
Nine Dead from Suspected Poisonous Liquor in Nagalands Tuensang District
Nine people, including three family members, have died from suspected toxic liquor in Tuensang, Nagaland, prompting police investigations. Nine Dead from Suspected Poisonous Liquor in Nagalands Tuensang District
9 dead in 3 days after consuming spurious liquor in Nagaland
RPF rescues two teens from Nagaland near Katpadi
Necessary arrangements were also initiated for the safe reunion with their family
Nine die after consuming suspected spurious liquor in Nagaland
Digital Desk | Kohima, Sep 13 (IANS) At least nine people, including three members of a family, died at the Civil Hospital in Nagaland's Tuensang district over the past three days after allegedly consuming suspected spurious liquor, prompting the state police to issue a red alert and urge people to refrain from consuming liquor obtained from unknown or unauthorised sources, officials said on Sunday. Police officials said that the victims reportedly complained of breathlessness after consuming the suspected adulterated liquor and subsequently died. Though the circumstances leading to the deaths are yet to be officially ascertained, Nagaland Director General of Police (DGP) Rupin Sharma said that the victims reportedly succumbed to what is suspected to be spurious liquor. An official release said that a total of nine deaths were reported in Tuensang Town and Chendang Saddle on September 10 and 11. Based on the information presently available, all the deaths have a direct or indirect circumstantial linkage with alcohol consumption and are being investigated accordingly, it said. According to the statement, one person, reportedly a family member of the liquor seller, died by hanging, and the circumstances surrounding the death are being investigated separately as a suspected case of suicide. Tuensang police received reports on Saturday regarding a pattern of deaths involving people who had been admitted to Tuensang Civil Hospital. Preliminary enquiries revealed that in most of the cases, the deceased had reportedly consumed liquor before developing symptoms such as blurred vision, severe headache, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. The police said that although consumption of spurious or adulterated liquor is suspected to be a possible cause of the deaths, this cannot be scientifically and conclusively established at this stage. Scientific and forensic procedures will be undertaken as part of the investigation. The statement also said that post-mortem examinations were not conducted in most of the cases as the mortal remains had already been taken for funerals before the police became aware of the pattern of deaths. Accordingly, the present assessment is based on the available medical records, preliminary enquiries and other information collected during the investigation, the statement said. The Tuensang police are conducting a thorough investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the deaths, identify the source and nature of the liquor consumed, and determine whether any person or persons may be responsible for the incident. Meanwhile, it was also learnt that among those who lost their lives were three members of a family from whose premises the liquor was reportedly purchased by some of the deceased persons. Further scientific and medical examinations are being undertaken in coordination with all the authorities concerned to establish the exact cause of the deaths and determine the nature of the liquor consumed. Police conducted search and raid operations throughout Tuensang Town and in the Chendang Saddle area to identify and seize suspected unauthorised, spurious or adulterated liquor. During these operations, approximately 470 bottles of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and beer cans were seized from different locations, officials said. Widespread information dissemination and public awareness efforts have also been undertaken to alert people about the potential risks associated with consuming liquor obtained from unknown, unauthorised or suspected adulterated sources, a police official said.
Red Alert In Nagaland After Suspected Toxic Liquor Claims 9 Lives In Tuensang
The incident has once again put the spotlight on the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act, 1989, which came into force in 1990.
Nagaland: At least 9 dead in suspected spurious liquor cases in Tuensang
Guwahati: At least nine people have died in Tuensang district of Nagaland in suspected cases of spurious liquor consumption, prompting police to issue a public advisory urging people to refrain from consuming alcohol. Nagaland Director General of Police (DGP) Rupin Sharma shared the information on his official Facebook page on September 12, stating that the [] The post Nagaland: At least 9 dead in suspected spurious liquor cases in Tuensang appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland govt examining delays in pension, other retirement benefits Here's what could change
The Nagaland government has formed a committee to address pension delays and digitise the process, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio informed the state Assembly. He noted issues stem from procedural non-compliance and inadequate guidance for retirees.
Rio urges Centre to withdraw PAP regime in Nagaland
Nagaland Jobs 2026 : NIT Nagaland Recruitment
Applications are invited for recruitment of various project based positions or jobs in NIT Nagaland in 2026. National Institute of Technology (NIT) Nagaland is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a Research Project funded under Partnership for accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) of [] The post Nagaland Jobs 2026 : NIT Nagaland Recruitment appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Arunachal Bags Two Golds, Four Silvers At 2nd Mr Northeast Bodybuilding Championship
Arunachal Pradesh athletes made the state proud at the 2nd Mr Northeast Bodybuilding & Physique Championship 2026, held at Kohima, Nagaland from September 11 to 12. The championship witnessed participation of 69 athletes from across the Northeast region, with 16 athletes representing Arunachal Pradesh. Leading the states medal tally, Diamalu Brahma clinched the gold medal... The post Arunachal Bags Two Golds, Four Silvers At 2nd Mr Northeast Bodybuilding Championship first appeared on Northeast Today .
Nagaland Christian Forum Holds Rally Against Proposed FCRA Amendments, Compulsory
In Kohima, members of the Nagaland Joint Christian Forum (NJCF) staged a rally opposing the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) and the compulsory singing of Vande Mataram at official events. The demonstrators called for safeguarding religious freedom, constitutional rights, and Indias secular character. Addressing the gathering, NJCF president N. Paphino clarified... The post Nagaland Christian Forum Holds Rally Against Proposed FCRA Amendments, Compulsory Vande Mataram Singing first appeared on Northeast Today .
Nagaland establishes State Water Informatics Centre under National Hydrology Project
Dimapur: The Governor of Nagaland Nand Kishore Yadav on Friday notified the establishment and operationalisation of the State Water Informatics Centre (SWIC), under the National Hydrology Project (NHP), with immediate effect. The SWIC, to be run by the Nagaland Water Resources Department, will be responsible for the collection of state water resources data from various [] The post Nagaland establishes State Water Informatics Centre under National Hydrology Project appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Mhayibeni Gifty Jami Becomes First Naga To Represent India At World Nomad Games
Mhayibeni Gifty Jami has become the first Naga to represent India in the Intellectual Strategy Games at the VI World Nomad Games. Jami is competing in Toguz Korgool, a traditional strategy board game, alongside participants from across the world. Her participation marks a historic milestone for Nagaland and adds a significant achievement to the states... The post Mhayibeni Gifty Jami Becomes First Naga To Represent India At World Nomad Games first appeared on Northeast Today .
Nagaland: New logistics training centre inaugurated in Dimapur, to train 400 youth annually
Dimapur: Nagalands Deputy Chief Minister TR Zeliang on Friday inaugurated a Centre of Logistics Training for Excellence (COLTE) at Kushiabil in Dimapur, with the facility set to train around 400 unemployed youth from Nagaland and the Northeast every year. The centre, the third COLTE established in the country by the Redington Foundation, is a joint [] The post Nagaland: New logistics training centre inaugurated in Dimapur, to train 400 youth annually appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Nagaland Leaders Meet Home Minister Amit Shah to Discuss State Issues
Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio and Deputy CM Yanthungo Patton meet Amit Shah to discuss development and state priorities. Nagaland Leaders Meet Home Minister Amit Shah to Discuss State Issues
Indradhanush Gas Grid clocks Rs 632 crore capex in FY26, project progress reaches 88.6%
Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited incurred Rs 632 crore in capital expenditure during FY26, taking cumulative spending to Rs 6,878 crore, as physical progress on the Northeast Gas Grid reached 88.63%. The company also moved into commercial operations, commissioned key pipelines and supplied natural gas to Nagaland through the national grid.
Nagaland Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister met Union Home Minister Amit Shah. They discussed state development priorities and the welfare of the people. The Nagaland Assembly also urged the Centre to withdraw the Protected Area Permit regime. This permit restricts foreign national entry into designated areas of the state. Withdrawal is sought for tourism and economic engagement opportunities.
Nagaland CM Rio and Dy CM Patton meet HM Amit Shah, discuss state affairs
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Kohima, Sep 11 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton on Friday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and discussed various issues concerning the state, officials said. After the meeting, the Chief Minister, in a post on X, said: We met the Home Minister Shah to request his intervention and support in fast-tracking Nagalands developmental aspirations. Grateful for his continued guidance and support towards Nagalands progress and development, Rio said. Taking to social media platform X, Deputy CM Patton wrote: Met with Honble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji today in New Delhi, along with Honble Chief Minister Dr Neiphiu Rio. We had a meaningful discussion on matters concerning Nagaland, including the states development priorities and the welfare and aspirations of our people. Grateful to the Honble Union Home Minister for his time and continued attention towards Nagaland. Meanwhile, the Nagaland Legislative Assembly last week unanimously adopted a government resolution urging the Centre to urgently review and withdraw the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime currently applicable to the state and restore the earlier relaxation. During the 9th session of the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly unanimously accepted a resolution urging the Central government to urgently review and withdraw the PAP regime presently applicable to Nagaland and restore the relaxation that had earlier been in operation. The resolution, moved by Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton, who also holds the Home and Border Affairs portfolios, and unanimously adopted by the House, highlighted Nagalands peaceful environment and its growing potential for tourism, culture, investment, entrepreneurship and international engagement. The House noted that tourism, along with the service and creative sectors, has emerged as an important source of employment and livelihood, particularly for the youth. The Assembly also noted that civil society organisations, tribal bodies, tourism stakeholders, entrepreneurs and other sections of Naga society have repeatedly expressed their desire for the withdrawal or relaxation of the PAP regime. The PAP, imposed in Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram, under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958, regulates and restricts the entry of foreign nationals into designated areas.
Jungle Book Studio has boarded international sales for Angh, the debut feature by Nagaland filmmaker Theja Rio, which is set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The studio also unveiled the films official poster ahead of its global launch. Set in the remote hills of Nagaland during the early 1960s, Angh tells... The post Nagaland Filmmaker Theja Rios Angh To Make World Premiere At TIFF first appeared on Northeast Today .
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) Animals rights activist and former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi urged film-makers and actors against depiction of animal cruelty in movies, saying that since people are heavily influenced by films, they consider the act as justified. The animal rights activist had earlier announced in a press conference that the second edition of 'CineKind Awards' will be presented on October 4. Launched by the Film Federation of India (FFI) and People for Animals (PFA) last year, the CineKind is a dedicated platform celebrating kindness in cinema in general, with a focus on compassion towards animals. Speaking to IANS, Maneka Gandhi said that she has involved Bollywood actors in the initiative as people tend to follow them. When asked about animal cruelty during film shoots, Gandhi said: It used to happen during the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Later, the government and I worked together to enact a law, requiring that anyone engaging in such practices or breaking the law must present their film before the Animal Welfare Board of India. This began in the year 2000, and after that, the film industry reformed itself very rigorously. Following those reforms, very few filmspractically negligibleremain, that depict or inflict cruelty on animals. In fact, when you watch a film now, it has to state on screen: 'No animal was hurt during the shooting of this film.' Additionally, illegal acts such as keeping birds in cages, throwing animals from heights, and similar practices have vanished. Moving forward, things can only improve, she added. Maneka Gandhi asserted that no film can break the law now. The Censor Board has also become very vigilant...Still there are one or two films that somehow slip through where cruelty is inflicted on an animal. That is unacceptable because the question is not just what was done to a single animalthe real issue is that films completely influence and change public attitude. When people see a major filmstar keeping a bird caged, everyone starts doing it. If someone abuses an animal, viewers assume it is justified. That is why it must not be done, she stated. Further, the animal rights activist urged actors who advocate for animal rights to become vegan themselves, saying: We can only authentically stand for who and what we truly are. Meanwhile, Maneka Gandhi also urged for a ban on the consumption of restricted animals, especially in Nagaland.
Tezpur University students seek Centre's intervention, demand probe report to be made public
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 11 (IANS) Students and research scholars of Tezpur University have sought the intervention of the Union Ministry of Education over the alleged delay in making public the findings of a statutory enquiry into the affairs of the central university, officials said on Friday. The students have urged the university Registrar to forward their representation to the Secretary of the Ministry of Education and the Additional Secretary, Department of Higher Education, seeking a transparent and time-bound resolution of the matter. The representation relates to a statutory enquiry constituted under Section 9 of the Tezpur University Act, 1993, and includes concerns relating to the tenure of former Vice-Chancellor Prof Shambhu Nath Singh, whom the students have described as absconding. According to the representation, the enquiry committee was constituted on December 31, 2025, and was required to submit its report by March 31, 2026. The students said the committee has completed its proceedings and submitted its report, but its findings and any consequential decisions have not yet been made public. The students have also flagged a range of unresolved issues concerning the university, including student welfare, shortage of funds, prolonged administrative uncertainty and the delay in conducting the convocation for the 2025 graduating batch. They have questioned whether the prolonged delay in resolving these issues amounts to retaliation against stakeholders who had raised allegations of corruption. The students have demanded disclosure of the enquiry findings, clarity on action taken against the former Vice-Chancellor, fixing of responsibility wherever wrongdoing is established, release of pending funds and resolution of the delayed convocation. They have also sought a written acknowledgement and response from the Union Ministry of Education. The students warned that failure to provide meaningful communication could lead to an escalation of their protest, including a complete shutdown of university functioning. They further said stakeholders could make public documents and evidence submitted before various fact-finding and enquiry committees if their concerns remain unaddressed. The representation also referred to a Citizens Convention held in Guwahati in December 2025, where stakeholders had discussed the possibility of constituting an independent public enquiry committee comprising educationists, RTI activists, human rights defenders, retired university faculty and retired High Court judges. The students said their demands were aimed at restoring transparency, institutional accountability and trust in the university administration. The statutory enquiry was essentially triggered by the prolonged crisis at Tezpur University and allegations against then Vice-Chancellor Prof Shambhu Nath Singh, including alleged financial and administrative irregularities, administrative breakdown, academic concerns and his prolonged absence from the campus. Student and faculty protests had intensified from September 2025, eventually leading the Centre to intervene. The Ministry of Education constituted a three-member enquiry panel on December 31, 2025, while directing Singh to proceed on leave and recuse himself from all duties until the enquiry was completed. The panel, headed by Manipur University VC Prof N. Lokendra Singh, with Nagaland University VC Prof Jagadish Kumar Patnaik and UGC Secretary Prof Manish R. Joshi as members, was tasked with examining all matters pertaining to the ongoing situation at the university, including allegations against the VC. This followed an earlier fact-finding exercise ordered by the Assam Governor, who is the university's Chancellor, in October 2025.
Nagaland Targets 18,000 Youth For Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2027
Kohima, September 11: Nagaland has set a target of enrolling around 18,000 young people for the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027 as the State government intensifies efforts to boost youth participation in the national programme. Open to young people aged 15 to 29, the programme aims to provide a platform for participants to... The post Nagaland Targets 18,000 Youth For Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2027 first appeared on Northeast Today .
The hills of the Northeast have always been governed by community, not by files and signatures in distant offices. For tribal communities in Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur and Assam, land is not just property. It is identity, livelihood, culture and memory. Any attempt to weaken the role of village institutions in deciding what [] The post Consent Diluted first appeared on Highland Post .
SC, ST patients in Nagaland to get medical aid up to Rs 3.5 lakh
Mizoram: Drugs, contraband worth Rs 14.77 crore seized; 5 Myanmar nationals among 6 held
Digital Desk | Aizawl, Sep 10 (IANS) The Mizoram Police, in a series of operations, have seized highly addictive methamphetamine tablets, heroin and other contraband worth Rs 14.77 crore and arrested six drug peddlers, including five Myanmar nationals, officials said on Thursday. A senior police official said that a special team of police conducted random checks at Kualmawi in the Keifang area of Saitual district and recovered and seized 12.746 kg of methamphetamine tablets, with an estimated value of approximately Rs 10.20 crore. The drugs were recovered from the possession of Chinzalian (26) and Thiankhatmuanga (27), both residents of Rangoon in Myanmar. In another operation, a Mizoram Police team, while conducting random checking at Chalbawia Junction, Khankawn Police Checkgate, recovered and seized 994 grams of methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 79.52 lakh from the possession of a passenger travelling in a Maxi cab. The accused was identified as Hrang Thawm Hnim (39), a resident of Sathmuhzung in neighbouring Myanmar. In the third operation, a police team in Champhai district, while on duty at Chalbawia Junction, Khankawn Police Checkgate, recovered and seized 141 grams of heroin with an approximate local market value of Rs 28.20 lakh from the possession of two male passengers travelling in a vehicle proceeding from Zokhawthar towards Aizawl. The accused were identified as Awngminnine (19) and Bawithawng (18), both residents of Myanmar. In another operation, police in Kolasib district, while on duty at Phaisen Police Checkgate, intercepted a Mahindra Scorpio travelling from Aizawl towards Karimganj in southern Assam. Upon inspection of the vehicle, 3.910 kg of methamphetamine tablets, valued at Rs 3.2 crore, were recovered and seized. In connection with the seizure, Guljar Hussain (23), a resident of Karimganj district, was arrested. In the fifth operation, police in Champhai district, while on duty at Chalbawia Junction, Khankawn Police Checkgate, recovered and seized 3,360 kg (42 bags) of dry areca nuts (Burmese betel nuts) worth Rs 30 lakh from a truck. No valid trade licence, transportation permit or any other documentation was available for the seized items, which are strongly suspected to have been smuggled from Myanmar. Police said that the drugs were smuggled from Myanmar, as six Mizoram districts -- Champhai, Siaha, Lawngtlai, Hnahthial, Saitual and Serchhip -- share a 510-km-long border with the neighbouring country's Chin State. Police officials suspect that the methamphetamine tablets, which are banned in India, were smuggled from Myanmar, which shares a 1,643-km-long international border with four Northeastern states -- Arunachal Pradesh (520 km), Manipur (398 km), Nagaland (215 km) and Mizoram (510 km). Substantial stretches of the international border remain unfenced, making the region vulnerable to cross-border trafficking of drugs, particularly heroin and methamphetamine tablets. Mizoram and Manipur have emerged as major drug-trafficking corridors in the Northeast due to their long and porous international borders with Myanmar and their proximity to the Golden Triangle, one of the world's major illicit narcotics-producing regions.
Indian Football League 2026-27 season set to begin on October 30, says AIFF
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday said that the 2026-27 Indian Football League (IFL) season will commence on October 30, after meeting with representatives of all 11 participating clubs. The meeting reviewed the 2025-26 season, noting that viewership figures and overall broadcast performance were hugely encouraging, surging to four times higher than the 2024-25 campaign. As part of regulatory updates for the upcoming season, the Council approved a rule permitting a maximum of three foreign players on the pitch at a time during matches. The league's footprint will also expand with the inclusion of Nagaland and Odisha as new venues. Additionally, the IFL Charter, proposed budget, and sponsorship packages for the new season came under detailed discussion. AIFF Deputy Secretary General M Satyanarayan described the gathering as a very cordial meeting. Last season, despite being a truncated campaign, the league generated a lot of interest, and the viewership figures w
Why not dialogue with J&K people when Centre talked to Nagaland, Punjab: Iltija Mufti
Kupwara, Sep 8:Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) youth leader Iltija Mufti questioned Centres approach towards the people of Jammu and Kashmir, saying when New Delhi has talked to the people of Nagaland and Punjab in the past then why not with the people of Jammu and Kashmir. If the central government has talked with the people of Nagaland and Punjab, then why this double standard with regard to the people of Jammu and Kashmir? she asked. Speaking to reporters after a youth interaction programme at Town Hall Kupwara on Monday, Mufti said the Government of India should adopt the same approach towards Jammu and Kashmir as it had done in Nagaland and Punjab. She said the first step towards creating a conducive atmosphere should be the release of all political prisoners from Jammu and Kashmir on compassionate grounds. Lakhs of people are languishing in jails, not only in the jails of Jammu and Kashmir but also in jails outside. Most of these inmates are from marginalised families who cannot even afford litigation, she said. Iltija alleged that PDP was not being allowed to raise its voice against the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A. Whenever PDP raises its voice against the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A, we are not being allowed to do so, she said. While slamming Omar Abdullah-led government Iltija said that the present dispensation has miserably failed to live up to the expectations of youth. The government jobs are now being outsourced, causing disappointment among job aspirants, she said. She said that NC government has failed to fulfil promises mentioned in their manifesto, including 200 free units of electricity, 12 free gas cylinders and one lakh jobs.
Indian Football League 2026-27 to begin on October 30
New Delhi, Sep 8: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday said that the 2026-27 Indian Football League (IFL) season will commence on October 30, after meeting with representatives of all 11 participating clubs. The meeting reviewed the 2025-26 season, noting that viewership figures and overall broadcast performance were hugely encouraging, surging to four times higher than the 2024-25 campaign. As part of regulatory updates for the upcoming season, the Council approved a rule permitting a maximum of three foreign players on the pitch at a time during matches. The league's footprint will also expand with the inclusion of Nagaland and Odisha as new venues. Additionally, the IFL Charter, proposed budget, and sponsorship packages for the new season came under detailed discussion. AIFF Deputy Secretary General M Satyanarayan described the gathering as a very cordial meeting.
Made in Nagaland initiative expands with 3rd centre, entrepreneurs get new platform
Centre extends ceasefire with NSCN-K (Niki) faction for another year, aiming for peace in Nagaland
The Centre and the Niki faction of NSCN-K have extended their ceasefire agreement for another year. This significant accord was officially signed by representatives from both the ceasefire supervisory board and the Home Ministry. The primary objective of this renewed agreement is to foster lasting peace within Nagaland. Both parties have committed to adhering to mutually agreed-upon ground rules for the ceasefire.
Nagaland Embraces Drone Tech For Development
Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav has advocated for increased use of technology, especially drones and geospatial systems, to enhance governance and create employment opportunities for the state's youth. During his visit to the Nagaland GIS and Remote Sensing Centre and Drone Centre of Excellence, he highlighted the broad applications of drone technology and the importance of skill development. The centre is actively training youth in various drone-related courses, aiming to meet the demand for drone pilots in the Northeast.
63rd Indo-Naga ceasefire day commemorated as Nagaland Peace Day in Mokokchung
Kohima, Sep 6 (IANS) The 63rd Indo-Naga Ceasefire Day was commemorated as Nagaland Peace Day on Sunday at the historic Peace Talk Camp at Yimyu Hilltop, Khensa, in Nagalands Mokokchung district, where the 1964 Indo-Naga bilateral ceasefire was facilitated by the Peace Mission of the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC). The commemoration was held at the site associated with the historic ceasefire declaration of September 6, 1964, which was facilitated by the Peace Mission comprising B.P. Chaliha, Rev. Michael Scott and Jayaprakash Narayan. Before the formal programme, the Covenant Stone (Azungashi Long) was inaugurated and dedicated. The formal programme, chaired by Dr Tsuknunglenla, Associate Professor at Clark Theological College, commenced with a dedicatory prayer by Rev. Dr Akok Amer. According to the commemoration note, the Peace Talk Camp at Khensa is regarded as a covenant (Azungashi). On September 6, 1964, at the request of the Federal Government of Nagaland, four descendants of the Leubaza clan of Khensa village -- Mapukaba, Merenmayang, Temsunungba and Pangertoshi -- gifted their clan heritage land at Yimyu Tenem (Hilltop) to the Naga nation to continue the vision of the 1964 ceasefire. Though the land had been gifted verbally decades ago, the arrangement was formally recorded in writing following two meetings involving the descendants of Pangertoshi Leubaza, the Federal Government and the Khensa Village Council. Copies of the document were handed over to the descendants, the Federal Government President and the Khensa Village Council. Addressing the gathering on The Indo-Naga Position, Takuyaba Longkumer, Central Executive Committee member of the Naga National Council (NNC), said the Nagas were not seeking independence as a new demand, asserting that they had already declared independence on August 14, 1947. He cited the Naga Voluntary Plebiscite conducted on March 16, 1951, in which, according to the NNC, 99.9 per cent of voters supported independence. He also referred to the 1964 ceasefire as a significant milestone in the Naga political movement. Longkumer alleged that the Naga people had suffered immensely during the decades of conflict and military operations preceding the ceasefire. He said the ceasefire was facilitated through the initiative of the NBCC Peace Mission with the objective of creating a conducive atmosphere for a lasting peace settlement. He further said that the Federal Government of Nagaland and the NNC continued to uphold the 1964 ceasefire agreement, while maintaining their position on Naga sovereignty. Referring to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, 2007, he said the principle of self-determination remained central to the Naga political position. Kezha Angami, Kedahge of the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN), in his address on The Naga Vision, recalled the role of the Peace Mission and NBCC leaders in facilitating the 1964 ceasefire and subsequent rounds of peace talks at Chedema and Khensa. He reiterated the 13-point terms of the ceasefire issued by the Federal Government in August 1964, stressing the cessation of hostilities, lasting peace and the creation of an atmosphere free from tension. The programme also featured a special session remembering the 1965 Indo-Naga Peace Talk at Khensa by Rev. P. Longri Longchar, who had composed and taught the Naga Freedom Song more than six decades ago. The Yimyu Ward Executive Committee presented the historic song Naga Njiso Ken, which was sung by Khensa students during the Indo-Naga Peace Talk held at the village in 1965. The programme also included a statement on the land gifted by Pangertoshi Leubaza, greetings from Khensa Village Council Chairman I. Alemmeren Longchar, a message in song by Eastern Nagaland Churches Mokokchung and a prayer of intercession by Rev. I. Wathy Imchen. The main message, titled Church, History and the Indo-Naga 1964 Ceasefire: Taking the Vision Forward, was delivered by Dr Villo Naleo, Secretary, Social Concern, NBCC. The organisers appealed for the historic significance of September 6 to be further commemorated, with churches under the NBCC umbrella encouraged to observe the day as Peace/Ceasefire Day from next year onwards.
Cooperate with SIT probing multiple salary withdrawals: Nagaland to depts
Kashmir heritage films feature in IFFJK 2026 line-up
Srinagar, Sep 4: Three short documentaries from renowned filmmaker and screenwriter Bharatbalas Virtual Bharat series have been selected for screening at the International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026, scheduled to be held from September 7 to 10 across Srinagar, Jammu and Gulmarg. Naqsh-e-Daur: The Story of Ghulam Nabi Dar and Taleem have been selected for the J&K Select Competition Section, while Kunemechi: A Home Carved in Ancestry will be screened in the Non-Competition Section. Naqsh-e-Daur tells the story of Srinagar-based master craftsman Ghulam Nabi Dar, who has spent six decades carving Kashmirs history into walnut wood. Trained under Noor Din Tikoo, Dar has preserved traditional chinar motifs and Quranic calligraphy despite industrialisation and conflict. The documentary also highlights his efforts to mentor young artisans and pass the centuries-old craft to the next generation. Taleem explores Kashmirs traditional carpet-weaving heritage and the centuries-old oral tradition that guides artisans in creating intricate silk and wool carpets. The film captures the various stages of carpet production, from spinning and dyeing to weaving and finishing, highlighting the skill, teamwork and cultural significance associated with the craft. Kunemechi: A Home Carved in Ancestry, set in Dimapur, Nagaland, follows Phesao, who builds a house by hand while blending inherited Naga woodcarving traditions with formal training from the JJ School of Arts. The film portrays his efforts to preserve traditional construction practices and pass the craft on to his children. The IFFJK 2026, organised by the Jammu & Kashmir governments Department of Information and Public Relations, is being billed as the Union Territorys first international film festival. The festival received more than 1,100 entries from over 50 countries, of which 135 films from 41 countries have been shortlisted for screening. A five-member international jury comprising cinematographer-director Santosh Sivan, Oscar- and BAFTA-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty, German film curator Dorothee Wenner, media entrepreneur Keiko Bang and National Award-winning filmmaker-educator Himansu Sekhar Khatua will assess films across the international, national and J&K-focused competition sections. Screenings will be held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) and INOX Multiplex in Srinagar, Movie Time Cinemas in Jammu, and the Gulmarg Convention Centre. The festival will also feature an Emerging Filmmakers Contest aimed at promoting local talent and encouraging filmmaking, cultural exchange and film tourism in Jammu and Kashmir. Virtual Bharat is a short documentary series created by filmmaker Bharatbala and launched on August 15, 2019. The project aims to document Indias untold stories, traditions, art, folklore and the lives of people from different communities across the country.
FNTA authority will help bridge development gaps in backward Eastern Nagaland: CM Rio
FNTA authority will help bridge development gaps in backward Eastern Nagaland: CM Rio Kohima: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Thursday said the proposed authority under the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, 2026, would help bridge developmental gaps in the eastern region of the state and ensure accelerated, inclusive and equitable growth. In his [] The post FNTA authority will help bridge development gaps in backward Eastern Nagaland: CM Rio appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Nagaland deputy chief minister outlines response to border clashes with Assam
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Nagaland assembly passes new FNTA Bill
Nagaland assembly passes revised Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority Bill 2026
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Nagaland Assembly Unanimously Urges Centre to Withdraw PAP Regime
The continuation of the PAP regime had created impediments to international tourism, investment, business engagement, cultural exchange and international partnerships in the state, it said.
Nagaland app for job services of construction workers launched
Nagaland records over 29K hectare rubber plantation
Nagaland Government Introduces Revised Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority Bill 2026
Kohima, September 2: The Nagaland government presented the revised Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, 2026, on Tuesday. This bill proposes the establishment of a regional authority comprising 62 members with legislative, executive, administrative, and financial powers over 46 subjects in six districts of Eastern Nagaland. Deputy Chief Minister Y. Patton introduced the bill during ... Read more Nagaland Government Introduces Revised Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority Bill 2026
Nagaland Government Plans to Address Teacher Shortage and Student Disparity in Schools
Kohima, September 2: The Nagaland government has expressed concern over the shortage of teachers in government schools and the uneven distribution of educators and students across various districts. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Education Minister Temjen Imna Along emphasized the need to reorganize schools based on actual enrollment figures and to redeploy teachers accordingly. In ... Read more Nagaland Government Plans to Address Teacher Shortage and Student Disparity in Schools
This GI-Tagged Chilli Is So Hot, Nagaland Minister Temjen Imna Along Says You Will 'Always Lose'
Nagaland Minister Temjen Imna Along warns about the fiery Raja Mircha chilli at the 4th Organic Naga King Chilli Festival.
In Manipur, IAS Officer Armstrong Pame Raised
After government funding failed to materialise, Armstrong Pame mobilised 40 lakh and community support to build a 100-km road connecting remote Manipur with Assam and Nagaland.
Draft voter lists see over 6 crore deletions so far in SIR third phase
The third phase was carried out in 16 States and 3 Union Territories. Draft rolls of all these States have been published, except for Nagaland and Tripura
Nagaland University Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
Nagaland University Recruitment 2026 for posts of Guest Faculty. Candidates with B.Tech/B.E with M.Tech/PhD Can Apply Online. The last date to apply online is 08-09-2026. The candidate shall apply online through Nagaland University official website.
Inner Line Permit must protect Nagaland
Dimapur (Nagaland), Aug 30 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has said that the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system should not remain merely a regulatory mechanism but evolve into an effective instrument to protect the states identity, land, culture and indigenous rights while promoting development and economic opportunities. Addressing a national seminar on the Bengal []
Centre to hold ministerial-level talks on Naga peace issue: Nagaland CM Rio
Union Home Minister Amit Shah agreed to have ministers engage with Naga political groups. This decision was communicated to the negotiating groups currently involved in talks. AK Mishra, Advisor to the Ministry of Home Affairs, has held several discussions with various Naga factions.
Wokha, August 29: The second edition of the Inter-School Volleyball League 2026 concluded successfully on Saturday at the public ground in Wokha. Gilgal School Wokha claimed the championship title in the girls category, while Isaiah Ability High Secondary School excelled in the boys category. This tournament was organized by Nagalands Youth Resource and Sports Department ... Read more Inter-School Volleyball League 2026: Gilgal School Triumphs in Girls Category, Isaiah Ability High School Wins Boys Championship
Kohima, Aug 28 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday said that technology can help the mountainous state overcome geographical constraints and connect its young talent with national and global opportunities without requiring them to leave the state, in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Inaugurating the two-day Tech X Gaming Expo []
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Nagaland University Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 - Walkin
Nagaland University has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 Project Associate I post. Eligible candidates can attend the walk-in interview on 01-09-2026 at the designated venue. The detailed notification is available on the official website, Nagaland University.
Gone In Seconds: Nagaland Government Building Collapses Due To Landslide
No loss of life has been reported, as the building was already vacated.
Gauhati High Court issues notices to Assam, Nagaland in petition on flood damage
The court has set November 3 as the deadline for the two governments and other authorities concerned to submit detailed affidavits in response to a PIL plea by Congress leader Debabrata Saikia
NIT Nagaland Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Junior Research Fellow, Project Associate Posts
National Institute of Technology Nagaland (NIT Nagaland) Recruitment 2026 for 3 posts of Junior Research Fellow, Project Associate. Candidates with M.E./M.Tech, B.E./B.Tech Can Apply Online. The last date to apply online is 31-08-2026. The candidate shall apply online through NIT Nagaland official website nitnagaland.ac.in.
Ministry Of Highways Permits Nagaland To Use State Law For National Highway 202 Land Acquisition
At least 31 students from Manipur and Nagaland have been provided separate accommodation; fresh talks to be held on Sunday, August 23
Sivasagar MLA blames three BJP legislators for Assam flood crisis
Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi says the trio is part of a syndicate that controls coal and stone mining along the Assam-Nagaland border
Centre allows Nagaland to proceed with land acquisition for NH-202 widening
The Union government approved Nagaland's use of its 1965 law for land acquisition. This decision clears a major hurdle for widening National Highway-202. Discussions also covered proposed upgrades for NH-329A, NH-702A, and the Foothill Road. The Detailed Project Report for NH-202 was accepted with modifications. This upgrade will significantly improve connectivity for three key districts.
FLOOD-RESCUED ELEPHANT JOYMOTI AIRLIFTED TO VANTARA FOR SPECIALISED HOSPITAL CARE
53-year-old elephant rescued from floodwaters in Assam to receive specialised treatment for multiple chronic and severe injuries Jamnagar, Gujarat: Joymoti, a 53-year-old female elephant rescued from the devastating floods in Nagaland and Assam in July, is being airlifted to Vantara, Jamnagar, for immediate and specialised veterinary treatment. Joymoti was swept away by floodwaters in Nagaland []
Nagaland inks deal for first private-sector solar plant
The 20 MW solar power project at Tizit is expected to help the State reduce its energy imports
ECI Secretary Urges Nagaland Officials to Accelerate Voter List Revision
Kohima, August 22: Binod Kumar, Secretary of the Election Commission of India (ECI), urged election officials in Nagaland on Friday to expedite the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list. This initiative aims to improve mapping percentages and ensure accurate updates to voter data. Kumar held several meetings with election officials from Kohima, ... Read more ECI Secretary Urges Nagaland Officials to Accelerate Voter List Revision
Interstate bus services resume between Manipur, Assam, Nagaland
The resumption of this service is an important step towards restoring normal life and strengthening connectivity. One of the travellers, Kiyam Kumarjit Singh from Thoubal district, expressed his thankfulness to the state government and said that this new journey should usher in love, peace, and harmony among all communities, and help people move beyond what had happened in the past.
Elephant Joymoti Rescued From Nagaland Flood, Airlifted to Vantara
Joymoti was swept away by floodwaters in Nagaland during the second week of July and was subsequently rescued by local communities with the assistance of government agencies.
Inter-State Bus Services Between Manipur, Assam, and Nagaland Resume After Three Years
Imphal, August 21: Inter-state passenger bus services between Manipur, Assam, and Nagaland have resumed after more than three years. The services were halted on May 3, 2023, due to ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki tribal communities in Manipur. A senior official from the transport department stated that the state government has been working ... Read more Inter-State Bus Services Between Manipur, Assam, and Nagaland Resume After Three Years
Nagaland Public Service Commission Announces Stenographer Recruitment for 2026
The Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) has announced a recruitment drive for 27 Stenographer Grade-III positions. Eligible candidates can apply online from August 21 to September 2, 2026. The selected candidates will receive a competitive salary ranging from 28,700 to 91,300. The application process includes a nominal examination fee and specific eligibility criteria, including a Bachelor's degree and shorthand qualifications. For more details on how to apply and the important dates, read the full article.
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NPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 27 Posts
The Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) Recruitment 2026 for posts of 27 Stenographer. Candidates with Any Graduate Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 21-08-2026, and closes on 02-09-2026. The candidate shall apply online through NPSC website, npsc.nagaland.gov.in/.
3 Ex-Chief Ministers, 18 MPs, 10 Women: BJP's Power-Packed Team For 2029
A special focus has been placed on the northeast. Three leaders from the area - one each from Tripura, Assam and Nagaland -- have found space in the team.
VP CP Radhakrishnan pays tribute to former Governor Ganesan in Chennai
Ganesan served as Governor of Manipur from 2021, Governor of West Bengal as additional charge from July to November 2022, and Governor of Nagaland from February 2023
A 5-year-old from Nagaland just moved the state up Anand Mahindra's travel list
A yearold from Nagaland just moved the state up Anand Mahindras travel list
Nagaland Government Committed to Resolving Long-standing Naga Political Issue: CM Rio
Kohima, August 16: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio reaffirmed the state governments commitment to finding a swift, honorable, and acceptable resolution to the long-standing Naga political issue. Speaking after hoisting the national flag at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat, he emphasized the need to strengthen law and order and tackle the growing threats of drug abuse ... Read more Nagaland Government Committed to Resolving Long-standing Naga Political Issue: CM Rio
Avoid blame game on Assam floods, says Nagaland coal miners body
The Tuli Area Coal Mining Contractors Association says people in the two States should refrain from making unverified claims and focus on relief, recovery, and cooperation
Nagaland church body opposesVande Mataram singing
The Nagaland Baptist Church Council says patriotism should arise from a shared love for the nation rather than compulsion
Nagaland Baptist Church Council opposes compulsory Vande Mataram singing
The Nagaland Baptist Church Council opposes making Vande Mataram singing compulsory. Students' federation also asked institutions to avoid the full national song. They believe the complete version conflicts with the country's secular principles. The council respects national symbols but emphasizes freedom of conscience and identity. They urge sensitivity and dialogue over coercion for national unity.
Eye Verification Turns Into a Hilarious Struggle for Naga Man, Video Leaves Internet in Splits
A hilarious video shared by Nagaland minister Temjen Imna Along shows a Naga man struggling with eye verification as the camera fails to detect his eyes.
Temjen Imna Along shares hilarious KYC eye-scan struggle
Nagaland minister Temjen Imna Along shared a video of a Naga man struggling to complete an eye scan during KYC verification. As the scan repeatedly failed, people around him tried holding his eyelids open to help the system recognise his eyes, leaving social media users amused.
Nagaland churches body opposes compulsory 'Vande Mataram'
The Nagaland Baptist Church Council has voiced strong opposition to any directive making the singing of 'Vande Mataram' compulsory, especially for Christians. They argue that patriotism should not be reduced to forced conformity and that India's constitutional values of liberty, pluralism, and freedom of conscience must be respected. The council also called for dialogue and sensitivity from state institutions.
Struggle Is Real: Nagaland Minister Shares Video Of Northeast Man's KYC Troubles
Nagaland minister Temjen Imna Along is an active social media user and regularly shares funny videos on his X and other social media handles.
Nagaland minister's KYC video is eye-opening, highlights real struggle with humour
Nagaland ministers KYC video is eyeopening highlights real struggle with humour
