IMD forecasts very dense fog in 3-4 days

NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted dense to very dense fog during the night and early morning hours over parts of northwest region, including Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh, and Himachal Pradesh, in the late night or morning hours in the next 3-4 days, which may disrupt transport and aviation operations. A low pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal around November 23, which may intensify into a depression over the southwest in next two days. It will cause heavy spell of rain over south Peninsular India. Further, a spell of very dense fog in the Northwest region will also disrupt transport and aviation operations in the Northwest region, the IMD said in statement on Wednesday. According to the IMD, an upper air cyclonic circulation is likely to form over south Andaman Sea and adjoining areas that may move northwestwards and become a low pressure area over southeast Bay of Bengal around November 23. Thereafter, it is likely to continue to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a depression over southwest Bay of Bengal during subsequent two days, it said. A continuous watch is being maintained for further intensification and movement of the system towards Tamil Nadu-Sri Lanka coasts, the statement said. IMD advised taking of precautionary measures during foggy days to avoid road traffic collisions and chances of power lines getting tripped in the dense foggy routes. The Met department also advised people with lung-related illness to avoid exposure to fog as it contains particulate matter and other pollutants. In case of exposure to fog, these particulate matters get lodged in the lungs, clogging them and decreasing their functional capacity, which increases cases of wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. Long exposure to dense fog may cause respiratory problems for people having asthma bronchitis and other lung-related health problems. It will irritate membranes of eyes causing various infections, leading to redness or swelling of the eye, the statement said. The advisory to southern Indian states, such as Tamil Nadu , and Puducherry, says cyclonic storms will cause localised flooding of roads and water logging in low-lying areas. Further, in its agromet advisories, the IMD directed Tamil Nadu to provide adequate drainage facilities for the removal of excess water from rice, cotton, sugarcane, turmeric and vegetable fields, coconut and banana orchards. Regarding Kerala, it advised proper drainage in rice, ginger and vegetable fields. It also called for providing mechanical support to banana plants to prevent lodging in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Meanwhile, the IMD has forecast the formation of a low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal around November 23, which could influence weather conditions in surrounding regions. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are expected to receive light to moderate rainfall throughout the week, with isolated heavy rainfall in the Nicobar region on November 22 and 23. In the northeast, Assam and Meghalaya may experience light to moderate rainfall with isolated hailstorm activity on November 20. Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura are likely to see similar weather from November 20 to 22. Prediction for northwest Low pressure over southeast Bay of Bengal around Nov 23 possibly intensifying into a depression over southwest in the next two days Cyclonic storms to cause localised flooding of roads, waterlogging in low-lying areas of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal Very dense fog in the late night or morning hours over Northwest India during the next 3-4 days

Naga Tribes urged to unite for progress

HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, Nov 20: Nagaland PHED and cooperation minister Jacob Zhimomi on Wednesday urged the Nagas must unify and speak in one voice to get recognition. Addressing the cultural exchange programme of the Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC), formed by the Sumi, Ao and Lotha tribes of Nagaland, at Senden Riju, Purana Bazaar, here, []

Dimapur District Congress Committee flags poor condition of roads

HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, Nov 20: With the festive season approaching in Nagaland, the Dimapur District Congress Committee (DDCC) on Wednesday flagged the poor condition of roads in Dimapur district. Addressing a press conference at Congress Bhavan Dimapur, DDCC president Kutoho Chishi highlighted the pathetic condition of roads with innumerable potholes in the district, causing immense []

Nagaland:Peru 3rdnation to be country partner for Hornbill Festival

Dimapur:After Wales and Japan, Peru has become the third country partner for the 25thedition of the upcoming Hornbill festival at Kisama in Nagaland from December 1. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Ambassador of Peru to India Javier Manuel Paulinich Velarde announced in New Delhi that Peru will be a partner country for the festival, [] The post Nagaland:Peru 3rdnation to be country partner for Hornbill Festival appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Nagaland:Unify to get recognition, minister Zhimomi urges Nagas

Dimapur:Nagaland PHED and cooperation minister Jacob Zhimomi on Wednesday urged the Nagas to unify and speak with one voice to gain recognition. Addressing the cultural exchange programme of the Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) formed by the Sumi, Ao and Lotha tribes of Nagaland at Senden Riju in Dimapurs Purana Bazar, Zhimomi underscored [] The post Nagaland:Unify to get recognition, minister Zhimomi urges Nagas appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Nagaland:Congress flags poor condition of roads in Dimapur

Dimapur:With the festive season approaching in Nagaland, the Dimapur District Congress Committee (DDCC) on Wednesday flagged the poor condition of roads in Dimapur district. Addressing a press conference at Dimapurs Congress Bhavan, DDCC president Kutoho Chishi highlighted the pathetic condition of roads with innumerable potholes in the district, causing immense hardship to commuters for the [] The post Nagaland:Congress flags poor condition of roads in Dimapur appeared first on NorthEast Now .

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SC flags delay in delimitation exercise in 3 states

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Centre to inform it on the next hearing date why the long-pending delimitation exercises in the states of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur have yet to be conducted. A dissatisfied bench of two top court judges, led by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and Justice PV Sanjay Kumar, made it clear that there is a statutory mandate for the exercise. During the hearing, the apex court recorded that in February 2020, then President Ram Nath Kovind had rescinded an earlier order to defer the delimitation exercise in Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Assam. But what you (Centre) were doing so far? What have you been doing for four years? What have you done to set the ball rolling? the court asked Additional Solicitor General of India (ASG) KM Nataraj, seeking its status. The apex court passed these remarks after hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) petition seeking directions to ensure that the delimitation exercise is carried out in the three states. The plea said the process of delimitation for states is a constitutional obligation that has not been met in the four states for the past 51 years. The apex court also said that this was done after noting that the security conditions in these states had improved. However, steps for delimitation were only taken in Assam. Questioning the delay committed by the Centre, the apex court asked why similar measures have not been taken for the other three states. Once the President rescinds the notification (deferring delimitation), it is enough, Justice Kumar noted. On being questioned, ASG Nataraj tried to explain that the situation in the northeastern states is sensitive, with locals in Arunachal allegedly opposing the delimitation process. At the end of the hearing, the top court sought responses from the Central government, the Election Commission of India and the states of Assam, Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh in July 2022, and fixed the matter for further hearing in January 2025, when the ASG had to take instructions from the Centre and inform it about the status of it. Take instructions. Exercise has to be done. It is a statutory mandate. If 12A (Delimitation Act) is not re-notified, then you are in difficulty, the apex court said. Notably, Section 8A of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 provides for the delimitation of parliamentary and assembly constituencies in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur or Nagaland. Also in top court Anticipatory bail to former IAS officer The top court on Monday granted protection from arrest to former IAS officer Pradip N Sharma in a case related to alleged irregularities in the allotment of around 150 acres of land in Bhuj district of Gujarat. The relief granted will not have much impact as Sharma has been in custody for over four years linked to multiple cases. SC told of e-content for disabled kids The NCERT has brought out guidelines for development of e-content for children with disabilities, which would be applicable for school education, the Centre has told the Supreme Court. The government has said the NCERT has also held face-to-face training orientation programmes for teachers in 2022-23.

Union minister reviews CSSs in Nagaland

HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, Nov 19: Union minister of state for home Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Monday reviewed the implementation of centrally sponsored schemes (CSSs) in Nagaland. Kumar, who is on a two-day visit to the state, held the review meeting with the line departments implementing the schemes at the Nagaland civil secretariat in Kohima. After []

Nagaland health minister begins 3-phase dist hospitals inspection

Dimapur:Starting with Dimapur district hospital on Tuesday, Nagaland health and family welfare minister P Paiwang Konyak began a three-phase inspection of district hospitals across the state to assess the infrastructure development and amenities in these hospitals. Addressing the media after inspecting the facilities in Dimapur district hospital, Konyak said the inspection is being undertaken by [] The post Nagaland health minister begins 3-phase dist hospitals inspection appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Nagaland:Japan to be country partner of Hornbill Festival

Dimapur:Besides Wales, Japan will be the next country partner for the upcoming 10-day Hornbill Festival at Kisama near Nagalands Kohima from December 1. Both the Nagaland government and the Japanese Embassy in India announced the collaboration after Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and his cabinet colleagues along with senior officials held a meeting with Deputy Chief [] The post Nagaland:Japan to be country partner of Hornbill Festival appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Nagaland MP Jamir appeals Centre to implement two agreements

MP S. Supongmeren Jamir emphasised that the time has come for Nagas, to stand in truth to walk the extra mile and ensure that the hard-fought agreements reached between the Naga National groups and the Government of India

SC questions delay in delimitation process for northeastern states

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday raised concerns over the delay in carrying out the delimitation exercise in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Assam, despite a 2020 presidential order rescinding the deferment of the process. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar said once the president rescinds the notification, that is enough to proceed with the delimitation exercise. Where does the government come in? The bench asked Additional Solicitor General K M Natraj, appearing for the Centre, to take instructions on the future course of action on the matter. Take instructions on this, the exercise has to be done, it is a statutory mandate and therefore you have to comply with it, the CJI said. The additional solicitor general said while consultations are underway for Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, the ongoing violence in Manipur makes the situation there unconducive. The hearing on a plea filed by 'Delimitation Demand Committee for the State of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur & Nagaland in North East India' was then deferred till January 2025. The plea seeks immediate implementation of the delimitation exercise in these northeastern states. Advocate G Gangmei, appearing for the petitioner, said the president's 2020 order made the exercise legally mandatory. He pointed out that two years have passed since the writ petition was filed, yet no concrete steps have been taken to initiate delimitation in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur. He added that Assam alone has seen progress, with delimitation completed in August 2023 following an order from the Ministry of Law and Justice. The Election Commission (EC), represented by senior advocate Maninder Singh, maintained that specific directions from the central government are required to begin delimitation under Section 8A of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. The advocate said in Assam's case, such government instructions had been issued, enabling the EC to proceed. However, the bench highlighted that once the president rescinds a deferment notification, the EC is bound to conduct the delimitation exercise without waiting for further government intervention. The EC's counsel also noted that the sensitive nature of the northeastern states requires a cautious approach to avoid exacerbating tensions. The bench, however, dismissed the need to club all four states together, pointing out that Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh have not faced any adverse security issues recently. The court emphasised the statutory mandate to conduct delimitation and directed the government to provide clear instructions for the way forward. The petition cited the presidential order of February 28, 2020, which allowed delimitation in the four northeastern states, along with the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It alleged selective denial of delimitation in these states, claiming a violation of the fundamental right to equality under Article 14 of the Constitution. The plea highlighted that despite decades of elections being conducted peacefully in these states, no delimitation has occurred since the amendment of the Delimitation Act in 2002. The plea said this lack of action has left the northeastern states at a disadvantage compared to the rest of India. Centre likely to begin population census in 2025, with Lok Sabha delimitation exercise set for 2028

Nagaland: Mon Film fest to promote Naga filmmakers from Dec 18

Dimapur:In a bid to promote Naga short filmmakers, Nagalands Mon district administration will organise a two-day 1stMon Film Festival from December 18. Addressing a press conference in Dimapur on Tuesday, actor Atae Konyak said the films, which can be of any language, should be based on entertainment, environment and social issues. The maximum duration of [] The post Nagaland: Mon Film fest to promote Naga filmmakers from Dec 18 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Union minister of state for home Bandi Sanjay Kumar reviews Centre-funded schemes in Nagaland

Students Christian Movement of India (SCMI), Nagaland hosts regional programme

HT Bureau GUWAHATI, Nov 17: The Students Christian Movement of India (SCMI), Nagaland, successfully organised a two-day regional program under the theme Equity in Focus: Overcoming Development Challenges in Nagaland, at the Youth Oasis Centre, Eralibill, on November 13-14, 2024. The event brought together distinguished speakers, youth leaders, and student participants to discuss innovative solutions []

Irresistible Taro Roots

Dont let the brown muddy hairy appearance of Taro roots (Arbi) skin put you off. It is tasty and has many health benefits. This starchy root vegetable, taro, is a staple food in many cultures and is eaten across the world. Its versatile nature and ability to absorb flavours make it a popular ingredient in a wide range of dishes in India, Spain, China, Vietnam etc. Also known as colocasia, it is a tropical plant grown for its edible corms. It is called arbi in Hindi, alu in Marathi, chembu vitthu in Malayalam, chama dumpa in Telugu, and so on. It is cooked like potatoes, stir-fried into a dry sabzi or cooked in a rich gravy with tomatoes, curd, coconut, or boiled mashed to make crispy tikis, kofte soup and much more. The taro leaves are also eaten in North India and Gujarat. Patode is made with arbi leaves, chickpea paste and spices which are rolled, steamed and then fried. In Nagaland, fermented dried leaves are powdered and dried for later use. Health benefits Taro root and its edible leaves have a variety of antioxidants, minerals and vitamins which strengthen the immune system and promote a healthy body weight, boosting heart health and preventing diseases. Kavitha, Clinical Dietician HOD, Prashanth Multi Speciality Hospitals Chennai says, Taro root is low in calories and, it is high in carbohydrates. These are the good resistant starches that promote a healthy gut. It is rich in vitamins C, B6, and Vitamin E which promote healthy skin, vision and immune system, and also eliminate free radicals. Taro root also contains high levels of copper, phosphorus and folate. It is an excellent source of dietary fibre and good carbohydrates, which improve the function of the digestive system and can also relieve issues like constipation, acid refluxes and ulcers. As fibre moves slowly through the digestive system, studies show that it also keeps you feeling fuller between meals. These good carbs, according to many clinical studies, stabilise blood sugar, which helps in weight management and reduces the risk of diabetes. Taro leaves are low in calories and high in fibre and micronutrients. Cook taro roots properly to reduce their natural toxicity and make their nutrients more bio-available. Enjoy taro roots in moderation as part of a balanced diet. Eaten All Over It can be cooked in many ways, deep fried in oil for a side item with rice, or cooked in a tangy tamarind sauce with spices, onion and tomato. In the South, we cook it in coconut curry like avial, morkuzhambhu and stew. This rich vegetable is served on the third day of the marriage ceremony and also during Shradh Pitru Paksha. We must try and revive the traditional recipes as they reserve the nutritional value of this vegetable. Today the restaurants do serve many variations and Arbi 65 is popular. Taro roots are eaten in Japan, Thailand and even the US. I have many international students who learn to make taro root vegetable in desi style, says Sundari Krishnamurthy, who runs cooking classes in Chennai (Cook with Sundari Krishna). Arbi is versatile Celebrity Chef and author Sanjeev Kapoor says that arbi is versatile and can be diverse in its applications whether it is traditional home-style dishes or experimental fusion dishes. He adds, With the increasing demand for out-of-the-box recipes and restaurants trying to incorporate more vegetarian and vegan-friendly options, arbi and many other vegetables in menus will be key in enabling this change. It can be consumed during Navratri fasting as it is a rich source of fibre as well as minerals. Besides satiating hunger and providing energy, arbis starchy goodness and mild taste make it a comforting and nutritious choice for those observing the fast. Gluten-Free Taro root is also gluten-free so its becoming more popular now as people want gluten-free food. It is widely cooked nowadays in restaurants and can be a good replacement for potatoes. It can be roasted, fried, boiled or mashed giving chefs a wide range of possibilities for new dishes. Arbi is used in dishes like gnocchi, chips and even desserts for example taro-flavoured bubble tea, ice-creams and pastries. It is popular among young food enthusiasts, says Chef Mohnish Kothare, Mazi Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Mumbai. Arbi, often considered a boring root vegetable, is loaded with numerous nutrients. So try and add the high-fibre taro root to your diet in some way. Arbi Seekh Kebab (Recipe: Chef Sanjeev Kapoor) Ingredients 250 gm Arbi tsp turmeric powder 2 tbsps rose petals 2 tbsps fried onions 12-16 cashew nuts 1 tbsp poppy seeds soaked 1 tsp black cardamom powder tsp clove powder 1 tsp crushed black peppercorns tsp green cardamom powder Salt to taste 2 tbsps cornflour 2 tbsps chopped fresh coriander leaves Oil for greasing 8 wooden sticks, (soaked in water for 2-3 hours and drained) Ghee for shallow-frying. Onion rings, lemon slices and green chutney to serve Method Add Arbi in a pressure cooker with turmeric powder and 2 cups water and cook for 1 whistle. Blend dried rose petals, fried onions, cashew nuts and poppy seeds with 2 tablespoons water to a fine paste. Peel-boil and mash Arbi. Add prepared paste, black and green cardamom powder, clove powder, crushed peppercorns, salt cornflour and coriander leaves and mix well. Grease your palms with some oil and wrap a portion of Arbi paste around wooden sticks. Heat some ghee in a non-stick pan. Add seekh kababs and shallow-fry till golden brown from all sides. Serve hot with onion rings, lemon slices and green chutney. Arbi is versatile and can be diverse in its applications whether its traditional home-style dishes or experimental fusion dishes. Sanjeev Kapoor, Taro root cheese croquettes with roasted bell pepper sauce (Recipe: Chef Mohnish Kothare of Mazi) Ingredients: 250 gm Arbi 50 gms jalapenos 2 Red Bell pepper 2 Tomatoes 2 tsp red chilli flakes 2 cloves of garlic 60g Amul cheese 2 tbsp corn flour 100g Vermicelli noodles Oil for frying Seasoning (salt + Pepper) Parsley for garnish Lemon juice as required Method Boil and peel Arbi Mash it, add cheese, jalapenos and seasoning Shape it into a croquette shape. Make cornflour slurry mixture, dip the croquettes into the mixture and then coat it with vermicelli noodles. In an oven tray, Add cut bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic and red chilli. Roast in the oven for 10 mins and blend it into a sauce. Fry the croquettes. Plate it with the sauce on the bottom, place the croquettes and garnish it with fresh parsley.

Naga talks: Nagaland cabinet to meet Shah, NSCN-IM

The Nagaland cabinet has decided to meet both the NSCN-IM and the Government of India to push for a resolution to the Naga political dialogue. This comes after the NSCN-IM threatened to return to the jungles due to delays in the resolution, and demanded third-party intervention. The Nagaland cabinet will meet with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi to press for expediting the negotiations. The NSCN-IM has accused the Centre of refusing to honour key provisions of the Framework Agreement, specifically the recognition of the Naga national flag and constitution. The state cabinet is also scheduled to meet with the NSCN-IM leadership before their trip to Delhi.

Manipur: Assam Rifles thwarts attack on farmers in Bishnupur

Guwahati:The Assam Rifles on Saturday successfully rescued a group of farmers from an attack by armed miscreants in Bishnupur district of Manipur. The farmers harvesting crops in the districts Irengbam village were subjected to an unprovoked assault by armed miscreants, who opened indiscriminate fire from Aigejang village,Defence PRO for Manipur, Nagaland and Southern Arunachal Pradesh, [] The post Manipur: Assam Rifles thwarts attack on farmers in Bishnupur appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio to lead Cabinet to meet Union Home Minister on Naga political dialogue

A delegation of Nagaland Cabinet led by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and his Deputies T R Zeliang and Y Patton are scheduled to leave for Delhi on Monday(November 18, 2024) to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah to press for expediting the Naga political negotiations

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Cultural extravaganza in Dimapur, a prelude to Hornbill Fest

HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, Nov 16: Forerunners Nagaland, in collaboration with the Nagaland tourism department, will organise a one-day cultural confluence and extravaganza at the Agri Expo site in Dimapur on November 23, as a prelude to the celebrations of the 25thanniversary of the upcoming 10-day Hornbill Festival at Kisama, near Kohima, from December 1. Forerunners []

Nagaland dy CM reviews NH projects, seeks public support

Nagaland: Cultural extravaganza in Dimapur; a prelude to Hornbill Fest

Last Updated on November 15, 2024 10: 57pm Dimapur:A cultural confluence and extravaganza is set to be held as a prelude to the Hornbill Festival at Kisama, near Kohima in Nagaland from December 1. Forerunners Nagaland, in collaboration with the Nagaland tourism department, will organise the one-day cultural extravaganza at the Agri Expo site in [] The post Nagaland: Cultural extravaganza in Dimapur; a prelude to Hornbill Fest appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Assam: Nagaland residents disrupt NBWLs site inspection for Vedants oil exploration at Dishoi Valley

Last Updated on November 15, 2024 9: 31pm Jorhat: A group of residents from Nagalands Mokokchung district staged a protest on Friday against a site inspection conducted by the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) in the Dishoi Valley reserve forest in Assams Jorhat district. The inspection aimed to assess the feasibility [] The post Assam: Nagaland residents disrupt NBWLs site inspection for Vedants oil exploration at Dishoi Valley appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Nagaland: Zeliangurges public not to impede NH projects progress

Last Updated on November 15, 2024 8: 07pm Dimapur:Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister TR Zeliang on Friday urged the public not to impede the progress of national highway projects in the state with land-related issues. Addressing the media after undertaking a four-day tour to five districts of Phek, Kiphire, Shamator, Tuensang and Mokokchung, Zeliang, who is [] The post Nagaland: Zeliangurges public not to impede NH projects progress appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Nagaland to host cultural extravaganza ahead of Hornbill fest

'Save the Peace': Tangkhul women rally for Naga rights

UKHRUL: Calls for Save the peace echoed across Manipurs Ukhrul town on Friday as Tangkhul Naga women peacekeepers, known as pukreilas, rallied for peace amidst growing tensions over the unresolved Naga political issue. This rally came days after National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah warned of a return to violence should the Centre reject their proposal for third-party intervention. Organised as part of the golden jubilee celebration of Tangkhul Shanao Long (TSL), the apex body of Tangkhul Naga women, the rally culminated in a public meeting at a local ground. We, Tangkhul women, are peacebuilders. Traditionally, we have been known as Pukreila, which means peacekeeper. We want peace in the Naga homeland and across the country, said TSL president Thingreiphi Lungharwoshi. She added, We deserve peace, and it is our right to assert it. We organised the programme to save peace. We want the Government of India to recognise the peace initiative of the Nagas. The event was attended by Naga leaders from various states and Myanmar. Concerns were raised about the enforcement of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Naga areas, the proposed India-Myanmar border fencing, and delays in resolving the Naga political issue. Lungharwoshi reflected on TSLs origins, recounting, The TSL was born in 1974 after Rose Ningshen, a Naga girl, was raped by BSF personnel. We faced numerous atrocities due to the enforcement of AFSPA. Women are tired of the oppressive sanctions and tactics imposed by the Government of India on the Nagas and their land. She urged sincerity from the Indian government, stating, It is time that the Naga political issue is settled. We want the Government of India to respect our rights. As our history is unique, the solution also has to be unique. Naga Womens Union president Priscilla Thiumai echoed similar sentiments, asserting that peace across the Northeast hinges on resolving the Naga issue. Nagas were always free people. We are waiting for our final destiny the solution to the Naga political issue. The Government of India should respect our desire, she said. Frontier Nagaland Territory: ENPO sets October 31 deadline for govts comment Questioning AFSPAs presence in peaceful Naga areas, she demanded, There is militarisation in the Naga-inhabited border areas. AFSPA should be repealed from there. The Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS), a student body, emphasised the emotional weight of the issue. Nagas are peace-loving people. Our leaders respect the Indian government, but often our faithfulness and sincerity are taken as weaknesses, said TKS president Ramreichan Keishing. The huge gathering today sends a loud and clear message to the world that the Nagas carry this issue in their hearts. 'No Indo-Myanmar Border in Naga Homeland' Neingulo Krome, secretary general of the Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights, rejected the notion of an Indo-Myanmar border in the Naga homeland. With or without the free movement regime, there is no Indo-Burma or Indo-Myanmar border in the Naga homeland, he said. There may be a Burma-Naga border somewhere in the Chindwin River. There is another, Indo-Naga border, towards the Brahmaputra. There is no Indo-Burma border between these two rivers. Krome accused colonial powers of dividing the Naga homeland, adding, The Britishers divided the Naga homeland, and India and Myanmar occupied parts of it. But we are one people, and the idea that there is a border in the middle of Naga homes and villages is a wild imagination. He expressed confidence in the Nagas readiness to resist such repressive ideas and laws of the Government of India. Hashokmi Chadirung, a Naga leader from Myanmar, criticised the border fencing initiative, stating, The Indian government decided to fence the Myanmar border to further separate the Nagas. We are divided into two countries, but we are one. We have been together for generations. The fencing will deepen the divide. This collective call for peace and justice reinforces the Nagas long-standing struggle for recognition and resolution of their political aspirations.

Sumi Naga celebrates Ahuna festival

HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, Nov 14: Ahuna, a post-harvest festival of the Sumi Naga tribe, was celebrated with a spirit of oneness, exuberant exhibition of rich cultural heritage and fusion of modern entities at Zunheboto District Sports Council ground on Thursday. Across the vast Sumi Naga-inhabited areas in the core of Nagaland and beyond, traditional festivals []

Governor Ganesan lauds Nagaland police officers for their commitment to excellence

HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, Nov 14: Nagaland Governor La Ganesan on Thursday lauded Nagaland police officers for their commitment to excellence in both their professional responsibilities and athletic pursuits. Ganesan was addressing the inaugural programme of the 40thNagaland police duty-cum-sports meet 2024 at Chumukedima police complex. He said that the event is seen as an opportunity []

Nagaland: Sumi tribe celebrates Ahuna fest with spirit of oneness

Last Updated on November 14, 2024 9: 18pm Dimapur:Ahuna, a post-harvest festival of the Sumi tribe of Nagaland, was celebrated with a spirit of oneness, exuberant exhibition of rich cultural heritage and fusion of modern entities at Zunheboto District Sports Council ground on Thursday. Across the vast Sumi Naga-inhabited areas in the core of Nagaland [] The post Nagaland: Sumi tribe celebrates Ahuna fest with spirit of oneness appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Another dist in Nagaland gets a mobile medical unit

Manipur: Essential items rotting as over 350 trucks stranded at Mao

Last Updated on November 13, 2024 10: 51pm Imphal: More than 350 vehicles carrying essential commodities have been stranded for the past 13 days on NH-102 at the Mao checkgate on the Manipur-Nagaland border. Several tonnes of essential items, including onions, potatoes and fish, transported from Assam through Dimapur and Kohima in Nagaland, have begun [] The post Manipur: Essential items rotting as over 350 trucks stranded at Mao appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Nagaland Literature Festival observed in Kohima

Last Updated on November 13, 2024 8: 52pm Dimapur:Nagaland Literature Festival 2024, organised by Writers Collective Kohima, was observed under the theme Amplifying Our Indigenous Voices at the Capital Cultural Hall complex in Kohima on Wednesday. In his address, former Nagaland Chief Minister Shurhozelie Liezietsu, who was the special guest of the programme, said education [] The post Nagaland Literature Festival observed in Kohima appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Journey of attaining education in Nagaland was slow: Former CM at lit fest

Nagaland: Off-campus write shop on development strategy for North East held

Last Updated on November 12, 2024 5: 51pm Dimapur: The National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR)-North Eastern Regional Centre (NERC) conducted an off-campus write shop on development strategy for the northeastern states, its priority areas, concerns, and the way forward at the State Institute of Rural Development in Kohima, Nagaland on Tuesday. [] The post Nagaland: Off-campus write shop on development strategy for North East held appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Ads that could have been a hug in the past: Creative heads on childhood ads

As a kid, I had simple dreams: unlimited snacks and a TV remote all to myself to watch cartoons all day. And do you know which part I didnt like at all? TV ads. I know no one likes watching TV ads, and thats why making great and fun ads that people actually want to watch is a tough job. But my dislike for TV ads went a bit deeper. Every time I looked, there was no one in my shape in any of the fun, cool commercials. The few times I did see a fat person, they were always in weight-loss ads. Every time, the message was painfully clear: if you were fat, well, tough luck because the world was on a mission to fix you. Forget being funny, bold, or confident. Youd never see a fat person cracking a joke, scoring a goal, or just being the life of the party. No, in Ad Land, fatness was a before state, a problem just waiting for a miracle green tea or magic pill to save them. Or maybe they thought fat people wouldnt be able to handle a storyline that wasnt about dropping pounds? And here I thought I was just trying to enjoy my cartoons. Imagine how different it would have been if, instead of all those weight-loss ads, we saw fat kids dreaming big and having fun, not getting lectured on BMI. Or instead of a fat mom measuring herself against the kitchen counter in shame and a fat dad being laughed at in his office, what if we saw grown-ups who looked like the people I knew, laughing loud, living life without a calorie counter in sight. How fun would it be to see them content, funny, capable, even a little wild? Because, shockingly, fat people do that too. But instead, ads kept hammering home the same sad message: theres only one right way to be. And if youre not it, youd better be working on it. With Childrens Day around the corner, as I looked up to reflect on the representation that could have been, I also spoke to creative folks who are making a difference for kids of today to share the ads they wish theyd seen growing upthe characters, the stories, the ads that couldve reminded us we were enough, just as we were. Because maybe, just maybe, we couldve grown up knowing that happiness doesnt come with a dress size, and no one needs fixing to belong. Heres what they have to say. Adyasha Roy Tomar , Creative Director, McCann Worldgroup : When I was younger, my best friend was called Alemyim Isaac from Nagaland. One day, I asked her which country she was from. She mustve been hurt. I remember that day and wish Id seen more representation from the Northeast growing up. Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland advertising creates culture and I think that wouldve made a huge impact. I was a chubby kid. If I could go back in time and make an ad where the chubby kid wasnt the butt of all jokes. Id take it further by making her the protagonist maybe the main popular girl could be chubbier. I would probably even include LGBTQ characters in kid-friendly ways. A full-on rainbow ad! Azazul Haque, Group Chief Creative Officer, Creativeland Asia : While I was growing up, I wish I had seen more content around characters that were coming of age. I wish there were content or characters that would have taught me about various phases of adolescence. As there was and even now there is very less content or communication about how life changes while we are growing up. There is either content for a child or for adults. If I had to go back in time I would create an ad which teaches me as a child to respect girls and be more inclusive. That educates me more about girls and how they think or feel. If we were taught about it then, perhaps there were lesser issues of gender inequality now. Santosh Padhi, Chief Creative Officer, Wieden + Kennedy India : I grew up in an era that had very few mediums, and that too for middle-class families or kids. Ads were targeted to the upper class, with newspapers and magazines taking centre stage. There were very few television sets around my locality that, too, were black and white televisions only. I wish there were more colourful ads to begin with, be it on print or television. Due to the cost, most ads used to be in black and white. I liked static ads as I grew up with them; in those days, due to the complex photographic process and reproduction, illustration took the lead, and some of them are still beautifully carved on my chota magaj. Outdoors, those days were hand painted they surely had a character and personality to give an example, our Bollywood hand-painted poster will always be the greatest outdoors forever, being an outdoor person, I always liked big, bold, chunky, colourful outdoors as they looked good with illustrations taking the major area of communication Baring a few candy brands, no brands spoke to me those days, they all spoke to my parents. But frankly I have no complaints against brands who did not speak to me. Maybe we were most focused on the basics of consumption rather than excess consumption. But kids are lucky and unlucky these days. They have so many options to choose from which puts pressure on me as a parent now. We are living in a cluttered world more than we need. Hence, there is a subtle fight in the society for the same reason as sometimes less is more and more is always less. Shantesh S Row , Chief Creative Officer, Slant Advertising : Growing up in the 1980s, ads in India were often centred on traditional family setups and gender stereotypes. One of the most played ads then was the Vicks commercial, which typically showed a mother taking care of her son who was down with a cold and then rubbing Vicks on him to make him feel better. An effective ad, nonetheless, one that still reinforced a 'mother as the protector' trope. But when I saw the 'Touch of Care' ad by Vicks commercial around 2017/18 which told the story of a transgender mother and her adopted daughter, challenging conventional views on family and parenthood, I was quite taken aback by how the same 'mother as the protector' story could be told in a different manner. It emphasised compassion and acceptance. And I felt it made a representation that would make many children feel seen and valued. I wish some of the ads from the 80s had this spirit. If I were to create an ad for my younger self, I would definitely create the Surf Excel ad 'Daag Acche Hain' commercial. It resonated with my own childhood at school monsoon rains in Mumbai, red gumboots, splashing in the mud and making one's school uniform dirty, and then realising mummy would be furious at home. I loved how it showed a child experiencing the joy of discovery and learning without the fear of making mistakes. That imperfections are part of growth. That making mistakes and getting dirty in the process is okay. Swati Bhattacharya , Global Head at GCPL's Lightbox Creative Lab: In my time, there was a lot of 'beta,' a lot of parental imagination around their ambitions and expectations were always centered around 'beta.' Thats something I wish had been different, but Im glad I got to witness the shift from when it became about too much of 'beta' to 'beti.' The idea is that a girl child was born in preparation for a final destination, being a wedding or a good home. So a lot of the blessings that we saw in advertising and also in real life were never that 'may you stay with us forever,' but it was more about 'may you find a good home.' It made every girl feel that she was in transit when she was in her parents' home. Also, a lot of the kids we see in advertising are prototypes: either extroverted or very sporty. I dont think we show many other types of childhood that are possible, like a quieter, more introspective child or a reader. Instead, we often see either a very sporty kid or a 'chatpata' [lively] kid. As for childhood, its portrayed as if its performative. These are the years where kids are expected to entertain their parents and their friends. As an only child, I spent a lot of time by myself, and a very intrinsic part of my day involved spending a few hours getting bored. I think those hours of boredom were the only times where you try to find things to do, ways to entertain yourself. And I would have loved to do a health drink ad that wasnt about excelling, but just about being okay with yourself. Uddhav Parab, Senior Creative Director, Interactive Avenues: I think the ad I wish I could see when I was younger was find your greatness launch ad that Nike did for the London Olympics in 2012. I had bad asthma and was severely bullied for not being able to run properly and finishing last in school athletic events. The ad was a hug from the past -- almost making it okay to suck at something, and appreciating the fact that despite limitations, you showed up and you finished the task you started. A decade or so later, I voluntarily took up running, and finished marathons, but I can't help but feel Nike's ad 'giving everyone the permission to suck when starting off' gave me the nudge to run.

Northeast Zone Inter University Football Tourney begins at Nagaland University

Dimapur: The Northeast Zone Inter University (Men) Football Tournament kicked off at Nagaland Universitys Lumami campus on Monday. The five-day tournament, featuring university teams from the eight northeastern states, commenced with an impressive inaugural ceremony at the Dr. T. Ao Football Ground. Nagaland University is hosting a Northeast football tournament for the first time. The [] The post Northeast Zone Inter University Football Tourney begins at Nagaland University appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Nagaland State Lottery Result 11.11.2024 : Check todays result here

Here are the latest results for the Nagaland State Lottery Result 11.11.2024 The Nagaland State Lottery draw results are announced three times a day, at 1:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 8:00 PM. The results are available on the Nagaland State Lotteries website and YouTube channel. In Nagaland the Nagaland State Lottery is a popular lottery [] The post Nagaland State Lottery Result 11.11.2024 : Check todays result here appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Crackdown intensifies on sale of illegal lotteries

COIMBATORE: Coimbatore city police have planned a joint operation with Coimbatore Rural police to curb the sale of illegal number lottery tickets under the Vadavalli and Thudiyalur police station limits, bordering rural Coimbatore. In connection with the same, the police have seized Rs 45.8 lakh, arrested 27 people and registered six cases in the last three months, said Coimbatore city commissioner V Balakrishnan. The police said the sale of such lottery tickets is at an all-time high in the two areas that were recently incorporated into the city limits. Despite the statewide ban on the sale of lottery tickets, number lottery tickets (one, three, and four-digit) are being sold illegally on the outskirts of Coimbatore city, especially in the suburban areas, they said. Number lottery tickets, using the last one, three or four digits of Kerala lottery tickets, are sold daily around noon and at 2 pm; those using Nagaland lottery tickets are sold four times a day at 12 pm, 3 pm, 6 pm and 8 pm, sources said. According to the city police, several lottery rackets share their lists of one, three or four-digit numbers over WhatsApp groups, from which the participants choose the numbers by paying for them. When the Kerala and Nagaland lottery results are announced, these gangs declare their own results and payouts, based on the actual winning lottery numbers, they said. The police also mentioned instances of fraudsters selling fake Kerala and Nagaland lottery tickets, resulting in many people losing their savings. There have been instances where some winners, who were promised prizes of Rs 25,000 and Rs 50,000, did not receive their money. Often, these individuals are reluctant to report the incident to the police as both buying and selling of lottery tickets are illegal in Tamil Nadu, the police added. Commissioner V Balakrishnan said the police have recently arrested six individuals in connection with the sale number lottery tickets and confiscated their electronic gadgets. One of the six persons arrested -- a notorious rowdy -- has been detained under the Goondas Act, he said. Also, three cars, five motorbikes, 34 smartphones, 11 laptops and one electronic tablet were seized from them, he said. These individuals are conducting businesses based on the lottery numbers on the tickets from Kerala and Nagaland, selling separate tickets online and announcing prizes based on the actual results of these lotteries, he said, adding that Thudiyalur and Vadavalli police station limits are particularly witnessing an increase in illegal number lottery sales as they share borders with rural Coimbatore.

Power Games | Moscow messaging: New aviation deal on the cards

Denis Manturov, Russias First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday evening to discuss business and defense cooperation between the two countries. Manturov is visiting India for the meeting of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical, and Cultural Cooperation, where he will join External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. India and Russia are collaborating in areas such as oil and gas, defense, railways, and banking, among others. The two countries are facing issues in some of these areas that need resolution. India has continued its business ties with Russia even after Western countries imposed sanctions due to Russias invasion of Ukraine. Modi and Manturov are expected to discuss the progress of joint venture projects and how to remove the roadblocks therein. According to sources, Russia aims to expand its cooperation with India in defence and nuclear fields and seeks expeditious implementation of projects already signed. Sources also indicate that the two countries may sign a new aviation deal. Besides the Prime Minister, Manturov is also likely to meet defence minister Rajnath Singh, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal and railways minister Ashwini Vaishnav. He will also inaugurate a new Russian Exports Centre at the Russian Embassy in New Delhi in order to give boost to Indian exports to Russia. Threat to end 27-yr ceasefire Centre may send envoy to calm angry NSCN The Union government is likely to send an envoy to calm the leadership of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim, which has threatened to end the 27-year ceasefire and resume armed struggle for a sovereign Nagaland. The demand for accepting a separate flag and Constitution for Nagaland is the cause of the latest standoff between the NSCN and the Union government. In a letter dated November 7, NSCN general secretary Th Muivah said: The cornerstone for the honourable political agreement between India and Nagalim is respecting and honouring the letter and spirit of the Framework Agreement, wherein, amongst others, the Nagalim sovereign national flag and Nagalim sovereign national constitution are duly recognised and acknowledged. The Union government had signed the Framework Agreement with the NSCN on August 3, 2015. It is, however, reluctant to accede to the demand of a separate flag and constitution. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has, in fact, launched a scathing attack on the Congress for supporting the National Conference government in Jammu and Kashmir that has passed a resolution for the restoration of Article 370, which will prevent full adoption of the Indian constitution by the state. The Union government has been trying to persuade the NSCN leadership to give up its demand for a separate flag and constitution. With the NSCN threatening violence, the government is likely to send an envoy to engage its leadership to find a mutually acceptable peaceful solution to the 77-year-old issue. According to sources, the government is unlikely to officially engage a third party to resolve the difference, as demanded by the NSCN. Shahid Faridi The writer is Resident Editor TNIE, New Delhi. Follow him on X @Shahid_Faridi_

NU SAS hosts Manipur farmers Nagaland Page

NU SAS hosts Manipur farmersNagaland Page

Nagaland Cabinet endorses states stand on proposed Frontier Nagaland territory

Dimapur: The Nagaland home department on Saturday said the state government has communicated its comments on the draft memorandum of settlement (MoS)-III for the proposed Frontier Nagaland Territory (FNT)/Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) to the Union Ministry of home affairs. The department, in a release, said: The letter was forwarded to the secretary, Union [] The post Nagaland Cabinet endorses states stand on proposed Frontier Nagaland territory appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Nagaland University hosts Manipur farmers for hands-on agricultural training EastMojo

Nagaland University hosts Manipur farmers for hands-on agricultural trainingEastMojo

Nagaland sends comments on proposed FNT to MHA

Nagaland: NSCN (IM) threatens to resume armed conflict

Guwahati:The National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah) or NSCN (IM) has sought a third-party intervention to address the deadlock over the Naga political issue, threatening to resume its armed resistance if its proposal is rejected. The insurgent outfit which has been in a ceasefire agreement since 1997 has accused the Centre of betraying the Framework [] The post Nagaland: NSCN (IM) threatens to resume armed conflict appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Centre not willing to grant separate flag, constitution to Nagaland: SC Jamir

Guwahati: Former Nagaland chief minister S C Jamir on Friday said that Center was not willing to grant separate flag and constitution to NSCN (I-M) a demand that has led to a stalemate in the ongoing Naga talks even after signing off a framework agreement in 2015 Informing that he met union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday in New Delhi seeking a clarity on demand of separate flag and constitution for Nagaland, Mr Jamir told reporters that separate flag and constitution was not possible. Asserting that Naga people have been waiting for an early solution to the Naga peace talks, Mr Jamir warned that people of the state are fed up with delay in finding a solution to the Naga peace talks. Referring his discussion with union home minister Amit Shah, Mr Jamr said, India has only one Prime Minister, only one Constitution and only one flag. The NSCN(I-M) has been been asserting that a solution to the Naga peace-talks cannot happen until the Centre accepts Naga peoples demand for a separate constitution and flag. It is significant that the Naga National Political Groups (NNPG) a joint platform of six armed rebel groups engaged in Naga peace talks recently said that the union government should finalise the Naga peace pact according to the terms of the agreement signed with the group in 2019, the provisions of which include a separate page in Indian passports for the Nagas and a bicameral legislature in Nagaland. The NNPG stated that the political solution reached with the union government fully recognised the Naga identity, with a separate page in the Indian passport, a separate contingent of Nagas in all international events and an enhanced representation in both houses of Parliament. NSCN-IM General Secretary Thuingaleng Muivah has been maintaining that the separate flag and constitution for the Nagas, contentious issues that have stalled the peace process, are inseparable from the sovereignty of the people. The Framework Agreement signed between the Centre and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) to bring lasting peace in Nagaland was inked in 2015 recognising the unique history and sovereignty of the Nagas, Mr Muivah asserted. The framework agreement was signed on August 3, 2015, by Mr Muivah and government interlocutor for Naga peace talks Mr R N Ravi in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The pact came after over 80 rounds of negotiations spanning 18 years, with the first breakthrough in 1997 when the ceasefire agreement was sealed after decades of insurgency in Nagaland which started soon after Independence in 1947. In between the Nagaland government also constituted a 'Political Affairs Committee' (PAC) comprising ministers and legislature party leaders of all political parties in the State Assembly to find an inclusive solution to the Naga Political issue. The PAC was constituted during a high-level political meeting held on May 9 under the chairmanship of chief minister Neiphiu Rio.

Online trading scam: Three held for defrauding Madurai man of Rs 92 lakh

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu police cyber crime wing have arrested three people on charges of swindling a Madurai resident of Rs 92.2 lakh through an online trading scam. Apart from Tamil Nadu, the investigation revealed that the accused were involved in cyber offences in other states, including Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Nagaland, and Odisha. Cops unearthed fraudulent transactions to the tune of approximately Rs 3 crore through the bank account they had created to launder the swindled amount, police said in an official statement. In July, the Madurai resident complained to the cyber crime wing about being defrauded of Rs 92.2 lakh after responding to a Facebook advertisement promoting a high-profit online trading scheme. Trusting the claims, the petitioner transferred funds across multiple bank accounts. He realised that he had been deceived when the promised returns were not provided and lodged a cyber complaint with the Madurai District Cyber Crime Police Station for legal action and recovery of the lost amount. To identify the culprits involved in the case a special team conducted an inquiry on the frozen amount of Rs 21.1 lakh found in various bank accounts associated with the suspects. When the victims transaction details were analysed, it was discovered that cyber criminals, identified as V Nithish Kumar and L Chandrasekaran from Namakkal and K Suresh from Sauripalayam in Coimbatore, used a Bandhan Bank account for their fraudulent activities. The investigation uncovered that these individuals had opened a current account named Murugan Traders under Nithish Kumars proprietorship and earned lakhs as commissions for each transaction amounting to Rs 1 crore. The special team went to Namakkal and Coimbatore and arrested the suspects. Items seized during the operation included laptops, mobile phones, SIM cards, bank passbooks, and ATM cards used in the crime. The accused were remanded in judicial custody. Further actions to apprehend the remaining individuals involved in the crime are underway. Citizens have been advised by cops to stay cautious of WhatsApp groups claiming to be from popular trading platforms, as testimonials posted in such groups are fabricated. If you have been added by someone, leave the group immediately, police added.

No one can touch Manipurs integrity: Biren Nagaland Post

No one can touch Manipurs integrity: BirenNagaland Post

Gauhati High Court disposes of PIL for improving facilities in Nagaland schools

The Gauhati High Courts Kohima Bench has recently disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition seeking directions to the Union of India and the State of Nagaland to address various issues affecting Government Middle Schools (GMS) in Mon Town, Nagaland. The petitioners, Chingai Nyamto Wangsha and Dr. Lemwang Chuwanglim, sought relief regarding the appointment [] The post Gauhati High Court disposes of PIL for improving facilities in Nagaland schools appeared first on India Legal .

Whacky wanderers

KOCHI: TNIE meets a bunch of people who, consumed by wanderlust, have taken to travel in offbeat ways from a woman who has been exploring India in her lorry to a stunt rider who pedalled from Kanyakumari to Ladakh on a single-wheel bicycle Exploring the unknown Arunima I P has loved travelling from childhood. Now 25, she has visited 30 countries and has no intention of stopping until she has explored the entire world. Better known by her Instagram handle, @backpacker_arunima, she has been travelling for the past four years. Each day, I feel like a new person. Each day brings a new experience visiting new places, meeting new people, tasting new cuisine, she says. Over the past one-and-half years, she has visited 13 countries in Africa alone. Once, I got to learn about black magic in an African village, she laughs. I stayed with a family for one week and earned their trust. They treated me like family and shared their stories. Ethiopia and Angola are her favourites. In India, its Meghalaya. Arunima says she loves connecting with strangers while on solo trips. I travel by road as much as possible, hitching rides and staying with locals, she adds. I always try to make it budget-friendly, as social media promotions are my only source of income. One unforgettable experience, she recalls, was walking through an obscure rural area in Angola, about 1,500km from the capital, Luanda. Vehicles were rare, and there was barely any network. I was wandering aimlessly when two villagers on a bike came my way. They invited me to their home, Arunima says. Their hut was no bigger than an average Kerala kitchen. Yet they gave me space and shared their food with me. I will never forget their hospitality. Its people like them who inspire me to keep travelling. Where to next? I will soon be going to Indonesia. And then, I want to cover South America. Niharika Pramod Railway Man on road trip If you want quality time with yourself, travel. That has been Suresh Josephs dogma. I was awakened to this fact by my mother who was passionate about travel, says the 66-year-old, also known as the Railway Man for his long association with the Indian Railways. Notably, Suresh had played a huge role in setting up the transshipment terminal at Vallarpadam in Kochi, and is now helping DP World set up a container terminal at Kandla Port in Gujarat. Though he lists The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari as one of his favourite reads in his blog The Railway Man Who Sold His Maruti, Suresh still maintains a demanding job and a lovely family. But they dont curb his wanderlust. We give time to everyone but never to our own self. I do that during travels, says Suresh, who has undertaken several car expeditions, most within India and some abroad. Suresh holds 18 national and international driving records, including being the only person who has driven solo through the four longest highways in the world the Highway 1 in Australia, the Trans-Siberian Highway (the worlds second longest), the Trans-Canada Highway (the third longest), and the Indian Golden Quadrilateral, the fourth longest. His passion was sparked by his grandfather, in whose well-maintained Ambassador he travelled for long. Another memory that he says fuels his car journeys is a family Christmas road-trip from Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram. Almost all his journeys have been on four-wheelers. He has driven from Kochi to London and Singapore, on the trans-Himalayan route, and on a Trans-Siberian expedition from Chennai to St Petersburg. When travelling through island countries, I hire a vehicle after reaching there, he says. I have so far done 59 countries, 45 of which I have driven in, he says. He has plans to tick 41 more countries before turning 70 a goal he calls 100@70. Next on the list, he says, is Iceland. Aparna Nair Pedalling against peddlers In what is likely the first ride of its kind, Saneed P P, from Kannur, rode a bicycle without a front wheel the entire length of the countryfrom Kanyakumari to the highest motorable road in the world, the Umling La pass in Ladakh. Nearly 5,000km. A wheelie, Saneed smiles. Thats what todays kids call it lifting the front wheel off the ground and riding on the rear wheel. In my bike, the front wheel was removed, he adds. I did it to spread awareness against the great threat to society today: drug abuse. The peculiarity of my journey turns eyes. Not just towards me, but also to the message. Indeed, throughout his journey, Saneed has been commended for his efforts and even featured in news programmes. However, the highlight was when the Border Roads Organisation invited him as a guest for a ceremony at Wagah. I got a chance to show my skills in front of a crowd there. Along with the soldiers! It is the biggest honour I could have, and I will cherish that memory, Saneed says. But the journey was not without its difficulties. Stiff neck and back pain were constant companions. Also, one time in Hanle, a gust of wind knocked me down and I had to seek medical attention, he recalls. Helping alleviate these pains were the wonders that the 23-year-old stunt rider saw on the road. Among them were the Taj Mahal, the Golden Temple, Harihar Fort, and the Konkan stretch. During chilly nights in Ladakh, Saneed spotted Starlink satellites and a shard of the Milky Way. What a sight it was! The journey, which began on December 15 last year, came to a close when Saneed unfurled the Indian flag he had been carrying at the Umling La pass milestone. On the way back, he says, The adventure is not over yet. Indeed, the road is long, and there are many more wonders to see. You can follow Saneeds adventures on Insta at @saneed_dbz. Ronnie Kuriakose Where i lay my head is home Some journeys can revive you, filling you with new purpose and excitement. Thats what happened to Chithran R from Kannur when, at 24, he set off hiking on November 1, 2022. Two years later, he is still on the road, having explored every corner of India and parts of Nepal. His only fuel is his love for travel. Mine is an ordinary family that could barely afford trips even within Kerala. But I always had this big dream of travelling, he says. To make it happen, I sold my bike, the only asset I had. I packed just one bag: some clothes, a small camera, a pair of shoes, trekking gear, a small gas stove, a solar panel and battery, and a tent all adding up to about 50kg. My plan was simple: walk wherever I could, hitchhike when possible, no hotel stays, and cook my own food. Chithran says there were days when he walked over 30km straight, sometimes even more. For the past six months, he has been travelling through the remote villages of Nepal, camping in his tent and relying on the hospitality of local villagers. When no other shelter is available, he would spend nights in bus stands, temples, or gurdwaras. He hikes mostly through hilly regions, remote villages, and forests. Once, in a Himachal village named Keylong, I got stuck for nearly a month due to severe cold. All roads were closed. I had to live in my tent, relying on a small gas stove for warmth, Chithran recalls. He dreams of walking through European countries and experiencing new cultures. Alongside this, he seeks to share the sights through his YouTube/Insta channels Travelogue by Chithran. Life itself is a journey. Isnt it better to experience it fully and with joy? I have met so many people and learned so much from each of them. Thats what makes life truly worth living, he says. I often get calls from elderly people who say, Son, we spent all our good years working for money and family. Watching you travel, we feel a deep longing. Now, even with the money, we cant live a life as fulfilling as yours. Such words keep me walking. Parvana K B India tour in a lorry Jelaja Ratheesh has always had a deep-seated desire to travel, especially to explore Indias diverse landscapes. So far, Jelaja has travelled to 22 states and six Union Territories. What sets her journeys apart is that shes done it in a lorry. For the past two years, Jelaja has documented her adventures on her YouTube channel, Puthettu Travel Vlog, named after her familys lorry business. My husband, Ratheesh, is a lorry driver who transports goods across several states. His travel anecdotes spurred my desire to hit the road. He once quipped that I should learn to drive a lorry. That was the beginning, laughs Jelaja, who hails from Ettumanoor, Kottayam. Armed with a heavy vehicle licence, she started her journey in 2022, driving to her dream destination, Kashmir, alongside her husband. Since then, her journeys have taken her across destinations such as Meghalaya, Punjab, Rajasthan, Nepal, and Bhutan. Now, at 42, Jelaja has just Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram, and Manipur left on her Incredible India list. For Jelaja, what matters most are the people she meets along the way. I have experienced genuine kindness. Strangers have welcomed us into their homes, treating us like family, especially when we are stranded, she says. Jelaja adds that for the past 19 years, she was a homemaker whose life centred around family. I never did anything for myself, she says. To be honest, I started my life when I turned 40. Her grit has inspired her 20-year-old daughter Devika Ratheesh to also get a heavy vehicle licence and join the lorry trips. Mahima Anna Jacob

Gauhati High Court rejects PIL against Nagaland road alignment

The Gauhati High Court has recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition challenging the alignment of a 2-lane road in Nagaland. The petitioners, Vitolu Sema and Jevito Achumi, represented 17 villages, arguing that the approved alignment (Option-II) benefits only three villages, whereas the alternative alignment (Option-I) would benefit 17 villages and a population of [] The post Gauhati High Court rejects PIL against Nagaland road alignment appeared first on India Legal .

Wokha town comes alive with Tokh Emong festivity

HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, Nov 5: The Wokha town in Nagaland came alive with the commencement of the four-day Tokh Emong, the premier festival of the Lotha Nagas, fostering a sense of togetherness and pride among the tribe. It is the harvest and thanksgiving festival of the Lotha Naga tribe after the harvest was done. The []

16thFinance Commission team arrives in Nagaland

State government is likely to present to the Commission, demands for grants-in-aid for the next five years KOHIMA, Nov 4: Members of the 16thFinance Commission arrived in Nagaland on Monday on a three-day visit, an official said. The Finance Commission team comprising chairman Arvind Panagriya and members Ajay Narayan Jha, Annie George Mathew and Manoj []

Does This Video Show People Celebrating Diwali in Nagaland? No!

The video actually shows football fans setting off firecrackers inside a stadium in Argentina.

Centre releases Rs 799 crore as part of MHAs copter subsidy scheme for northeastern region

NEW DELHI: As part of the Centres helicopter subsidy scheme for the northeastern region, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released Rs 798.95 crore to different states for the financial years between 2016 and 2024, officials said on Saturday. The scheme was launched to boost connectivity to remote areas of the northeastern states including Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Mizoram and Manipur, to meet emergency evacuation needs. The scheme further aims to provide affordable passenger transport in the region, particularly for evacuation during natural calamities and urgent medical evacuation. The Centre bears 75 per cent of the total cost of operation after deducting passenger recovery or flat 20 per cent of actual operation cost, whichever is more, the officials said. They said that in order to restrict the subsidy, an annual ceiling of flying hours has been fixed for the helicopter services in these states. According to the officials, about Rs 76.45 crore was released for the financial year 2015-16, Rs 86 crore in 2016-17, Rs 86 crore in 2017-18, Rs 90 crore in 2018-19, Rs 100 crore in 2019-20, Rs 72.50 crore in 2020-21, Rs 100 crore in 2021-22, Rs 100 crore in 2022-23, and Rs 88 crore in 2023-24. The types of helicopters operating in the northeastern region include Dauphin, MI-172, Bell 412, and Bell 407, among other models. Each state has a fixed number of flying hours per annum sanctioned by the MHA: Tripura has 480 hours, Arunachal Pradesh 3,460 hours, Sikkim 1,200 hours, Meghalaya 720 hours, Nagaland 480 hours and Mizoram 960 hours.

Naga group urges Centre to finalise peace deal this year

It says the Centre agreed to separate page for Nagas in Indian passports and a bicameral legislature in Nagaland

Nagaland Welcomes Meluri: New District Approved for Pochury Tribe

HT Digital Thursday, October 31: The government of Nagaland has taken a significant step towards administrative restructuring by approving the creation of Meluri as the states 17th district. This decision was made during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, with the aim of bifurcating the existing Phek district to establish a new []

Disengagement process in certain areas along LAC 'almost complete': Rajnath Singh

ITANAGAR: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the disengagement process in certain areas along LAC was almost complete based on consensus achieved between India and China. Unveiling a statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and inaugurating the Major Ralengnao 'Bob' Khating Museum of Valour at Tawang, Singh referred to the broad consensus achieved by India and China to restore the ground situation in certain areas along the LAC. India and China have been holding talks at both diplomatic and military levels to resolve the differences in some areas along the LAC. As a result of the talks, a broad consensus was developed on the basis of equal and mutual security. The consensus includes the rights of patrolling and grazing in traditional areas, he said. Based on this consensus, the process of disengagement is almost complete. Our efforts will be to take the matter beyond disengagement; but for that, we will have to wait a little longer, he added. Singh, who could not travel to Tawang due to inclement weather, virtually inaugurated the statue of Patel and the museum from Tezpur in Assam's Sonitpur district. The Defence Minister recognised Major Bob Khating's crucial role in establishing Indian administration up to McMahon Line in February 1951, highlighting Tawang's strategic significance. Major Khathing not only led the peaceful integration of Tawang into India but also established essential military and security frameworks, including the Sashastra Seema Bal, Nagaland Armed Police, and the Naga Regiment. The 'Museum of Valour' now stands as a tribute to his bravery and foresight, inspiring generations to come, he said. Singh commended the Indian Army and local communities for their initiative in creating the museum. Indian, Chinese troops exchange sweets at several border points on Diwali after disengagement Singh paid glowing tributes to Sardar Patel, acknowledging his instrumental role in unifying over 560 princely states post-independence, a feat that stands as a testament to his indomitable resolve and commitment to a unified India. This statue 'Desh Ka Vallabh' will inspire people, reminding them of the strength in unity and the unwavering spirit required to build a nation as diverse as ours, he said. The defence minister underscored the significance of unity and harmony and the North-East's unique role in the nation's identity. He reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of ensuring economic and infrastructure development of the entire region. Holistic development of the nation is possible only when the North East prospers. We will create such a North East which is strong and prosperous not only naturally and culturally but also economically, he added. Singh also highlighted the crucial role of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in the progress of the region. He made special mention of the Sela tunnel linking Assam and Tawang, a project that enhances connectivity across Northeast regions. In the times to come, the Arunachal Frontier Highway project will play a major role in connecting the entire North East region, especially the border areas. This 2,000-km long highway will prove to be an important strategic and economic asset for the region as well as the entire nation, he said. Singh further commended the Armed Forces' engagement in the region, from NCC initiatives and local economic support to crucial disaster relief efforts. Armed Forces not only provide security but also become a medium for development in that region by cooperating with the people of the border areas. This further strengthens India's commitment to ensuring development, peace, and security in the Northeast, he said. Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik (Retd), Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, GOC-in-C Eastern Command Lt Gen RC Tewari, 4 Corps GOC Lt Gen Gambhir Singh and other senior civil and military officials attended the event at Tawang. After inaugurating the statue and museum virtually from Tezpur, the Defence minister returned to the national capital on Thursday, winding up his two-day visit to Gajraj Corps headquarters at Tezpur, an official spokesperson said. Singh, whose tour was originally scheduled for Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang, could not visit the border state due to inclement weather, the Defence spokesperson added. The Defence minister has returned to New Delhi by an Indian Air Force flight at around 11 am, he said.

NERAMAC hosts Millets awareness event in Nagaland

HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, Oct 28:The North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Ltd (NERAMAC), a central government enterprise under the ministry of development of north eastern region (DoNER), held Promotion of Millets in India event at Chumoukedima on Monday to raise awareness of the health benefits of millets and also to encourage increased production among farmers []

Army major saves 2 boys from drowning in Nagaland

GUWAHATI: An Army major is being hailed for rescuing two children from drowning in the Dhansiri River in Nagaland. Two boys, aged 5 and 6 years, were playing near the riverbank when they accidentally fell into the deep and muddy water. They attempted to stay afloat but the currents swept them downstream. Incidentally, Major Vishavdeep Singh Attri was passing by the area when he heard the cries of a woman and the two boys for help. Disregarding his personal safety, the officer sprang into action. Being a trained swimmer, he dove into the river and fought against the currents, slush and vegetation to reach the struggling children and managed to bring both boys safely to the shore by displaying extraordinary bravery and determination, a defence statement said. The officer is posted at the Rangapahar Military Station, the armys 3 Corps headquarters, in the Dimapur district. The statement said the boys suffered no serious injuries and were reunited with their grateful families. Local residents and eyewitnesses lauded Major Attri for his heroism and presence of mind, which prevented a potential tragedy, the statement further stated. The officer could not be reached for comment. The army hailed his courageous and selfless act. Heroism knows no bounds! Kudos to the brave #IndianArmy officer, Major Vishavdeep Singh Attri, of @Spearcorps, who selflessly saved 2 boys from drowning in the Dhansiri river, Dimapur, #Nagaland, disregarding his personal safety, PRO Defence, Manipur, Nagaland and South Arunachal posted on X. Heroism knows no bounds! Kudos to the brave #IndianArmy officer, Major Vishavdeep Singh Attri, of @Spearcorps , who selflessly saved 2 boys from drowning in the Dhansari river, Dimapur, #Nagaland today, disregarding his personal safety. @SpokespersonMoD @adgpi @easterncomd pic.twitter.com/zSzCMX2xNY PRO Defence, Manipur, Nagaland & South Arunachal (@prodefkohima) October 27, 2024

Army officer saves lives of two boys in Nagaland

HT Bureau GUWAHATI, Oct 27: In a courageous and selfless act, an army officer stationed at Rangapahar Military Station, in Dimapur district of Nagaland, saved the lives of two young boys from drowning in the Dhansari River. The incident occurred in the afternoon of October 27. Two boys, aged 5 to 6 years were playing []

Indian Army commemorates 78thinfantry day in Manipur and Nagaland

HT Bureau GUWAHATI, Oct 27: The Indian Army commemorated the valour and sacrifices of the brave Infantry soldiers by organising numerous ceremonies held at Leimakhong Military Station, Manipur and at Zakhama Military Station in Nagaland on the occasion of the 78thInfantry Day also celebrated as the Shaurya Diwas to commemorate the successful landing of Indian []

Nagaland Governor honours rehab centre for exemplary service

HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, Oct 27: Nagaland Governor La Ganesan felicitated the Shalom Rehabilitation Centre, Chmoukedima for its exemplary service to the people of Nagaland and the northeast. The governor honoured the centre during the screening of Mann Ki Baat, the monthly radio programme hosted by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Raj Bhavan in Kohima []

DNSU for transparency in ILP process

HT Correspondent DIMAPUR, Oct 27: The Dimapur Naga Students Union (DNSU) called for transparency from the Nagaland government regarding the inner line permit (ILP) process. In a release, the DNSU said despite a recent notice issued by the government, there were no specific dates or deadlines provided for outsiders to apply, leaving the public unclear []

Hardcore cadre of the National Socialist Council shot dead by security forces in Arunachal Pradesh

A hardcore cadre of the NSCN-K-YA was killed by security forces during an intense gun battle in Arunachal Pradeshs Longding district. Acting on specific intelligence, Assam Rifles launched an operation, leading to the death, recovery of a pistol, and war-like materials. Ongoing search operations aim to capture fleeing militants, in a region affected by insurgency near the Nagaland and Myanmar borders.

Nagaland Mourns: United Tributes Pour in for Fallen Naga Leaders

HT Digital Saturday, October 26: Communities across Nagaland and the broader Naga region are expressing deep sorrow and solidarity in the wake of the recent tragedy that claimed the lives of Themmaso Tallanao, President of the Tangkhul Mayar Ngala Long (TMNL), and Masothing Mangshon, Assistant General Secretary of TMNL. The two respected Naga leaders tragically []

Nagaland Govt in Hot Seat: High Court Demands Action on Unpaid PWD Wages

HT Digital Friday, October 25: The Kohima Bench of the Gauhati High Court recently issued a directive to the Nagaland Government concerning unpaid wages and administrative delays affecting Public Works Department (PWD) employee Zanbenth Ngullie. In response to a petition filed by Ngullie, Justice Sema of the High Court instructed the Registry to serve notice []

In a bid to boost infrastructure, Centre announces PMGSY-III roads for Meghalaya, Nagaland

For Meghalaya, 88 roads measuring 782.155 km and 55 bridges have been approved under the third phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), with an estimated investment of 1,056.82 crore

Bihar excise officials intercept oil tanker smuggling beer in Bihar's Muzaffarpur

PATNA: An oil tanker in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district was found delivering liquor instead of oil on Wednesday About 200 beer crates were found in an oil tanker carrying logo of Hindustan Petroleum. The tanker carrying the registration number of Nagaland was intercepted by a team of excise department officials on Sakri-Sariaya on the Muzaffarpur-Hajipur road. On seeing the excise department team, the driver and an illicit liquor trader fled after abandoning the tanker on the national highway. The raiding team chased them, but they managed to escape leaving behind the tanker on the busy road. On being searched, beer crates were found. Assistant Excise Commissioner Vijay Shankar Dubey said that acting on a tip-off that liquor was being smuggled to Bihar from Arunachal Pradesh in an oil tanker, a team was deployed to track the vehicle and a road-blockade was put up for the purpose. When the members of the excise department team tried to intercept, the driver turned the vehicle towards another road. However, it was finally seized and illicit liquor recovered, the assistant excise commissioner revealed. He said that efforts were on to ascertain the identity of the local receiver who had booked the consignment. A case has been registered in this connection, Dubey said, adding that raids were on to arrest the accused. The seized vehicle has been brought to the excise police station. The manufacture, sale and storage of liquor is completely banned in Bihar under the new excise and prohibition policy 2016. As a result, liquor smugglers devise novel ways to transport liquor from outside the state. Earlier, liquor was found being transported in ambulances and trucks fitted with special compartments to store liquor bottles. Fruits like watermelon was also used to smuggle liquor. Last week, state hit the headlines after the death of 37 persons in a hooch tragedy that took place in Siwan, Saran and Gopalganj districts.

Cops arrest Army man for 'Drishyam' style murder of his girlfriend and covering body with cement

Nagpur: An Army jawan has been arrested by Nagpur Police for allegedly killing his girlfriend and covering her body with cement after burying her, a chilling crime that mirrors a plot from the film Drishyam, an official said on Tuesday. The 32-year-old victim's disappearance on August 28 marked the beginning of the investigation that unearthed betrayal, deceit, and a horrifying crime. The case bears a resemblance to the movie Drishyam where the accused meticulously planned and executed the murder, the police official added. The prima facie motive behind the crime is the romantic relationship turning sour due to opposition by the accused's family to their marriage, police said. The accused individual, identified as Ajay Wankhede (33), is a resident of Kailash Nagar area in Nagpur who is stationed in Nagaland. According to investigators, Wankhede had met Jyotsna Aakre, a divorcee, through a marriage portal and their friendship soon blossomed into a romantic relationship. However, things took a turn for worse after Wankhede's family opposed their union and married him off with another woman, the official said. Wankhede subsequently started ignoring Aakre. He might have planned the murder to get rid of her, the official added. Wankhede is accused of administering a sedative to Aakre, strangling her to death, and then burying her body in a secluded location in Nagpur district. He even went to the extent of covering the body with cement to conceal the crime, the official informed. After Wankhede stopped answering Aakre's phone calls, she began searching for him and managed to contact a close friend of his, who disclosed his (Wankhede's) whereabouts. The friend also conveyed to Wankhede that Aakre was looking for him, police said. Alarmed by the situation, Wankhede called Aakre using his mother's mobile phone and invited her to meet on Wardha Road on August 28, the official said. Aakre informed her family that she was staying with a friend that day and would return home after finishing her duties the next day. She was employed with an automobile shop. Wankhede and Aakre met in the Wardha Road area and checked into a hotel. Later, they left the hotel and drove to a nearby toll plaza, where he offered her a drink laced with a sedative, the official said. After Aakre fell unconscious, Wankhede strangled her to death and drove to a secluded area, where he dug a pit at night, dumped her body, and covered it with cement. Later, he threw the mobile phone of Aakre in a truck passing through Wardha road, according to police. When Aakre didn't return home, her family reported her missing to the Beltarodi police on August 29. An investigation was launched, and a case of kidnapping was registered on September 17. During the investigation, police checked the call detail records and found regular phone calls between Wankhede and Aakre. They summoned Wankhede for questioning. Sensing trouble, he sought medical attention for high blood pressure at the Armed Forces Medical College in Pune, police said. Meanwhile, Wankhede applied for anticipatory bail in the sessions court in Nagpur, but his plea was rejected. He then approached the High Court, which also denied his application on September 15. Following the rejection of his anticipatory bail, the Beltarodi police arrested Wankhede. During interrogation, Wankhede disclosed the location of the crime scene. Police went to the site with forensic experts and exhumed the body parts on Monday near Dongargaon toll plaza on Wardha road in Nagpur.

NBSE Nagaland Board Class 8, 9 timetable released for Phase 2 exam 2024: Check schedule here

NBSE has announced the Phase 2 exam schedule for Class 8 and Class 9 for 2024, with exams starting on November 26. The exams will occur from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM daily, covering subjects such as English, Science, Mathematics, and more. Schools must also conduct internal assessments.

Jharkhand polls: Congress releases first list of 21 candidates

New Delhi: The Congress released its first list of 21 candidates for the Jharkhand Assembly polls on Monday night, fielding Finance Minister Rameshwar Oraon from the Lohardaga seat reserved for Scheduled Tribes.Senior Congress leader and the party's in-charge for Tripura, Odisha and Nagaland, Ajoy Kumar, will contest the election from the Jamshedpur East constituency. The former police officer, who has been a Lok Sabha MP from Jamshedpur in the past, is contesting the Assembly polls this time. Oraon, also a former police officer, is a former Jharkhand Congress chief. Among others, Shipli Neha Tirkey has been fielded from the Mandar (ST) constituency. She is the incumbent MLA from the seat. Her father, Bandhu Tirkey, is the chairman of the Congress's manifesto committee for the Jharkhand polls. Earlier, the top Congress leadership, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, along with several senior leaders, deliberated on the candidates' names at a meeting of the party's Central Election Committee. The Congress is in an alliance with the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) in Jharkhand and currently shares power in the eastern state. The Jharkhand polls will be held in two phases on November 13 and November 20, and the counting of votes will be taken up on November 23.

Utilise tribal bodies to lodge kidnapping complaints: Nagaland DGP

KOHIMA, Oct 21: Nagaland Director General of Police (DGP) Rupin Sharma on Monday appealed to the people to utilise the tribal bodies and civil society groups of the state to lodge police complaints over cases of kidnapping for ransom by underground outfits. Speaking on the sidelines of an official programme here, he said that incidents []

Congress releases first list of 21 candidates for Jharkhand assembly polls

NEW DELHI: The Congress released its first list of 21 candidates for the Jharkhand Assembly polls on Monday night, fielding Finance Minister Rameshwar Oraon from the Lohardaga seat reserved for Scheduled Tribes. Senior Congress leader and the party's in-charge for Tripura, Odisha and Nagaland, Ajoy Kumar, will contest the election from the Jamshedpur East constituency. The former police officer, who has been a Lok Sabha MP from Jamshedpur in the past, is contesting the Assembly polls this time. Oraon, also a former police officer, is a former Jharkhand Congress chief. Among others, Shipli Neha Tirkey has been fielded from the Mandar (ST) constituency. She is the incumbent MLA from the seat. Her father, Bandhu Tirkey, is the chairman of the Congress's manifesto committee for the Jharkhand polls. @kharge ' ' pic.twitter.com/m4x68el1AD Congress (@INCIndia) October 21, 2024 Earlier, the top Congress leadership, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, along with several senior leaders, deliberated on the candidates' names at a meeting of the party's Central Election Committee. The Congress is in an alliance with the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) in Jharkhand and currently shares power in the eastern state. The Jharkhand polls will be held in two phases on November 13 and November 20, and the counting of votes will be taken up on November 23. RJD to go solo in Jharkhand polls if seat demands are not met

DC Edit | Gov-CM tit for tat rattles TN

The latest eruption of a needless controversy over Hindi Month celebration at Doordarshan office in Chennai led to sabre-rattling between Governor R.N. Ravi and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, both holding constitutional posts. True, Tamil Nadu has been witnessing such showdowns ever since the incumbent for the gubernatorial position took charge three years ago. But the latest duel took an ugly turn with Stalin invoking an inane trope referring to an imagined cultural divide, Aryan vs Dravidian, and Ravi spotting racism in it and going to town with that. While the Hindi Month has been an annual feature in all Union Government establishments, including nationalised banks and insurance companies, for many years, why it suddenly became a bone of contention last Friday is a mystery. Then, as the celebration began, another controversy descended from the stage as singers assigned to render the Tamil anthem, Tamil Thaai Vazhthu, missed out a line Thekkanamum Athir Sirantha Dravida Nal Thirunadum (The Great Dravidian Land in the South) giving an opportunity to the Chief Minister to revive the Aryan vs Dravidian shibboleth. Though the debate over who is an Aryan and who is a Dravidian has not been settled, with most people moving ahead in life as Indians, the name-calling of the Governor was misplaced for it was a faux pas by the singers at an event organised by national telecaster Doordarshan. The Governor had been seen singing the lines of the anthem, Neeraarum kadaludutha nilamadandhai on many previous occasions, which he also mentioned in his retort. So when he had never been inimical to the State anthem, blaming the goof up on him was just specious. But then, the spat held the mirror to the grim political reality in the State, where the Governor and the Government are at loggerheads perpetually, prompting such squabbles that pose a threat to democracy. So it is for the Union Government to crack the whip and recall the Governor, who has already lived for five years in Raj Bhavans in Nagaland and Tamil Nadu.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the NDA chief ministers in Chandigarh after the swearing-in ceremony of new Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini. It is the largest group of non-Congress political parties post 1975. A total of 17 Chief Ministers and 18 Deputy Chief Ministers participated in this conclave, PM Modi said during the meeting. He insisted that such conclaves be held twice a year for better coordination and pushing the governance agenda. Earlier, a conclave of BJP chief ministers and deputy CMs was held in July ahead of polls in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir. The BJP contested these two states alone despite offers of alliance. Now, the NDA conclave has been held ahead of elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand where the BJP is contesting alliance with its allies. The presence of NDA CMs is a political message that alliance was intact and could take on the Opposition alliance. Also, as the conclave was held outside Delhi sent a message to the people. Now, Haryana is among the states like Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat which have elected BJP governments three times in a row. Modi termed the victory in Haryana as significant and historic. The NDA has secured the trust and support of all sections of society. Prime Minister argued that the Opposition may have tried to portray false narratives of the NDA being anti-farmer but the fact was that it was the farmers who came out in large numbers to vote for the NDA. He thanked the people of Haryana for rejecting the negative politics of opposition and giving them a clear message that they stand with progress and good governance agenda of the NDA. Beyond the political messaging, the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the governance challenges and targets. Addressing the CMs, Modi said that solution-centric governance with a focus on grievance redressal is a distinctive identity of all NDA State governments. The Prime Minister said that he received 4.5 crore letters in the last 10 years as compared to 5 lakh letters in 10 years of UPA government, which reflects the trust of people in the NDA. Smooth governance, fast decision making and transparency in governance helped in attracting investors and investment in NDA states, Modi said. The Prime Minister elaborated on the concept of pro-people pro-active good governance or P2G2. He emphasised the need for greater interaction between all NDA States, its ministers and MLAs. The legislatures should connect through social media as well, he added. While appreciating the NDA governments direct connection with the youth for Viksit Bharat, Modi urged the leaders to work towards TB Mukt Bharat, promoting natural farming, waste management, making big cities growth engines of states, boosting tourism and adopting an 11-point programme of welfare and development. The PM also suggested to NDA leaders to have competitions among cities of NDA-ruled states for cleanest tourist destinations, cleanest hospitals, and cleanest Panchayats. During the meeting, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde moved a resolution congratulating the PM on NDA-BJPs victory in Haryana assembly elections, which was seconded by Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio and Goa CM Pramod Sawant. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh moved a resolution to mark the 75 years of the making of the Constitution of India as Samvidhan ka Amrut Mahotsav. Prime Minister said, For the first time in the history of Jammu and Kashmir, swearing-in of the new government was conducted as per the provisions of the Constitution of India. Home Minister Amit Shah moved a resolution to observe the year 2025 as the 50th year of the murder of Democracy as the imposition of Emergency will complete 50 years. The other three resolutions were to celebrate 150th birth anniversaries of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel and Birth Centenary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee in the year 2025. Andhra Pradesh CM and senior NDA leader N. Chandrababu Naidu initiated the discussion on the concept of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. He lauded Modi for strengthening the Indian economy and bringing India pride globally.

NDA CMs to meet as ruling alliance gets fresh momentum after Haryana win

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio will also lead discussions

PM Modi to lead historic conclave of NDA CMs, Dy CMs after swearing-in of Haryana CM

NEW DELHI: In a first for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) the swearing-in ceremony of Nayab Singh Saini as the Chief Minister of Haryana on Thursday would be followed by a conclave of NDAs all CMs and their deputies with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance marking a notable moment for the NDA. Following the ceremony, Chandigarh will host a historic conclave featuring Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers from NDA-ruled states. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday here announced that nearly all 20 Chief Ministers and their deputies from NDA states will participate in this half-day meeting. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the entire event, lending his leadership to the proceedings. The conclave will kick off immediately after Saini's swearing-in ceremony. Among the attendees are 13 Chief Ministers and 16 Deputy Chief Ministers of BJP ruled states and other CMs and deputy CMs of NDA rules states including Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Sikkim, Nagaland, and Meghalaya, will attend this. Prominent figures in attendance will include BJP President J.P. Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Home Minister Amit Shah, along with Andhra CM Chandra Babu Naidu and Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio, who will lead discussions. The agenda for the conclave is structured to address critical national development issues. Key topics will include the observance of Sanvidhan Ka Amrut Mahotsav, celebrating the Constitution's significance, and marking the 50th anniversary of attempts to undermine democracy in India. This meeting aims to reinforce the NDA's collaborative governance model and strategise on future policy directions. As the NDA looks to strengthen its unity and effectiveness across states, this conclave serves as a platform for dialogue and coordination, showcasing the coalition's commitment to addressing pressing national challenges while celebrating democratic values. The involvement of high-profile leaders underscores the importance of this event in shaping the political landscape ahead of upcoming elections.

Nagas need to be united, live in peace for development of Nagaland: CM Neiphiu Rio

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio highlights unity and peace as essential for Nagaland's development, inaugurating the New Administrative Complex in Pughoboto. He urges districts to adopt opposition-less policies for progress and asks land owners to support government initiatives. Rio emphasizes the state's commitment to development and peace.

What is Digital arrest? Scamster tricked Nagaland girl to remove all her clothes on video call, then threatens to leak footage

Digital arrest is a growing cybercrime trend where victims are falsely accused of online offenses and coerced into paying ransom. A girl from Dimapur, Nagaland was studying in Gorakhpur. She received a call from an individual posing as an SBI ...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Inaugurates 75 Border Infrastructure Projects Worth Rs 2,236 Crore

New Delhi: De fence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated 75 infrastructure projects constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Saturday, with a total cost of Rs 2,236 crore. These projects include 22 roads, 51 bridges, and two additional infrastructure developments across 11 states and union territories in India. According to the Ministry of Defence, the distribution of the projects is as follows: 19 projects in Jammu & Kashmir, 18 in Arunachal Pradesh, 11 in Ladakh, nine in Uttarakhand, six in Sikkim, five in Himachal Pradesh, two each in West Bengal and Rajasthan, and one project each in Nagaland, Mizoram, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.The Defence Minister inaugurated the projects from the Trishakti Corps Headquarters in Sukna, West Bengal. Among the key highlights was the opening of the Kupup-Sherathang Road in Sikkim, which provides a vital connection between Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg and the Zuluk axis. In his address, Rajnath Singh highlighted these projects as evidence of the governments commitment to strengthening border infrastructure and promoting socio-economic development in these regions. He emphasized that these projects are crucial for enhancing the country's defence readiness.The Defence Minister linked these developments to Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, stressing that such initiatives are instrumental in realizing this goal. With the completion of these 75 projects, the BRO has completed a total of 111 infrastructure projects in 2024, amounting to Rs 3,751 crore. This includes 36 major projects, like the Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh, which was inaugurated by the Prime Minister earlier this year. In comparison, last year, 125 BRO projects were completed at a cost of Rs 3,611 crore. Rajnath Singh praised the BRO personnel for their dedication in completing the projects within set timelines, despite challenging terrains and harsh weather. He stated that in its third term, the government aims to further accelerate border infrastructure development.He also highlighted the increased allocation of Rs 6,500 crore for the BRO in the Union Budget 2024-25, expressing optimism that this funding will not only support strategic infrastructure but also facilitate socio-economic growth, particularly in the North-East region. Reflecting on past governments, Singh noted that before 2014, there was a belief that developing border areas could be exploited by adversaries. However, he affirmed that since the Modi government took office, developing border infrastructure has been a priority, as these regions, especially the North-East, are crucial both strategically and socio-economically. He concluded by expressing confidence that Indias expanding network of roads, from rural to urban areas, is driving unprecedented progress. Singh assured that further efforts will be made to develop border areas, promising that India will become one of the safest and strongest nations in the future. Railways Crash Near Chennai: NIA Investigates Potential Terrorist Involvement India vs Australia Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Showdown: A Crucial Battle for Semi-Final Spot US Sanctions Indian Firm for Alleged Role in Transporting Iranian Oil via 'Ghost Fleet'

Naga tribes body issues deadline to Nagaland government for feedback on autonomous territory

The Eastern Nagaland Peoples Organisation wants the creation of Frontier Nagaland Territory comprising six districts of the northeastern State bordering Myanmar

Frontier Nagaland Territory: ENPO sets October 31 deadline for govts comment

GUWAHATI: The influential tribal body Eastern Nagaland Peoples Organisation (ENPO) has asked the Nagaland government to send its comment regarding the Frontier Nagaland Territory (FNT) to the central government by October 31. The Centre had earlier asked the Neiphiu Rio government to give its comment on the highlights of a memorandum of settlement (MoS) draft concerning FNT. The ENPO decided to write to the state government following a coordination and consultative meeting with various tribal organisations in eastern Nagalands Mon town on Friday. This is the third time in past two months that it has written to the state government seeking its views on the issue. In the second letter, issued on September 14, the ENPO urged the government to take the matter seriously and uphold the spirit of collective responsibility as outlined in Article 164 (2) of the Constitution of India while sharing its views on the MoS draft. On December 18 last year, Union Home Minister Amit Shah handed over the highlights of the draft MoS with ENPO on FNT to the Nagaland government for its comment at the earliest. However, the issue is being stalemated till date for reasons best known to the state government, the ENPO said. The tribal organisations of eastern Nagaland will hold another meeting on November 1 to discuss further course of actions. The ENPO, which is the apex tribal organisation of eastern Nagaland comprising six districts such as Kiphire, Longleng, Mon, Noklak, Shamator and Tuensang, has been for the past few years spearheading a peoples movement for Frontier Nagaland Territory. The demand stems from eastern Nagalands alleged backwardness. When Nagaland last year marked its 60th statehood day with the celebration of the Hornbill Festival, people from eastern Nagaland boycotted the event as the demand continued to hang fire. They had also boycotted this years Lok Sabha elections. Nagaland has 60 Assembly seats and 20 of them are in these six districts.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates BRO's 75 border infrastructure projects

NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday inaugurated and dedicated the Nation 75 Infrastructure Projects constructed by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at a cost of Rs 2236 Crore. These Projects have been constructed in 11 border States/UTs of the country including Andaman & Nicobar Islands. In a ceremony organised by the Border Roads Organisation in Sikkim, the Defence Minister virtually inaugurated 22 Roads, 51 Bridges and 02 other miscellaneous projects. Out of these Projects ,19 have been constructed in UT of J&K, 11 in UT of Ladakh, 18 in Arunachal Pradesh, 09 in Uttrakhand, 06 in Sikkim, 05 in Himachal Pradesh, 02 each in West Bengal and Rajasthan and 01 each in Nagaland, Mizoram and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Notably, BRO completed the construction of these critical strategic projects in a record time frame and many of these Projects have been constructed in a single working season using state-of-the-art technology. The working season is limited due to snowfall and the closing of the roads. These Infrastructure Projects have been constructed under challenging weather conditions at places with most inhospitable terrain. Highlights of the ceremony were the inauguration of Kupup Sherathang Road in Sikkim and the e-inauguration of 74 other projects. Kupup- Sherathang Road in Sikkim which serves as a crucial link between Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg and Zuluk axis. It provides an alternate route that plays a pivotal role for the Army troops enabling the movement of Personnel and machinery. BRO's surge in road and bridge construction in the last years has led to the completion of many critical and strategic projects which has bolstered our defence preparedness vis a vis that of our adversaries, BRO added. With this, in 2024, BRO has dedicated a record 111 Infrastructure projects to the Nation. In 2023, a total of 125 infrastructure projects were dedicated to the Nation. It said, BRO was raised in 1960 and is involved in creating and maintaining strategic roads and associated defence and military infrastructure. The BRO said, With this, the connectivity in the remote border areas has increased manifold and will help in improving the defence preparedness in these strategic areas and will also bring socio-economic development in the region. This year, 36 Infrastructure Projects of the BRO costing Rs 1508 crore have already been dedicated to the Nation which also includes state of the art Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 9 Mar 2024 making a total of 111 infrastructure projects at a total cost of Rs 3751 crore. Two tunnels in Arunachal Pradesh, Sela and Nechiphu Tunnel have also been constructed in the last one year connecting the farthest and most remote villages of the country. Last year, 125 BRO infrastructure projects were dedicated to the Nation for Rs 3611 crore. Speaking on the occasion, Rajnath Singh lauded BRO's commitment towards establishing connectivity in far-flung areas by ensuring the timely completion of these roads & bridges. Rajnath mentioned that in the last five years BRO had completed 450 infrastructure projects with a cost of more than Rs. 16000 crore and this year, in 2024 with these 75 infra projects BRO has dedicated a record 111 infrastructure projects to the Nation. He appreciated the feat of construction of these 75 infrastructure projects at such an expeditious pace during this year. Talking in particular about Sikkim, Rajnath Singh said that the Government is focused on its development and in last five years BRO has completed 10 Bridges and six roads in Sikkim. During the devastating cloudburst in October last year, BRO emerged as the first responder, swiftly and effectively restoring connectivity in the region. Talking about Ladakh Rajnath said that he work of world's highest tunnel Shinkula Tunnel has already commenced which will provide a seamless, uninterrupted passage to Leh throughout the year and BRO has made significant progress on Indo-China Border Roads and other critical roads. Work on various strategic roads in Ladakh is in an advanced stage of completion. There is tension along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. Also, a standoff prevails along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh with heavy troop deployment from both sides. Rajnath lauded BRO's effort of always being at the forefront in constructing more than 40% of Roads in high-altitude areas with hostile terrain, harsh weather, low oxygen levels and extreme cold. Praising BRO, Rajnath mentioned the successful completion of North-South Road in Andaman & Nicobar Island, providing critical connectivity to Indira Point, the southernmost tip of India.

Naga organizations in Manipur oppose India-Myanmar border fencing in Naga-inhabited areas

Naga organizations in Manipur oppose the fencing of the India-Myanmar border in their areas. They claim it infringes on their rights and have decided not to cooperate with the ongoing project. The controversy adds to the broader opposition from Nagaland and Mizoram, despite support from the Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh governments.

Naga outfits in Manipur oppose India-Myanmar border fencing

Imphal: After Nagaland and Mizoram, some organisations have also opposed the erection of fencing in the Naga-inhabited areas along the India-Myanmar border part in Manipur. The Naga Village Chief Federation Manipur (NVCFM) strongly opposed the fencing of the border along the India-Myanmar border in Naga-inhabited areas of Manipur. NVCFM spokesman Darthot Peter on Friday said Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Nagaland Land Dispute: Authorities impose prohibitory orders to maintain peace

Nagaland- Following tensions and unrest after a land dispute between two ethnic communities along the Chumoukedima-Peren district border areas in Nagaland, authorities on Thursday enforced prohibitory orders

UK auction house withdraws sale of 'Naga Human Skull' amid outcry

A UK auction house has withdrawn the Naga Human Skull from its sale after protests in India. The skull was originally slated for auction, prompting Nagaland's Chief Minister to seek intervention. Following backlash, the auction house decided to respect the concerns raised, acknowledging that the sale was legal but could cause emotional distress.

UK auction house pulls Naga 'Human Skull' from online sale after outcry

A UK auction house has withdrawn a Naga Human Skull' from its lots for a live online sale on Wednesday following outcry in India over the issue. The Swan auction house at Tetsworth in Oxfordshire had a series of skulls and other remains originating from around the world as part of The Curious Collector Sale, Antiquarian Books, Manuscripts & Paintings. The 19th Century Horned Naga Human Skull, Naga Tribe' was slotted as Lot No. 64 and resulted in protests in Nagaland, led by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio who sought the intervention of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to stop the hurtful sale. The news of the proposed auction of Naga human remains in the UK has been received by all sections in a negative manner as it is a highly emotional and sacred issue for our people. It has been a traditional custom of our people to give the highest respect and honour for the remains of the demised, said Rio in his letter. He urged the minister to take up the matter with the High Commission ..