Nagaland

17 Feb

CYO issues 7-day ultimatum to Maova village council over February 13 incident

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

The Chakhroma Youth Organisation (CYO) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Maova Village Council (VC) chairman, asking him to appear before the leaders of the Chakhroma Public Organisation (CPO) for clarification regarding the February 13 incident in which several leaders were reportedly attacked. According to the ultimatum, the chairman has been asked to attend the meeting at the CPO Hall in Chümoukedima town on or before February 23, 2026. In a statement issued through its information and publicity wing, the youth organisation alleged that certain individuals from Maova village were involved in what it described as a planned attack…

17 Feb

Nagaland signs MoU with Global Health Institute to strengthen public health systems

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

In a step aimed at improving healthcare delivery and strengthening the public health system, the Nagaland Department of Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The George Institute (TGI) for Global Health, India, on February 16 at the IDSP Conference Hall of the H&FW Directorate in Kohima. Officials said the partnership is expected to support research-driven healthcare planning, build institutional capacity, and empower communities to take a more active role in improving health outcomes across the state. The signing ceremony marked the formal launch of a collaborative initiative focused on evidence-based research, training of healthcare…

16 Feb

Khango Konyak calls for strong Naga unity; Tatar Hoho session adopts key resolutions

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

NSCN/GPRN (Khango-Vusshe) president ‘Lt. Gen.’ (Retd.) Khango Konyak has called for stronger unity among Naga people, stressing that internal divisions, organisational differences, and personal interests have weakened the collective voice of the community over the years. He made the remarks while delivering his presidential address during the national Tatar Hoho session, where several important resolutions were also adopted. Speaking before representatives from different regions and political groups, Khango said that the present time demanded reconciliation and collective thinking more than ever before. He observed that political disagreements and organisational splits had created challenges for the Naga movement, and emphasised that…

16 Feb

Rio calls for early Naga political settlement at Lui-Ngai-Ni Festival in Ukhrul

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has called for an early and peaceful resolution of the long-pending Naga political issue, saying that the settlement process should move forward without further delay. He made the appeal while attending the Lui-Ngai-Ni festival celebration at Ukhrul headquarters, where he also unveiled a commemorative monolith marking the occasion. Lui-Ngai-Ni is the traditional seed-sowing festival of the Naga community and is celebrated every year with great enthusiasm across Naga-inhabited areas. The festival marks the arrival of spring and the beginning of the agricultural season, when people pray for a good harvest and prosperity. The festival was…

13 Feb

Neiphiu Rio Launches Rs 10-Crore CSR Initiative to Boost Healthcare and Schools in Nagaland

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

In a step aimed at strengthening healthcare and education services in Nagaland, the Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN) and Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) jointly flagged off Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances and handed over several public service assets during a ceremony held at Chümoukedima on Thursday. The initiative, implemented under a corporate social responsibility (CSR) partnership, will benefit six districts — Kohima, Dimapur, Chümoukedima, Niuland, Tseminyu, and Zunheboto. The programme was attended by Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio, Deputy Chief Minister Y. Patton, IDAN Chairman Abu Metha, senior officials of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, and representatives of various government…

13 Feb

“Fed-Up Nagas” Urge Centre to Honour National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) Framework Pact and NNPGs Agreement

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

A group of Naga youths has come together under a common platform called “Fed-Up Nagas,” urging the Government of India to implement the long-pending Naga political agreements signed in 2015 and 2017. The appeal was made during a press conference held at a hotel in Dimapur, where speakers said the movement had emerged from growing frustration among young people over the prolonged delay in reaching a final political settlement. Addressing the media, Kahuto I. Awomi said the platform was not a formal organization, political party, tribal body, or association, but a collective voice of individuals from different Naga tribes and…

17 Dec

Nagaland increases international ties to support agricultural and young employment

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

Nagaland is steadily widening its engagement with international partners as part of a broader effort to improve farmer incomes, create jobs for young people and strengthen the state’s economy. Recent steps taken by the state government in the areas of skilled employment and horticulture point to a growing focus on learning from global best practices while building on Nagaland’s local strengths. Officials said the government is looking beyond traditional markets and exploring partnerships that can open new doors for the state’s youth and farming community. Two key developments in recent days — an agreement to send skilled workers to Germany…

22 Nov

The Nagaland conference develops a daring plan to revive the cooperative industry

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

The Nagaland Cooperative Conclave concluded on a determined and forward-looking note, outlining a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen the State’s cooperative movement and expand opportunities for farmers, artisans, youth and rural communities. The final-day sessions, held at the NBCC Convention Hall in Kohima, focused on youth engagement, entrepreneurship and long-term strategies to revitalise the sector, according to a DIPR report. At the valedictory session, Orenthung Lotha, commissioner and secretary of Cooperation and Information & Public Relations, stressed the increasing relevance of cooperatives in building resilient communities and advancing inclusive economic growth. He said the three-day gathering created space for meaningful discussions,…

21 Nov

Austria and Malta named country partners for Hornbill Festival 2025, CM Rio says collaboration will boost cultural and economic ties

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

Nagaland is preparing for a more globally connected edition of the Hornbill Festival in 2025, with Austria and Malta officially joining as Country Partners. The announcement was made in New Delhi following separate meetings between Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio and senior officials from the two nations, marking a significant diplomatic and cultural milestone for the state. According to a report from the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Malta’s High Commissioner to India, Reuben Gauci, expressed deep appreciation to the Government of Nagaland for extending the partnership. Gauci said Malta was eager to participate in the iconic festival…

19 Nov

The Naga Common Platform advocates for an early, comprehensive resolution to a long-standing political problem

Sonakshi SarkarNagaland

The Naga Common Platform (NCP) on Tuesday renewed calls for an early, comprehensive and honourable settlement to the decades-long Naga political issue, as thousands gathered at the stakeholders’ rally held at Agri Expo in Chumoukedima. The NCP unanimously adopted three major resolutions urging the Government of India and Naga negotiators to conclude the peace process without further delay, reflecting the growing frustration among citizens after nearly three decades of dialogue. Organised by the Nagaland Gaon Buras Federation along with several apex civil society bodies, the rally was marked by strong messages of unity and urgency. The NCP reaffirmed full support…