Nagaland tops party-switching cases as 111 MPs, MLAs change sides since 2022: ADR
Sep 25, 2026Nagaland recorded the highest number of cases of elected MPs and MLAs changing political parties after winning elections between 2022 and 2026, with 32 such cases, according to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch.
Nagaland student body issues 72-hour ultimatum over delayed NH-29 project, threatens highway blockade
Sep 25, 2026The Chakhesang Students Union (CSU), an apex student organisation in Nagaland's Phek district, has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to NHIDCL demanding termination of the contractor executing the delayed NH-29 Kohima-Jessami Road project, warning of a total highway blockade from September 30 if its demand is not met.
Centre extends AFSPA in parts of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh
Sep 25, 2026The Centre has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958, in specified areas of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for another six months from October 1, according to Gazette notifications issued on September 25.
Four dead, four ill after suspected spurious liquor consumption in Nagaland's Mokokchung
Sep 25, 2026Four people have died and four others have fallen ill in Nagaland's Mangkolemba sub-division after allegedly consuming suspected adulterated or spurious liquor, Mokokchung Police said on September 25.
Nagaland church body urges Centre, state to avoid scheduling official events on Sundays
Sep 25, 2026The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) on September 25 urged the Centre and the state government to exercise greater sensitivity while scheduling official events, electoral exercises, government meetings and public activities on Sundays and major Christian observances.
Indo-Naga political talks: Retired IPS officer Ajit Lal appointed new interlocutor
Sep 25, 2026The Government of India has appointed retired IPS officer Ajit Lal as the new interlocutor for the Indo-Naga political dialogue, in a move that could provide fresh momentum to the long-running peace process.
Nagaland Governor stresses Hindi promotion alongside preservation of indigenous languages
Sep 24, 2026Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on September 24 said efforts to promote Hindi should go hand in hand with the preservation of indigenous languages, describing India's linguistic diversity as one of the country's greatest cultural strengths.
Nagaland fire leaves around 100 families homeless in Dimapur
Sep 24, 2026A fire ripped through kutcha houses in Dimapur's Kuda Lane 10 A on September 23, leaving around 100 families homeless. Officials suspect a short circuit, while damage and relief needs are still being assessed.
Nagaland’s forest cover at 73 per cent, far above national average: Principal secy
Sep 23, 2026Protecting Nagaland’s rich biodiversity will require active participation from communities, citizens, educational institutions and churches, as the state Forest Department owns less than five per cent of the total forest cover, a senior government official said on September 23.
Nagaland recruitment row: Technical body demands withdrawal of vacancy clearance rule
Sep 22, 2026The Combined Technical Association of Nagaland (CTAN) has urged the state government to withdraw a provision in its September 15 Office Memorandum (OM) requiring departmental vacancies to obtain clearance from the Manpower Rationalisation Committee (MRC) and Cabinet before being sent for recruitment.
Sepaktakraw can open international opportunities for Naga youth: MLA
Sep 22, 2026Sepaktakraw, a volleyball-like sport played without using the hands, can provide young people from Nagaland with opportunities to compete at the international level, MLA Achumbemo Kikon said on Tuesday, September 22.
Nagaland Minister Kaito calls for naga unity, urges youth to rise above tribal differences
Sep 21, 2026Nagaland Roads and Bridges Minister G Kaito Aye on September 21 called for greater unity and harmony among the Naga people, urging the younger generation to rise above tribal differences and work together to strengthen society.
Five lakh Nagaland voters may get notices over SIR mapping discrepancies
Sep 21, 2026Nearly five lakh voters in Nagaland are likely to receive notices from electoral authorities over discrepancies in mapping their details with the 2005 electoral roll as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Nagaland draft voter roll drops 1.59 lakh names after revision
Sep 21, 2026Nagaland's draft electoral roll has left out nearly 1.59 lakh voters after the Special Intensive Revision. The exclusions can be challenged through claims and objections until October 20 before the final roll is published on November 22.
TIFF 2026: Filmmaker Theja Rio’s ‘Angh’ wins Platform Prize for its portrayal of 1960s Nagaland
Sep 20, 2026Nagaland filmmaker Theja Rio has won the Platform Prize at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) for his film Angh, which explores cultural change and identity in 1960s Nagaland.
Northeast states seek region-specific framework to implement NEP 2020
Sep 18, 2026A region-specific framework for implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in the Northeast, including separate norms for hilly areas and greater coordination among the eight states, emerged as a key focus at the Northeast Education Conclave 2026 in Nagaland.
‘Unqualified apology, impartial probe’: Academics flag alleged harassment of professors at Nagaland House
Sep 18, 2026More than 30 academics, journalists, scholars, writers, artists and concerned citizens have urged the Nagaland government to order an impartial inquiry into an alleged incident involving professors Dolly Kikon and Sanjay Barbora at Nagaland House in New Delhi on September 15.
Nagaland to host first Northeast conclave on National Education Policy 2020 implementation
Sep 18, 2026Nagaland will host delegates from all eight northeastern states for a two-day conclave on implementing NEP 2020. The meeting aims to identify regional gaps and frame a common roadmap to place before the Centre.
Nagaland launches HPV vaccination awareness initiative for adolescent girls
Sep 18, 2026Nagaland has launched Teeka Talk to raise awareness of HPV vaccination and cervical cancer prevention among adolescent girls and families. The initiative brings departments, schools and digital outreach together as the state expands access to reliable vaccine information.
Naga talks: CM Neiphiu Rio, NSCN-IM discuss delay and proposed apex panel
Sep 17, 2026Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said the PAC and NSCN-IM discussed the delay in resuming Naga political talks and a proposed apex committee at Chumoukedima. NSCN-IM leaders said the meeting was only a consultation, while unresolved demands and questions over representation continue to shadow the process.
Nagaland’s 1979 captured through Japanese photographer Yuzo Morita’s rare photographs
Sep 16, 2026More than four decades after Japanese ethnographic photographer and ethnologist Yuzo Morita travelled across Nagaland, rare photographs from his 1979 journey are offering visitors a glimpse into the state's people, traditions, landscapes and everyday life.
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