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Nagaland sets up panel to review reservation policy

Nagaland sets up panel to review reservation policy

Nov 13, 2025

Nagaland government forms a committee to review the reservation policy for fair representation. The panel will assess the system and suggest changes to promote social justice and inclusivity

Nagaland completes scholarship payout to over 41,000 tribal students

Nagaland completes scholarship payout to over 41,000 tribal students

Nov 13, 2025

The Directorate of Higher Education in Nagaland has finished distributing scholarships to 41,793 tribal students under the Post-Matric Scholarship scheme for the 2024-25 academic year, with the final phase of payments reaching beneficiaries on 11 November 2025.

Nagaland battles 1.2 lakh drug users as north-east states unite against narcotics threat

Nagaland battles 1.2 lakh drug users as north-east states unite against narcotics threat

Nov 13, 2025

A regional anti-narcotics conference in Chumoukedima on November 13 has laid bare the scale of the drug crisis gripping India's north-eastern states, with Nagaland alone reporting an estimated 120,000 users of heroin known locally as 'shaanflower'.

PM Modi, CM Rio lead tributes as veteran Nagaland leader Imkong L Imchen passes away at 75

PM Modi, CM Rio lead tributes as veteran Nagaland leader Imkong L Imchen passes away at 75

Nov 12, 2025

Veteran Nagaland politician and BJP legislator from the Koridang Assembly constituency, Imkong L. Imchen, passed away in Guwahati on November 11 at the age of 75.

Northeast legislators demand 20-year development roadmap in Kohima declaration

Northeast legislators demand 20-year development roadmap in Kohima declaration

Nov 11, 2025

Northeast lawmakers demand a 20-year development plan under the Kohima declaration. They emphasise collaboration for sustained regional growth and stability

Nagaland police to host first regional anti-narcotics conference under ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’ mission

Nagaland police to host first regional anti-narcotics conference under ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’ mission

Nov 11, 2025

The event will bring together police representatives from all Northeastern states and West Bengal to address growing concerns over drug trafficking in the region.

Nagaland CM urges Centre to revive IISER project, strengthen connectivity and education infrastructure

Nagaland CM urges Centre to revive IISER project, strengthen connectivity and education infrastructure

Nov 11, 2025

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio made a strong appeal to the Central government for enhanced support in critical sectors, including infrastructure, education, and connectivity, to ensure equitable development of the state.

Nagaland, Assam universities pioneer first scientific study on endangered medicinal plant from Meghalaya

Nagaland, Assam universities pioneer first scientific study on endangered medicinal plant from Meghalaya

Nov 11, 2025

In a landmark collaboration, researchers from Nagaland University and Assam Down Town University have conducted the first comprehensive scientific study on Goniothalamus simonsii—an endangered and endemic medicinal plant native to the forests of Meghalaya.

Nagaland: Chakhesang Students’ Union slams EPC contractor over NH-29 delays, urges NHIDCL’s immediate intervention

Nagaland: Chakhesang Students’ Union slams EPC contractor over NH-29 delays, urges NHIDCL’s immediate intervention

Nov 10, 2025

The Chakhesang Students’ Union (CSU) has strongly condemned the persistent negligence and non-performance of Ranta Infrastructure Projects Pvt. Ltd., the EPC contractor engaged in the construction of NH-29 (Package-II: Chakhabama to Kikrüma), and has called upon the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) for immediate corrective intervention.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurates 22nd CPA Conference in Kohima

Nov 10, 2025

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on November 10 inaugurated the 22nd Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region, Zone–III Conference at the Nagaland Legislative Assembly in Kohima, urging political parties to uphold the dignity of democratic institutions and ensure smooth legislative proceedings.

Om Birla to open Commonwealth Parliamentary meet in Nagaland on November 10

Om Birla to open Commonwealth Parliamentary meet in Nagaland on November 10

Nov 09, 2025

Om Birla will inaugurate the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association meeting in Nagaland on November 10. The event focuses on legislative cooperation and strengthening democracy among Commonwealth nations

Kohima Lotha Hoho celebrates golden jubilee with focus on future preparedness

Kohima Lotha Hoho celebrates golden jubilee with focus on future preparedness

Nov 07, 2025

Kohima Lotha Hoho marks 50 years with a grand celebration focusing on unity and future goals. The event showcased cultural heritage and reinforced commitment to community development

Nagaland: JCC calls off pen down and tools down strike following Nagaland govt’s assurance

Nagaland: JCC calls off pen down and tools down strike following Nagaland govt’s assurance

Nov 07, 2025

The Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) has decided to call off its ongoing Pen Down and Tools Down Strike with immediate effect following the Nagaland Government’s assurance to revisit the contentious issue of IAS induction of Non-State Civil Service (Non-SCS) officers.

Nagaland Cabinet to revisit induction process of Non-SCS officers into IAS, appeals for cooperation

Nagaland Cabinet to revisit induction process of Non-SCS officers into IAS, appeals for cooperation

Nov 06, 2025

The Nagaland State Cabinet, in its meeting held on Thursday, November 6 undertook a detailed review of the ongoing issue concerning the induction of non-State Civil Service (non-SCS) officers into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) cadre of the State.

Nagaland Congress urges immediate resolution of IAS induction deadlock

Nagaland Congress urges immediate resolution of IAS induction deadlock

Nov 06, 2025

The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has voiced concern over the prolonged standoff between the Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) on IAS Induction and the State Government, warning that the impasse has led to near paralysis of governance and mounting distress among the general public.

Naga Students’ Federation backs JCC, demands state to uphold meritocracy in IAS induction process

Naga Students’ Federation backs JCC, demands state to uphold meritocracy in IAS induction process

Nov 06, 2025

The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has extended full solidarity to the Joint Coordination Committee (JCC), comprising CANSSEA, FONSESA, NSSA, NIDA and NF&ASA, in its demand for transparency and merit-based selection in the ongoing process of induction into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) from among State civil service officers.

Nagaland: JCC expands agitation to ‘Tools Down’ strike, demands restoration of merit in IAS induction process

Nagaland: JCC expands agitation to ‘Tools Down’ strike, demands restoration of merit in IAS induction process

Nov 06, 2025

The Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) on Thursday intensified its ongoing protest against the Nagaland government by enforcing a full-scale “tools down” strike in addition to the ongoing “pen down” agitation.

Indigenous inhabitants register on hold, Nagaland CM assures fair action after court verdict

Indigenous inhabitants register on hold, Nagaland CM assures fair action after court verdict

Nov 06, 2025

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday underscored the need for unity, protection of indigenous rights, and responsible governance while addressing the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Tenyimi Union Dimapur (TUD) at the DDSC Stadium.

Nagaland Police crack murder of basketball player, arrest victim’s uncle as prime accused

Nagaland Police crack murder of basketball player, arrest victim’s uncle as prime accused

Nov 06, 2025

Nagaland Police have solved the murder of 22-year-old state-level basketball player Vihozhonu Zao, whose death on October 25 sent shockwaves across Kohima.

Nagaland: JCC announces intensification of agitation, pen down and tools down strike from November 6

Nagaland: JCC announces intensification of agitation, pen down and tools down strike from November 6

Nov 05, 2025

The Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) has announced the intensification of its ongoing agitation following the government’s continued inaction over its long-pending demands for the restoration of merit-based recruitment

Nagaland police seek public help to trace armed robbery suspect in Kohima

Nagaland police seek public help to trace armed robbery suspect in Kohima

Nov 05, 2025

Nagaland police seek public help to find armed robbery suspect in Kohima. Residents are urged to stay vigilant and report suspicious activities immediately