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RIO SAYS FNTA BILL REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT IN EASTERN NAGALAND

KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 4: Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio on Thursday, September 3, said the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, 2026, marks the State Government’s commitment to addressing longstanding developmental disparities in Eastern Nagaland and ensuring equitable and inclusive development across Nagaland. Concluding the discussion on the Bill in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Rio said […]

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KIKON BACKS FNTA BILL, SAYS EASTERN NAGALAND MUST MAKE BEST USE OF “SECOND OPPORTUNITY”

KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 4: NPF legislator and Advisor Achumbemo Kikon on Thursday, September 3, backed the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, 2026, describing the proposed arrangement as an opportunity to bridge developmental gaps and bring the people of Eastern Nagaland at par with the wider Naga community. Speaking during the discussion on the Bill in

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YHOME CALLS FOR FINANCIAL DISCIPLINE, STRONGER COMPLIANCE UNDER FNTA

KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 4: Nagaland MLA Kekhrie Yhome on Thursday, September 3, called for stronger financial management, institutional compliance and greater investment in infrastructure to ensure that the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) translates into tangible development for Eastern Nagaland. Speaking during the discussion on the FNTA Bill, 2026, in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Yhome described

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TEMJEN IMNA ALONG BACKS FNTA BILL, HAILS HISTORIC MOMENT FOR EASTERN NAGALAND

KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 4: Nagaland Minister Temjen Imna Along on Thursday, September 3, described the passage of the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, 2026, as a “historic moment” for Nagaland, saying the legislation marks a significant step towards addressing the aspirations and developmental concerns of the people of Eastern Nagaland. Speaking during the discussion on

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MLAs BACK FNTA BILL, CALL IT INSTRUMENT FOR EQUITY, UNITY AND BALANCED DEVELOPMENT

KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 4: Nagaland Legislative Assembly members Jwenga Seb, S. Keoshu Yimchunger and Sukhato A. Sema on Thursday, September 3, extended their support to the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, 2026, describing the proposed arrangement as a step towards addressing longstanding developmental disparities in Eastern Nagaland while strengthening the unity and territorial integrity of

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SETHRONGKYU BACKS FNTA BILL, CALLS IT NEW FOUNDATION FOR EASTERN NAGALAND’S DEVELOPMENT

KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 4: H. Sethrongkyu on Thursday, September 3, voiced strong support for the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, 2026, describing it as a new foundation for the development, progress and empowerment of Eastern Nagaland. Speaking during the discussion on the Bill in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Sethrongkyu said the demand for the FNTA,

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NAGALAND CLOSELY MONITORING MEKIRANG-NEGHREBIL BORDER INCIDENT: PATTON

KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 4: Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton on Thursday, September 3, said the State Government is closely monitoring the situation along the Nagaland-Assam border following confrontations at Mekirang/Neghrebil in the Disputed Area Belt (DAB) on August 25 and 26. Making a statement in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Patton said the incidents involved a

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NSF VOWS INTENSIFIED AGITATION AGAINST COMPULSORY VANDE MATARAM

KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 4: The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has intensified its democratic agitation against the compulsory singing of Vande Mataram at government programmes, maintaining that it will not compromise on the issue until the Nagaland government takes a clear stand against its imposition. Addressing a press conference in Kohima on Thursday, September 3, NSF president

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NSF CONTINUES AGITATION OUTSIDE ASSEMBLY, WARNS OF INTENSIFIED MOVEMENT

KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 3: The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) on Thursday continued its protest outside the Nagaland Legislative Assembly for the second consecutive day, opposing the proposed imposition of “Vande Mataram” in the state. Addressing the media, NSF President Mteisuding said the Naga people would not accept the move and appealed to the public to stand

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FCRA BILL WILL ‘STRANGULATE’ CHRISTIAN CHARITY WORK, SAYS ACHUMBEMO KIKON AT ASSEMBLY

Kohima, September 2: Nagaland MLA and Advisor Achumbemo Kikon has called for the complete withdrawal of the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, warning that it could severely affect churches and Christian charitable organisations involved in education, healthcare and social welfare. Speaking in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Kikon raised concerns over provisions relating to

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