Nagaland

“COAL MAFIA” ALLEGATIONS CHALLENGED; LEGALITY OF MINING HIGHLIGHTED

Naginimora, Mon | August 13, 2026The ongoing controversy linking coal mining activities in Nagaland to the recent flash floods in Assam has drawn strong reactions from stakeholders in Naginimora, Mon district, with the Konyak Union Naginimora Unit rejecting all allegations as baseless and politically motivated. Earlier, the Union had stated that claims blaming coal mining […]

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NSF DIRECTS ALL UNITS TO ENSURE NON PARTICIPATION OF STUDENTS ON AUG 15, IND DAY

The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF), along with the Angami Students’ Union (ASU) and Chakhkesang Students’ Union (CSU), has opposed the compulsory singing or playing of the revised Vande Mataram during Independence Day programmes and in educational institutions. In separate notifications dated August 12, the student bodies directed their affiliated and subordinate units to ensure that

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DUCCF SEEKS CLARITY FROM GOVT ON DEMAND TO END NLTP ACT

Dimapur, August 12: The Dimapur Urban Council Coordination Forum (DUCCF) has raised three major issues concerning solid waste management, prepaid electricity meters and the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act, urging the authorities to take concrete steps in the interest of the public. On solid waste management, DUCCF stressed the need for proper implementation of

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CONSTRUCTION WWORKERS’ WAGE DISPUTE IN NORTH POLICE STATION, KOHIMA RESOLVED

Kohima, August 11: A wage dispute involving construction workers engaged in the construction of Fire Brigade family quarters near the New Secretariat has been resolved following discussions between the workers and concerned parties at North Police Station, Kohima, today. The workers had earlier alleged that their pending wages and other agreed payments had not been

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NIS CREATORS FOR COMMUNITY INITIATIVE RAISES INR 7.5 LAKH FOR MON LANDSLIDE VICTIMS

Mon, August 11: The Creators for Community Initiative under Nagaland Influencers Summit (NIS) 2026 has raised approximately INR 7.5 lakh to support families affected by the recent landslides and slope failures in Mon district. The fundraising brought together content creators, musicians, artists, gamers, volunteers and members of the public through grassroots collections, online campaigns and

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‘RHYTHMS OF FREEDOM’ CHARITY CONCERT TO RAISE AID FOR NAGALAND DISASTER VICTIMS

Dimapur, August 10: The North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC), under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, will organise the “Rhythms of Freedom – Tiranga Charity Concert” on August 15, 2026, at the NEZCC Stone Sculpture Garden, Dimapur, as part of the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan. The charity concert aims to support families

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STRANDED AND UNPAID CONSTRUCTION WORKERS SEEK RELEASE OF INR 1,05,700 IN KOHIMA

Kohima, August 10: A group of 23 construction workers in Kohima has alleged that they have been left stranded without payment after working on the construction of Fire Brigade family quarters near the New Secretariat. According to labour in-charge Lhiwekhro Wetsah, the workers, including skilled masons and helpers, are allegedly owed ₹92,700 in pending labour

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CABINET MMEETING IN WOKHA TAKES UP OIL EXPLORATION, FOOTHILL ROAD AND FLOOD SITUATION

Kohima, August 10: The Nagaland Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio, held a meeting at Doyang in Wokha, discussing key issues including oil exploration, the Foothill Road, the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA), and the impact of heavy rainfall and landslides across the state. Minister for Higher Education and Tourism Temjen Imna Along

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MINISTER-LEVEL INTERLOCUTOR DEMAND: TR ZELIANG SATS NSCN-IM TALKS STILL WORKING ON MODALITIES

Kohima, August 8: Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang said differences between the Centre and the NSCN-IM remain, particularly over the modalities for implementing the 2015 Framework Agreement. Speaking to NNN Exclusive, Zeliang said the Working Committee of the NNPGs is satisfied with the progress of its negotiations, while the NSCN-IM is still engaged in

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FNTA IMPLEMENTATION; GOVERNMENT FACES QUESTIONS ON NEXT STEPS

Kohima, August 8: The implementation of the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) remains a key issue for the Nagaland Government following the agreement involving the Centre, the State Government and the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO). Deputy Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang said the next stage requires the State Government to delegate the agreed powers to

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