Army stages flag march in Nagaland
September 2nd, 2012 - 4:13 pm ICT by IANS
Kohima, Sep 2 (IANS) The army Sunday staged a flag march in Dimapur district in Nagaland after clashes a day earlier between Naga tribes Sumi and Angami, an official said."The ... Read more...
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Panic post Assam riots exposes human trafficking in Goa mines (Goa Newsletter)
August 25th, 2012 - 5:19 pm ICT by IANS
The North East Association of Goa (NEAG), which was cobbled together by northeastern migrants working here in the aftermath of the Assam riots, has managed to track down, with the help ... Read more...
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Olympian archer honoured in Nagaland
August 16th, 2012 - 11:51 am ICT by IANS
Kohima, Aug 16 (IANS) Chekrovolu Swuro, the archer from Nagaland who took part in the London Olympics, has been honoured with the first T. Ao State Sports Award.The award was ... Read more...
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Lack of contractors hitting northeast projects: ADB
August 8th, 2012 - 1:09 pm ICT by IANS
Shillong, Aug 8 (IANS) The biggest hurdle in implementing infrastructure projects in the northeastern states is the lack of competent contractors, an Asian Development Bank (ADB) official said Wednesday."One of ... Read more...
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Nagaland announces award for Swuro
July 31st, 2012 - 11:25 pm ICT by IANS
Kohima, July 31 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio Tuesday announced a cash award of Rs.25 lakhs for archer Chekrovolu Swuro for becoming an Olympian.Rio, accompanied by his colleagues, are ... Read more...
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Northeast’s lawmakers vote in presidential poll
July 19th, 2012 - 7:21 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala/Kohima, July 19 (IANS) Except legislators of the Communist Party of India (CPI) and Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP), most of the lawmakers from the northeastern states cast their votes ... Read more...
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Earthquake in northeast
July 15th, 2012 - 4:10 pm ICT by IANS
Kohima, July 15 (IANS) A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit Nagaland and three other north-eastern states in the wee hours of Sunday triggering panic. No casualties have been reported.According to Regional ... Read more...
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14 killed in two Nagaland accidents
January 6th, 2012 - 12:29 am ICT by IANS
Dimapur (Nagaland), Jan 5 (IANS) Fourteen people, including five women, were killed in two separate road accidents in Nagaland Thursday, police said.In the first incident, 10 people, including four women, ... Read more...
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48 cities to be developed as solar cities
November 25th, 2011 - 11:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) The ministry of new and renewable energy has given in-principle approval to develop 48 cities as solar cities, parliament was informed Friday.
The criteria for ... Read more...
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Peace vital for development of Nagaland: Rahul
November 9th, 2011 - 10:48 pm ICT by IANS
Dimapur (Nagaland), Nov 9 (IANS) Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Wednesday said peace was necessary to enable Nagaland prosper."The UPA (United Progressive Alliance) government has been trying hard to ... Read more...
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Regional film festivals promote spirit of national integration: Ambika Soni
April 15th, 2011 - 11:01 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 15(ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni on Friday said that the endeavour of the Directorate of Film Festival in promoting non-mainstream, regional cinema, and in taking ... Read more...
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352 arms licences issued in Nagaland revoked
April 8th, 2011 - 8:12 pm ICT by ANI
Kohima, Apr 8(ANI): The Central Government has revoked 352 arms licenses which were issued by the licensing authorities of various districts of Nagaland during the period August 24, 1987 to January 9, ... Read more...
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President Patil underlines need for development of North-East
March 10th, 2011 - 6:19 pm ICT by ANI
Kohima, Mar 10 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Thursday said the accelerated development of the North-Eastern region, which has contributed much to the richness of the nation, is fundamental for the ... Read more...
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MBA, the new ‘mantra for success’ in Nagaland
February 21st, 2011 - 5:23 pm ICT by ANI
Kohima, Feb 21 (ANI): Acquiring a Masters in Business Administration (MBA or M.B.A.) is the new buzzword in Nagaland and students from various academic disciplines aspire to become business tycoons and heads ... Read more...
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‘Mari’ - engrossing tale of romance in times of war (Book Review)
January 1st, 2011 - 1:20 pm ICT by IANS
By Shubha Singh
Book: "Mari"; Author: Easterine Kire; Publisher: Harper Collins; Pages: 171; Price: Rs.250"Mari" is a gentle love story set in the midst of violence - the violence of a forgotten battle ... Read more...
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Development of northeast region high on Government agenda
October 6th, 2010 - 8:47 pm ICT by ANI
Aizwal /Agartala/Kohima, Oct.6 (ANI): The Central Government has intensified its efforts to bring about overall development of the northeast region with the local residents' support.The Government is laying stress on education, During ... Read more...
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New system to monitor seismic activity in northeast
September 17th, 2010 - 1:38 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, Sep 17 (IANS) An ambitious project to modernise the seismic monitoring system in India's northeast -- said to be the sixth most quake-prone belt in the world -- has been taken ... Read more...
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Declining insurgency fosters development in rural areas of Nagaland
September 16th, 2010 - 9:38 pm ICT by ANI
By Peter ChacheiSeithekema village (Nagaland), Sep.16 (ANI): With decline in insurgency, infrastructural development is taking place once again in Nagaland, especially in its rural areas.The change can be witnessed, particularly in ... Read more...
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World Bamboo Day to be observed Saturday
September 16th, 2010 - 9:24 pm ICT by IANS
Kohima, Sep 16 (IANS) The first-ever World Bamboo Day will be celebrated in India's northeastern state of Nagaland Sep 18 to highlight the importance of bamboo, also known as "green gold of ... Read more...
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Army chopper goes missing in Nagaland
August 18th, 2010 - 3:19 pm ICT by IANS
Kohima, Aug 18 (IANS) An Indian Army helicopter went missing shortly after take-off in Nagaland Wednesday with three people, including two pilots, on board. The locals claimed they have sighted ... Read more...
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UK World War II veterans to conmemorate 65th anniversary of VJ Day
August 13th, 2010 - 11:13 pm ICT by BNO News
LONDON (BNO NEWS) -- TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, Prime Minister David Cameron, representatives of the three military Services, hundreds of veterans of the conflict and members ... Read more...
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Fashion Shows To Showcase North-East Ethnic Collection
July 28th, 2010 - 1:50 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
July 28, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The "Fashion Society of Shillong' in association with the Ministry of Textiles of Indian Government, is preparing a platform to present the ethnic designs of north ... Read more...
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Naga ministers join World Cup party in South Africa
July 7th, 2010 - 3:46 pm ICT by IANS
By Syed Zarir Hussain
Kohima, July 7 (IANS) Soccer fever has struck Nagaland with half of the council of ministers led by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio already in South Africa and are all ... Read more...
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Government efforts bring peace in Nagaland village
June 27th, 2010 - 6:21 pm ICT by ANI
By Peter ChacheiKohima, June 27 (ANI): The Chumukedima, a picturesque village, in the Patkai Mountain range in Nagaland. A few years back, the village was engulfed in fratricidal clashes but with the ... Read more...
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Reserve Police Force escorts Manipur bound trucks
June 19th, 2010 - 3:14 pm ICT by ANI
Imphal / Kohima, June 19 (ANI): The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were escorting trucks into Manipur since Saturday morning to clear the economic blockade being observed by Naga student groups. ... Read more...
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Naga students to consider lifting of Manipur economic blockade
June 15th, 2010 - 12:20 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, June 15 (ANI): The Naga Students Federation (NSF) on Monday said they would consider temporary suspension of the two-month long economic blockade of Manipur following a meeting with the ... Read more...
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Centre to hold talks with NSCN-IM on Tuesday in Nagaland
May 31st, 2010 - 9:44 pm ICT by ANI
Kohima, May 31 (ANI): As part of its endeavour to bring to an end six decades of insurgency, central government negotiators will hold a fresh round of talks in Nagaland with the ... Read more...
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Fresh round of talks with NSCN-IM Tuesday in Nagaland
May 31st, 2010 - 3:21 pm ICT by IANS
By Syed Zarir Hussain
Dimapur (Nagaland), May 31 (IANS) Government negotiators begin fresh talks Tuesday in Nagaland with the Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), the state's dominant ... Read more...
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Jorhat hosts Voice of North East 2010 audition
May 31st, 2010 - 3:04 pm ICT by ANI
Jorhat (Assam), May 31 (ANI): The third audition of the "VOICE OF NORTH EAST, 2010" was held at Pitambar Deva Goswami Auditorium here on May 29 and 30.The Jorhat audition was ... Read more...
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Manipur, Nagaland PCCs to work together for diffusing crisis caused by blockade
May 27th, 2010 - 8:36 pm ICT by ANI
Imphal, May 27: The Manipur and Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committees (PCCs) have agreed to work together to facilitate a dialogue between civil society groups, including the Church, of the two States as ... Read more...
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Nagaland road shows encouraging local entrepreneurs
May 20th, 2010 - 7:43 pm ICT by ANI
By Peter ChacheiKohima, May 20 (ANI): Enterpreneurs in remote Nagaland have experienced satisfaction about the roadshows being undertaken by the State Government in fiscal 2010-11.The theme of this year is the 'Year ... Read more...
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Centre airlifts essential commodities to Imphal
May 18th, 2010 - 6:44 pm ICT by ANI
Imphal (Manipur), May 18 (ANI): The Central Government is airlifting essential commodities like medicines, life saving drugs and food grains to Imphal because of their shortage caused by the blockade of the ... Read more...
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New Delhi’s talks with Muivah fail, Manipur blockade continues
May 12th, 2010 - 7:16 pm ICT by IANS
Viswema (Nagaland), May 12 (IANS) Talks between union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai and Thuingaleng Muivah to resolve the Manipur blockade failed Wednesday with the Naga separatist leader adamant on visiting his birthplace.
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Pillai in Nagaland to help resolve Manipur blockade
May 12th, 2010 - 3:51 pm ICT by IANS
Imphal/Kohima, May 12 (IANS) Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai Wednesday held marathon talks with Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio to resolve the road blockade of Manipur as Naga separatist leader Thuingaleng Muivah ... Read more...
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Heavy rain delays northeast projects - some by 9 years!
May 4th, 2010 - 8:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Heavy rain is one of the main reasons for delay in various development projects in the northeastern region of the country - some by as long as ... Read more...
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