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NSCIN-IM faction says govt hurt ‘Naga interest’
- The Naga rebel outfit accused Khandu and Mein of ‘acting irresponsibly’.
Published on Jan 08, 2022 07:26 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Afspa can still be repealed, says Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma. There’s a rider
- Afspa is in force in Nagaland, Assam, Manipur (excluding seven assembly constituencies in Imphal) and parts of Arunachal Pradesh. It was withdrawn from Meghalaya in 2018.
Published on Dec 31, 2021 07:00 AM IST
David Laitphlang, Shillong, Hindustan Times
Afspa renewed in Nagaland: Govt
The decision came days after the Centre set up a panel to explore the possible removal of the controversial law that gives security forces sweeping powers and immunity in disturbed areas.
Updated on Dec 31, 2021 04:50 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi, Kohima
Army to let SIT record statement of troops in Nagaland firing incident: Report
The Union government has said the incident was a result of mistaken identity as the Army had received information on the movement of extremists in the area.
Published on Dec 29, 2021 04:08 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Nagaland shooting: Army inquiry team to visit incident site on Wednesday
In a botched operation, 13 civilians were killed by 21 Para Special Forces of the Indian Army on December 4 at Tiru-Oting area in Mon district of Nagaland and another civilian killed by security forces in Mon town on December 5.
Updated on Dec 28, 2021 03:40 AM IST
Utpal Parashar, Hindustan Times, Guwahati
Govt panel to review Afspa amid Nagaland killings row
According to news agency PTI, Vivek Joshi, who is Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, will head the five-member committee while Additional Secretary in the Union Home Ministry Piyush Goyal will be the member secretary of the panel.
Published on Dec 27, 2021 03:34 AM IST
Utpal Parashar, Hindustan Times, Guwahati
Nagaland passes resolution seeking roll-back of Afspa
“The Nagaland Legislative Assembly unanimously resolves to demand that the Government of India repeal the AFSPA 1958 from the North East...,” stated a resolution adopted in the state assembly on Monday.
Updated on Dec 21, 2021 01:33 AM IST
Alice Yhoshü, Kohima
Longest drone flight medical supplies delivery in India done in Nagaland
As per the i-Drone project team, the drone delivered over 3000 units of medical supplies in a record 28 minutes from Mokokchung to Tuensang covering an aerial distance of 40 kilometers.
Updated on Dec 20, 2021 02:58 AM IST
Alice Yhoshü, Kohima
On Manipur visit, Conrad Sangma vows to continue fight to repeal AFSPA
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 which gives power to the Indian Army and Central forces deployed in “disturbed areas”’, is in force in Nagaland, Assam, Manipur (excluding seven assembly constituencies in Imphal) and parts of Arunachal Pradesh. It was withdrawn from Meghalaya in 2018.
Published on Dec 10, 2021 09:14 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Nagaland deaths: Gaurav Gogoi-led Cong team stopped from meeting victims' kin
- Sharing images of their sit-in at the airport, Gogoi said they were illegally being detained and prevented from meeting victims’ families.
Published on Dec 08, 2021 07:51 PM IST
Written by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Edited by Sohini Goswami, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
New controversy raises old legal questions around AFSPA
Modelled on the colonial-era ordinance, AFSPA was promulgated in Parliament in September 1958. Simply put, the legislation allows armed forces to control and maintain public order in areas designated as “disturbed”.
Updated on Dec 08, 2021 06:44 AM IST
Nagaland Firing: Why Meghalaya CM joined Nagaland CM to urge repeal of AFSPA
Published on Dec 06, 2021 11:06 PM IST
We regret loss of life, monitoring situation: Shah tells LS on Nagaland
While addressing the Lok Sabha, Shah said the home ministry has been following the incident and is monitoring the developments closely. It is in constant touch with the Nagaland government over the deaths.
Updated on Dec 06, 2021 04:09 PM IST
Written by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Blackened India's image: Nagaland CM asks Centre to repeal Afspa from Nagaland
- "We are asking the central government to remove Afspa from Nagaland," Neiphiu Rio was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
Updated on Dec 06, 2021 03:09 PM IST
New updates from HT: TMC delegation to visit Nagaland after civilian killings
- Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Published on Dec 06, 2021 08:59 AM IST
Nagaland district tense after civilian killings: How the events unfolded in Mon
Union home minister Amit Shah expressed his regret over the incident in Nagaland's Mon district and said the state probe would "ensure justice to the bereaved families".
Published on Dec 06, 2021 08:43 AM IST
hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
5-member TMC delegation to visit Nagaland today after civilian killings
- The TMC delegation will comprise members of Parliament Prasun Banerjee, Sushmita Dev, Aparupa Poddar and Santanu Sen, and party spokesperson Biswajit Deb.
Published on Dec 06, 2021 06:19 AM IST
Nagaland’s Mon district tense after stir over civilian killings turns violent
Nagaland’s Mon district remained on edge on Sunday as violent protests broke out against the killing of 13 civilians by the Indian Army in a botched counter-insurgency operation.
Updated on Dec 06, 2021 06:29 AM IST
Alice Yhoshü, Kohima
Nagaland civilian deaths: Govt forms SIT to probe firing
The five-member SIT will be headed by inspector general of police, Nagaland, officials said.
Published on Dec 05, 2021 09:48 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Nagaland civilian killings: After Rahul Gandhi, Mamata tweets about justice
Tension gripped Nagaland after the killing of at least 13 civilians late on Saturday in firing by security forces in the Mon district.
Published on Dec 05, 2021 04:37 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
Watch: Probe ordered after forces firing kills 11 civilians during in Nagaland
Published on Dec 05, 2021 01:10 PM IST
News updates from HT: Rahul Gandhi slams home ministry over Nagaland killings
- Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Published on Dec 05, 2021 12:51 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
'What exactly is home ministry doing': Rahul on civilian killing in Nagaland
"What exactly is the home ministry doing when neither civilians nor security personnel are safe in our own land?" Rahul Gandhi tweeted.
Published on Dec 05, 2021 12:41 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Poulomi Ghosh
Nagaland civilian deaths: What we know so far
The Indian Army said the incident in Mon district of Nagaland and its aftermath are "deeply regretted" and the loss of lives is being investigated at the highest level.
Published on Dec 05, 2021 11:32 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
Nagaland civilian deaths: Army regrets loss of lives, court of inquiry ordered
The cause of the loss of lives is being probed by a court of inquiry at the highest level. Appropriate action will be taken, the Army said.
Published on Dec 05, 2021 10:47 AM IST
Hindustan Times
Civilian killing in Nagaland unfortunate, says CM; ‘Anguished’, tweets Amit Shah
A high-level SIT will investigate the encounter and justice will be delivered as per the law o the land. "Appeal for peace from all sections," the chief minister tweeted on Sunday.
Published on Dec 05, 2021 09:13 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Poulomi Ghosh
8 things you probably didn't know about Nagaland's Hornbill Festival
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Published on Dec 02, 2021 01:22 PM IST
Nagaland's Hornbill Festival begins, over 12,000 visitors on day 1 of event
- The festival, which is taking place after a year's gap due to Covid-19 pandemic, began with Governor Jagdish Mukhi striking the traditional gong of the Nagas.
Published on Dec 02, 2021 09:59 AM IST
PTI |
Nagaland takes travel inspiration from USA's Sturgis, aims for off-road tourism
Turning its disadvantage of rugged terrain into an opportunity, Nagaland devises a plan to promote off-roading, an activity which entails driving or riding a vehicle on unsurfaced roads or tracks, made of materials such as sand, gravel, riverbeds, mud, snow, rocks and other natural terrain.
_1638084131656_1638084143496.jpg "Picture from an off-roading trip in Nagaland in June 2019. Nagaland takes travel inspiration from USA's Sturgis, aims for off-road tourism (Twitter/RaviCDasgupta1)")
Updated on Nov 28, 2021 12:56 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Kohima (nagaland)
NDPP retains Shamator-Chessore seat uncontested in Nagaland bypoll
With S Keoshu Yimchunger’s victory, the NDPP’s total strength in the house of 60 now stands at 21, while NPF has 25 MLAs and BJP has 12, and two independent legislators.
Updated on Oct 30, 2021 12:07 AM IST
Alice Yhoshü