No plan of ‘supra state’ for Nagas: PM

Imphal, December 3 (PTI): Prime Minister Manmohon Singh on Saturday said that there was no plan for a ‘supra state’ for Nagas in the North-east and assured to protect the territorial integrity of Manipur. The PM also appealed to militants to ensure peace in Manipur for speeding up development work. “Manipur needs peace and tranquility for all round development. Different communities Read more

Press Release

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S NAGALIM Ministry of Information & Publicity. Press Release on Military Change of Guard. 30th November 2011.      Leadership comes and goes but the torch of liberation must be carried forward. Likewise, a time comes for a leader to retire so as to pave way for the next in line to lead the march. Thus, having Read more

Nagas, Kukis stick to their demands; hold rallies

Two simultaneous protests were carried out by Nagas and Kukis in Manipur Wednesday. In Senapati district, around 5000 Nagas took part in the rally under the aegis of United Naga Council (UNC), who stuck their demand for an “Alternative Arrangement” while on the other hand around 3000 Kukis under the aegis of Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) organized rallies at Read more

United Naga Council calls Imphal Valley leaders ‘Communal’

Drawing attention to, what it described “highly provocative and irresponsible public statements” purportedly made by leaders of Imphal-based civil societies and political parties, targeting the Nagas, the United Naga Council (UNC) Wednesday said it has become “necessary” to issue a public statement for general awareness and understanding of the situation. In a press statement released today by its publicity wing, Read more

Chandel rallies for Alternative Arrangement

Imphal, Nov 22 : A large number of Naga people staged a rally at Chandel district headquarters demanding an alternative administrative arrangement for the community after severing all ties with the State Government. The rally comes at a time when top leaders of the United Naga Council (UNC) are camping at Delhi to put forward the alternative arrangement case before Read more

NSCN/GPRN Kyong region decries AR raids

Morung Express Dimapur, November 22 : Members of the ‘Kyong region’ of NSCN (Isak-Muivah) have demanded that the 41st Assam Rifles return arms and ammunition seized allegedly from the faction’s cadres during raids in Wokha. A note stating the demand, from the group’s ‘Kyong Region GPRN’, no name appended, was received here today. The Kyong region members of the faction have Read more

NSCN-IM Chairman for next round of talks

Dimapur, Nov 21:  NSCN-IM chairman Isak Chisi Swu has left Dimapur for New Delhi today for participating in the next round of talks with the government of India. Isak Chisi Swu was here for sometime. According to the NSCN-IM sources, a crucial talk is likely to begin from this week end in New Delhi between the outfit and the government Read more

‘Supra-state body’ offer denied with coming election in mind’

Imphal, November 21: Cutting across political affiliation, various political parties have cautioned the governments both at the state and the centre over the controversy centering around the ‘Supra-state body’ proposal of the government of India to the NSCN (IM). Talking to Hueiyen Lanpao, Secretary of CPI Manipur State Council Dr M Nara said that he does not feel that the report Read more

UNC team knocks at Delhi door for alternative arrangement

NEW DELHI, Nov 21: Meeting several Ministry officials, delegates of the United Naga Council (UNC) are camping in Delhi to call on the Union Home Minister to pursue their agenda of an alternative arrangement for the Nagas of Manipur. Speaking to The Sangai Express, UNC president L Adani stated that the pressure for an “alternative arrangement” is not a movement Read more