MPP to sue NPF’s Constitution

IMPHAL, Oct 14 : Questioning how the Election Commission of India granted recognition to Naga People’s Front (NPF), whose primary objective is integration of Naga inhabited areas under a common administrative roof, veteran politician O Joy has declared that the Manipur People’s Party (MPP) would challenge the NPF’s constitution in the law Court. Speaking to media persons today, MPP Legislature Read more

ZUF blames NSCN for Zeliangrong misery

Dimapur, Oct 13: The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) alleged that the NSCN-IM has given immense hardship to the Zeliangrong villages. Elaborating its allegations, the ZUF said the NSCN-IM only imposes its ‘military rule’ in Zeliangrong region when there are so many Naga areas that are untouched the latter outfit. It said mobile phones, satellite phones, WLL phones and other communication Read more

ZEFPB flays armed clash

IMPHAL, Oct 13: Zeliangrong Elders’ Forum of peace Brokers (ZEFPB) has flayed the clash between ZUF and NSCN (IM) cadres occurred in Tamenglong district on October 7 that killed six persons. NNC, NSCN (K) and NSCN (IM) of Zeliangrong region signed a peace agreement on July 18, 2008 at Puiluan village, said a press release. Saying that the outfits have Read more

NSUD takes anti-Sadar Hills stand to PM

NEW DELHI, Oct 13 : Calling upon the Prime Minister of India to intervene for non creation of Sadar Hills District in Manipur, the Naga Students’ Union Delhi ( NSUD) today held a protest demonstration in New Delhi. A memorandum for the same cause was also submitted to the Prime Minister. Students shouted “We are against Sadar Hills District creation”, Read more

With 20 days deadline set to expire on October 19 UNC kickstarts mobilisation drive

Imphal, Oct 13 : The United Naga Council (UNC) has begun its mobilization in ‘Naga areas’ in Manipur regarding the ‘Alternative Arrangement’ model while asking the Nagas to remain prepared for any eventuality after October 19. Sources informed Newmai News Network tonight that under the aegis of the UNC the Naga leaders held its meeting in Chandel district headquarters on Read more

Notice to Delhi on Alternative Arrangement

Imphal | October 13 : The United Naga Council (UNC) has begun its mobilization in ‘Naga areas’ in Manipur regarding the ‘Alternative Arrangement’ while asking the Nagas to remain prepared for any eventuality after October 19. Sources informed Newmai News Network tonight that under the aegis of the UNC the Naga leaders held its meeting in Chandel district headquarters on October Read more

NSCN Khaplang cautions Azheto

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 13 : The NSCN/GPRN Khaplang has stated that it was “obliged to initiate corrective action on Azheto Zhimomi’s action of open defiance and abuse of the NSCN/GPRN”. “In order to avoid any public misconception, is it but obligatory to make public the nature of contempt and anti NSCN conduct of Azheto Zhimomi”, stated a press note issued by the Read more

Maj Gen Kochekkan clarifies on his meeting with Kitovi

KOHIMA, October 13 : Chairman of the Cease Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) ‘maj gen (Retd)’ Eppen Jacob Kochekkan has denied charges made by the NSCN/GPRN (Khaplang) that he had “direct inclination” towards GPRN/NSCN (Khole-Kitovi). The NSCN (Khaplang) in a statement on Sunday alleged that the CFSB Chairman, after the June 7 split of NSCN (K), changed his color towards GPRN/NSCN (Khole-Kitovi). Read more

PM, Pandey sincere to solve Naga issue: Shürhozelie

State urban development minister Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu has expressed his optimism that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is “sincere” in his efforts to solve the longstanding Naga political issue. Talking to NEPS Wednesday, Shürhozelie who is also president of the ruling Naga People’s Front (NPF), said Dr. Manmohan Singh is sincerely looking to find solution to the protracted Naga political issue. Read more