14 yrs on, Naga issue inching towards solution

Sanjib Kr Baruah | Hindustan Times New Delhi | September 26 : Protracted negotiations between the Centre and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak Muivah) for the last 14 years to resolve one of the world’s longest running insurgencies are finally assuming the contours of a solution. “A distinct emerging possibility is the setting up of two autonomous councils with Read more

3 vehicles burnt, one pushed down the gorge in Tamenglong

Tamenglong  September 21   Three vehicles were burnt and one vehicle pushed down into a gorge in Tamenglong district headquarters by unidentified persons last night. Of the three vehicles burnt, two were Bolero jeeps (regn Nos. MN-04A- 5795 and MN-03P- 2323) and one was a Safari Dicor while the one that was pushed into the gorge, a Bolero jeep, belonged to Read more

Poll talk : Clip IM’s wings

IMPHAL, Sep 21: Along with discussion on security aspects of the upcoming election to the 10th Mani-pur Legislative Assembly due sometime in early part of next year, a meeting of the State Level Security Co-ordination Committee held today has decided on taking up necessary measures to prevent NSCN (IM) and other UG groups under Suspension of Operation (SoO) interfering in Read more

FNR: To the Naga people

Dimapur, September 21  The Forum for Naga Reconciliation has appealed for understanding that the principle agreement to “form one Naga national government” relates to the continuous process toward reconciliation to transcend all conflicting identities. The forum said that the ‘FNR’ would be dissolved once the reconciliation process progresses into an advanced phase. From there, multiple levels of expertise in various Read more

Zeliangrong organizations grateful to NSCN

Dimapur, September 13 (MExN): Zeliangrong organizations are grateful to “collective leadership of GPRN” for what they said is the “reorganization of Zeliangrong region and upgraded with 3 CAOs” and “CEO” to look after the region under “ministry of kilo affairs.” “We the undersigned, on behalf of the Zeliangrong People living in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland would like to extend our Read more

NSCN for joint action against crime

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 6: The NSCN/GPRN has stated that with the three political groups coming together to defend the historical and political rights of the Nagas it was time the three groups also come together in a coordinated manner and run down on these social evils with a heavy hand. “Every conceivable means with the active support of the public be Read more

NSCN/GRPN responds back to NPCC President

Dimapur, September 5 : The NSCN/GPRN reacts testily to the press statement of president of Nagaland Pradesh congress Committee SI Jamir “who echoed the party’s stand that ‘any Naga settlement should be acceptable to all.’” “Mr.SI Jamir is advised to keep track of what is happening today with regards to reconciliation and peace process. The fact that FNR (Forum for Read more

Except Sadar Hills, no other district needed: Risahng Keishing

IMPHAL, Sep 4 : Former Chief Minister and Rajya Sabha MP Rishang Keishing has categorically stated that there is no need for creation of new districts in Manipur except Sadar Hills. As for inclusion of certain areas of Ukhrul and Tamenglong districts in the proposed Sadar Hills district, there should be room for due  adjustments. In an exclusive chat with Read more

Any Naga settlement should be acceptable to all: SI Jamir

KOHIMA, September 4: As the political negotiations between the Naga underground leaders and the Government of India enters into a “decisive” phase, many political leaders have been closely monitoring the fast development without giving much comment on it. Talking to NEPS here today, NPCC President SI Jamir made it very clear of their party’s stand that any settlement between the Read more