No move to grant Greater Nagalim: Government

Vishwa Mohan, NEW DELHI: The Centre on Saturday informed Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh that there was no move to grant a ‘supra state body’ status to Nagas settled across the north-east and the negotiators, who have been talking to the NSCN (I-M), had never promised the outfit any such arrangement that may have severe inter-state ramifications. The ‘clarification’ comes in response Read more

NSCN (I-M) leaders should clarify on ‘Supra-state’

Cease Fire Supervisory Board under the chairmanship of Maj. Gen (retd)  Jacob Eppen Kochekkan held its 47th meeting with representatives of the GPRN/NSCN, government of India and government of Nagaland Saturday at Rhododendron hall, Chumukedima Police complex. After coming out of the meeting, CFSB supervisor GPRN/NSCN   C. Singson described the meeting as “very positive” where few agendas were discussed. Asked Read more

Aung San Suu Kyi steps up

Exactly one year after her release from nearly two decades of house arrest, Aung San Suu Kyi seems be on the threshold of a new role in Myanmar, still in opposition to the military-backed civilian regime, but no more standing outside the political system that it has set up. Earlier this month, the government changed the rule that required political Read more

NSCN/GPRN CAO reacts to ZB’s statement; gives 15 days to clarify

NSCN/GPRN Zeilad Zeliangrong Region has strongly reacted to calling its central administrative officer a “self style” CAO by Zeliangrong Baudi. In a signed rejoinder to the press statement by the Baudi, CAO Zeilad Zeliangrong Region Saturday termed this act as a “challenge to the NSCN/GPRN.” Emphasizing that all cadres of NSCN/GPRN are not “self style national workers”, the CAO has Read more

Chidambaram denies report on Supra State Body

Morung Express Dimapur, November 19 : Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday categorically denied the report of the Seven Sister Post that the Central government is close to offering a Supra-State body instead of Greater Nagalim for Nagas. A statement issued by Meghachandra Kongbam, Joint Director, Manipur Information Centre, New Delhi stated that Union Home Minister informed the Manipur Chief Read more

Senior Citizens flay Supra State Body plan

IMPHAL, Nov 17: Taking grim note on the report of the Government of India proposing to establish Supra State Body for the Naga people settled in Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, Senior Citizens for Society Manipur asked the Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh to immediately discuss the issue for a detailed explanation from the Central Government authorities. Speaking to newspersons Read more

‘Supra State Body’ out of the fear of NSCN (IM): O Joy

Imphal, November 17: Reacting sharply and condemning the offer of a “Supra State Body” after years of talks between the Union Government and the NSCN-IM, a Central Committee’s meeting of the MPP was held at its party office and resolved to stage a sit in protest on Saturday next. Addressing media persons after the meeting, O Joy, leader of the Legislature Read more

Negotiations enter crucial stage

NEW DELHI, NOV 17 (AGENCIES) The continuing negotiations between the NSCN (I-M) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MAH) have reached a crucial stage with the possibility of ‘Special Category Status’ to Nagaland, including independent councils in the Naga areas of Manipur, Assam and Arunachal. With an accord in the offing, what has been kept under wraps so far is Read more

Protest rally against Sadar Hills district foiled

Imphal, November 17: The silent public rally organized by the Committee Against the Creation of Sadar Hills District in the Imphal area was foiled by police after the imposition of CrPC 144 in the areas where the rally was to be taken out. A large number of people turned up for the rally from different Zeliangrong villages of Senapati, Churachandpur and Read more