Nagaland

After Long Legal battle, Exiled Indian Couple To Get Back Citizenship

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 15, 2017

Not granting citizenship rights is the "worst possible kind" of deprivation, the Delhi High Court has said, paving the way for an Indian couple, living in exile for 23 years as they were denied passports, to return home.

Nagaland Marks Teacher's Day With Awards, Holiday For Schools

Education | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 5, 2017

Nagaland today joined the rest of the nation in observing Teachers' Day by honouring teachers with state-level awards, and declaring a holiday for all schools tomorrow.

All Untrained Teachers Need To Undergo Training: Nagaland Education Minister On HRD Directive

Education | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 22, 2017

Nagaland Minister for School Education, Tokheho Yepthomi today called upon all untrained elementary teachers in the state to undergo training in line with the Union MHRD Ministry directive.

Gastroenteritis: Food and Hygiene Tips to Keep in Mind in the Season of Stomach Flu

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Tuesday August 8, 2017

Gastroenteritis or 'stomach flu' refers to the irritation and inflammation of the inner lining of the stomach.

3 Dead Due To Diarrhoea, 100 Affected In Nagaland

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 7, 2017

Three persons have died in the past four days due to diarrhoea and at least a hundred are affected by it in Nagaland's Mon district.

Former Nagaland Chief Minister Shurhozelie Liezietsu Wins Assembly By-Election

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 3, 2017

Former Nagaland chief minister and ruling Naga People's Front (NPF) nominee Shurhozelie Liezietsu today won the by-election to 10 Northern Angami-I Assembly constituency defeating his rival, an independent candidate, by 3470 votes.

Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang Expands Ministry, Inducts 10 Ministers

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 23, 2017

Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang, who was sworn-in amid high political drama, on Saturday expanded his ministry and inducted 10 cabinet ministers.

Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang Wins Vote Of Confidence In State Assembly

India News | NDTV News Desk | Friday July 21, 2017

Two days after his predecessor skipped a trust vote and was almost immediately replaced, Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang has won his test of strength. It is, say many, the first in a series of steps towards an Arunachal Pradesh-style political change-up.

TR Zeliang Sworn In As Nagaland Chief Minister, Party Expels Him

India News | Ageency France Presse | Wednesday July 19, 2017

On a day of fast-moving political developments, TR Zeliang was today sworn in as the new chief minister of Nagaland replacing Shurhozelie Liezietsu, who was sacked by Governor P B Acharya.

Nagaland Chief Minister's Chair A Moment Of Triumph For TR Zeliang

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 19, 2017

For TR Zeliang, the chief minister's chair in Nagaland has come under unusual ways not once but twice.

TR Zeliang Sworn-In As Nagaland Chief Minister, Will Prove Majority By July 21

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 19, 2017

Naga People's Front leader and ruling Democratic Alliance of Nagaland chairman TR Zeliang was today sworn-in as the chief minister of Nagaland, five months after he had to resign amidst state-wide protests.

8 Restaurants in Delhi Where You Can Enjoy Great Naga Food

Ankita Bindal | Thursday July 20, 2017

If you haven't been able to travel to Nagaland to try their authentic delicacies, here are eight restaurants in Delhi where you can get a taste of this flavourful regional cuisine.

TR Zeliang Appointed Nagaland Chief Minister By Governor

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Shuchi Shukla | Wednesday July 19, 2017

Dismissing the five-month-old government of Shurhozelie Liezietsu, Governor PB Acharya today appointed TR Zeliang, Naga People's Front (NPF) legislator, as Nagaland Chief Minister. Mr Zeliang, who will take oath at Raj Bhavan today at 3 pm, has been directed to prove majority on the floor of the House on or before July 22.

Centre Approves Rs 132 Crore In Flood Aid For Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 19, 2017

The central government today approved Rs 132 crore for Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland as assistance for flash floods and landslides that occurred during 2016-17.

Nagaland Chief Minister Shurhozelie Liezietsu To Face Floor Test In Assembly Today

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday July 19, 2017

Nagaland Chief Minister Shurhozelie Liezietsu, who is facing a rebellion from the lawmakers of his Naga People's Front party, will face a floor test today. Governor P B Acharya ordered the floor test after the Gauhati High Court turned down an appeal by the Chief Minister to put a freeze on it.

Nagaland Chief Minister Shurhozelie Liezietsu Stopped From Entering Assembly Hall

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 17, 2017

Nagaland Chief Minister Shurhozelie Liezietsu was left embarassed today after being stopped at the entrance to the Assembly hall, where polling for the presidential election was going on, by the security staff.

2 Congress Legislators Join BJP In Manipur

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 17, 2017

The strength of the first BJP-led coalition government in Manipur has increased to 40 in the 60 member assembly with two Congress legislators joining the ruling party

Nagaland Cabinet Turns Down Governor PB Acharya's Directive On Trust Vote

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 13, 2017

The Nagaland state cabinet has turned down Governor P B Acharya's directive to Chief Minister Shurhozelie Liezietsu to call an emergency assembly session by July 15 to seek trust vote.

Nagaland Cabinet Terminates Consultancy Of 'Tainted' Former Cop MKR Pillai

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday July 13, 2017

The Nagaland Cabinet terminated the consultancy service of former police official MKR Pillai, who is facing an Income Tax Department probe over alleged unaccounted wealth.

Fuel Trucks, Passenger Vehicles Stranded On Manipur Highway Due To Landslide

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 10, 2017

Buses and trucks carrying fuel and other supplies are stranded on a highway in Manipur's hills due to landslides triggered by heavy rain. A 200-metre-long landslide on National Highway 37 at Tamenglong district yesterday cut off the only road link to neighbouring states -- Assam and Nagaland

Crisis In Nagaland As Former Chief Minister TR Zeliang Stakes Claim To Government

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Nishant Saxena | Sunday July 9, 2017

The internal crisis within the ruling Naga People's Front (NPF) government in Nagaland has further deepened with Chief Minister Mr Shurhozelie Liezietsu sacking 10 of his parliamentary secretaries following a demand for his removal, an official said on Sunday.

Political Crisis In Nagaland As Former Chief Minister Stakes Claim To Government

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday July 9, 2017

The internal crisis within the ruling Naga People's Front (NPF) government in Nagaland has further deepened with Chief Minister Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu sacking 10 of his parliamentary secretaries following a demand for his removal, an official said on Sunday.

Centre Declares Nagaland 'Disturbed Area' For 6 More Months

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 3, 2017

Nagaland has been declared a "disturbed area" for six more months under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, which empowers security forces to conduct operations anywhere in the state without prior notice to the civil administration.

Nagaland Food: A Beginner's Guide to this Northeast Indian Cuisine

Hoihnu Hauzel | Wednesday July 5, 2017

Naga food features a host of regional ingredients as well as highlighting the people's love for smoked meat, bamboo shoots, chillies, pumpkin flowers and more.

Overnight Anti-Terror Ops Continue In Nagaland's Mon District, Says Army

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday June 22, 2017

An encounter has been on with terrorists in Nagaland since last night. There has been no casualties, the army has said.

Most Wanted Naga Rebel Leader SS Khaplang Dies At 77

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Saturday June 10, 2017

A rebel leader for half a century, the chairman of the underground Naga rebel group NSCN (K), the most-wanted and the most-elusive Shangwang Shangyung Khaplang has died on Friday evening due to prolonged illness at the general headquarters of the group in Taga of Sagaing division of Myanmar. He was 77.

Army Major, 3 Terrorists Killed In Encounter In Nagaland

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Wednesday June 7, 2017

An Army Major was killed in Nagaland in a fierce encounter with Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) or NSCN (K) terrorists on Tuesday night in a region bordering Myanmar.

Army Officer Killed In Nagaland Encounter, 3 Terrorists Shot Dead

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday June 7, 2017

Three terrorists of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) and a Territorial Army Major were killed in an encounter in Nagaland's Mon district, a defence spokesman said today.

Flash Flood In Nagaland District, 2 killed, 2 Missing

Cities | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 1, 2017

Incessant rains during the past few days have caused flash flood in Phek district of Nagaland killing two people.

Nagaland Assembly Passes State Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 27, 2017

The Nagaland Assembly today joined the rest of the country in passing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill.