Category Archives: Nagaland

Nagaland yet again declared ‘disturbed area’ for further 6 months under AFSPA

Posted on December 30, 2020 - 7:38pm by UT Desk
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The home ministry in a release issued on Wednesday further declared Nagaland as a ‘disturbed area’ for another six months under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. The last ‘disturbed area’ status was issued on June 30, 2020. The … Continue reading →

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NIA files charge sheet against 5 cadres of NSCN IM on extortion case

Posted on December 30, 2020 - 1:25pm by UT Desk
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on a press release Tuesday said it has filed charge sheet in the Special Court in Nagaland against five cadres of Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN IM) in an extortion … Continue reading →

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NSCN repudiates allegation of kidnapping Oil officers, calls it “baseless”

Posted on December 23, 2020 - 11:43pm by UT Desk
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The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) strongly denied involvement in kidnapping case of Oil officers attached with Kipo Oil and Infrastructure at Kumchakha in Arunachal Pradesh. In a press statement released on Wednesday, NSCN said that it had “taken … Continue reading →

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NSCN aborts YS Mashungmi’s peace march in Nagaland

Posted on December 19, 2020 - 5:49pm by UT Desk
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The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN IM) on a press communique on Saturday clarified that YS Mashungmi from Manipur, who attempted to walk across Nagaland for peace, unity and brotherhood, is a bona fide cadre of NSCN. The group … Continue reading →

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Nagaland government bans use of posters in government offices during functions

Posted on December 19, 2020 - 12:32pm by UT News Service
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The State government of Nagaland has banned use of posters in government offices during functions. Urban Development Department, Nagaland in a notification informed that in pursuance to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India order dated … Continue reading →

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Uphold and practice the customary laws and traditions of the Nagas: Neiphiu Rio

Posted on December 18, 2020 - 6:00am by UT News Service
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Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio talked about the unique role the village councils play in the Naga context. He said that the Indian Constitution respecting the Naga customary laws exempts the State from Panchayati Raj Institution.  Neiphiu Rio was addressing … Continue reading →

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Nagaland well prepared for COVID-19 vaccination: Health department

Posted on December 17, 2020 - 8:09pm by UT News Service
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Mission Director Health & Family Welfare Dr. Kevichusa Medikru, while   highlighting about the COVID -19 vaccination drive in Nagaland, said that the state is well prepared for vaccination. He said that the first wave of COVID-19 vaccination will cover 30 … Continue reading →

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First Nagaland State Task Force meeting on COVID-19 vaccine held

Posted on December 17, 2020 - 12:25pm by UT News Service
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The first Nagaland State Task Force (STF) meeting on COVID-19 vaccine was held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of the Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare. Senior officers from Directorate of Health and Family welfare, DIPR, WCD and SWD attended the … Continue reading →

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Union Health ministry team visits Nagaland

Posted on December 15, 2020 - 11:04am by UT News Service
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A team from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (PH Division) visited Naga Hospital Authority in Kohima (NHAK) on Monday to assist the State Health Department in review of public health measures and clinical management for COVID-19. The team included … Continue reading →

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RN Ravi speaks: exhorts on Christian spirit of truth and non-violence on Advent Christmas day

Posted on December 13, 2020 - 8:15pm by UT News Service
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Nagaland Governor R N Ravi, while wishing merry Christmas to the people of Nagaland, recalled Mahatma Gandhi as one of the greatest disciples of Jesus. Ravi said that the “Sermons on the Mount” touched Gandhi’s heart and awakened in him the … Continue reading →

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