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Nagaland CM Rio urges police to uphold pride, integrity and unity
Kohima, Dec 12: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday urged police to bring greater pride, honour, and laurels to the state.
Nagaland : 'Hornbill Festival' Day 5 showcases rich traditions of 18 Naga communities
Kohima, Dec 5: The fifth day of the 26th edition of the Hornbill Festival, on Friday, featured a vibrant showcase of traditional performances by 18 Naga communities at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, near Kohima.
Scindia unveils Rs 645-crore development package for Nagaland
Kohima, Dec 5: Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Act East Vision’, on Friday unveiled development projects worth over Rs 645 crore in Nagaland.
Hornbill Festival: Cultural performances enthral visitors in Nagaland
Kohima, Dec 4: Traditional dances, indigenous songs, and customary performances mesmerised spectators, including foreign tourists, on the fourth day of the 10-day Hornbill Festival on Thursday at the Naga heritage village in Kisama.
Nagaland: Day three of Hornbill Festival showcases vibrant cultural extravaganza at Kisama village
Kohima, Dec 3: The third day of the 10-day Hornbill Festival 2025 came alive with a vibrant showcase of cultural heritage on Wednesday at the Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, where 18 troupes representing various Naga communities captivated visitors with their diverse and eye-catching performances.
Nagaland: Traditional dances, cultural grandeur light up second day of Hornbill Festival
Kohima, Dec 2: A diverse range of Naga traditional dances and cultural expressions marked a vibrant line-up of events on the second day of the Hornbill Festival on Tuesday at the Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, around 12 km south of the state capital Kohima.
'Hornbill Festival' begins in Nagaland with rich cultural display on 63rd Statehood Day
Kohima, Dec 1: Displaying traditional rituals and captivating songs and dances, the 26th edition of the 'Hornbill Festival' commenced at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, on Monday, coinciding with the 63rd Statehood Day of Nagaland.
Nagaland CM reaffirms commitment to honourable and inclusive Naga political solution
Kohima, Dec 1: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Monday, while reiterating his promise for an early Naga political solution, reaffirmed the government's unwavering commitment to achieving an honourable and inclusive settlement to the Naga political issue.
Six partner countries keen to collaborate with Nagaland in diverse sectors during Hornbill festival
Kohima, Dec 1: Six countries -- Austria, France, Ireland, Malta, Switzerland and the United Kingdom -- which are the partner countries for this year's 10-day Hornbill Festival, have expressed keen interest in collaborating with Nagaland across a range of sectors, officials said on Monday.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends greetings to Nagaland on its statehood day
Dehradun, December 1: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday extended his greetings to the people of Nagaland on the occasion of the state's formation day.
Nagaland remains one of India's most peaceful states, says CM Rio on Statehood Day
Kohima, Dec 1: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Monday said the state continues to remain one of the most peaceful places in the country, with no major law and order or security issues.
Your beautiful hills, rich biodiversity add so much to India's diversity: Rahul Gandhi on Nagaland Statehood Day
New Delhi, Dec 1: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday extended greetings to the people of Nagaland on their Statehood Day and said that the state’s beautiful hills, rich biodiversity, and vibrant cultures contribute significantly to India’s diversity.
'Glorious Naga culture widely admired', says PM Modi on Nagaland Statehood Day
New Delhi, Dec 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings to the people of Nagaland on their Statehood Day and expressed hope that the northeastern state continues to advance on the path of prosperity and progress.
Centre relaxes Protected Area Permit for Nagaland's 'Hornbill Festival'
New Delhi/Kohima, Nov 29: Responding to the Nagaland government's request, the Centre on Saturday relaxed the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime for foreign visitors during the 'Hornbill Festival', beginning December 1, officials said.
Nagaland CM seeks HM Shah's intervention on Protected Area Permit clearances before 'Hornbill Festival'
Kohima, Nov 28: With the 26th edition of the iconic 'Hornbill Festival' set to commence on December 1, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio once again requested Union Home Minister Amit Shah to take immediate action on the clearance of Protected Area Permit (PAP) applications for international delegates, officials said on Friday.
Nagaland CM calls for strengthening 'One Crop, One Village' initiative for better business viability
Kohima, Nov 24: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Monday stressed the need to further strengthen the 'One Crop, One Village' initiative and expressed satisfaction with the progress of cluster farming, noting that commercial viability improves when villages cultivate selected crops collectively.
UK, Switzerland, Ireland will be Country Partners for Nagaland's iconic Hornbill Festival
Kohima, Nov 19: Along with the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Ireland will be country partners for the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, officials said here on Wednesday.
'PAP regime may hit tourism', Nagaland CM urges Centre to review it
Kohima, Nov 19: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has once again urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to review and revoke the re-imposition of the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime in Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram, warning that it could adversely impact tourism and the state's economy.
Civil Aviation Minister Naidu discusses boosting aviation connectivity with Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio
New Delhi, November 19: Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu held a productive meeting with Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio to discuss strengthening the state's aviation network and airport infrastructure.
Ireland named Country Partner for Nagaland's Hornbill Festival 2025
New Delhi November 18: Ireland is the official Country Partner for Hornbill Festival 2025, the flagship international culture festival of Nagaland, announced Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Irish Ambassador Kevin Kelly at the Naga House in the national capital on Tuesday.
Nagaland signs agreement with British Council to make UK country partner in Hornbill festival
New Delhi/Kohima, Nov 17: The Nagaland government, on Monday, signed an agreement with the British Council in India to make the United Kingdom the country partner in the iconic 10-day (December 1-10) Hornbill festival-2025.
FM Sitharaman inaugurates Artificial Intelligence Centre in Nagaland to boost skilling and training
Kohima, Nov 15: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday inaugurated the AI Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Nagaland and launched two additional projects under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme.
FM Sitharaman begins three-day visit to Nagaland to inaugurate projects, meet communities
Kohima, Nov 13: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived in Nagaland on Thursday on a three-day visit to attend a series of programmes, including the inauguration of various projects and interactions with different communities.
Veteran Naga leader Imkong L. Imchen accorded state funeral in Kohima
Kohima, Nov 12: Veteran Naga politician and five-time MLA Imkong L. Imchen, who passed away at a private hospital in Guwahati on Tuesday after a brief illness, was accorded a state funeral in Kohima on Wednesday.
Veteran Naga politician, five-time MLA Imkong L. Imchen passes away
Kohima, Nov 11: Veteran Naga politician and five-time MLA Imkong L. Imchen passed away at a private hospital in Guwahati on Tuesday after a brief illness.
Battle of Kohima martyrs continue to inspire: LS Speaker
Kohima, Nov 11: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, accompanied by Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, on Tuesday paid tribute to soldiers who laid down their lives during the Second World War, calling the Kohima War Cemetery a "sacred ground of courage, sacrifice, and inspiration."
Nagaland CM Rio elected NPF chief after NDPP-NPF merger
Kohima, Oct 21: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, on Tuesday, was elected as the new President of the Naga People's Front (NPF) on Tuesday, four days after the merger of two ruling allies -- Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and NPF.
Nagaland's ruling parties merge to form unified NPF
Kohima, Oct 18: The Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), which dominates the ruling People's Democratic Alliance (PDA), on Saturday officially resolved to merge with the Naga People's Front (NPF).
Nagaland: NDPP is all set to merge with NPF party
Kohima, October 18: In a landmark decision with far-reaching political implications, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), the ruling party in Nagaland, has announced that it will merge with the Naga People's Front (NPF). This decision was formally adopted during the NDPP's 6th General Convention held in Kohima on Saturday.
Nagaland's ruling alliance PDA hails Modi govt for continued support to state's all-round growth
Kohima, Oct 15: The ruling People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA), a multi-party coalition led by the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), on Wednesday appreciated the Union government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the continued support and commitment towards the all-round development of Nagaland.
Nagaland CM launches 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan'
Kohima, Sep 17: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, launching the 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan' in the state on Wednesday, called for collective efforts towards universal health coverage to ensure that no one is left behind in the journey towards a healthier and more prosperous future.
Nagaland: Ruling NDPP, NPF inch closer to merger
Kohima, Sep 6: Possible political realignment unfolded in Nagaland with Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and Naga People’s Front (NPF) are inching closer to a merger.
Nagaland ranks third in literacy among Indian states: CM Rio
Kohima, Sep 5: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said on Friday that the state has emerged as India's third most literate state at 95.7 per cent, only behind Kerala and Mizoram.
'All eviction drives along Nagaland-Assam border to be conducted jointly'
Kohima, Sep 4: All eviction drives along the Nagaland-Assam inter-state borders would be conducted jointly by district administrations and police from both states in order to ensure no unilateral actions are taken and to prevent the influx of illegal immigrants, Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton said on Thursday.
Nagaland has potential for coffee plantation in over 10 lakh hectares: CM Rio
Kohima, Sep 3: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday said that with the Coffee Board coming back and helping the Department of Land Resources to regrow coffee, the state would produce much more of it, as there is a potential for plantation of the crop on more than 10 lakh hectares.
Nagaland govt urges Centre to appoint political or ministerial-level interlocutor for Naga peace talks
Kohima, Aug 3: The Political Affairs Committee (PAC) of the Nagaland Government has urged the Centre to elevate the Naga peace talks to the highest political level by appointing an interlocutor of political or ministerial rank with the confidence and mandate of the government, officials said on Wednesday.
Landslide disrupts traffic on key National Highway in Nagaland
Kohima, Aug 25: Huge landslides between Nagaland capital Kohima and the state's Wokha town totally blocked vehicular movement on the National Highway 2 (NH-2) on Monday, officials said.
Manipur Guv Bhalla takes additional gubernatorial charge of Nagaland
Kohima, Aug 25: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla took oath as the 22nd Governor of Nagaland here on Monday. Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Governor Bhalla in a simple ceremony at Raj Bhavan.
Ajay Kumar Bhalla to be sworn in as Nagaland Guv on Aug 25
Kohima, Aug 22: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla would be sworn in as the new governor of Nagaland on August 25, officials said.
Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio meets President Droupadi Murmu
New Delhi, August 21: Chief Minister of Nagaland Neiphiu Rio met President Droupadi Murmu in Rashtrapati Bhavan.