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Although the joint statement by the militant outfits claims that four security force personnel were killed and six others injured, an Assam Rifles spokesperson confirmed only two deaths and added that two were struggling for life.

The incident occurred around 3 pm near Aboi when armed cadres ambushed a team comprising six Assam Rifles personnel, said the PRO to the Inspector General of Assam Rifles.

In Dimapur, a Facebook post brings together a group of people who crowdfund what is believed to be the state’s first independent public library.

Kiren Rijiju refused to say anything when asked about the possible dates for signing the final peace accord to bring lasting peace in insurgency-hit Nagaland.

Unlike other parts of the country, only 11.7 per cent of forests in Nagaland is under the control of the state and the rest is under control of individuals or communities.

For a state whose sporting achievements are far from impressive, Joseph Sumi, the 10-time North East champion and undisputed 15-time Nagaland champion is no less than a living sports icon. But few know him, and fewer seek inspiration from his exploits.

Seeking to curb the VIP culture, and underscoring austerity and conservation, the Nagaland cabinet has directed all members of the PDA, of which BJP is a major part, to abstain from attending functions as chief guest.

Naga filmmaker Sesino Yhoshü's 'The Pangti Story' adjudged the Best Environment Film at the 65th National Film Awards explores the story behind the people of Pangti turning protectors from predators of the Amur Falcon.

The social status of a wealthy or noble family in the traditional Naga society was decided merely not by the accumulation of wealth but in terms of an effective use and disposal of the wealth for the cause of their society.

Asked about the demand by Naga groups for Greater Nagalim, Rio said, “The Centre has acknowledged it to be a legitimate demand of Naga people but it has to be done through democratic process."

Alobo Naga, Nagaland's homegrown musician and winner of three awards at Mumbai's Artist Aloud Music Awards last week, on why no amount of international love will make him move away from home.

Activists against corruption in Nagaland have reached out to New Delhi while persisting with their demand of setting up of Central Bureau of Investigation branch in the state.

Jamir’s dedication to promotion of Hindi and also social service have been acknowledged with 14 awards over the past few decades.

Gazie, or tenga pata (sour leaves) as it is popularly known in Nagamese, a creole language used in Nagaland, is an invasive species of plant, the Chinese Knotweed. There are multiple varieties of the plant found in abundance by roadsides and near water bodies in the hilly state of Nagaland.

To counter the ‘anti-Christian’ tag and woo voters in the Christian dominated state, the saffron party in the run-up to the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly election, promised trips to Jerusalem if it was voted to power.

Three persons involved in the assault of the 58-year have been arrested by Mokokchung Police and sent to judicial custody on Tuesday.

The chief minister, along with 10 other ministers, were administered the oath of office by Governor P B Acharya on March 8. Acharya had asked the newly-elected chief minister to prove his majority on the floor of the House by March 16.

The People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA), drummed up by Neiphiu Rio with BJP and four other MLAs, has taken over power with 34 elected members in the 60-member Nagaland Legislative Assembly. But fears of changing power equations is keeping the newly elected legislators away from the comfort of their homes.

Therie offered to quit during the NPCC executive meeting held to discuss the February 27 Assembly election, party sources said on condition of anonymity.