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Nagaland killings: Direct marise…they shot right at us, no signal to stop, we did not flee, says ambush survivor
Express Exclusive: On Tuesday evening, The Indian Express met survivors of the shootings at a hospital in Dibrugarh.
Naga Hoho submits memo to PM Modi
Expressing anguish over the “atrocities” committed by the security forces in Oting, the Naga Hoho said in its memorandum, “This is not an isolated incident and Naga people have been repeatedly humiliated and insulted without recognizing our rights to life.”
Nagaland govt to write to Centre on AFSPA repeal; Hornbill fest called off
The annual Hornbill Festival, an annual 10-day tourism extravaganza held at Naga Heritage Village in Kisama near Kohima, was scheduled to end on December 10.
Army made no attempt to identify civilians before shooting, tried to “hide” bodies: Report
🔴 Violence broke out between the villagers and security forces when they discovered the bodies covered with tarpaulin sheets. Angry people then set on fire three vehicles of the security forces, the report said.
‘Admit we got aggressive but they killed our brothers, who had done no wrong’
On Saturday, there was sound of gunfire, too — but that was different; continuous, and as one villager puts it, “ominous”.
Justice not about money… punish Army officers responsible: father of killed miner
In the clash that ensued between forces and villagers after the ambush, seven more villagers died, including 38-year-old Hokup, whose wedding the entire village, including the twins, had attended.
Notice to Centre, Nagaland on killing of civilians in ‘botched up’ operation: NHRC
The commission has also observed that it is "incumbent upon the security forces ensuring proper precaution with a humane approach even if it involved the militants".
Intention to murder, injure civilians: Nagaland Police FIR against Army unit
The FIR stated that at the time of the incident, there was no police guide and neither did security forces “make requisition to police station to provide police guide for their operation..."
Have asked Centre to repeal AFSPA from Nagaland, says CM Neiphiu Rio
This comes on a day when Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, too, called for the repeal of the Act.
Nagaland civilian killings: Deep regret, says Army, announces court of inquiry and action
Officials in the security establishment said the incident was the result of an Army operation in which the victims may have been mistaken for insurgents from the Yung Aung faction of the banned National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang).
Nagaland: 14 civilians killed by forces; soldier dies of injuries as violence erupts
The incident triggered violence in the area Saturday night and late Sunday afternoon, in which eight more civilians (seven on Saturday, and one Sunday) were killed after security forces allegedly opened fire.
Nagaland killing: Move beyond rhetoric, ensure fair probe to fix accountability, says Opposition to Centre
🔴 Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said Home Minister Amit Shah 'can’t get away by just expressing anguish'.
Nagaland killing puts question mark on peace talks
🔴 Insurgent groups condemn action, call it ‘black day’ for Nagas
Nagaland: Locals vandalise Assam Rifles camp to protest killing of 13 civilians, one more dead
Abhijit Sinha, Nagaland’s Principal Secretary (home), said that the situation is under control now and prohibitory orders have been imposed in Mon town.
Nagaland bypolls: Primary school teacher elected uncontested by newly formed Opposition-less govt
While Yimchunger, a 44-year-old primary school teacher from Sangphur village, is a new name in Nagaland’s political landscape, he has been working for people at the grassroots level for the past few years.
People from Myanmar have taken refuge in Nagaland: Minister
Myanmar nationals have been fleeing the country since February following a military coup that left its democratically elected government in exile and sparked protests and subsequent crackdowns.
Nagaland’s new ‘Opposition-less’ government to be called United Democratic Alliance
“The nomenclature of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the Opposition-less government in Nagaland has been unanimously approved by the legislators and party leaders of NDPP, BJP, NPF and Independent MLAs,” chief minister Neiphiu Rio tweeted.
Nagaland schools to reopen for classes 5 to 10 from October 1
The order said all government offices will be allowed to function with 100 per cent attendance and the staff need to be fully vaccinated.
All-party govt to be set up in Nagaland for solution to Naga issue
This is the second time that the northeastern state will have an all party government.
United Naga Council issues call for 24-hour bandh on Independence Day
UNC has asked the district apex organisations, women, students and tribal hohos (leaders) to strictly enforce the total shutdown in their respective jurisdictions.
In New Mexico, a day in name of a Naga-origin doctor on the pandemic frontline
The US state observed July 19 as 'Dr Jonathan Iralu Day' after the man who set up outdoor tents and drive through tests in the early stages of pandemic
Nagaland House without Opposition: NPF may join ruling camp to pursue Naga issue
“We are looking to form a non-opposition government to pursue the Naga political issue at the earliest. All 25 legislators of the NPF will join the ruling alliance,” said NPF general secretary Achumbemo Kikon.
Nagaland extends lockdown for 10 days, some curbs relaxed
As per the new relaxation order, shops and business establishments are permitted to function from 6 am to 2 pm.
Entire Nagaland declared ‘disturbed area’ for six more months under AFSPA
In a notification, the Union Home Ministry said Wednesday the government is of the opinion that the area comprising the whole of the state of Nagaland is in such a disturbed and dangerous condition that the use of armed forces in aid of the civil power is necessary.
Nagaland extends lockdown till June 18 while allowing additional relaxations
While regular religious services and gatherings will continue to remain suspended, the fresh order permits prayer meetings with not more than 20 people.
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