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An NSCN-IM leader confirmed that Thuingaleng Muivah was airlifted from Camp Hebron (the outfit's headquarters) to the Referral Hospital.(File)

NSCN-IM’s Thuingaleng Muivah hospitalised in DimapurSubscriber Only

March 4, 2022 21:23 IST

The 87-year-old NSCN-IM leader, at the helm of peace talks with the Indian government for a solution to the longstanding Naga political problem, is currently admitted at the the Referral Hospital in Dimapur

A clouded leopard photographed near the summit of Mt Saramati in Nagaland’s Thanamir village. (Photo Courtesy: WPSI/Thanamir Village).

In a first, the elusive clouded leopard sighted in Nagaland mountainsSubscriber Only

January 7, 2022 01:55 IST

The wild cats have been sighted at arguably one of the highest reported altitudes in the world till date.

Nagas shout slogans during a rally protesting the killings of fourteen civilians by Indian army soldiers last year in Kohima (AP)

Nagaland parties, tribal groups condemn AFSPA moveSubscriber Only

December 31, 2021 08:43 IST

The House resolution came days after an uproar in the state following the death of 14 civilians, 6 of whom were killed in a botched-up Army operation in Mon district on December 4.

Indian army soldiers patrol in Kohima.  (Photo: AP)

Amid row over Nagaland killings, Centre extends AFSPA for six months

December 31, 2021 02:58 IST

This comes at a time when there has been an uproar in the state following the death of 13 civilians, 6 of whom were killed in a botched-up operation in Mon district on December 4 by the Indian Army.

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Nagaland killings: Konyak civil society ‘appreciates’ the concern of Home Ministry, but remains skepticalSubscriber Only

December 27, 2021 22:07 IST

The Konyak CSOs represent the Konyak Naga tribe that resides in Nagaland’s Mon district, where six civilians were killed in a security ambush on December 4, and eight more in the violence triggered in its aftermath.

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Centre sets up panel to look into withdrawal of AFSPA in Nagaland; report in 45 daysSubscriber Only

December 27, 2021 10:30 IST

The move comes after representatives of the Nagaland government held a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Thursday. The panel will submit its report in 45 days.

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From Oting killings to AFSPA shadow, verse gives voice to anger in NagalandSubscriber Only

December 23, 2021 08:21 IST

🔴 Across Nagaland, in the aftermath of the Oting incident that claimed 14 civilian lives in all, there has been an outpouring of grief through the written word.

The move came days after the Union government constituted a high-level committee to examine the possibility of the withdrawal of the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act from Nagaland. (File)

Nagaland adopts resolution demanding repeal of AFSPASubscriber Only

December 21, 2021 07:20 IST

🔴 Massive protest rallies have been held in state capital Kohima, with the state Cabinet also recommended the law's repeal.

At the ‘Peoples’ Rally’ in Kohima. (Express photo)

Nagaland killings: Thousands join protest march in Kohima seeking justice and repeal of AFSPA

December 17, 2021 21:56 IST

The organisers of the rally handed over a memorandum addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In Mon district, where the incident had taken place, a 11-hour bandh was called. (Express photo)

Thousands take to streets in Eastern Nagaland seeking justice for Oting victims

December 16, 2021 20:08 IST

The mass agitation was in response to a call by the influential Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO), which represents the five eastern districts of Tuensang, Mon, Longleng and Kiphire and Noklak.

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After Konyak Union, Eastern Nagaland civil society groups announce ‘non-cooperation’ with ArmySubscriber Only

December 14, 2021 22:08 IST

The statement said “non-cooperation” would mean that the residents would abstain from any “national celebrations”, such as Independence Day, Republic Day, not participate in Army civic programmes, not attend any of official Army invitations.

Assam Rifles personnel stand near their burning camp after some miscreants put it on fire over the death of 13 civilians, who were allegedly killed by Armed Forces, in Mon district, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. (PTI Photo)

Nagaland killings: Konyak civil society declares ‘strict non-cooperation’ with ArmySubscriber Only

December 13, 2021 22:19 IST

Villages councils, students, societies must 'immediately denounce any forms of assured packages' from the ARMED forces, a statement from the Konyak Union said

The coffins of people killed by Indian army soldiers on Dec 4, who mistakenly believed some of them were militants, and one who was killed when soldiers fired at a crowd of protestors on Sunday, are laid out in a row during a public funeral in Mon, in the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Fifi Konyak)

Nagaland killings: Decision to accept compensation lies with families of victims, clarifies Oting Village CouncilSubscriber Only

December 14, 2021 08:01 IST

🔴 In the statement, the Council said that on December 5 when the locals were occupied with funeral arrangements, an envelope of Rs 18.30 lakh was given by state minister P Paiwang Konyak and the district's deputy commissioner to the Council.

A Naga man takes a photograph of another lighting a candle in memory of fourteen civilians killed by Indian army soldiers earlier this month. (AP)

Nagaland firing victims’ families demand justice, refuse compensation

December 13, 2021 12:17 IST

At least 14 civilians and a soldier were killed in a botched anti-insurgency operation and retaliatory violence over December 4-5 in the district.

One of the mines where the locals work in Mon district.

Nagaland: Down the road where 6 killed in ambush, mines a lifeline for TiruSubscriber Only

December 10, 2021 12:12 IST

While the landowners are slightly better off, all of Oting village's 192-odd families are connected to the mines in some way.

Sheiwang at the Assam Medical College and Hospital in Dibrugarh Tuesday. (Express photo by Tora Agarwala)

Nagaland killings: Direct marise…they shot right at us, no signal to stop, we did not flee, says ambush survivorSubscriber Only

December 8, 2021 19:45 IST

Express Exclusive: On Tuesday evening, The Indian Express met survivors of the shootings at a hospital in Dibrugarh.

A deserted area in Mon during Tuesday’s Nagaland bandh in protest against civilian killings in the district. (PTI)

Naga Hoho submits memo to PM ModiSubscriber Only

December 8, 2021 02:30 IST

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.”

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Nagaland govt to write to Centre on AFSPA repeal; Hornbill fest called off

December 7, 2021 22:38 IST

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.

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Army made no attempt to identify civilians before shooting, tried to “hide” bodies: Report

December 7, 2021 14:06 IST

🔴 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.

Residents protest against the deaths of civilians in Mon, Nagaland, Monday.  (Photo: PTI)

‘Admit we got aggressive but they killed our brothers, who had done no wrong’Subscriber Only

December 7, 2021 23:48 IST

On Saturday, there was sound of gunfire, too — but that was different; continuous, and as one villager puts it, “ominous”.

Neingam, mother of Hokup who was killed in the protests after the incident, in Mon Monday. (Express photo by Tora Agarwala)

Justice not about money… punish Army officers responsible: father of killed minerSubscriber Only

December 7, 2021 23:19 IST

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.

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Notice to Centre, Nagaland on killing of civilians in ‘botched up’ operation: NHRC

December 6, 2021 20:42 IST

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".

Family member of a deceased breaks down after receiving his body. (Express Photo: Tora Agarwala)

Intention to murder, injure civilians: Nagaland Police FIR against Army unitSubscriber Only

December 6, 2021 19:52 IST

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..."

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said compensation has been announced by both the Central and state governments for the families of the deceased. (File Photo)

Have asked Centre to repeal AFSPA from Nagaland, says CM Neiphiu Rio

December 6, 2021 15:34 IST

This comes on a day when Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, too, called for the repeal of the Act.

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Nagaland civilian killings: Deep regret, says Army, announces court of inquiry and actionSubscriber Only

December 6, 2021 06:57 IST

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).

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