Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio emphasized the significance of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system, introduced by the British in 1873, and Article 371(A) of the Indian Constitution, in safeguarding the state’s customs, including land ownership and resource rights, which he described as central to Nagaland’s identity.
Addressing the 78th Foundation Day of the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF)—a leading youth organization representing Naga communities across Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland—Jamir advocated for the complete removal of AFSPA from Nagaland.
Sikkim and Nagaland were declared joint winners of the 1st Senior Women's Interstate Friendship T20 Tournament at Nongkhrah, Ri-Bhoi, on Saturday after no play was possible in the final due to rain and a wet outfield.
With 3 runs to win off the last ball against Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya squeezed out a couple and thus the opening match of the 1st Senior Women's Interstate Friendship T20 Tournament ended in a nail-biting tie at the Pahamsning Cricket Ground in Ri-Bhoi on Monday.
The AFSPA empowers the Army, para-military, and other security forces to arrest a person without a warrant, enter or search premises without a warrant, along with some other actions.
Speaking to reporters, AAPSU general secretary Ritum Tali said, "The Jagadguru's team didn't obtain NOC from the District administration but still without any directives, they landed at Hollongi airport. We condemn Jagadguru statement."
Nagaland's Tourism and Higher Education Minister, Temjen Imna Along, has highlighted the need for a common meeting point between the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) and the Eastern Nagaland Legislators Union (ENLU).
As many as 30 people were arrested and around 9,600 bottles of liquor of various brands were seized from different places of Nagaland during a "suprise checking".
