ADVISORY ON MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE
What is it? Meningococcal disease is caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis. It can cause: Meningitis (infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord) Septicemia (blood infection) How…
Borrowing for Nagaland’s future, or burdening its grandchildren?
A Finance Department order dated January 15, 2026, accessed by Mokokchung Times, shows that Nagaland was allocated Rs 373 crore under the Centre’s Scheme for Special Assistance to States for…
GNF demands withdrawal of the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2026
GNF demands withdrawal of the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and expresses deep concern over selective targeting of Christian institutions, NGOs, and minority communities The Global Naga Forum…
President Murmu gives assent to Bill criminalising disruption of Vande Mataram
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday gave assent to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, making it a law and extending legal protection to the national song…
Rio urges Centre to reconsider proposed FCRA amendments, seeks wider consultation
Nagaland Chief Minister Dr Neiphiu Rio has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to reconsider the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), citing concerns raised by churches…
FCRA being weaponised against Christian institutions, alleges NPCC
The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has accused the BJP-led government at the Centre of “weaponising” the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) against Christian institutions, churches, NGOs and civil society…
Despite the Centre’s push to promote Northeast tourism, where does Nagaland stand?
Nagaland recorded 5,425 foreign tourist visits during 2025, placing it seventh among the eight northeastern states, according to data presented in the Lok Sabha on Monday. The figure puts Nagaland…
Oil exploration: Nagaland govt assures consideration of landowners’ concerns
The Nagaland government has said concerns of landowners and other stakeholders will be taken into account before moving ahead with oil exploration activities along the Assam-Nagaland border, PTI reported. Nagaland…
NSCN-K (YA), ULFA(I) call for total boycott of August 15 celebrations across four states
The NSCN/GPRN (YA Group) and the ULFA(I) have jointly called for a total boycott of the upcoming Independence Day celebrations on August 15, urging people across Nagaland, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh…
MMC disposes of 127 packets of expired, tampered food items
The Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC) has disposed of 127 packets of food items seized during routine inspections and enforcement drives after they were found to be either expired or involved…