On Codification of Naga Customary Laws
The organic and evolving customary laws have guided Naga communities through centuries, fostering social harmony and ensuring justice. However, in the face of a changing world, a crucial question looms:…
Supreme Court Verdict on J&K Raises Concerns for Nagaland
The Supreme Court of India’s verdict upholding the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 370 of the Constitution is undoubtedly a political boost to the ruling BJP.…
Article 371A and Framework Agreement should be seen with deep political insight: Press Statement by NSCN/GPRN
The question of NSCN anathema to Article 371(A) or Z. Lohe anathema to Framework Agreement is absolutely unnecessary. The narrative is counter productive and creates more hatred. To make fair…
14th NLA adopts unanimous resolution for exemption of Nagaland from Uniform Civil Code
Kohima, 12 September (MTNews): The 14th House of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly today unanimously adopted a resolution for exemption of the state from the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and…
NAGALAND’S ENVIRONMENTAL LEGACY FACES UNCERTAINTY WITH 2023 FCA AMENDMENT
Experts Sound Alarm over 2023 FCA Amendment’s Impact on Nagaland Mokokchung, 10 September (MTNews): In a virtual panel discussion organized by the Global Naga Forum (GNF), held yesterday, experts issued…
Key policy shifts in Nagaland: ULB election reaches ‘more or less accepted’ resolution; UCC & FCA opposed
Mokokchung, 1 September (MTNews): The controversial Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) election in Nagaland has finally reached a ‘more or less accepted’ solution, except for other areas such as exclusion, omission,…
“Article 371(A) can also be theoretically abolished”
Against the backdrop of the ongoing legal battle concerning the abrogation of Article 370, the special provision that was once granted to Jammu and Kashmir, apprehensions about the destiny of…
NPCC opposes Uniform Civil Code; Warns of threat to diversity & Naga customary laws
Joining the chorus of protest against the proposed Uniform Civil Code, the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has urged the Law Commission of India to “thoroughly clarify and check the…
Keep Nagaland outside the purview of UCC if introduced: Ao Senden
Mokokchung, 28 June (MTNews): The Ao Senden has written to the Law Commission of India stating that the state of Nagaland be kept outside the purview of the Uniform Civil…
Ex-PAN expresses disagreement to NSCN (IM)’s interpretation of Article 371(A) and 16 Point Agreement
Mokokchung, 25 June (MTNews): The Ex-Parliamentarian’s Association of Nagaland (Ex-PAN) has expressed its disagreement with a statement made by the NSCN (IM) regarding the Naga political issue, which was published…