Sharing the Naga Story Before the Walls Rise
The India-Myanmar border is not merely a line on a map; it’s a cruel incision carved through families, traditions, and a shared history that predates any imaginary line. Recently, the…
“How can we take a Visa and go to see our family over there in our neighborhood?”
In an exclusive interview with Mokokchung Times, HA Hongnao Konyak, the Vice President of Konyak Union, emphasized the strong bonds shared by the Konyak Nagas on either side of the…
Centre’s announcement to fence Indo-Myanmar border leaves Northeast Indian states nervous
Amidst the escalating violence in the state of Manipur, the Centre has unequivocally reiterated its intention to abolish the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the Indo-Myanmar border and install fencing…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announces fencing of Indo-Myanmar border and end of Free Movement Regime
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared on Saturday that the India-Myanmar border would be fenced, similar to the Indo-Bangladesh border. He also revealed plans to abolish the existing Free Movement…
Why Free Movement Regime is crucial for the Nagas and the Mizos
The central government of India is contemplating the termination of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) with Myanmar. The proposed policy reversal aims to address concerns related to illegal immigration, insurgencies…
Mizoram forms new boundary committee to address Assam border dispute
The Mizoram government, led by the ZPM (Zoram People’s Movement) party, has established a fresh boundary committee to manage issues related to the ongoing border dispute with Assam, announced a…
Understanding the controversy surrounding Free Movement Regime
Recent reports from Indian media indicate that officials from the Central government are contemplating the termination of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) with Myanmar. The move is seen as a…
Nagaland Deputy CM meets Mizoram CM, discusses border issues
Aizawl, 8 January (MTNews): Deputy Chief Minister of Nagaland, Y Patton, called on the Chief Minister of Mizoram Pu Lalduhoma, at his residence Monday evening. As per a Mizoram DIPR…
Mon and Sivasagar district authorities hold joint meeting to resolve Border Pillar Post dispute
Naginimora, 28 November (MTNews): A joint meeting was convened between the District Authorities of Mon (Nagaland) and Sivasagar (Assam) on November 23, 2023, at Augrijan Tea Estate, Naginimora, Nagaland. The…
Bothered by the border | Tumuzo Katiry, Kohima
In the remote highlands of the North-Eastern region of India and the North-Western part of Myanmar, indigenous Naga communities have been compelled to live in an unimaginable predicament, oscillating between…