Nagaland, Centre in talks on new framework for oil resources
Rio says discussions at advanced stage, with Article 371A as basis After years of disagreement over who has the authority to regulate petroleum and natural gas in Nagaland, the State…
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…
NNPGs urges State Cabinet to defer oil exploration until political settlement
The Working Committee (WC) of the Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) has urged the Nagaland State Cabinet Sub-Committee on Oil and Natural Gas Exploration and Production to refrain from pursuing…
CNTC writes to Nagaland CM, seeks safeguards, consultation on DAB oil exploration
The Central Nagaland Tribal Council (CNTC) has submitted an open representation to Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, seeking immediate intervention and appropriate measures regarding the proposed oil exploration activities in the…
CNTC writes to Nagaland CM, seeks safeguards, consultation on DAB oil exploration
CENTRAL NAGALAND TRIBES COUNCIL (CNTC) OPEN REPRESENTATION To, Dr. Neiphiu Rio Hon’ble Chief Minister Government of Nagaland Sub: Representation seeking immediate intervention and appropriate measures concerning the proposed oil exploration…
WC, NNPGs rejects oil exploration MoU, says political solution must come first
The Working Committee of the Naga National Political Groups (WC, NNPGs) has “outrightly rejected” the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on oil exploration signed on June 11, 2026, by the Nagaland…
Beyond the Barrel: What Could This Historic Moment Mean for Nagaland’s Youth? | Thungchibemo N Ezung
The recent agreement enabling oil and gas exploration in the Assam–Nagaland border belt marks a significant milestone in the state’s economic journey. After more than three decades, Nagaland once again…
Nagaland presses for oil exploration revival
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday met Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri in New Delhi and discussed key development initiatives, including the resumption of…
Balancing Mineral Exploration and Indigenous Rights
Nagaland chief minister meets union minister to bolster mineral exploration while ensuring ecological sustainability, the news broke. Hence, this opinion. Mineral exploration has long been a double-edged sword, offering the…
OIL expresses optimism over starting oil exploration in Nagaland
Mokokchung, 19 August (MTNews): Chairman and Managing Director of Oil India Limited (OIL) and Chairman of Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), Dr Ranjit Rath, shared his optimism about the prospect of…