Naga Common Platform to be held on November 18 at Agri Expo, Chümoukedima
A Naga Common Platform under the aegis of the Nagaland GBs Federation will be held on November 18 at 10 am at Agri Expo, Chümoukedima, to press for an early…
Role of Gaon Buras in Angami Democracy: Insights from Sovima gathering
Gaon Buras (GBs) are the guardians of Naga tradition and customary laws, and without them, the existence of an Angami village would be unimaginable, said Thejau Vihienuo, President of the…
RPP opposes nomination of non-Nagas to Dimapur Municipal Council, calls for revised GB appointment rules
The Rising People’s Party (RPP) has expressed strong opposition to the proposed nomination of two individuals from the Muslim and Gorkha communities to the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC), as recommended…
Mokokchung: District Gaon Bura Hall inaugurated
Mokokchung, 20 February (MTNews): The Mokokchung District Gaon Bura Association (MDGBA) Hall was inaugurated on 20 February with Tongpang Ozükum, Advisor, Water Resources, as the inaugural guest. In his speech,…
Deputy CM Y Patton inaugurates GBs Union Office, stresses role in sustaining indigenous governance in Nagaland
Dimapur, 23 January (MTNews): Nagaland’s Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton highlighted the crucial role of Gaon Burhas (GBs) as custodians of Naga customs and traditional practices during the inauguration of…
Mokokchung District GB Association holds coordination meeting with GBs of Tuli Area
Mokokchung, 5 November (MTNews): The Mokokchung District GB Association (MDGBA) had a coordination meeting with the GBs of Tuli Area in Tuli Town on November 4. The coordination meeting was…
RPP petitions Nagaland Chief Minister for action on illegal immigration, ILP implementation
Mokokchung, 27 October (MTNews): The Rising People’s Party (RPP) has submitted a petition to the Chief Minister of Nagaland, addressing concerns related to illegal immigration and suggesting measures to reinforce…
DDGBA suspends Abdul Kayum Talukdar for three months
Dimapur, 8 October (MTNews): The Dimapur District GaonBura Association (DDGBA) has “suspended” Abdul Kayum Talukdar, the Gaon Burah (GB) of New Market Dimapur from the GB association for a period…
Non-indigenous GB appointment row: Dimapur GB Association issues show cause notice to RPP’s Joel Naga
After the controversial appointment of Abdul Kayum Talukdar as the Gaonburah (GB) of New Market Colony in Dimapur came to light, the Rising People’s Party (RPP) of Nagaland has taken…
The Red Pill, The Red Coat
The appointment of a non-indigenous, non-Naga individual as a Gaon Burah (GB) in Dimapur has raised eyebrows and ignited a contentious debate. This development has left many questioning the changing…