Mon: NEZCC cultural showcase held at Longwa village
A vibrant cultural programme was held on November 15 at Longwa, an Indo-Myanmar border village in Mon District. The event was organised by the North East Zone Cultural Centre in…
Indo-Myanmar border fencing will break families, says Chief of Longwa
A tribal chief from Nagaland’s Mon district has urged the Centre to withdraw its decision to fence the Indo-Myanmar border and reduce the Free Movement Regime (FMR), warning that such…
NLA discusses concerns over border fence and Free Movement Regime
The issue of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) and its potential impact on local communities was discussed during the ongoing sixth session of the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA). Concerns…
Longwa Village faces uncertainty as India revokes border crossing privileges
In the hilltop village of Longwa, the boundary between India and Myanmar runs right through the center, a division that has never mattered much to the local Konyak tribe. For…
Longwa to hold public rally against Indo-Myanmar border fencing on Feb 3
A public rally is set to take place in Longwa village on February 3, 2025, to protest against the proposed Indo-Myanmar border fencing and the scrapping of the Free Movement…
NSCN (GPRN) demands halt to “Illegal Border Fencing” and survey activities in Longwa
The NSCN (GPRN) has issued a strong warning against any “illegal border survey activities” along the Indo-Myanmar border, particularly in Longwa village, following reports of a survey team allegedly seen…
Historic ‘Log Drum Pulling Ceremony’ unites Naga tribes across India-Myanmar border
The Longwa village in Mon witnessed a historic Log Drum Pulling Ceremony of the Chief Angh’s residence today, graced by Chief Anghs from Arunachal Pradesh and Myanmar. The ceremony, attended…
India expresses concerns over Myanmar’s unrest and border security | Longwa village angh opposes border fence
As India expresses growing apprehension over the violence and instability gripping Myanmar, a dual narrative unfolds. While external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal underscores India’s concerns, emphasizing the direct implications…
“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…
Kiren Rijiju campaigns in Longwa village
Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Law and Justice campaigned in Longwa village on Friday, February 17. The village lies in the Indo-Myanmar border and falls under 44 Phomching assembly constituency…