On Revisiting the NLTP Act
The debate surrounding the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act has once again emerged at the forefront of public discourse, spurred by the state government’s recent announcement to ‘revisit’ the Act,…
On the NTLP Act | A. Jamir, Chümoukedima
The issue of prohibition is not new to modern history. In the Indian context, on the 24th of November 1948, the Indian Constituent Assembly debated the draft Article 38 which…
NBCC challenges cabinet decisions on NLTPA, stresses need for ethical leadership
The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has issued a strong response to recent government actions regarding the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act (NLTPA). The NBCC criticized the recent decisions of…
Nagaland govt considers licensing liquor in select hotels, municipalities with tightened age restriction; NBCC calls for prayer
As the Nagaland Government moves closer to revisiting the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act of 1989, the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has called for a day of prayer…
Unpacking the NLTP Act: Its Impact on Nagaland’s Landscape – Meyu Changkiri
Nagaland, a culturally rich state in northeastern India, faces a host of challenges that go beyond the 1989 Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act. While the ban on alcohol was…
Dimapur CSOs unite, demand NLTP repeal
Dimapur, 12 February (MTNews): Various Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have united to support the Dimapur Urban Council Chairmen Federation (DUCCF) in leading the campaign for the repeal of the Nagaland…
After 3 decades, Manipur cabinet legalizes liquor | How tides are shifting against alcohol prohibition
Aimed at revitalizing the economy and addressing health concerns associated with illicit alcohol, the Manipur cabinet recently took the bold step of legalizing liquor in the state. This decision, just…
ABAM vows to defend NLTP act amidst growing debate in Nagaland
Mokokchung, 10 September (MTNews): The Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang (ABAM) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the NLTP Act and has pledged to continue its unwavering fight for its reinforcement.…
Do not Scapegoat the NLTP-Act of 1989
What has caused the NLTP Act to become an issue? Of late we have seen the issue coming out in the public domain for discussion and the focus has been…
Dimapur-based Organisations resolve to appeal for lifting of NLTP Act, reiterates ‘One Government, One Tax’
Dimapur-based tribal bodies and Civil Society Organizations have resolved to appeal for lifting of Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act. In a meeting of joint Civil Society Organizations held today…