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First-time MLA Achumbemo Kikon on human-animal conflict, Naga political issue, ULB election

Kohima, 23 March (MTNews): While participating in the debate on the motion of thanks to the Governor’s address, first-time MLA and NPF Chief Whip Achumbemo Kikon highlighted the alarming increase of elephant corridors in the state and pointed out that the Governor’s address makes no mention of a long-term policy to address the issue.   …

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A breath of fresh air?

Debates and discussions on the floor of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly is what everyone who participates in the assembly elections should be following. During the recently held assembly elections, we know how people of all eligible ages and gender participated, in the towns and the villages, of how whole villages supported a ‘consensus candidate’ and …

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NDPP Youth Organization lashes out at NPF over ‘real Nagas’ comment

Kohima, 21 March (MTNews): Expressing surprise over the recent statements made by the senior NPF party leaders including its President, Secretary General and its Legislature Party Leader who claimed the NPF candidates as ‘real Nagas’, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) Youth Organization pointed out that the statement is a direct insult and demeaning to …

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NPF express concern over civic polls

Mokokchung, 18 March (MTNews): The Naga People’s Front (NPF) has expressed serious concern on the ongoing tussle between the various civil society organizations and the present government over the conduct of elections to the Municipal and Town Councils in Nagaland.   The NPF through a press release viewed that a broad based consultation is necessary …

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ULB elections: Most political parties in Mokokchung okay with demand for amendment of Nagaland Municipal Act, 2001

Three urban organizations stated in a memorandum to the Chief Minister on Friday, March 10, that unless the government reviews or amends the Nagaland Municipal Act, 2001 by deleting sections of the Act pertaining to taxation on land and buildings and reservation of seats for women in ULBs, they will not allow or participate in …

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Post-poll violence: 16 houses vandalized in Longkhum village

Mokokchung, March 10 (MTNews): In what can be described as post-poll violence, at least 16 houses in Longkhum village were reportedly vandalized by supporters of a candidate in the recent assembly election between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM on Thursday, March 9. One individual was also reported to have been injured in the incident.   …

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Nagaland heading back to Opposition-less Government

ARENJUNGLA KICHU | MOKOKCHUNG | MARCH 8         With all other political parties in the newly elected 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly, including the NPF, NPP, NCP, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Republican Party of India (Athwale), Janata Dal (United), and Independents extending their support to the NDPP-BJP government, the state appears to …

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Azo Neinu resigns as UDA Co-Chairman

Mokokchung, March 5 (MTNews): Naga People’s Front (NPF) leader Kuzholuzo Azo Nienu has tendered his resignation from the position of Co-Chairman of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). In a letter addressed to the chief minister, Azo Neinu on Sunday stated that he is resigning from the position as his tenure has ended. He also requested …

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