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…
Nagaland: Reports of exploratory activity linked to Vedanta in Tzurangkong area
Reports of exploratory activity linked to Vedanta have emerged from parts of the Tzurangkong area under Mokokchung district, beyond Chungtiayimsen and Vikuto villages, with claims that machinery has been present…
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…
A Defining Moment for Nagaland’s Oil Future
Nagaland’s renewed engagement with the Centre over petroleum exploration comes at a decisive moment for both the state and India’s broader energy ambitions. With Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio once again…