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,…
Liquor prohibition — Let govt decide what is best
The topic of liquor prohibition is once again in the news. The Govt of Nagaland proposes to revisit the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act, 1989, with the possibility of…
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…
DUCCF urges repeal of NLTP Act
Dimapur, 9 December (MTNews): The Dimapur Urban Council Chairmen Federation (DUCCF) has submitted a memorandum to the Nagaland Governor urging the repeal of the Nagaland Total Liquor Prohibition Act 1989…
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.…
Prohibition: A Debate Without Data
It has always been crucial to emphasize the significance of forming opinions grounded in scientific research, data, and reasoned analysis. In today's world, however, it is more important than ever…
NLTP Act 1989 was legislated to be implemented, not left in cold storage: NBCC
The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC), through a press release on 9 September, argued over the issue stating that "the Act was legislated to be implemented and not left in…
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…
NBCC against serving alcohol to G20 guests | Urges Govt to implement NLTP Act with will power
The Nagaland Baptist Churches Council (NBCC) has said that it is against serving or making alcohol available to the G-20 guests, and has urged the government to implement the NLTP…