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Truckers wary of plying on 'risky' Manipur highway

Truckers wary of plying on 'risky' Manipur highway

Rediff.com19 Jun 2010

Truckers in Manipur are not willing to hit the troubled NH 39 that connects border town of Moreh and Imphal to Assam valley through Dimapur in Nagaland, even after agitating Naga groups in Manipur the All Naga Students' Association of Manipur and the United Naga Council -- have lifted the 67-days-long blockade of the highway from Friday evening.

Ayan Mukerji's RECORD of the WRONG KIND

Ayan Mukerji's RECORD of the WRONG KIND

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at filmmakers who have been away from the marquee for a long time, and are returning with a brand new film.

3 months after attack on Indian Army, govt bans NSCN-K

3 months after attack on Indian Army, govt bans NSCN-K

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

The decision has been taken at a meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Court raps Delhi Police for filing chargesheet against Kanhaiya without sanctions

Court raps Delhi Police for filing chargesheet against Kanhaiya without sanctions

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

"Why did you file (the chargesheet) without approval? You don't have a legal department," the court said.

Nagaland declared 'disturbed' for 6 more months under AFSPA

Nagaland declared 'disturbed' for 6 more months under AFSPA

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The MHA said the government is of the opinion that the area comprising the whole of Nagaland is in such a disturbed and dangerous condition that the use of armed forces in aid of civil power is necessary.

Check out Samantha's star life

Check out Samantha's star life

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

The Southern star turned 32 on Sunday.

'It was a big step for a Naga girl to become a model'

'It was a big step for a Naga girl to become a model'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Nagaland model Katheleno Kenze, who was featured in Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar 2014, talks about her modelling career and offers fitness, style and career tips.

Why India will monitor S S Khaplang's funeral

Why India will monitor S S Khaplang's funeral

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

After the Naga leader's death, Chinese intelligence may ensure ULFA terrorist Paresh Barua takes over as leader of the anti-India rebel groups operating out of Myanmar, says Nitin A Gokhale.

Has Nagaland CM Zeliang resigned?

Has Nagaland CM Zeliang resigned?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Reports of T R Zeliang relinquishing the chair of Nagaland Chief Minister on 'moral grounds' following persistent demand of the Naga tribal organisations is spreading like wild fire throughout the state but the Chief Minister's Office and ruling party termed these as baseless.

PM Modi promises to end economic blockade in Manipur

PM Modi promises to end economic blockade in Manipur

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at the Congress saying they had made the state their political battle ground, pitting one community against the other.

Models show their 'goofy' side

Models show their 'goofy' side

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Rajesh Karkera gets models to entertain his camera.

Trouble for BJP govt in Manipur as 9 MLAs resign

Trouble for BJP govt in Manipur as 9 MLAs resign

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Those who quit included deputy chief minister Y JoyKumar Singh.

Six Nagaland parties want election deferred

Six Nagaland parties want election deferred

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Political parties in Nagaland barring the ruling Naga People's Front is rooting for deferment of the next assembly election in the state till a final solution is arrived at in the ongoing Naga peace process.

NSCN-IM demand for Nagaland sovereignty rejected

NSCN-IM demand for Nagaland sovereignty rejected

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

The union government and Naga insurgent group NSCN-IM continued talks for the second day on Wednesday when its demand for sovereignty for Nagaland and its territorial claims over portions of neighbouring states was categorically rejected.

JNU stir: Umar Khalid must surrender, says Delhi high court

JNU stir: Umar Khalid must surrender, says Delhi high court

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

During the hearing, Umar Khalid's lawyer told the court that his client was willing to surrender at a time and location, but the Delhi Police objected to the place.

Rio stakes claim to form government in Nagaland

Rio stakes claim to form government in Nagaland

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

Nagaland chief minister and leader of the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland Neiphiu Rio on Saturday met Governor Nikhil Kumar and staked claim to form the government.

NDA crosses 100-mark in RS, Cong drops to lowest ever tally

NDA crosses 100-mark in RS, Cong drops to lowest ever tally

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The ruling alliance also has some smaller parties like Republican Party of India-Athawale, Asom Gana Parishad, Mizo National Front, National People's Party, Naga People's Front, Pattali Makkal Katchi and Bodoland People's Front, which have one seat each, totalling seven seats.

He Makes Ranveer's Hair Look So GOOD!

He Makes Ranveer's Hair Look So GOOD!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

'There is an unsaid bond between Ranveer and me.' 'We just have to look at each other to know if something is not working.'

Centre not in favour of 'Greater Nagaland'

Centre not in favour of 'Greater Nagaland'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Rebel Naga leaders, who met the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, to discuss the issue of sovereignty of Nagaland were disappointed when the Centre gave its nod to autonomy, but said no to the demand for a 'Greater Nagaland.'

Booster dose of anti-Covid vax not needed at this stage: Experts

Booster dose of anti-Covid vax not needed at this stage: Experts

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

As the global debate on booster shots gathers momentum, several scientists in New Delhi said the priority must be to ensure that more people are inoculated with at least their first jab.

Heed the lessons from the lynching

Heed the lessons from the lynching

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

'For years, a whispering campaign against the non-Nagas -- and occasional violence -- has dominated the local discourse, but Farid Khan's lynching was unprecedented in its ferocity.'

Rohith Vemula's mother and brother embrace Buddhism

Rohith Vemula's mother and brother embrace Buddhism

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Rohith's mother Radhika and brother Naga Chaitanya Vemula, also known as Raja Vemula, were given 'deeksha' at a function in Dadar in Mumbai in the presence of Prakash Ambedkar, the grandson of Dr B R Ambedkar.

Manipur economic blockade likely to end soon

Manipur economic blockade likely to end soon

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The Union home ministry said there was 'substantial progress' on the issues in the talks.

NHRC issues notices on Nagaland killings

NHRC issues notices on Nagaland killings

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that highly decomposed bodies of nine persons were recently found in a gorge, covered in polythene sheets, in Nagaland's Dimapur district adjacent to Assam.

Skyroot becomes first private co to test-fire upper-stage rocket engine

Skyroot becomes first private co to test-fire upper-stage rocket engine

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The spacetech startup is expected to launch the first rocket which can hurl satellites of 250-700 kg into a lower Earth orbit by end-2021.

Curfew in Imphal, mobile Internet snapped after violence

Curfew in Imphal, mobile Internet snapped after violence

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

The curfew was imposed this noon and covers Porompat and Sawombung subdivisions of Imphal East district, said an order issued by the district magistrate. It will continue till further directions.

Does India require a border fence with Myanmar?

Does India require a border fence with Myanmar?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Fencing the border between Myanmar and Nagaland is expected to adversely affect the Naga tribals. Gautam Sen, an expert on Nagaland, explains why the Indian government needs a more comprehensive and long-term perspective on this issue and why it must take local tribal sensitivities and customs into account.

Zeliang wins trust vote in Nagaland Assembly

Zeliang wins trust vote in Nagaland Assembly

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Former CM Shurhozelie Liezietsu bagged 11 votes.

NSCN-IM 'shocked' over PM's statement

NSCN-IM 'shocked' over PM's statement

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

The National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak Muivah on said the recent statement of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the territorial integrity of Manipur was 'unfortunate' and it might affect the on-going Naga peace process.

Manipur blockade lifted ahead of PM visit

Manipur blockade lifted ahead of PM visit

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

The United Naga Council on Monday lifted its 100-day economic blockade on the Manipur side of two national highways without any condition but with a caveat that agitation would be re-launched if the government did not make an 'alternative arrangement' for Nagas in the state.

Is 2nd Covid wave over? Experts call for caution

Is 2nd Covid wave over? Experts call for caution

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

'We know that there are new variants which are more transmissible. We know that human behaviour determines the spread of this virus. Therefore, it is not very relevant if we declare whether the second wave is over or not'

NSCN-IM slams Manipur CM over blast allegations

NSCN-IM slams Manipur CM over blast allegations

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Naga rebel group Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagalim-Isak-Muivah has accused Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh of trying to derail the ongoing peace talks by making 'destructive remarks' against the organisation. According to the Naga rebel group, which had declared a state of truce with the government of India, the Manipur chief minister has shown his "antagonism" towards the peace talks.

BJP-led govt wins trust vote in Manipur

BJP-led govt wins trust vote in Manipur

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Eight Congress MLAs skipped the proceedings, defying a party whip.

Like! This Magh Mela, reach out to sadhus on WhatsApp

Like! This Magh Mela, reach out to sadhus on WhatsApp

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Rediff.com's Sharat Pradhan who is visiting the Magh Mela, witnessed the Naga babas busy twiddling away on their smartphones, corresponding with their supporters, using modern techniques such as WhatsApp and Facebook.

Is Pakistani leopard changing its spots?

Is Pakistani leopard changing its spots?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

All Pakistani moves towards peace will be seen as tactical compromises, to be abandoned when the situation changes, observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Priyanka-Nick, Varun-Natasha celebrate Valentine's Day

Priyanka-Nick, Varun-Natasha celebrate Valentine's Day

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Love is in the air... and on social media!

NSCN (IM) leaders in Nagaland tomorrow

NSCN (IM) leaders in Nagaland tomorrow

Rediff.com13 Dec 2004

Security measures have been beefed up around NSCN (IM) camp at Hebron, near Dimapur, where the two leaders -- chairman Issac Chisi Swu and general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah -- would be staying, official sources said.

Nagaland puts to use paramilitary forces, no army flag march

Nagaland puts to use paramilitary forces, no army flag march

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

The Nagaland government is putting to use services of paramilitary forces to instill a sense of security among non-Naga communities

No oil exploration in Nagaland: NSCN

No oil exploration in Nagaland: NSCN

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang, a guerilla outfit headed by its self-styled chairman S S Khaplang, has dictated the Indian and foreign oil companies engaged in oil extraction and fresh exploration work on the soil of Nagaland, "to stop all activities forthwith or face the consequences."