Nagaland

Nagaland's HIV/AIDS adult prevalence rate much higher than national average: Survey

The HIV/AIDS adult (15 to 49 years) prevalence rate in Nagaland is 1.36 per cent, which is much higher than the national prevalence rate of 0.2 per cent, the state's Economic Survey 2023-24 said.

Jan 9, 2025

President, PM, HM, LoP greet people of Nagaland on Statehood Day

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and a host of dignitaries greeted the people of Nagaland on their Statehood Day on Sunday.

Dec 1, 2024

This aerial photo taken on Feb. 8, 2023 shows rescuers searching for survivors among the rubble of buildings destroyed in quake-hit Besni District of Adiyaman Province, Turkey.

Heavy rains, landslide leave trail of destruction across northeast India, 36 dead in 4 states

At least 36 people were killed in heavy rains and landslides in four northeastern states on Tuesday under the impact of Cyclone Remal

May 29, 2024

Earthquake hazard map of India (left pic) and map of Nagaland state

Many Facets of Nagaland: Beautiful and untouched, largely

A two-week trip through some of the remote regions sets the writer thinking on what one really needs in life

Oct 31, 2023

Voting begins for Meghalaya, Nagaland Assembly elections

The voting for 59 of the 60 Assembly seats in Meghalaya started at 7 a.m. The polling in 3,419 polling stations would continue till 4 p.m. without any break.

Feb 27, 2023

Campaigning ends for Feb 27 Nagaland Assembly election, voting on Monday

The campaign for the February 27 Nagaland assembly election came to an end on Saturday. The voting would be held in 59 of the 60 assembly constituencies in 16 districts amid a thick security cover on Monday.

Feb 25, 2023

Nagaland civilian deaths: State government forms SIT; expeditious probe ordered [details]

Meanwhile, in response to calls to the Center to compensate the families of those deceased, the Nagaland government has announced that for each individual killed, the next of kin will receive Rs. 5 lakh.

Dec 6, 2021

Thirteen coal miners, soldier killed in Nagaland in case of 'mistaken identity' [details]

In an unfortunate incident, at least 13 coal miners and 1 soldier were killed as a result of 'mistaken identity'. The incident took place in the Mon district of Nagaland on Sunday.

Dec 5, 2021

40 members from four Naga village communities signed the agreement for saving endangered turtle and tortoise species in their area

Four Naga villages, TSA India vow to save endangered Asian Giant Tortoise [details]

Currently, conservationists fear that only a few hundred individuals of the Asian Giant Tortoise species are surviving throughout its range in Northeast India.

Oct 26, 2021

A slice of Paris in Shillong: Single mother strives to lead independent enterpreneurial future for children

A mother of three, Wabangnaro Aier Sooting is a serial entrepreneur who hails from Nagaland. Her husband passed away several years back and since then she has been running multiple businesses while raising her children independently and securing a prosperous financial future for them.

Oct 23, 2021

Feature: The untold story of 'Coffee Lady' of Nagaland

Atsi established the company in 2018 but was had to shut it down after only a few months due to financial issues.

Oct 6, 2021

Bride, groom brandish automatic weapons during wedding in Nagaland

On November 9, Bohoto Kiba, son of Kilo Kilonser of the militant NSCN-U, got married in Dimapur. The bride and groom were seen brandishing automatic rifles - M16 and AK 56 - during the wedding reception.

Nov 12, 2019

Pakistan's fake IAF atrocities video aimed to propagate hate spreads to Nagaland

Fake videos of violence committed by Indian security personnel against civilians in Kashmir are being used to instigate insurgent groups in Nagaland to raise demands of an independent state.

Aug 30, 2019

Breaking News: 5.3 magnitude earthquakes jolts Manipur, no casualties

According to the Indian weather office, the earthquake struck around 1.15 pm and the epicentre of the earthquake was in Senapati district of Manipur.

Apr 4, 2019

Youth accused of raping minor girl assaulted and paraded naked by mob in Nagaland

The 12-year-old girl revealed that she was raped by Rahul Sen on several occasions in Nagaland's Mon district. Her elder sister had noticed some injuries on her private parts.

Jun 1, 2018

BCCI Tournament: Nagaland all out for just 2 runs against Kerala; 9 ducks, 16 maidens

There were nine ducks in Nagaland innings. All 10 wickets fell on the same score - 2.

Nov 24, 2017

A Rohingya refugee girl sits next to her mother who rests after crossing the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, in Teknaf, Bangladesh.

Nagaland Intelligence warns of attack by ISIS-backed Rohingyas

The intelligence branch of Nagaland police said that around 2,000 men are ready to take up arms against Nagaland. Read on to know more.

Oct 15, 2017

In a land of footballers, Nagaland's Rongsen Jonathan opted for road less travelled

Rongsen Jonathan is a regular name in the Karnataka Premier League. The Nagaland-born cricketer talks about standard of cricket in northeast, football and IPL.

Oct 10, 2017

Mouthwatering Northeast dishes you should try at least once

Assamese meal is considered incomplete without the local favourite Khar.

Aug 27, 2017

Nagaland: One jawan, 3 militants killed in encounter at Mon district

At least one soldier, one civilian and three militants have been killed in an encounter between terrorists and security forces at Mau in Nagaland.

Jun 7, 2017

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