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NSCN-IM denies accepting Indian Constitution

October 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

National Socialist Council of Nagaland ( NSCN – IM) Isak-Muivah faction has denied that they have given written assurance of accepting Indian constitution in order to solve decade old Indo-Naga conflict, reports Assam Tribune.

Few days ago, news items were carried in national media that the Centre has secured a written commitment from the NSCN-IM that it will accept the Indian Constitution. The Naga group has also reportedly recognised the impracticality of redrawing State boundaries in the interest of peace in the North East, says Convenor of the Steering Committee (NSCN-IM), Qhevihe Swu
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Open Border with Myanmar should be maintained : Nagaland CM

February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Addressing the International Conference on Myanmar at Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi jointly organised by Jamia Millia Islamia University and Tampadipa Institute, Yangon on 31 Jan 2012, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has said that open border policy with Myanmar should not be disturbed, as it is working well.

Nagas like to build their houses at the top of the hills and as Indo-Myanmar border was drawn on the basis of water-shed, many Naga villages were cut into two halves by the international boundary,” the Nagaland chief minister said.
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North East Insurgency at crossroads ?

January 24, 2012 By 1 Comment

Indian government has been actively pursuing multi-pronged strategy to contain insurgency and separatism in North East India for long and finally, it seems to be bearing fruit. Indian government has engaged Military Junta of Myanmar, covertly helped new Bangldesh India friendly government, impressed upon Bhutan to act against North Eastern insurgents. All seem to be working.

Recent announcements by both Bhutan government and Myanmar government about not allowing its soil to use militant activities against India has been testimony to it. Bangladesh had almost completely dismantled ULFA infrastructure and arrested its top leaders.
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Nagaland may get its own flag: Naga issue nearing a solution

November 17, 2011 By 2 Comments

Sources close to MHA ( Ministry of Home Affairs) in Delhi has disclosed that the peace accord between government of India and NSCN (IM) is likely to be signed soon as both have reached to agreement on many points.
According to news reports, Nagaland would be given a special state status which will have its own flag, Naga nomenclature would be given in administrative posts in Nagaland. NSCN (IM) has been in talks with government of India for more than 10 years now.
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70 days of Manipur Blockade

October 10, 2011 By 2 Comments

The Manipur Blockade ( blocking oh NH 39 and NH 53, lifeline of Manipur) by SHDCC (Sadar Hills Districthood Demand Committee) has completed 70 days yesterday which started on 31st July 2011, which is the longest blockade in the history of Manipur.

SHDCC is demanding creation of Sadar Hills district while UNC (United Naga Council) is opposing the demand. UNC has also called for counter blockade of NH 150 since August 21.
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Learn AFSPA : A 4 page law for North East India

August 23, 2011 By 1 Comment

Rumour says that The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, shortly known as AFSPA, which was specially enacted at the insistence of J L Nehru, after he was reportedly humiliated by Naga people when they deserted the meeting venue as soon as J L Nehru ( the then Prime Minister of India) stood up to deliver his speech. Stories are abound that Nehru was so angry that he shouted that he would teach a lesson to Nagas and if required, he would deploy as many security forces as the number of trees in Nagaland, but will not bow down to their demand.
So he devised AFSPA as soon as he went back to Delhi. Apart from this rumour, every democratic person in India should learn about AFSPA 1958, so we have copied and pasted from the document available online in Ministry of Home affairs website. Here is the link to the document :
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3 North East States grew richer while Assam fare poorly

August 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Per Capita Income (PCI),which indicates an average earning of a person, of three North Eastern States, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Sikkim has grown substantially in 2009-2010 and has surpassed national average of Rs. 33,731. The per capita income, in Arunachal Pradesh has increased to Rs 39,679 in the year 2009-10 against Rs 27,271 in 2004-05.

As per the figure, the per capita income in Sikkim increased to Rs 36,075 in 2009-10 from Rs 26,693 in 2004-05 while average earning of people in Mizoram rose to Rs 35,323 from Rs 24,662 in the same period.

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Will Frontier Nagaland be reality now ?

July 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Recently, Nagaland Government has recommended the Central government to create Sixth Schedule area comprising of our border districts of the State in view of the demand by the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) for a separate ‘Frontier Nagaland.

The decision to recommend the creation of the autonomous council under the provisions of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution was taken at a Cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on 23rd Jul 2011.

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