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Nagaland LRD promotion issue reaches Supreme Court
Key contention over Schedule II of the Nagaland Land Resources Development (Services) Rules, 2008Morung Express NewsDimapur | November 5A dispute over promotion eligibility in Nagaland’s Department of Land Resources Development (LRD) has reached the Supreme Court, which has listed for December 1 a…
Nagaland receives Rs 524 crore in regular tax devolution
New Delhi, November 5 (MExN): Nagaland has received Rs 524 crore as its regular share of central tax devolution, following the Union government’s advance release of Rs 1,09,019 crore to State governments on November 5.The monthly instalment, normally scheduled for November 10, was released five days…
Nagaland: Dimapur CSOs veto toll proposal
Morung Express NewsDimapur | November 5 A reported bid to garner public support for allowing toll collection at entry gates has fallen flat. There was a meeting on November 4 for deliberating an appeal reportedly from the municipal body to Dimapur-based civil society organisations (CSO…
Oman, Iran call for lasting maritime security arrangements to end regional war
Muscat, November 5 (IANS): Oman and Iran on Thursday stressed the importance of consolidating sustainable understandings to ensure maritime security, end the state of war and prevent renewed confrontations in the region.During a phone call, Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi and…
HC notice on Nagaland road contract PIL
Morung Express NewsKohima | November 5The Gauhati High Court’s Kohima Bench has issued notice to the Centre, Nagaland Government and private firms on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) alleging irregularities in the award of a road construction contract by the State Public Works Department (PWD).A…
NSCN-K (Niki) rejects allegations of joint operation
Kohima, November 5 (MExN): The NSCN-K (Niki) has rejected allegations by ZUF (Jenchui) of a joint operation against the group in Southern Nagaland, describing them as “imaginary, baseless and unfounded.” In a statement issued through its Ministry of Information and Publicity on November 5, the…
The International Trade Expo in Kohima
The International Trade Expo began on November 5 at the Super Market Complex in Kohima, located below the KMC office and opposite Union Baptist Church. The Expo organised by Vitho Society Kohima in collaboration with Kohima A1 City Bazar (Kezieke) opened with a prayer by Mhalevilie Sote, BRC Kohima…
Satakha, Head Hunters storm into Kenguruse Memorial semis
Our CorrespondentKohima | November 5Satakha FC and Head Hunters FC entered the semi finals of the ongoing 10th edition of the Captain N Kenguruse, Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) Memorial Football Tournament 2026 at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima on November 5.Satakha FC -1, Kohima X1- 0Satakha FC booked…
State BJP holds organizational coordination meeting in Mon
Kohima, November 5 (MExN): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Nagaland held an organisational coordination meeting in Mon District as part of its ongoing efforts to review, strengthen and streamline the party’s organisational structure at the grassroots level.The meeting was attended by the BJP Mon…
Kohima, Dimapur lead medal tally on Day 3 of State & Para Games
Kohima, November 5 (MExN): Kohima and Dimapur jointly topped the medal standings after Day 3 of the 4th Nagaland State & Para Games (NSPG) 2026, with both districts securing 38 medals each.According to the district-wise medal tally available till 9:00 pm on the Nagaland Olympic Association website…
Tokhu Emong day 2: Wokha DC Tsanglao stresses dignity of labour
Morung Express NewsWokha | November 5The second day of the indigenous games organised as part of the Tokhu Emong programme was held at the Public Ground, Wokha, on November 5, with Deputy Commissioner Wokha, K Mhathung Tsanglao, attending as the special guest.The programme was chaired by Eloe Hoho…
Bihar clinch women’s T20 Plate title
Sovima, November 5 (MExN): Bihar clinched the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy Plate Championship 2026–27 after defeating Mizoram by 10 runs in the final at Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Sovima, on November 4. Batting first after winning the toss, Bihar posted 116/7 in 20 overs. Mizoram managed 106/9 in their…
Nagaland to showcase culture, music in Delhi on November 6
New Delhi, November 5 (MExN): Nagaland will showcase its music, fashion and cultural traditions at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi on November 6 through the Hornbill Cultural Showcase, Ticket to Hornbill 2026.The programme, organised by the state government through Tourism Nagaland and the Task Force…
Class 10 students visit Govt Polytechnic Seithekema
Dimapur, November 5 (MExN): Class 10 students of PM SHRI Government High School (GHS), Thahekhu, visited Government Polytechnic Seithekema on November 4 to gain practical exposure to technical education and vocational skills. The one-day institutional visit was organised by Atovi Awomi, Vocational…
Patkai Christian College observes World Philosophy Day
Chümoukedima, November 5 (MExN): Patkai Christian College (Autonomous) commemorated World Philosophy Day in advance with a programme organised by its Department of Philosophy under the theme, “Thinking and Acting Together: Philosophy to Inhabit a World with Plural Challenges.”Dr Wojanbeni S Yanthan…
MGM College hosts Youth Parliament
Dimapur, November 5 (MExN): The Viksit Bharat Young Leader Dialogue 2027 – Youth Parliament for Dimapur district was organised by MY Bharat, Dimapur, in coordination with the MGM College NSS Unit, at MGM College on November 4, with participation from students representing schools and colleges across…
NCS probationers explore food, drug regulation
Kohima, November 5 (MExN): Nagaland Civil Service (NCS) probationers of the 2025 batch interacted with Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Munde during their Bharat Darshan tour of Maharashtra, gaining insights into food safety regulation, pharmaceutical…
Governor Yadav calls for local voices to tell Nagaland’s stories
Morung Express NewsChümoukedima | November 5 Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav has stressed the need for local voices to narrate the histories and experiences of Nagaland and the Northeast, stating that stories told predominantly from outside the region often result in an incomplete…
Media professionals urge ethical storytelling
Morung Express NewsChümoukedima | November 5Media professionals have stressed the importance of credibility, institutional accountability and ethical journalism in shaping narratives about Nagaland, cautioning that the ability to control a story does not necessarily establish its credibility.The…
Nagaland joins ‘1 Million Voices on Future Readiness’ campaign
Kohima, November 5 (MExN): The Department of School Education, Nagaland, has joined the ‘1 Million Voices on Future Readiness’ campaign, inviting young people and communities to share whether education is preparing them for life beyond the classroom.Advisor Dr Kekhrielhoulie Yhome announced the…
SBAK Youth Ministry marks 75 years of faith and service
Morung Express NewsZunheboto | November 5The Department of Youth Ministry of Sümi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu (SBAK), Nito Mount, celebrated its Platinum Jubilee on November 5 at SBAK Mission Centre, Zunheboto, under the theme “Joyful Harvest” (Psalm 126:5), marking 75 years of faith, service and…
Nagaland attends All-India PAC Chairpersons Conference in Keralam
Our CorrespondentKohima | November 5Mhathung Yanthan, Chairman, Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Nagaland Legislative Assembly, accompanied by Secretary, NLA and Officer from PAC, attended the two-day Conference of Chairpersons of Public Accounts Committees of Parliament of India and State/UT…
Libemo Memorial School celebrates cultural day 2026
Morung Express NewsWokha | November 5Libemo Memorial Higher Secondary School, Wokha, celebrated its cultural day 2026 on November 5, with students from Nursery to Class 12 participating in the programme aimed at promoting cultural awareness and preserving traditional heritage.Dr Thungdemo Kyong…
China’s military build-up, South China Sea tensions loom over ASEAN Defence meet
Manila, November 5 (IANS): The growing tensions in the South China Sea remained a key issue at the recent Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) and related engagements held in the Philippines, a report has stated.It noted that Australian Defence…
Scientific Pig Feeding For Enhanced Growth
The main goal of the swine industry is to improve production efficiency and maximize economic returns. Dressing percentage in pig meat is 65-80% and in the NEH region, tribal people consume every part of the pig. Efficient feed focused on feed conversion ratio is essential because pigs have a high…
Politics as the Instrument of Peace
Democracy in Societies Shaped by Insurgency and Social ConflictBesesayo Kezo, IPS, Retd DGPIn democratic societies, politics is the essential process by which free and equal citizens collectively decide who holds power, how resources are shared, and which identities and claims are recognized. It is…
Naga Society: Sunday Closures Become a New Battleground for Jurisdictional Control
As in all Christian-dominated societies, Sundays are sacred in Nagaland, too. In fact, perhaps in this state, Sundays are more sacred than elsewhereMonalisa ChangkijaThere were and will always be contentious issues and controversies about almost everything under the sun in all societies. That’s what…
The Idle Gigabyte
Imlisanen JamirSam Altman, the chief executive of OpenAI, was asked about the global memory shortage in an interview with the YouTuber Cheeky Pint and Stripe. By the accounts that followed, he said it was quite terrible that scarce DRAM sits in personal computers, where it is used about five per…
But the People Can Sir..!
“Why has my American friend lost?” asked the white bearded leader, looking up from the morning paper and staring at his bald deputy, “What do you think went wrong?”“If you really want to know, sir, your friend thought only about himself.”“But who else is there to think about?”The deputy had served…
Bomb threats disrupt flights across Europe, forcing diversions and security checks
London, November 5 (IANS): More than a dozen passenger flights across Europe received bomb threats on Thursday, forcing several aircraft to divert and prompting security checks at airports in multiple countries, according to local media reports and airline statements.An Aer Lingus Airbus A320…
BJP Ally Chirag Paswan's UP Ambitions, Citing Nagaland: 'Can Contest All 403 Seats If No Pact'
In Lucknow last month, Paswan said the party had identified its priority and "A category" seats in Uttar Pradesh but declined to reveal how many it was seeking, saying it would be unfair to alliance partners to make the details public.
Ranji 2026-27: Meghalaya lose to Nagaland despite Akash’s unbeaten fifty
Shillong, Nov 5: A fourth first-class half-century for Akash Kumar Choudhary and one by guest professional Akshay Karnewar gave Meghalaya some hope but it was not enough for them to avoid a 122-run defeat against Nagaland in their Ranji Trophy 2026-27 plate group match on the fourth and final day…
Democrats seize Texas House, win Attorney General's office that ran H-1B probes
Washington, November 5 (IANS): Democrats swept Texas from the top of the ballot to the state House in the US Midterm elections, ousting Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, winning the Attorney General's office that Ken Paxton used to investigate H-1B visa use, and taking control of the Texas House of…
Ranji Trophy Controversy: Entire Team Replaced Following Court Order, Players Unhappy
A major controversy has erupted within the Meghalaya Cricket Association (MCA), with its internal dispute having a direct impact on the state's Ranji Trophy campaign. The entire Meghalaya squad was replaced just two days before its ongoing Plate Division fixture against Nagaland. Interestingly, the…
US Midterms: Indian American Democrats score big; 30 win state legislative seats; maintain lead in LA Mayoral race
Washington, November 5 (IANS) Indian American Democrats are in line to lead legislative chambers in two US states, Michigan and Arizona, after Tuesday's elections, in which at least 30 Indian American candidates won state legislative seats.In Los Angeles, city council member Nithya Raman held her…
What Democratic Congress means for H-1B, Indian professionals
Washington, November 5 (IANS) Democrats' capture of both chambers of the US Congress hands them the committees that oversee immigration, visas and tariffs, but the $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions and the tariffs on Indian goods were imposed by President Donald Trump's executive actions, which a…
Democratic leader Jeffries launches bid to be first Black Speaker, vows to 'eradicate Trump tariffs'
Washington, November 5 (IANS) House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has formally launched his bid to become the next Speaker of the US House of Representatives, a day after his party won control of Congress, pledging to scrap President Donald Trump's tariffs and act as a check on the…
White House vows to defend Trump agenda after Midterm election results
Washington, November 5 (IANS) The White House has vowed to resist attempts to reverse President Donald Trump's policies during the final two years of his presidency, predicting that Democratic challenges on immigration, taxation, energy and other issues would fail.The White House Office on Wednesday…
Fenerbahce stun Liverpool with late comeback to end Reds’ perfect Champions League run
Istanbul, November 5 (IANS) Liverpool’s perfect start to their UEFA Champions League campaign came to an abrupt end after Fenerbahce produced a dramatic late turnaround to secure a 3-2 victory at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on Wednesday.Vedat Muriqi struck the decisive goal in the 79th minute as the…
Democrats seize Texas House, win Attorney General's office that ran H-1B probes
Washington, November 5 (IANS) Democrats swept Texas from the top of the ballot to the state House in the US Midterm elections, ousting Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, winning the Attorney General's office that Ken Paxton used to investigate H-1B visa use, and taking control of the Texas House of…
Manipur: Total shutdown paralyses Kangpokpi for fifth day as CoTU extends strike
Imphal: The total shutdown paralysed Manipur’s Kangpokpi district for a fifth consecutive day on Thursday after the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) extended its strike by 48 hours. Long-distance transportation between Imphal, Nagaland and Assam remained severely disrupted, forcing multiple…
AATSU objects to Nagaland CM’s migrant remark, seeks constitutional protection for Kacharis
Guwahati: The All Assam Tribal Students Union (AATSU) has demanded the withdrawal of Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio’s reported description of the Kachari community as migrants, asserting that the community has deep-rooted historical and ancestral links with Dimapur. In a statement on Tuesday…
CNCCI urges Nagaland Government to constitute Town Vending Committees
• Raises concern over misuse of Street Vendors Act• Demands clarity on Sunday closure diktats• Urges legal basis for business directivesDimapur, November 4 (MExN): The Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce & Industry…
Inter-state drug racket busted in Dimapur
3 kg suspected narcotics seized; 3 arrestedDimapur, November 4 (MExN): Dimapur Police on Tuesday seized approximately 3 kg of suspected narcotic drugs and arrested three persons near Patkai Bridge Junction in a major operation against inter-state drug trafficking, a senior officer said.Acting on…
Nagaland CMHIS: General category emergency approval discontinued
Kohima, November 4 (MExN): The Nagaland Health Protection Society (NHPS), under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland, has revised certain existing procedures relating to registration under the Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS), with changes concerning…
Road mishap triggers shooting rumour
Morung Express NewsDimapur | November 4A voice note circulated on social media on November 4 about an alleged attempted shooting in Dimapur. The voice note, accompanied by a video clip, claimed one person was shot and wounded in an “assassination attempt.” It said that the injured person, who was…
ENNO reiterates call for Eastern Naga reunification
Kohima, November 4 (MExN): The Eastern Naga National Organization (ENNO) on Wednesday marked its fifth foundation day, with its president, MP Meyah Kedahge, reiterating the organisation's commitment to Eastern Naga reunification and calling upon the Naga people, particularly the youth, to unite…
Sungro GHSS agitation enters third day; institution remains locked
Wokha, November 4 (MExN): The indefinite agitation by civil society organisations (CSOs) of the Sungro Range over an acute shortage of teachers and non-teaching staff at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Sungro entered its third day on Wednesday, with the institution remaining…
Nagarjan sub-station shutdown to hit power supply on Nov 6
Dimapur, November 4 (MExN): Power supply to Dimapur, Chümoukedima, Peren and Niuland districts will be affected on November 6 as the department undertakes annual maintenance of the 3x100MVA 132/66/33kV Nagarjan Sub-Station. The shutdown will be in effect from 06:00 hrs to 09:00 hrs, the…