Neiphiu Rio

New Delhi:  The single biggest takeaway is back to basics. Regionalism is the new flavour in northeast politics. And importantly, NDPP leader and Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio is willing to take on the mighty BJP. But has Rio in…

Kohima:  Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday said that after the state Assembly in December 20 last year adopted a unanimous resolution seeking the repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, the state cabinet has…

New Delhi:  Naga People's Front (NPF) MP K.J. Kenye on Wednesday raised the issue of killings in Nagaland by the security forces during zero hour in the Rajya Sabha and said that the 'AFSPA was bringing more animosity in the regions…

Kohima:  The Nagaland government on Tuesday in its first cabinet meeting -- after the December 4 firing by the security forces that left 14 civilians dead and 30 others injured, decided to urge the Central government once again to withdraw…

Kohima: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Monday strongly demanded the repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Power) Act, 1958 as hundreds of people bid an emotional farewell to the 14 civilians killed by security forces in Mon district.…

Kohima:  In a significant political development, Nagaland is heading for an all-party government, as the opposition Naga People's Front (NPF) is most likely to join the People's Democratic Alliance (PDA) government headed by Chief Minister…

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Saturday voiced the confidence that the BJP-led NDA government would storm back to power under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.