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Indefinite blockade by truckers at Nagaland border continues for third day

The "indefinite economic blockade" called by five unions of truckers and drivers at the inter-state entry points of Dimapur, the commercial hub of Nagaland, entered its third day on Thursday

NEP will be implemented in Nagaland in a gradual manner: Official

The new National Education Policy (NEP) will be implemented in Nagaland in a gradual manner, a senior Education department official said

Nagaland to withdraw steep Covid-19 cess on petrol, diesel: Minister

The Nagaland government has decided to withdraw the steep COVID-19 cess on petrol and diesel, state minister Neiba Kronu said on Wednesday. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting at Choumukedima in Dimapur district, he said. Considering the need to give a boost to economic activities and the woes of the people, the decision to rollback the cess was taken, Kronu, who is also the government spokesperson on COVID-19, said. The Nagaland government imposed the COVID-19 cess of Rs 5 per litre on diesel and Rs 6 per litre on petrol and other motor spirits on April 28, amid a crunch in the state's finances in the wake of the lockdown following the COVID-19 outbreak. Opposition parties, tribal bodies, civil society groups and student bodies have been demanding a rollback of the cess. Besides, the Dimapur Naga Students' Union on September 19 had threatened to close down all the petrol pumps in the state if the cess was not withdrawn. The official notification for the roll

Nagaland coronavirus update: State reports 59 fresh Covid-19 cases

Nagaland reported 59 fresh cases of the novel coronavirus on Sunday taking the state's infection tally to 5,451

Nagaland reports 51 new Covid-19 cases, state's tally now at 5,357

Nagaland reported 51 new Covid-19 cases, pushing the tally in the state to 5,357, Health Minister S Pangnyu Phom said

Nagaland CM meets Rajnath Singh, seeks support for Ceithu Airport at Kohima

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and sought his support for Ceithu Airport at Kohima in view of its strategic importance

Nagaland reports highest single-day spike of 310 coronvirus cases

Nagaland reported its highest single-day spike of 310 COVID-19 cases, taking the state's tally to 4,946

Nagaland coronavirus update: State's Covid-19 tally rises to 4,375

Nagaland's COVID-19 caseload rose to 4,375 as 130 new cases were reported in the state, Health and Family Welfare Minister S Pangnyu Phom said on Wednesday

Nagaland announces further relaxations in Covid-related restrictions

The Nagaland government on Monday announced a slew of relaxations, including in isolation norms for those coming to the state from other parts of the country and agricultural activities

Nagaland coronavirus update: State reports 173 recoveries, 42 new cases

Altogether 173 patients recovered from Covid-19 on Monday taking the total number of people who have been cured of the disease in Nagaland to 3,674

Nagaland coronavirus update: 50 more test Covid positive, tally 4,178

At least 50 more people tested positive for Covid-19 in Nagaland on Sunday, pushing the tally in the northeastern state to 4,178

Single-day recoveries outnumber new coronavirus cases in Nagaland

Single-day recoveries outnumbered new Covid-19 cases in Nagaland on Saturday as 68 people were cured of the disease and 21 tested positive for the infection, Health Minister S Pangnyu Phom said

By March 2023, Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland to have rail connectivity

he first train in the north-east region chugged out from the industrial city of Dibrugarh in eastern Assam 138 years ago

Nagaland's coronavirus tally rises to 3,805 after reporting 21 new cases

Twenty-one more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Nagaland, taking the northeastern state's caseload to 3,805 on Friday, Health Minister S Pangnyu Phom said.

Nagaland reports more recoveries than fresh Covid cases as 124 recuperate

Nagaland on Thursday reported 124 patients recovering from Covid-19 while only six new coronavirus cases were detected in the state, a health department official said

Naga insurgency and the peace talks with govt: History and situation so far

In this podcast, we will discuss about India's oldest insurgency, the demands of NSCN IM and rising tension between the Naga group and the interlocutor

Nagaland coronavirus update: State records highest one-day recovery

Nagaland on Tuesday recorded the highest single-day recovery of 215 Covid-19 patients while only 38 fresh cases were detected, health department officials said

Nagaland: NIDA calls for complete shutdown of medical services for 24 hours

The Nagaland In-Service Doctors Association has called for a complete shutdown of all medical services throughout the state for 24 hours to protest alleged assault of doctors by police personnel

Nagaland has more recoveries than new Covid cases for ninth straight day

Single-day recoveries outnumbered new Covid-19 cases in Nagaland for the ninth consecutive day

A sign of changing times: The NSCN IM is no longer the force it used to be

Missteps by the Centre could give it a new lease of life