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16/10/2025

Eipa United FC Clinches Victory in Thrilling Final of the 17th M. Noke Wangnao Memorial Trophy

The 17th edition of the M. Noke Wangnao Memorial Trophy concluded with an electrifying final match between Maverick FC and Eipa United FC on October 15, 2025.

The contest was fiercely fought, with both teams displaying remarkable skill and determination. The game ended in a draw at full time, pushing the match into extra time. After seven minutes of added play, the deadlock was finally broken in the 103rd minute, when Eipa United FC found the back of the net to secure a dramatic 1–0 victory over Maverick FC.

With this win, Eipa United FC lifted the championship trophy and took home a cash prize of ₹2,50,000, while Maverick FC finished as runners-up, receiving ₹1,20,000.

Individual Awards:
🏆 Player of the Tournament – Nahpan Konyak (Maverick FC)
⚽ Golden Boot – Eshong Konyak (Highlanders FC) – 12 goals
🛡️ Best Defender – Manpu Konyak (Maverick FC)
🧤 Golden Glove – Wangkia Konyak

The tournament, known for promoting sportsmanship and unity among the youth, once again lived up to its legacy with thrilling football action and outstanding performances.

15/10/2025

People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) today called upon the Government of India and the negotiating parties in the Indo-Naga peace process to take sincere measures to carry forward the ongoing dialogue to its logical conclusion.

The PDA held a meeting on Wednesday, chaired by Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio, which was attended by Deputy Chief Minister and Leader of the BJP Legislature Party, Y Patton; Benjamin Yepthomi, President, BJP Nagaland; Abu Metha, Secretary General, NDPP; Rusemtong Longkumer, Senior Vice President, NDPP; Achumbemo Kikon, MLA and Secretary General, NPF and Apong Pongener, President, NPF.

The meeting urged that the settlement of the Indo-Naga issue must be negotiated in a manner that is honourable, inclusive and acceptable to the people.

The house also expressed its appreciation to the Government of India under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the continued support and commitment towards the all-round development of the state of Nagaland.

The house also welcomed the decision of the Naga People’s Party (NPF) to officially join the PDA and resolved to accept the NPF as a full-fledged partner of the alliance.

It also appreciated the central leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its guidance, support and positive decision in endorsing the inclusion of the NPF as a partner of the PDA.

Addressing media persons after the PDA meeting, MLA and general secretary of NPF, Achumbemo Kikon highlighted that the objective of the NPF supporting the PDA Government for the past two and half years is to take the Naga peace process forward and to send a strong message to the Naga people that “if there is political will and desire to come together, there’s a possibility”.

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15/10/2025

The recent GST rate reforms reduced the tax rate to 5 per cent on key agricultural and artisanal products of Nagaland, directly impacting affordability, competitiveness, and market access for local producers and entrepreneurs, the government said on Wednesday.

The state’s coffee growers, handloom weavers, bamboo artisans, and hospitality operators stand to gain from more competitive pricing. Overall, these reforms will support and strengthen Nagaland’s cultural and ecological heritage, an official statement said.

Handloom shawls and textiles, including GI-tagged Chakhesang shawls from Kohima, Phek, and Dimapur, will see improved market competitiveness, and the GST reforms will enhance weavers’ incomes, and support women artisans.

With the GST rate on handloom shawls and textiles reduced from 12 per cent to 5 per cent, items priced up to Rs 2,500 will now become approximately 6.25 per cent cheaper, enhancing incomes for around 44,000 weavers.

The sector is primarily women-led, with weavers working on home-based looms and operating as micro-enterprises.

Tourism services covering tour operations, hotels, and homestays in Kohima, Dimapur, and Kisama are set to become more affordable. With the GST rate on hospitality services reduced from 12 per cent to 5 per cent, hotel rooms priced up to Rs 7,500 are expected to become about 6.25 per cent cheaper.

Nagaland’s bamboo and cane sector employs approximately 13,000 individuals. With the GST rate on furniture and handicrafts reduced from 12 per cent to 5 per cent, prices are expected to fall by 6.25 per cent, increasing affordability and artisanal incomes.

Coffee growers totalling nearly 2,200 registered growers will benefit from a reduction in GST on roasted beans from 12 per cent to 5 per cent and on coffee extracts from 18 per cent to 5 per cent. This change is expected to lower overall costs by 6.25 per cent to 11 per cent.

Nagaland coffee has carved a niche in South Africa, Bahrain, UAE, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, and across Southeast Asia, the release noted.

15/10/2025

In a united appeal for urgent government intervention, the Kiphire District Commercial Vehicle Union (KDCVU), Meluri District Truck Union (MDTU), and Phek District Truck Union (PDTU) held a joint meeting in Meluri Town on October 11 last to address the worsening condition of key road networks across the region.

Representing the drivers who serve as the lifeline for general public, the unions voiced serious concern over the dangerous and neglected stretches of roads.
The truckers, who transport essential commodities and construction materials to remote areas, said that they are facing immense risks and hardships due to frequent landslides, rock falls, and severely damaged roads.

The unions particularly highlighted the Chakhabama–Pfutsero stretch, where landslides are a regular occurrence, and the Losami–Lanye road, which is lined with precariously balanced rocks posing a constant danger of rock falls. Similarly, the Meluri area continues to face recurring mudslides and rock slips, while the Akhegwo–Kiphire section has deteriorated to a critical level, requiring immediate restoration.

“These road conditions are not just an inconvenience; they are a threat to public safety and economic stability,” the unions stated. They added that truckers are often stranded for days, sometimes weeks, when heavy landslides block major routes—disrupting the delivery of essential goods such as food, medicines, and other critical supplies.

In a joint statement issued by Thilitsurr, President of Meluri District Truck Union; Yangkhong Sangtam, President of Kiphire District Commercial Vehicle Union; and Khosheta Rhakho, President of Phek District Truck Union, the Unions implored the responsible authorities to give the attention and urgency it deserves. “We are not just drivers; we are partners in ensuring the well-being of our communities,” they stated and appealed to the authorities to prioritize the repair and maintenance of these vital road networks and to establish ready standby machinery to quickly clear blockages.@

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14/10/2025

Ritsala Thonger ( Contestant No 16 ) Crowned Miss Kohima 2025

14/10/2025

CM Dr. Neiphiu Rio Meets Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu Amid Merger Buzz; Seeks Blessings for the Political Road Ahead

CM Neiphiu Rio shared on X:
“I visited Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu, to pay my respects to my elder and seek his support and blessing for the upcoming political journey ahead. I thank him for his blessings and guidance, and wish him good health and long life.”

Source: X

14/10/2025

India has called for declaring terrorism and sponsoring it crimes against humanity.

“We emphasise that any definition of crimes against humanity must explicitly capture the heinous crimes and atrocities perpetrated by terrorists and their sponsors”, BJP MP S. Phangnon Konyak told the General Assembly’s Legal Committee on Monday.

“Justice and accountability demand that such acts are not overlooked”, she said during the committee’s discussion on crimes against humanity.

While stressing that it was important for the proposed international convention to prevent and punish crimes against humanity to include terrorism, Konyak also expressed some reservations about some aspects of it.

She said that any treaty should consider “the diversity of legal systems and unequivocally respect national sovereignty”.

Nations have “the primary responsibility and obligation to ensure justice and accountability for the most egregious violations of human rights and mass atrocities committed either in their territory or by their nationals”, she said.

Any convention should also be “consistent with the Charter of the United Nations and the universally recognised principles of international law”, she said.

Without these it would cause “fragmentation and conflict with existing legal norms.”

The draft was created by the International Law Commission and the General Assembly last year called for international meetings in 2028 and 2029 to negotiate a treaty on crimes against humanity.

Konyak, who represents Nagaland in the Rajya Sabha, said that the draft is inspired by the Rome Statute that set up the International Criminal Court and pointed out that India and several countries, including permanent members of the Security Council have strong reservations and are not parties to it.

13/10/2025

Defending the principle of meritocracy, the Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) comprising CANSSEA, FONSESA, NIDA, NSSA, and NF & ASA has announced its pen-down strike from October 14-16 to protest the induction of non-State Civil Service (Non-SCS) officers into the IAS. The strike was declared during a press conference held at the CANSSEA office in Kohima on October 13.

While acknowledging widespread public support, the JCC noted that misinformation has been circulating and sought to clarify the issue. They explained that the IAS (Recruitment) Rules, 1954, provide two pathways for induction from State Services:
1. State Civil Service (SCS): Officers from established cadres like the Nagaland Civil Service (NCS).
2. Non-State Civil Service (Non-SCS): Officers not in a formal SCS cadre but who hold equivalent gazetted posts.

“The total induction from both these groups is capped at 33.33 percent of senior IAS positions in a state. Within this quota, a maximum of 15 percent is reserved for Non-SCS officers,” stated the JCC emphasizing that selection for Non-SCS officers is exceptionally stringent, requiring a demonstration of “outstanding merit and ability.”

The controversy began when the government issued a vacancy circular on March 10, 2025, for Non-SCS induction. Clause 4 of the circular explicitly restricted eligibility to officers recruited through the Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC). Applicants were given 15 days to apply.

However, one day after the submission deadline, on March 25, 2025, the circular was withdrawn without justification. This raised concerns among service associations about procedural manipulation. Suspicions grew when the State Cabinet met on March 27 and directed the relevant department to re-advertise the vacancy as per “Central Guidelines.”

“The JCC finds it baffling that the same circular was used for the 2019 select list in 2020 and was only deemed “defective” after the application window had closed. They see this sequence of events as evidence that the State Cabinet was mobilized to serve vested interests,” stated the team during the press conference.

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13/10/2025

Declaring, “The war is over”, US President Donald Trump headed out to Egypt, where he will be joined on Monday by several international leaders for a summit on the peace process for Gaza ending a two-year conflict.

It will mark the first momentous peace breakthrough in Trump’s second term after he strong-armed Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas to agree to the 20-point peace deal he proposed.

Before going to Sharm El-Sheikh for the summit, he will first stop over in Israel, where he is expected to meet Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and address the country’s parliament, the Knesset.

After the ceasefire doused the fighting in Gaza on Friday, Hamas was committed to releasing the remaining Israeli hostages and it is expected to take place on Monday through the Red Cross.

The conflict began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas and its affiliates stormed Israel from Gaza, killing about 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages.

Hamas has released several hostages in earlier deals to let them go in exchange for Israel releasing Palestinian prisoners, and in addition to the remaining 20 hostages, Hamas was to hand over the bodies of about 20 who died in custody.

In Israel’s retaliation about 67,000 Palestinians have been killed, according to Gaza officials.

The peace deal, based on a 20-point peace plan announced by Trump, was mediated by Egyptian, Qatari and Turkiye officials with the participation of some Americans, including Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Presidents Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestine Authority, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt, and Emmanuel Macron of France, Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer and leaders from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates were among those expected to be at the summit.

It was not known if Israel will attend, and, if so, at what level.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was invited by the summit’s co-chairs Trump and el-Sisi, but he is not attending, and Kirti Vardhan Singh is to represent India.

Trump was confident that the ceasefire and the next phases of the peace plan will go ahead pointing to the celebrations on both sides.

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