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Plea in SC seeks immediate shift of NEET-UG to computer-based test mode

The Naga Republic — Mon, 18 May 2026 09:48:38 +0000

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) A fresh petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking immediate transition of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) to a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, contending that repeated paper leak controversies and alleged security lapses have exposed the vulnerability of the existing pen-and-paper examination system conducted by the National Testing […]

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Open defecation persists in pockets of Nagaland despite progress: Survey

The Naga Republic — Mon, 18 May 2026 09:46:31 +0000

Morung Express News Dimapur | May 18 Despite significant progress in sanitation coverage across Nagaland, a recent household survey has found that open defecation persists in pockets of the state, raising questions over the long-term sustainability of its Open Defecation Free (ODF) status. According to the Report on Income Disparity in Nagaland 2025, around 0.29% of […]

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Zunheboto observes International AIDS Candlelight Memorial

The Naga Republic — Mon, 18 May 2026 09:46:23 +0000

Calls for compassion towards people living with HIV Morung Express NewsZunheboto | May 18 DISHA Unit Zunheboto, in collaboration with the Network of Zunheboto People Living with HIV/AIDS (NSP+), observed the 43rd International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Service on May 17 under the theme “Light the Legacy. Remember, Advance, Act.” The programme was sponsored by the […]

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Netanyahu, Trump discuss possible renewed fighting against Iran over phone

The Naga Republic — Mon, 18 May 2026 09:46:15 +0000

Jerusalem, May 18 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump discussed the possibility of renewing fighting against Iran over phone, Israel’s state-owned Kan TV news reported. The broadcaster, citing a senior Israeli official, said the United States is expected to carry out attacks jointly with Israel if it resumes the war […]

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‘Calm before storm’: Trump’s warning sparks alarm over possible Iran strikes, signals escalation in Middle East

The Naga Republic — Sun, 17 May 2026 06:06:41 +0000

Washington, May 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump issued a veiled warning over rising tensions in the Middle East, posting an AI-generated image and message that read, “It was the calm before the storm,” amid reports that he is in discussions with top aides on potentially resuming air strikes on Iran. The image shared on his […]

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A 40-Times Divide – What is driving Nagaland’s income crisis?

The Naga Republic — Sun, 17 May 2026 06:06:32 +0000

Morung Express NewsDimapur | May 17 A sharp income disparity in Nagaland, where the top five% of households earn an average of Rs 71,028 per month against a mere Rs 1,639 earned by the bottom half, has generated discourse, with residents pointing to corruption, unemployment, over-dependence on government jobs, and poor governance as the deeper […]

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No room for ‘underground’ links in governance, Minister Aye asserts

The Naga Republic — Sun, 17 May 2026 06:06:24 +0000

Morung Express NewsZunheboto | May 17 Nagaland Minister for Roads and Bridges, G Kaito Aye, reflecting on the political and social evolution of the state over the years said, “Nagas today have their own government and democratic system.” Addressing the Sümi Kükami Hoho (SKH) Baghi Hoho in Zunheboto on May 16 as chief guest, Aye […]

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Sümi Kükami Hoho adopts resolutions

The Naga Republic — Sun, 17 May 2026 06:06:16 +0000

Male-only village chiefs, traditional ‘GB’ titles, RTI restrictions, mandate customary justice Zunheboto, May 17 (MExN): The Sümi Kükami Hoho Baghi Hoho, meeting on May 16, adopted a series of resolutions affirming customary governance norms, including a ban on women holding village chieftainship and a push to replace the colonial-era “GB” title with traditional honorifics. The gathering […]

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Rs 36.57 crore worth narcotics destroyed by Nagaland Police

The Naga Republic — Sun, 17 May 2026 06:06:07 +0000

Kohima, May 17 (MExN): The Drug Disposal Committee constituted for the Narcotics Police Station at Police Headquarters (PHQ), Nagaland, on May 16 destroyed seized narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances with an estimated market value of over Rs 36.57 crore at the designated dumping site in Perima. The disposal, carried out strictly under the provisions of the […]

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‘NDPP shall stand amended as NPF’: SEC on merger recognition

The Naga Republic — Sat, 16 May 2026 09:26:40 +0000

Dimapur, May 16 (MExN): The State Election Commission (SEC), Nagaland has officially amended the party affiliations of all elected NDPP candidates in the 2024 Municipal and Town Councils elections, recognising them as members of the Naga People’s Front (NPF) following the merger of the two parties. In an order issued on the basis of a […]

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