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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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Fresh elections to three municipal wards in Nagaland

The Naga Republic — Sat, 16 May 2026 09:26:33 +0000

Poll on June 16, counting on June 19 Dimapur, May 16 (MExN): The State Election Commission (SEC), Nagaland, has ordered fresh elections to three municipal wards across the state following casual vacancies, with polling scheduled for June 16 and the counting of votes set for June 19. The decision, notified on Friday, applies to Ward […]

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Israel, Lebanon to extend ceasefire for 45 days: US State Department

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

Washington, May 16 (IANS) Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of their ceasefire that took effect last month, a spokesperson for the US State Department has said. “The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress,” State Department spokesman Tommy Piggott said on X on […]

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PM Modi writes to CM Tamang on Statehood Day, recalls fond memories of Sikkim visit

The Naga Republic — Sat, 16 May 2026 09:26:18 +0000

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has written to Chief Minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang, on the occasion of Sikkim Statehood Day, extending heartfelt greetings and reflecting on the state’s 50-year journey of development, culture, and harmony. In his letter, written from ‘Camp office, The Hague’ the Prime Minister conveyed his […]

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SIR in Nagaland from Aug 16; Final publication on Nov 22

The Naga Republic — Sat, 16 May 2026 09:25:15 +0000

Dimapur, May 16 (MExN): The Election Commission of India has ordered a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 16 states and three Union Territories, including Nagaland, with the final electoral roll for the state scheduled for publication on November 22, 2026. The qualifying date for the SIR in Nagaland has been fixed as […]

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