Nagaland news & politics
The latest news from Nagaland, where Neiphiu Rio (NDPP) is Chief Minister. Most covered in the last 30 days: crime violence, protest opposition, rape sexual crime.
Nagaland football player dies after falling from train at Walayar in Palakkad
A 26-year-old football player, Henry Lamk Hoshem, died Tuesday morning after falling from a train at Walayar in Palakkad district. The victim from Nagaland was returning to Kadavanthara, Kochi, from a match in Coimbatore while working at a restaurant. Police stated the circumstances are unclear. His body was moved to the Government District Hospital, Palakkad.
NCD demands NLTP Act removal after 19 deaths from adulterated liquor in September
The Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) submitted a memorandum to Dimapur Deputy Commissioner Tinojongshi Chang on October 6, demanding the removal of the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act. President G.K. Rengma cited 19 deaths from adulterated liquor in September and over 2,000 outlets found in Dimapur. The group proposed a one-year trial of regulated sales for those aged 23 years and above via Aadhaar verification.
NSCN (I-M) leaders retract statement questioning former CM S.C. Jamir's authority
V.S. Atem and R.H. Raising of the NSCN (I-M) retracted a September 16 statement questioning former Chief Minister S.C. Jamir's authority. The retraction followed a 15-day deadline from the Ao Senden. On September 10, the 94-year-old Jamir met Mohan Bhagwat in New Delhi to urge an early political settlement for the Naga peace process.
Three men allegedly harassed woman and assaulted doctors with hockey sticks in New Delhi
At around 3:30 am on Sunday, three men allegedly harassed a north-eastern woman and tried to forcibly pull her into their white Mercedes car at the Ashoka Hotel in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. The men also assaulted two doctor friends with hockey sticks and iron rods. Police registered an FIR after the victim was taken to RML Hospital for examination.
A woman and her companion from Nagaland's Dimapur were molested at Kolkata's JW Marriott
A woman and her companion from Nagaland's Dimapur were molested at Kolkata's JW Marriott hotel on Saturday (October 3, 2026) night. The incident occurred between 12.30 a.m. and 1 a.m. while they cheered for the Brazilian football team. Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime) Kunal Aggarwal confirmed police arrested Palash Ray, 56, from a hotel room on Sunday morning following an FIR.
Landslide blocks 80% of Dikhow river; authorities monitor to avert Sivasagar-style disaster
On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, a landslide occurred between Yongshei in Longleng district and Yaongyimsen in Mokokchung district, Nagaland. W. Manpai Phom stated the slide blocked about 80% of the Dikhow river. Mridul Yadav reported that authorities are monitoring the situation to avert a disaster similar to the June floods that killed almost 50 people in Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat.
Rima Das's 'Village Rockstars 2' Screens Post-Garg, Plans Pan-Indian Push
Rima Das's Village Rockstars 2, a sequel to her 2017 Assamese drama, premiered at the Busan International Film Festival in October 2024 and was released theatrically on March 6, 2025, following singer Zubeen Garg's death. Delayed by various factors, it initially screened only in Assam but Rima now plans pan-Indian releases for future films, emphasizing the importance of marketing and team support. The film currently runs in select cities.
Nagaland Spurious Liquor Kills 19, Methanol Found in Deadly Drinks
The death toll from spurious liquor in Nagaland has risen to 19, with eight deaths reported in Mokokchung and 11 in Tuensang. The tragedy began on September 24 when four died and another four fell ill in Mangkolemba. Forensic tests confirmed methanol presence. Police have arrested several people and formed a Special Investigative Team to probe the deaths, launching a crackdown that has seized over 3,200 bottles/cans of spurious liquor across both districts.
19 Dead After Drinking Poisonous Liquor In Nagaland
At least 19 people died in Nagaland after drinking suspected adulterated liquor, with eight deaths reported in Mokokchung district and 11 in Tuensang over two days. Additional Superintendent of Police I Bunglang Chang led a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to trace the supply chain and investigate the deaths. Samples were sent to Guwahati for forensic examination, while police arrested 19 people and seized nearly 3,000 bottles during raids. People are advised to avoid consuming unidentified liquor and seek medical care if symptoms arise.
Angh by Theja Rio at Toronto: The Indian film taking Nagaland to global cinema
Theja Rio's debut feature film Angh, set in Nagaland and shot in the Konyak language, won the Platform Prize at Toronto International Film Festival this month. The award recognizes a distinctive directorial voice and places the film on an unusual path to the 2027 Academy Awards under new rules. Set in early 1960s Mon district, Angh explores cultural shifts through the relationship between a traditional chief and his Christian-influenced son as an American missionary arrives. The win highlights rarely seen indigenous stories globally.
Two Nagaland teens rescued from forest after missing train to Kerala
On Sunday, Railway Protection Force (Katpadi) rescued two 17-year-old boys, T. Nagampha and A. Tsemtun Kanyak, from a remote forest near Walajah Road and Mukundarayapuram railway stations in Ammor village. The teens had left their homes in Nagaland to find jobs in Kerala but got stranded after missing their train at Samalkot Station. Assistant sub-inspector P.R. Murali and head constable G. Gopalakrishnan found them past midnight. After providing medical assistance, the boys were handed over to the Child Helpline for Safe Custody at the Collectorate.
Nagaland Police Chief Issues Red Alert After Nine Die from Spurious Liquor
At least nine deaths in Civil Hospital in Tuensang are suspected to be due to spurious liquor, leading Nagaland Police Chief Rupin Sharma to issue a red alert on Sunday. The deaths prompted an investigation and a call for abstinence from liquor in several districts. This incident highlights the failure of the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act, 1989, which aimed to reduce alcohol-related issues but has instead led to illegal liquor proliferation and health hazards.
