NSCN (I-M) junks Delhi’s alleged mining bid in Nagaland
The Hindu
NSCN (I-M) rejects Centre's mining bid in Nagaland, asserting Naga rights over land and resources against Indian intrusion.
The Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-I-M) on Friday rejected the Centre’s alleged mining bid in Nagaland, asserting the Nagas’ rights over their land and mineral resources.
The extremist group said New Delhi has been eyeing the Nagas’ natural wealth such as petroleum, coal, chromite, limestone, nickel, and cobalt which fuel various industries, including those serving the defence sector.
“For quite a long period, the government of India has been casting covetous eyes to explore our natural wealth, mainly petroleum, but under no circumstances should we allow our mineral wealth to be exploited by our aggressor when they refused to respect the political rights of the Naga people,” NSCN (I-M) chairman Q. Tuccu said in his address during the 46th Naga Republic Day celebration at Hebron, the outfit’s headquarters near Nagaland’s Dimapur town.
Reacting to the Centre’s “new attempt” to “intrude upon our sovereign ownership rights” in Nagaland’s Mokokchung district for petroleum exploration and extraction, he said “India” was testing “our nerves without respecting our history and culture.”
The Naga culture makes the people possessive of their “wealth with a strong attachment to our national identity that provides a sense of legacy and pride as God’s chosen people”, he explained.
Mr Tuccu applauded a statement issued by the Ao Naga community against petroleum exploration on land that “does not belong to the Indian government”.
He accused the Centre of delaying the resolution to the Naga political issue.
With IndiGo set to launch flights to Europe this summer, its CEO Pieter Elbers talks to The Hindu about the airline’s foray into long-haul international destinations, the XLR deliveries, the airline’s shift beyond the low-cost model, reasons for high airfares and how the airline is innovating to tackle customer anger and enhance the travel experience.
Assessing faculty research output through citation index raises questions about the true quality of academic contributions.
Join CM Naidu in protecting Earth by conserving energy and water, as highlighted during Earth Hour and World Water Day.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy advocates for increased Southern States representation in Lok Sabha to prevent political imbalance.
J&K government assures relief for victims of devastating fire in Anantnag, working on proper rehabilitation efforts.
Kerala Governor criticizes SFI banner at University of Calicut, emphasizes against politicization of educational institutions.
As many as 274 government schoolchildren from across Tamil Nadu will be taking part in the annual workshops organised by the School Education Department in Chennai, which will be held from March 24 to March 26, 2025.
The Greater Chennai City Traffic Police (GCTP) has announced parking arrangements and traffic diversions in view of the TATA IPL Season – 2025 Cricket Matches, which are scheduled to be held at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, on March 23 and 28, April 5, 11, 25, and 30, and May 12.
PM Modi emphasizes water conservation and sustainable development on World Water Day, stressing its vital role in civilizations.
Law plays a fundamental role in shaping a transforming society by establishing justice and order, adopting evolving norms, and driving progress through legal reforms, said G.V. Selvam
BJP MLA Sham Lal Sharma stages walkout from Jammu and Kashmir Assembly over unsatisfactory response on solid waste disposal.
Controversial priest Yati Narsinghanand Giri accused of hate speech and insulting police officials in video, FIR filed.
Shorts News:Watch: Bengaluru’s first ever ‘Cauvery Aarti’: World Water Day