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Taken from India, 39 Naga ancestors return after 100 years: Oxford museum transfers skulls taken by British officials during colonial rule
Oxford's Pitt Rivers Museum has formally handed over the remains of 39 Naga ancestors, mostly skulls collected during British colonial rule between the 1910s and 1940s. A Nagaland delegation received them after a reconciliation process that began in 2020. The remains will be brought to India and laid to rest at a shared memorial.
From insurgency to Arabica: Nagaland finds a new revolution in coffee
Nagaland is brewing a new future, shifting from its past to a vibrant coffee economy. Local farmers and young entrepreneurs are leading this transformation. They are cultivating premium arabica beans and building brands. This initiative aims to establish Nagaland as a significant player in India's specialty coffee market.
Assam govt launches major eviction drive in Golaghat to clear encroached forest land
Assam government has started the state's biggest eviction drive in Golaghat. The move will clear over 3,600 acres of land in the Rengma Reserve Forest at Uriamghat, bordering Nagaland
Nagaland University conducting archaeological research on prehistoric life of Naga communities
Nagaland University is spearheading archaeological research into the prehistoric life of Naga communities to discover climate change mitigation strategies for food security. The study, spanning the Holocene and Anthropocene periods, involves collaboration with indigenous populations and various international universities.
Mizoram stands in solidarity with kin in conflicts in Manipur, Myanmar
Mizoram stands in solidarity with the ethnic kin caught in conflicts in Manipur and Myanmar. Mizoram's historical and current challenges, including the debate over Zo reunification, unfold amid the region's ongoing conflicts and New Delhi's border fencing plans.
UK auction house withdraws sale of 'Naga Human Skull' amid outcry
A UK auction house has withdrawn the Naga Human Skull from its sale after protests in India. The skull was originally slated for auction, prompting Nagaland's Chief Minister to seek intervention. Following backlash, the auction house decided to respect the concerns raised, acknowledging that the sale was legal but could cause emotional distress.
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Nagaland CM writes to Union External Affairs Minister to stop proposed auction of Naga human remains in the UK
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has urged Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to intervene in the proposed auction of Naga human remains in the UK. The Forum for Naga Reconciliation has condemned the auction, stating it perpetuates colonial violence. Rio calls for immediate action to halt the auction, emphasizing the emotional and cultural significance for the Naga people.
Advocating for the well-being of Zo people amidst Meitei radical challenges: Zomi Council Steering Committee's memorandum to PM
The Zomi Council Steering Committee (ZCSC) submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister highlighting the plight of the Zo people - the Hmars, the Kuki-Zos and the nine Zomi tribes - who continue to bear the brunt of Meitei radicals. The memorandum described how the Arambai Tenggol, a Meitei militia group, have influenced Meitei MLAs and MPs to take an Oath favoring their desires. The entire Oath-taking exercise testified the collapse of democracy in Manipur. The ZCSC letter also requested the creation of a Separate Administration for the Zo people, the restoration of AFSPA in Manipur Valley, and the disarming of Meitei militias.
Army operations good for morale, but not for conflict zone
For several years, India has been trying all diplomatic means to allow its forces to clear the Indian militant bases in Myanmar.
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