KOHIMA, February 27: With the Government working on a move to enter into a formal ceasefire agreement with two more Naga insurgent outfits, all eyes have now shifted to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (IM) which has been holding talks with the Centre for three years and opposing inclusion of any other Naga group, reports PTI. The Union Home Ministry sources have indicated that the government could announce a ceasefire during the Budget session of Parliament with NSCN (Khaplang) and the Naga Federal Group. The NSCN (IM) strongman, Thuingaleng Muivah, had himself opposed any move by...

NEW DELHI, February 27: The Supreme Court's move to examine the validity of the IMDT Act is likely to finally sound its death knell as the Apex Court may order striking down of the controversial Act. The observation by the Division Bench led by the Chief Justice of India, A S Anand that unhindered illegal infiltration from across the border may not only change the demographic pattern of Assam but poses a threat to the internal security and sovereignty of the country, has led to renewed hope that the Act may finally be on its way out. However, the Apex Court wants to hear out all parties...

IMPHAL, February 27: The seven-party coalition, led by Samata Party Chief Minister Radhabinod Koijam, is fighting survival battle following the resignation of three Ministers and the formation of a new party. The three Ministers, namely Health Minister, Nimaichand Luwang, Commerce and Industries Minister Khumukcham Amutombi and Animal Husbandry and Arts and Culture Minister M Manihar, have however softened their stance after a discussion with their party leader and Chief Minister R B Koijam. On the other hand, two members of the Federal Party of Manipur (FPM) including the Deputy Speaker, K...

IMPHAL, February 26: In an unprecedented move, the Army has announced that it would observe a 15-day unilateral Yaosang Peace Period from March 1 onwards with respect to all underground groups operating in Manipur. In a repeat of the Bihu 'safe passage' experiment in Assam, the general officer commanding, 57th Mountain Division, Mj. Gen. Iqbal Singh announced at a press conference held at the Kangla fort that the Army and the Assam Rifles would cease all counterinsurgency operations against the underground groups of Manipur during the period from March 1 to 15. Asserting that neither the Army...

GUWAHATI, February 26: The State Government today sought a detailed report from the West Bengal government on the mysterious disease that took the lives of a number of people including two doctors in the Siliguri area. The State Health Minister, Kamala Kalita told this correspondent here this evening that the West Bengal Government has been requested to provide the details of the disease including the steps taken to control the disease. Kalita today reviewed the situation in the state in a meeting with the senior officials including the health secretary and director of Health Services. Talking...