NEW DELHI, Feb 2 ? The war of words between Nagaland Chief Minister S C Jamir and the NSCN (I-M) hotted up yesterday with the latter taking exception to the former?s reported statement that its leaders Isak and Muivah came to Delhi as ?good Indian citizens with valid Indian passport.?

?While the visit of the collective leadership to India has been proved meaningful in enhancing mutual trust and confidence that is most essential for resolving of the Indo-Naga conflict, such kind of statement is totally irrelevant and nonsense,? a statement from the insurgent group said.

The collective...

Imphal, Febuary 01: As part of the SPF Government's endeavor to review sick units necessary funds would be allocated to revive the Jiribam Tea Estate, said Minister of State (Agriculture) K Ranjit. In an exclusive chat with The Sangai Express the Minister exuded confidence that with the required funding the Estate will not only be revived but its productivity can be increased considerably. During the President Rule Government the tea estate along with other unprofitable corporations were ordered for closure. Citing poor financial conditions and lack of initiatives by previous Governments...

GUWAHATI, Feb 1 ? Inspired by the success of the shallow tubewell irrigation scheme implemented in the State under the Samridha Krishak Yojana (SKY), the Planning Commission has recommended it as ?ideal for adoption in other States.? In what should sound as good music for the State Agriculture department, often in the news for the wrong reasons, the Planning Commission has termed the project a success in terms of its physical achievements ? added irrigation, increased farm output, and higher income for farmers besides efficiency of financial utilisation ? and said such a scheme has potential...

SHILLONG, Feb 1? Khun Hynnniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM), a new regional party in Meghalaya, floated by the Khasi Students? Union (KSU), will make its debut in the forthcoming Assembly elections in the hill state. A list of 26 candidates of the party was released here on Friday by the KHNAM president and former KSU president Paul Lyngdoh, who is himself a candidate from Jaiaw and the best bet for the fledgeding party. Prominent among other candidates contesting on KHNAM tickets are former Home Minister J M Pariat, former MLA and prominent advocate G S Massar (ex-MLA) and...

AGARTALA, Feb 1? The electoral process for the Assembly elections in Tripura began on Friday with the issuance of notification by the Election Commission for the February 26 polls in the state. The last date for filing of nominations in February 7, the papers would be scrutinised on February 8 and withdrawal of nomination papers can be made until February 10, the notification said.

The polling for constitution of a new 60-member House would begin at 0700 hours and end at 1600 hours on February 26 and the counting of the ballots would take place on March 1. The term of the present Tripura...