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New Delhi, Jan. 20: Barriers of language and custom notwithstanding, the Naga tribes and sub-tribes have come together to form a unique troupe. This troupe will showcase the rich culture and history of the community in different countries all around the world.

Named ?Nagas Call for Peace: Creating a Vision of Hope for Our Nation and the World ?, the band?s maiden performance in Bangkok in October spread the message far and wide about the turmoil in Nagaland and the community?s struggle for peace. ?We have received invitations from several countries in Asia and Europe though the tours are yet...

Kohima, Jan. 20: In a severe jolt to the ruling Congress in Nagaland ahead of the February Assembly elections, two senior leaders ? higher education minister T. Chuba and PCC vice-president Imkong Inchem ? quit the party today.

While Chuba joined the Nagaland People?s Front (NPF), Imkong is yet to announce his future plans. None of the leaders were, however, available for comments.

The NPF is part of the BJP-led ?Nagaland Democratic Alliance?, constituted with the single agenda of toppling chief minister S.C. Jamir and installing a ?pro-talks? government.

Former Nagaland chief minister and...

IMPHAL, Jan 20 ? Prominent theatre director Ratan Thiyam?s Chorus Repertory theatre, one of the premier theatre groups in North East India the firstever Asian Theatre Festival ? 2003. The theatre festival began from January 11 and featured a feast of plays performed by five internationally established theatre groups including the ?Black Tent Theatre? of Japan, ?Veitnam National Theatre? of Vietnam, ?Mebuyan Peace Project? of Philipines, ?Nandikar? of Kolkata and ?Chorus Repertory Theatre? of Manipur. The groups staged their plays at the Shrine, the playhouse of the Chorus.

Taking part in a...

BISWANATH CHARIALI, Jan 20 ? The Gramin Krishi Unnayan Prakalpa launched by the Assam Branch of Indian Tea Association (ABITA) throughout the State has yielded good results in the current agricultural season. Through the project, the ABITA familiarised the farmers with modern and scientific methods of cultivation as also with the multiple cropping system.

The project was initiated in 2000 at Panery in Mangaldoi circle of ABITA. When it met with resounding success, its activities were extended and more centres were set up at Biswanath Chariali, Balipara, Mazbat, Koliabor, Bokakhat, Namrup...

DIYUN (Changlang) Jan 20 : Arunachal?s minister for Information & Public Relations C.C. Singpho has inaugurated a Mahabodhi School at Diyun in Changlang district on January 14 last under the aegis of the Mahabodhi Society Bangalore. C.C. Singpho described the opening of the school as a historic occasion for the people of Diyun area for the school will not only impart general education but also spiritual education based on Buddhism. The Minister also donated 28 acres of land for permanent construction of the school campus. The school initially started upto class III will be upgrated in...