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Nagaland polls: Nominations of 200 applicants found valid, says EC

The Election Commission, after scrutiny of all nomination papers, has found 22 of the 222 applications invalid in Nagaland, a senior official said

'Nagas should change mindset that women can't be in decision-making bodies'

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has stressed the need for people of the state to change their mindset that Naga women cannot be in decision-making bodies

Drugs, cash valued at Rs 37 cr seized in pre-poll raids in Nagaland

Authorities in Nagaland have seized contraband and cash, valued at around Rs 37 crore, since the announcement of the Assembly polls on January 18, officials said on Monday

BJP manifesto promises package for east Nagaland, Naga culture preservation

BJP has released its manifesto for the upcoming Nagaland assembly elections

Nagaland Assembly polls: 183 candidates in fray for 60 seats across state

After withdrawal of candidature by a Cong candidate, Nagaland Assembly election will witness a total of 183 candidates in the fray for 60 seats, Chief Electoral Officer, V Shashank Shekhar said

Nagaland polls: BJP's 'Vision Document' talks of promoting Naga culture

Preserving a rich Naga identity and culture including establishment of a dedicated Nagaland Cultural Research Fund with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore

Nagaland's Seyochung Sitimi constituency resolves 'one man one vote'

To ensure the conduct of a free and fair election, the Seyochung Sitimi village in poll-bound Nagaland has made a strong resolution with the motto of 'one man one vote'

'Nagaland needs BJP', says video released ahead of Assembly polls

Ahead of the February 27 Assembly polls, the BJP has released a video 'Nagaland needs BJP' seeking votes from the people of the state

Five injured, vehicles damaged in pre-poll violence in Nagaland: Police

At least five people were injured and several vehicles were damaged in pre-poll violence in Nagaland, police said on Sunday

Women's group gears up to restrict liquor supply during Nagaland polls

Nagaland is a dry state but with Feb 27 election campaign gaining momentum, a women's organisation in Phek district has set up check-gates to restrict liquor offered as inducement to voters

NDPP-BJP govt will solve all problems of Nagaland, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday asserted that the NDPP-BJP coalition will retain power in Nagaland and it will solve all problems of the state

Top BJP leaders including Rijiju to campaign in poll-bound Nagaland

Top BJP leaders, including Kiren Rijiju and Sarbananda Sonowal, and the party's BJP national general secretary BL Santhosh, will campaign for the February 27 elections in Nagaland on Friday

Assembly poll: Union Minister Athawale addresses election rally in Nagaland

Union Minister and RPI(A) chief Ramdas Athawale addressed a poll rally on Monday at Tsemenyu district, Nagaland, for the party's candidate Ar Loguseng Semp

Ahead of assembly elections, police beefed up security across Nagaland

Ahead of the upcoming Nagaland assembly polls, Nagaland Police has beefed up security and patrols across the state

Nagaland election: Kharge claims BJP cheated people on Naga political issue

Solving the decades-old Naga issue is one of the top-most commitments in the Congress' manifesto, party president Mallikarjun Kharge said at an election rally here

BJP broke alliance in Meghalaya to contest all seats, become stronger: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the BJP broke its alliance with the NPP before the elections in Meghalaya so that it can contest all 60 assembly seats and emerge stronger

Meghalaya govt denied permission for PM Modi's rally in Tura: BJP

BJP national secretary Rituraj Sinha on Sunday questioned the National People's Party govt in poll-bound Meghalaya for denying permission for holding a rally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tura.

Meghalaya man arrested for sharing video of EVM that showed votes go to BJP

A man was arrested in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district for allegedly sharing a video on social media which purportedly showed that any button pressed on an EVM leads to a vote in favour of the BJP

Home Minister Amit Shah to address rallies in Meghalaya ahead of elections

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit poll-bound Meghalaya tomorrow and address two election rallies in Shillong

Not involved in denying PM Modi's rally, says Meghalaya CM Sangma

Meghalaya Chief Minister and NPP supremo Conrad K Sangma asserted that neither he nor his party had any role in denying permission for PM Modi's election rally at the PA Sangma Sports Complex in Tura