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Nagaland's coronavirus recovery rate rises to all-time high of 90.3%

On Wednesday, Nagaland's Covid-19 recovery rate was 89.73%

Bypolls: BJP wins 16 seats, Shivraj Singh Chouhan govt on firm wicket

The results have also come as a shot in the arm for former Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, who took a big political risk by quitting the Congress and joining the BJP in March

Nagaland reports 128 fresh Covid-19 cases, state's tally rises to 9,455

After 10 consecutive days of more Covid-19 recoveries than positive cases, Nagaland on Saturday reported 128 fresh infections pushing the caseload in the state to 9,455, said an official

For ninth day, Nagaland reports more Covid-19 recoveries than fresh cases

Nagaland for the ninth consecutive day reported more Covid-19 recoveries than fresh cases as 144 patients recuperated from the disease while 57 new infections pushed the tally to 9,264

Nagaland bypolls see 67.92% turnout till 1 pm in two assembly seats

Around 67.92 per cent of total 43,242 voters exercised their franchise till 1 pm in by-polls to two assembly seats in Nagaland amidst tight security and strict adherence to the Covid-19 protocol

Nagaland reports 21 new Covid-19 cases, 3 more deaths, and 152 recoveries

Nagaland reported 21 new Covid-19 cases, while 152 more patients recovered, officials said

Centre working hard to resolve Naga issue: Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has said that the Centre is working hard to resolve the Naga political issue.

Nagaland's Covid tally rises to 7,698 with 94 new cases; sees 1 new death

Nagaland's Covid-19 tally rose to 7,698 as 94 more people tested positive for the infection, while one fresh fatality pushed the state's coronavirus death toll to 28, a health official said

Nagaland coronavirus update: 112 new cases push Covid-19 tally to 7,604

Nagaland's Covid-19 tally rose to 7,604 on Friday as 112 more people tested positive for the infection

Nagaland by-elections: 8 candidates file nominations for 2 assembly seats

Friday was the last date for filing nominations for the by-elections to the Southern Angami-I seat in Kohima district and the Pungro-Kiphire seat in Kiphire district

Nagaland coronavirus update: State reports 53 Covid cases, 85 recoveries

The Covid-19 tally of Nagaland went up to 7,416 after 53 more people tested positive for the virus, while 85 patients recovered from the infection taking the number of cured people to 5,855

PM Modi condoles demise of Nagaland minister C M Chang due to Covid-19

He was 77 and is survived by his wife, four sons, five daughters and grandchildren.

Nagaland coronavirus update: Tally crosses 7,000-mark with 70 fresh cases

Nagaland's Covid-19 tally crossed the 7,000-mark as 70 more people, including 40 security personnel, tested positive for the disease, Health Minister S Pangnyu Phom said

Nagaland coronavirus update: State reports 21 new Covid-19 cases

Twenty-one new Covid-19 cases were reported in Nagaland on Thursday

NSCN(IM) wants Naga talks to shift to 3rd country, seeks PM's involvement

The NSCN (IM) has demanded direct involvement of PM Modi in the talks to resolve the festering insurgency in the northeastern state and insisted that the negotiations be held in a "third country"

Nagaland coronavirus update: 111 new cases take state tally to 6,429

At least 111 more people tested positive for Covid-19 in Nagaland on Saturday, raising the state's tally to 6,429

Indefinite blockade by truckers at Nagaland border continues for third day

The "indefinite economic blockade" called by five unions of truckers and drivers at the inter-state entry points of Dimapur, the commercial hub of Nagaland, entered its third day on Thursday

NEP will be implemented in Nagaland in a gradual manner: Official

The new National Education Policy (NEP) will be implemented in Nagaland in a gradual manner, a senior Education department official said

Nagaland to withdraw steep Covid-19 cess on petrol, diesel: Minister

The Nagaland government has decided to withdraw the steep COVID-19 cess on petrol and diesel, state minister Neiba Kronu said on Wednesday. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting at Choumukedima in Dimapur district, he said. Considering the need to give a boost to economic activities and the woes of the people, the decision to rollback the cess was taken, Kronu, who is also the government spokesperson on COVID-19, said. The Nagaland government imposed the COVID-19 cess of Rs 5 per litre on diesel and Rs 6 per litre on petrol and other motor spirits on April 28, amid a crunch in the state's finances in the wake of the lockdown following the COVID-19 outbreak. Opposition parties, tribal bodies, civil society groups and student bodies have been demanding a rollback of the cess. Besides, the Dimapur Naga Students' Union on September 19 had threatened to close down all the petrol pumps in the state if the cess was not withdrawn. The official notification for the roll

Nagaland coronavirus update: State reports 59 fresh Covid-19 cases

Nagaland reported 59 fresh cases of the novel coronavirus on Sunday taking the state's infection tally to 5,451