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  • England cricketers emerge hot buys at IPL auction; Tahir, Ishant unpicked
    Bengaluru, February 20 (IANS) English cricketers led by all-rounder Ben Stokes and pacer Tymal Mills turned out to be the hottest purchases at the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction here on Monday, which also
    / 20th February 2017
  • Uber CEO orders 'urgent investigation' on sexual harassment claims
    February 20 (Reuters) - The chief executive of Uber Technologies Inc has ordered an "urgent investigation" into claims of sexual harassment at the ride-hailing service made by a former employee.   Ch
    / 20th February 2017
  • Trump's defense chief, in Iraq, says: We're not here for your oil
    BAGHDAD, February 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. military is not in Iraq "to seize anybody's oil", Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said, distancing himself from remarks by President Donald Trump at the start of a visit t
    / 20th February 2017
  • Retired Philippine policeman says Duterte ordered 'death squad' hits
    MANILA, February 20 (Reuters) - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte operated a "death squad" while mayor of Davao city, giving cash and orders for police and assassins to murder criminals, according to a forme
    / 20th February 2017
  • Shurhozelie elected leader, to be Nagaland CM
    Kohima, February 20 (IANS): Naga People's Front (NPF) leader Shurhozelie Liezietsu was on Monday elected the new legislature party leader of the ruling Democratic Alliance to be the new Nagaland Chief Minis
    Nagaland / 20th February 2017
  • Madonna shares video of newly adopted twin daughters
    Los Angeles, February 20 (IANS) Singer Madonna has shared a video of newly adopted twin daughters Esther and Stella singing "Twinkle twinkle little star".   The popstar was granted permission to adop
    / 20th February 2017
  • Trump administration drafts plan to raise asylum bar, speed deportations
    WASHINGTON, February 20 (Reuters) - The Department of Homeland Security has prepared new guidance for immigration agents aimed at speeding up deportations by denying asylum claims earlier in the process. &nb
    / 20th February 2017
  • Messi penalty rescues win for Barcelona
    BARCELONA, February 20 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi's late penalty saw bedraggled Barcelona scrape a 2-1 victory over Leganes on Sunday at a divided Nou Camp as the La Liga champions looked as if they had still not
    / 20th February 2017
  • SpaceX launches rocket from historic NASA pad in Florida
    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., February 20 (Reuters) - A SpaceX Falcon rocket blasted off on Sunday from a Florida launch pad once used to send NASA astronauts to the moon, a step forward for billionaire entrepreneur El
    / 20th February 2017
  • Trump comment about immigration 'problems' baffles Sweden
    STOCKHOLM/WASHINGTON, February 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that Sweden experienced an immigration-related security incident prompted a baffled response from the Scandinavian country
    / 20th February 2017
  • Ibrahimovic fires Manchester United into FA Cup quarter-finals
    REUTERS - Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic came off the bench to score the winner as they recovered from an early deficit to beat Championship strugglers Blackburn Rovers 2-1 away in the FA Cup fifth roun
    / 20th February 2017
  • New political twist unfolds in Nagaland
    •    Neiphiu Rio may replace TR as CM•    Dr Shurhozelie beleaguered, 49 legislators supporting Rio camped in Kaziranga•    TR Zeliang to arrive Sunday to tend
    Nagaland / 19th February 2017
  • In support of 33% women reservation
    Chumben B Yanthan TISS, Guwahati campus Any Naga fellow who dissuades 33% reservation to the women in the political domain shall be sent back to the days of headhunting. Take pride in the past, don’t
    Public Space / 19th February 2017
  • Fifth priest from Yimchungrü tribe ordained
    Kohima, February 19 (MExN): Rev. Fr. Obed Yimchungrü, the fifth Yimchungrü priest from St. Paul Parish, Pungro in Kiphire district was ordained on Saturday, February 18 by Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop
    / 19th February 2017
  • AR apprehend 5 allegedly involved in collection of tax
    Kohima, February 19 (MExN): 3 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) apprehended five civilians, including NSCN (K) tax collectors, “over ground workers” and a p
    / 19th February 2017
  • Nagaland CM tenders resignation
    Governor accepts resignation, asks CM and cabinet to continue till alternative arrangements are made   Morung Express News Dimapur/Kohima| February 19   Nagaland State Governor, PB Acharya
    / 19th February 2017
  • AR apprehends NSCN (K) Sumi region Vice Chairman
    DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 19 (MExN): The 5 Assam Rifles today apprehended Inaque Chopy, Vice Chairman, Sumi Region of the NSCN (K) from Old Akuba village. A press note from the IGAR (N) informed that the Vice Chairman
    Nagaland / 19th February 2017
  • Lok Sabha Speaker for unanimous passage of women’s reservation bill
    Indore, February 19 (IANS): Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Sunday said the much awaited women’s reservation bill should be passed unanimously and respectfully by Parliament.   Talking to repo
    / 19th February 2017
  • JCC bandh in Dimapur partially lifted
    DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 19 (MExN): In light of the official confirmation of the Chief Minister’s resignation, the JCC has called for partial lifting of the bandh in Dimapur. A press note informed that all businesse
    / 19th February 2017
  • Commotion outside as legislators meet
    Kohima, February 19 (MExN): Tensions rose in Kohima today as two groups of people confronted each other prior to the meeting of legislators scheduled to be held at Hotel Japfu. The commotion started at around 1
    / 19th February 2017
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