Neiphiu Rio

After winning the BJP a brute majority in the 2026 Assam assembly polls, the question now is whether Himanta Biswa Sarma stands at par with chief ministers like Yogi Adityanath and Devendra Fadnavis, who are widely regarded as disciplined Sangh loyalists and potential next generation leaders of the BJP in the post Modi-Shah era.

During a pivotal session, Nagaland's Chief Minister neiphiu rio introduced the state’s budget for 2026-27, totaling a notable Rs 337.04 crore deficit. Although a net surplus was anticipated, an unfavorable opening balance contributed to the shortfall. The budget prioritizes fiscal stability, improved revenue mechanisms, and focused initiatives aimed at energizing local economies, uplifting youth potential, and supporting sustainable development.

In a recent political development, the Nagaland assembly has put a hold on the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, 2026, for additional scrutiny by the government. Chief Minister neiphiu rio emphasized the necessity to validate the legal soundness and constitutional integrity of the Memorandum of Agreement's terms.

In a passionate appeal, Nagaland Chief Minister neiphiu rio underscored the importance of integrity during the forthcoming Census 2027. He urged residents to refrain from duplicating their entries, as the state's population growth has been fluctuating compared to the national figures.

In a proactive step to tackle funding challenges, Chief Minister neiphiu rio of Nagaland has proposed handing over the Dimapur Multi-Disciplinary Sports Complex to the Sports Authority of India. This strategic transfer seeks to secure the necessary support to finalize the ambitious Rs 267 crore project that has been stalled by financial constraints.

On a notable Friday in Kohima, Nand Kishore Yadav was sworn in as the 23rd Governor of Nagaland. The ceremony, presided over by Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar, was graced by the presence of Chief Minister neiphiu rio and various dignitaries.

In a recent statement, Nagaland's Chief Minister neiphiu rio emphasized the urgency of finding a peaceful solution to land disputes that are obstructing the modernization of Dimapur railway station.

Amidst a backdrop of cultural pride, students from Nagaland University chose to abstain from singing the national anthem Vande Mataram during their convocation, igniting a heated discussion. The Naga Students' Federation, backed by various political and religious organizations, argues that enforcing this tradition disregards local cultural and religious beliefs.

The Nagaland chief minister and National Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) candidate from Northern Angami - II seat, neiphiu rio, has emerged as one of the richest contestants this election with assets worth Rs 46.95 crore.

by Chief Minister neiphiu rio at Kiphire.Many significant.

A man born to rule, neiphiu rio has led two parties to victory in his four-decade-long career.

Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland have joined Prime Minister Modi's nationwide HPV vaccination drive, launching programs to shield adolescent girls aged 14-15 from cervical cancer. In Arunachal, officials plan to vaccinate about 19,500 girls over the next three months, underscoring the vaccine's safety and its role in preventing HPV-related cancer.

Nagaland chief minister neiphiu rio said that he is willing to go to jail for the sake of the Naga people and that he will continue to be their voice.

The opposition Congress has condemned chief minister neiphiu rio for saying that the last 40 years out of 49 years of statehood were "wasted years".

The Union minister has also asked the state government to sort out land issues soon for, setting up new food storage facility at Changsari here.

Nagaland Chief Minister neiphiu rio on Monday said his government is committed to make all-out efforts to implement transparency and good governance initiatives in the fight against corruption.

Nagaland chief minister neiphiu rio did not propose any new tax for 2010-2011 even as he presented a Rs 603.64-crore deficit budget for the financial year on Thursday.

Nagaland chief minister neiphiu rio on Wednesday stressed on the need to expand the state capital Kohima and establish satellite townships and sub-urban areas on the outskirts of the city.

Nagaland has joined the growing number of states - including West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Orissa and Tripura - opposing the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) proposed by the UPA government.

Nagaland unit BJP president M Chuba congratulated neiphiu rio for orchestrating the election process in an adept manner and taking the alliance back to where it belonged, the seat of authority, with a thumping victory.

Former Nagaland chief minister neiphiu rio missing a berth in the Narendra Modi cabinet has evoked mixed reactions in the state.

Nagaland chief minister neiphiu rio returned to the state on Saturday after a five-day visit to Myanmar, the first ever by any CM of Nagaland.

Nagaland chief minister neiphiu rio on Friday said the state can earn huge profits from the beekeeping and honey production sector without any investment and maintain the ecological balance of the state at the same time.

Chief minister neiphiu rio submitted a letter to governor Nikhil Kumar at Raj Bhavan on Saturday stating that he has been elected the leader of the Nagaland People's Front (NPF) and Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) parties.