Prepare robust ground for solution to Indo-Naga political problem: Zhimoni
In his address on the '79th Naga Independence Day' at GPRN/NSCN council headquarters at Camp Khehoyi under Niuland district as the chief guest, Zhimomi, who is also the convener of the working committee of the Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs), said, "We must rise above our differences, threats, fear, and intimidations."
Calling Aug 14 an immortal date in the history of the Naga people, he said on this day in 1947, the Naga people chose to live undisturbed and unchained as a people and nation, free from conquerors and tyrants.
Stay updated with the latest local news from your
city
on
Times of India
(TOI). Check upcoming
bank holidays
,
public holidays
, and current
gold rates
and
silver prices
in your area.
Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with
Happy Independence Day wishes
,
messages
, and
quotes
!
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
News18
41 minutes ago
- News18
US FBI Director Kash Patel Extends Wishes To India On Independence Day
Last Updated: FBI Director Kash Patel and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extend Independence Day greetings to India. US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel on Friday extended greetings to India on its 79th Independence Day. Patel posted a reply on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's X post on Independence day celebrations, saying, 'Happy Independence Day India." Happy Independence Day India — Kash Patel (@Kash_Patel) August 15, 2025 Earlier today, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also wished the country, saying that the 'historic relationship" between the two countries is consequential and far-reaching, and pledged to work together to address modern challenges. 'On behalf of the United States, I extend our congratulations and warm wishes to the people of India as they celebrate their Independence Day on August 15," he said. 'The historic relationship between the world's largest democracy and the world's oldest democracy is consequential and far-reaching. Our two countries are united by our shared vision for a more peaceful, prosperous, and secure Indo-Pacific region. Our partnership spans industries, promotes innovation, pushes the boundaries of critical and emerging technologies, and extends into space," he added. India is celebrating its 79th Independence Day on today with full patriotic fervour. The day commemorates the nation's freedom from over 200 years of British colonial rule, which finally came to an end in 1947. Who Is Kash Patel? Kash Patel, a staunch Trump loyalist, has a background in both defence and intelligence. Born in 1980 in Garden City, New York, to Gujarati Indian immigrant parents, Patel's career has been closely tied to Trump's political rise. After completing his law degree at Pace University, Patel initially struggled to land a prestigious law firm job. Instead, he spent nearly nine years as a public defender before joining the US Justice Department. Patel soon gained national attention for his role in the committee's investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election. He was instrumental in drafting the controversial 'Nunes Memo," which accused the FBI of abusing surveillance powers in its investigation into the Trump campaign. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Nagaland Governor L Ganesan dies in Chennai
Nagaland Governor L Ganesan CHENNAI: Nagaland Governor L Ganesan died on Friday after a brief period of hospitalisation in Chennai. He was 80. Ganesan was admitted to Apollo Hospitals on August 8, and his condition steadily deteriorated since then. Born in Thanjavur in 1945, Ganesan was drawn towards the Hindu Munnani and later joined the BJP to become one of the seasoned leaders of the party in Tamil Nadu. He held multiple party positions, including state president of BJP, before assuming gubernatorial posts. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Gold Rates Today in Chennai | Silver Rates Today in Chennai In 2021, he became Governor of Manipur and later held additional charge as Governor of West Bengal. He was appointed Governor of Nagaland in Feb 2023. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
The Wire
an hour ago
- The Wire
Another Road From ‘15 August'
Reflections from a time when between 'the garden of Lahore' and 'the dawn of Banaras', there was a dream of a peaceful future. The gate on the Pakistani side of the Attari-Wagah border post, as seen from the Indian side on the 79th Independence Day, near Amritsar, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. Photo: Shiva Sharma Pandraah Agast (15 August), Swatantra Diwas, is our cherished day – a reminder of when we heard our beloved leaders speak from the ramparts of Lal Qila. We heard India's prime minister speak from Lal Qila this morning, the emblem of the Mughal dynasty. Will this 11-year-old dispensation issue an edict changing the name of Lal Qila, amongst many monuments it wants renamed? I wonder. The vortex closes around me. As I draw to the end of my life, I watch the effort to rip 'Muslim' off from the Indian fabric. Yesterday on the front page of The Indian Express there was a full-page ad for a book called 'Kafila'. From the blurb I gather that the book is set in 1947, about the killing, looting and raping in a place in Punjab called Jhang. No author or publisher can afford publicity of this magnitude. The ad has been put out to stoke hatred towards Muslims. It is a prime example of communalism spreading its tentacles. Parallel to Kafila is a narrative, Panipat written by a woman in 1947. The story is narrated in first person by Panipat (the place) itself. It is about Muslims uprooted and driven out. Their Hindu neighbours are desolate and bereft. Panipat mourns at the destruction of her Ganga-Jamni Tehzeeb. Two days ago there was a memorial meeting for a person who stood tall for Hindu-Muslim unity and for composite culture. His name was Sumit Chakravartty, who passed away last month. Over the last 35 years he was part of the people-to-people contact on both sides of the Wagah border, of Pakistanis and Indians who tried to bridge this chasm by extending the hand of friendship. Today, once again, groups like Hind-Pak Dosti Manch, Aaghaz-e-Dosti, SAFMA, Folklore Research Academy and others are struggling in this toxic air to create a bond between human beings on both sides of the border. Many years ago I remember going to the border with Nikhil Chakravartty (Sumit Chakravartty's father), Kuldip Nayar, Bharti Nayar, Mohini Giri, Krishan Mehra and young men like Satman Singh Manak, Ramesh Yadav, Ram Mohan and many close friends and fellow travellers. I remember people from this side like Nirmal Mukherjee, Tapan Bose, Admiral Ramdas, Kamal Chenoy and Rita Manchanda walking across 'no man's land' to meet Justice Dorab Patel, I.A. Rehman, Asma Jahangir, Mubashir Hasan and many others with warmth, with music, with theatre, any way to wash away the bitterness created by the powers on both sides. The people of Amritsar on our side and people of Lahore across the border joined in the celebration of Indo-Pak friendship, Indo-Pak cooperation and Indo-Pak amity. Hans Raj Hans on this side and Lahorians on the other, their ears glued, and Abida Parveen praying for peace in Data Ganj Shakar Dargah in Pakpattan. To quote Hind-Pakistan favourite poet, Ali Sardar Jafri: Tum aao gulshan e Lahore se chaman bardosh Hum aayein subah Benaras ki raushni le kar Himalaya ki hawaon ki taazgi le kar Phir uske baad ye poochhein ke kaun dushman hai? You come bearing on your shoulders, the gardens of Lahore We come bearing the dawn of Benaras The fresh breezes of The Himalayas Then is the enemy? Syeda Hameed is a writer and the founder chair of the Muslim Women's Forum. The Wire is now on WhatsApp. Follow our channel for sharp analysis and opinions on the latest developments. Advertisement
