Nagaland seeks restart of petroleum exploration as Rio discusses plans with Hardeep Puri

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio met Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep S Puri to discuss restarting petroleum exploration and production in the state. This comes as the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah has previously opposed such moves, citing sovereign wealth and political rights. Oil India Limited plans exploration when conditions are favorable.