Topic: Nagaland
AFSPA Extended in Parts of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh
The Centre extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, in specified areas of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for another six months from 1 October 2026. The...
Assam-Nagaland Sign MoU for Oil and Gas Exploration
On 11 June 2026, India, Assam and Nagaland signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding for joint exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas along the Assam-Nagaland...
Nagaland Scientists Discover New Cascade Frog Species
A new cascade-dwelling frog species, Amolops kamal, was described on 29 May 2026 from Nagaland. The species was found near Singrep village in Kiphire district during a field...
Pride of Hills Scheme Allocates ₹3,880 Crore to Nagaland
The Central Government has allocated ₹3,880 crore to Nagaland under the “Pride of Hills: Special Development Assistance for the Hill States” scheme for the financial year 2026–27. The...
Two New Freshwater Fish Species Discovered in Nagaland Rivers
Researchers have identified two new freshwater fish species from Nagaland, highlighting the rich but underexplored aquatic biodiversity of Northeast India. The discoveries were published in the international journal...
New Flowering Plant Impatiens nagorum Found in Nagaland
Botanists have identified and formally described a new species of flowering plant from Northeast India, underscoring the region’s exceptional yet underexplored biodiversity. The species, named Impatiens nagorum, was...
Nagaland University Honours Five Chemists with Lifetime Awards
Nagaland University conferred Lifetime Achievement Awards on five eminent academicians during the inaugural session of the International Conference on Chemistry in Multidisciplinary Research (ICCMR–2026). The three-day conference was...
Sangtam Resolution Boosts Pangolin Protection in Nagaland
The apex body of Nagaland’s Sangtam community has adopted a resolution to protect pangolins within its jurisdiction, marking a significant step in combating wildlife trafficking along the India–Myanmar...
Fifth Rüsoma Orange Festival Begins in Nagaland
The fifth edition of the Rüsoma Orange Festival commenced today at Rüsoma village in Nagaland, marking another step in showcasing rural prosperity through horticulture-led development. The festival is...
New Plant Species Discovered in Nagaland Forests
Researchers from Nagaland University have recorded a new plant species in the high-altitude forests of Nagaland, reinforcing the northeastern region’s status as a biodiversity hotspot. The discovery also...
Nagaland–Beijing Study Turns Apple Leaves into Corrosion Shield
A joint research collaboration between Indian and Chinese universities has unveiled a sustainable method to protect metals from corrosion using waste apple leaves. The breakthrough offers an eco-friendly...
