Topic: Nagaland
25th Hornbill Festival of Nagaland
The 25th Hornbill Festival of Nagaland is currently underway and has sparked discussions about the state’s liquor ban. The tourism minister has announced that Indian-made Foreign Liquor (IMFL)...
Meluri Becomes Nagaland’s 17th District
The Nagaland government announced the creation of Meluri as the 17th district of the state. This upgrade from a sub-division to a full district marks administrative changes in...
New Catfish Species Exostoma Sentiyonoae Discovered in Nagaland
A new species of catfish, called Exostoma sentiyonoae, has been discovered in the Dzuleke River in Nagaland, India. This river is part of the Barak River system, and...
New Turmeric Cousin Discovered in Nagaland’s Ungma Village
During a field trip to Nagaland, researchers found a new species of plant closely related to turmeric. This new species, named Curcuma ungmensis, was discovered near the village...
Konyak Union Seeks Boundary Correction from Nagaland CM
A tribal group in Nagaland called the Konyak Union has raised concerns with the Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio, about mistakes in how the boundary between Mon...
Nagaland Becomes First State to Implement Disaster Insurance
Nagaland has become the first state in India to start a disaster management insurance scheme by signing an agreement with SBI General Insurance. This new program called the...
Nagaland Wins Best State in Horticulture Award 2024
Nagaland won the “Best State in Horticulture Award 2024” at the Agriculture Leadership Awards, which shows how clever its horticulture projects are. Minister Salhoutuonuo Kruse took the award...
Nagaland Government To Form Committee to Resolve Long-Standing Naga Conflict
The government of Nagaland has announced plans to establish a Political Affairs Committee (PAC) with the overarching aim of finding a fair and inclusive solution to the pervasive...
Extension of AFSPA in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in certain districts of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland for an additional six months,...Critically discuss the impact of Article 371A on the socio-political stability in Nagaland. How does it reflect the broader approach of the Indian government towards tribal autonomy?
Article 371A of the Indian Constitution has had a profound impact on the socio-political landscape of Nagaland. Introduced as part of the 16-point Agreement of 1960, which led...
Preserving Seeds, Culture: Traditional Knowledge Among Nagaland’s Naga Tribes
The Naga tribes of India’s northeastern Nagaland state have long relied on traditional knowledge to preserve diverse crop seeds across generations. This oral wisdom enabled survival but now...
