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) will be allowed. This decision has faced backlash from church organizations and ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
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 the region. Meluri is notable for being predominantly inhabited by the Pochury ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
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 the discovery is important because it shows how rich the region’s aquatic ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
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 of Ungma and has now been published in the scientific journal Phytotaxa. ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
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 district (in Nagaland) and Charaideo district (in Assam) is shown on Google ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
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 Disaster Risk Transfer Parametric Insurance Solution (DRTPS), is designed to protect against ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
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 in New Delhi and said that the government’s policies are aimed at ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
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 Naga political issue. This decision was taken in a meeting chaired by ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs