Centre extends Ceasefire with Naga rebel groups till April 27, 2018

The union government has extended the ceasefire with the two Naga armed factions, namely, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Neakpao-Kithovi (GPRN/NSCN) till April 27, 2018. The decision over extension of ceasefire was taken at ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017

Shurhozelie Liezitsu sworn-in as Chief Minister of Nagaland

Shurhozelie Liezitsu (81) was sworn-in as the 17th Chief Minister of Nagaland. He was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor PB Acharya at a ceremony in the state capital Kohima. He succeeded TR Zeliang, who had resigned ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017

Hornbill Festival begins in Nagaland

The Hornbill Festival began in the Naga Heritage village of Kisama. The festival coincides with the Statehood Day of Nagaland which is observed on December 1. It is tourism promotional extravaganza to revive, protect and preserve the richness and uniqueness ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016

Parliament passes Central Agricultural University (Amendment) Bill, 2016

Parliament has passed the Central Agricultural University (Amendment) Bill, 2016 to help the north-eastern state achieve higher growth in animal husbandry sector. The Bill proposes to amend the Central Agricultural University Act, 1992 to include Nagaland under the jurisdiction of ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016

Isak Chisi Swu, founder of NSCN (IM) passes away

Naga leader and founder of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah), Isak Chisi Swu passed away in Delhi. He was 86. As a Naga leader he had led one of the worst insurgencies in the North-East India for almost three ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016

Nagaland launches Sakhi-One Stop Centre to help women in distress

Nagaland Government has launched women helpline “181” and “Sakhi-One Stop Centre”, an institute that supports women affected by violence. It was launched by the state Governor P B Acharya at the District Hospital Dimapur in Nagaland. Key Facts The helpline ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016

Ceasefire between Union Government and NSCN extended by another year

The Ceasefire between the Centre and the NSCN-IM (National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak Muivah) has been extended by another year i.e. till April 2017. In this regard, the ceasefire agreement was signed between the Union Government and GPRN/NSCN, one ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016

What is the correct chronological order of creation of Assam, Nagaland, Goa & Mizoram?

What is the correct chronological order of creation of Assam, Nagaland, Goa & Mizoram? [A] Assam, Nagaland,. Goa , Mizoram [B]Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland,. Goa [C]Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Goa [D]Assam, Goa, Mizoram, Nagaland Show Answer Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Goa