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History #3 – Migration of the Nagas

29/07/202111/02/2018

Migration of the Nagas The ancient history of the Nagas is unclear due to lack of documented historical evidences except for oral legends, folk song, and folk tales passed down from generation to generation through oral traditions. Many theories have been put forward by historians, geographers, anthropologists and other scholars on the origin of the …

History #2 – Origin of the word ‘Naga’

15/07/202109/02/2018

Origin of the word ‘Naga’ The ancient history of the Nagas is unclear due to lack of documented historical record except for oral legends, folk song, and folk tales. Many theories have been put forward by historians, geographers, anthropologists and other scholars on the origin of the Nagas. But, it is still shrouded in mystery. …

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Important peaks of Nagaland

28/03/202106/02/2018

Brief note on important peaks of Nagaland. The top three highest peaks in Nagaland: Mt.Saramati The highest peak in Nagaland 3840 m Location: Kiphire district, located on the Nagaland- Myanmar border Parent range: Purvanchal Range Important landmark nearby: Thanamir Village – famous for apples in Nagaland Mt. Japfu Second highest peak in Nagaland Location: Kohima …

Forest Types of Nagaland

28/03/202105/02/2018

Forest Types of Nagaland

Nagaland is endowed with a wide variety of forest types. This is due to the variation in elevation which ranges from a few hundred meters up to about four thousand meters.

History #1 – The Naga People

15/07/202101/02/2018

The Nagas

‘Naga’ is a generic term which comprises various tribes. The Naga people are various ethnic groups associated to the present North Eastern part of India and northwestern Myanmar. The tribes have similar cultures and traditions, and form the majority of population in the Indian state of Nagaland and Naga Self-Administered Zone of Myanmar; with significant populations in Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam in India; Sagaing Division and Kachin State in Myanmar.

List of Hydro Projects in Nagaland

28/03/202127/10/2017

List of Hydro Projects in Nagaland

List of Hydro Projects in Nagaland with their capacity, location and river on which it is built on.

Doyang Hydroelectric Project, Wokha
- Capacity: 75 MW
- Location: Doyang, Wokha, Nagaland
- River: Doyang

Recognized Tribes of Nagaland and Districts

28/03/202106/10/2017

A brief summary of the Naga Tribes of Nagaland and their Territory / Districts or primary place of habitation in Nagaland. The word ‘Naga’ is a vaguely defined umbrella term for several indigenous communities in North-East India and Western Burma. In India Nagas are found in Nagaland, four Districts in Manipur, one District in Assam …

List of recognized Naga Tribes of Nagaland

28/03/202106/10/2017

As per the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms, there are 14 officially recognized Naga Tribes in Nagaland and five recognized Scheduled Tribes in Nagaland as given below. List of recognized Naga Tribes in Nagaland State S.No Tribe 1 Angami 2 Ao 3 Chakhesang 4 Chang 5 Khiamniungan 6 Konyak 7 Lotha 8 Phom 9 …

List of Festivals of Naga Tribes of Nagaland

28/03/202101/10/2017

List of Festivals of Naga Tribes of Nagaland with dates. The term “Naga” is a general term used to describe a collection of multiple tribes inhabiting primarily Nagaland, parts of North East India and Myanmar. Though closely similar, each tribe has their own distinct dialects, and variations in food habits, cultural and traditional practices. There …

Nagaland Health Project

28/03/202102/04/2017

Nagaland Health Project: Nagaland Health Project was first conceived in the year 2012. It is a World Bank funded project which aims to improve health services across Nagaland State of India. The Government of India, the Government of Nagaland and the World Bank have signed a 48 million dollars credit agreement for the ‘Nagaland Health …