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~+~+~ This is a portal to the world of the Nagas of Nagaland ~+~+~
Occupied by hill-tribes collectively called the Nagas, Nagaland lies in the remote north-east region of India. A land of blue hills and valleys, Nagaland is a place known for its scenic beauty, inhabited by colourful tribes. The Nagas comprise of 16 different tribes, each with their own culture and tradition. Christianity is the dominant religion here. In fact, it is the most Baptist state in the world. Virtually unknown and untouched for decades, Nagaland is beginning to blossom as a tourist destination of the century. The present-day Nagas, whose ancestors were head-hunters, are rising up to face the challenges of the world. This web site presents a brief information about the Naga people, the different tribes, culture and lifestyle.
So, come in - explore my world. There is something new to be learnt everyday. Who knows - you might find the knowledge useful someday. You are most welcome to participate in the forums.
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Nagaland Music Safari To Begin at Mon
Posted by SiteAdmin on Saturday, August 30 @ 06:30:12 GMT (22 reads)
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AUG 29 : The Nagaland Music Safari, a Music Task Force initiative involving district and state level competitions, will kick off at Mon on 9th September 2008. As declared by the State Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio during the Independence Day celebrations at Kohima this year to ‘promote music as an industry’, the Music Task Force, Directorate of Youth Resources & Sports, Nagaland, is organizing district and state level music competitions as an annual event. (contd...)
Note: - (Dzüvinuo Theünuo). "Naga News" issued by DIPR, Kohima, Nagaland.
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Training on Email, Internet & E-Modop
Posted by SiteAdmin on Wednesday, August 13 @ 06:26:04 GMT (35 reads)
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AUG 12 : A training of staff (PS/Steno/UDA/LDA) attached to Senior Officers (Chief Secretary / Addl. Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary / Commission & Secretary / Secretary) was conducted by the Department of Information Technology & Technical Education in the training Hall of National Informatics Centre (NIC). Staff of 14 Government departments participated in the training and it included Home Department, Planning & Coordination, Finance, Social Welfare, Women Development, Veterinary & Animal Husbandary, Youth Resource & Sports, Science & Technology, ITTE, Rural Development, Tourism, Art & Culture, Horticulture and Information & Public Relations. (contd...)
Note: - Press Release by Abhishek Singh, Secretary to the Governor, Nagaland.
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Guitar Contest to be Held at Dimapur
Posted by SiteAdmin on Monday, August 11 @ 06:41:01 GMT (39 reads)
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AUG 11 : A Zakk Wylde Ebiphone guitar contest will be held on 23rd August 2008 at Café Destination, Opposite Post Office, Super Market, Dimapur. Informing this during a press conference on 7th July 2008 at Dream Café, Sers Bazaar, Kohima, Theja Meru said that the Gibson guitar chord, in collaboration with Rattle & Hum Music Society will organise the Zakk Wylde Ebiphone guitar contest. He also displayed the Zakk Wylde Ebiphone guitar which will be the prize for the guitar contest. He said that Henna Kripani Entertainment Relations India has donated Gibson guitars, namely American Guitar Zakk Wylde. The contest will be held annually, he said. (contd...)
Note: - (K. Zeliang & Tepekrovi Kiso). "Naga News" issued by DIPR, Kohima, Nagaland.
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Doyang River Benefits Fishing Community
Posted by SiteAdmin on Thursday, August 07 @ 18:57:24 GMT (48 reads)
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AUG 7 : Doyang River which has high capacity of water impounded in the dam generates electricity for the people and supports the farmers means of living through fishing activities besides serving as a safe haven for propagation of many fish species.
A year ago, the Fishery Department released 2 million fish seeds in the Doyang river and presently the people of Wokha district are enjoying the benefits, achieving sustainable fish production for sustainable economic growth. The villagers of Changsu Old and New, Pangti, and neighbouring villages, after sacrificing their terrace cultivation land for electric supply to the state are generating more income by selling fishes to different places at Rupees 80 per k.g. (contd...)
Note: - (Lolano & Mhathung). "Naga News" issued by DIPR, Kohima, Nagaland.
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''Students & Youth Have Potential of Playing Vital Role..''
Posted by SiteAdmin on Thursday, August 07 @ 18:55:59 GMT (42 reads)
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AUG 7 : Excerpts of the speech of Governor of Nagaland, K. Sankaranarayanan on the occasion of 47th Freshers’ Social of Science College, Kohima on 6th August 2008:
‘My heartfelt Greetings to the Students, Faculty members and Staff of Science College Kohima on the occasion of Fresher’s Social today. This day is a very important day for all of you, you, who have come to this college, leaving the comfort of your homes to become something in your life. When you were getting ready today, you must have had an uneasy feeling. What would the auditorium be like, what would the teachers be like, who are my new classmates - there is so much to be curious about. This is what is called excitement, the spark within you that makes you feel truly alive today. You have to ensure that you keep this spark shining. In other words, this also means how one should be happy most of the time, if not all the time. (contd...)
Note: - (DIPR). "Naga News" issued by DIPR, Kohima, Nagaland.
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Nagaland Finance Commission Constituted
Posted by SiteAdmin on Wednesday, August 06 @ 09:58:41 GMT (23 reads)
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AUG 5 : Nagaland Government has constituted the First Nagaland State Finance Commission to work out principles for governing the distribution of resources between the State Government and the municipalities of the net proceeds of taxes, duties, tolls and fees leviable by the state.
The 4 member Commission will be headed by Justice (Retired) Zelre Angami and the tenure of the Commission will be for a period of 12 months i.e. upto 31st July 2009. Other members are L.T. Konyak NCS (retired), R.O. Ovung, Retired Commissioner, Taxes and Commissioner & Secretary Urban Development as Member Secretary. (contd...)
Note: - (Chuba Walling, Info. Cell). "Naga News" issued by DIPR, Kohima, Nagaland.
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NSSA Pen Down Strike
Posted by SiteAdmin on Friday, July 25 @ 06:34:23 GMT (51 reads)
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JUL 24 : The Nagaland Secretariat Service Association is on Pen Down Strike from today for an indefinite period in protest against the regularization of casual LDAs in the Secretariat Service.
President NSSA H. Lungalang has stated that the government had conducted suitability test to the casual LDA employees out of which 49 could qualify. The Association had agreed in principle by sacrificing the post with certain conditions to be fulfilled by the government, and the MoU is being awaited to be signed between government and NSSA to this effect. (contd...)
Note: - (Wilfred, Info. Cell). "Naga News" issued by DIPR, Kohima, Nagaland.
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Chaos of Kohima Town
Posted by SiteAdmin on Friday, July 25 @ 06:31:37 GMT (38 reads)
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JUL 24 : Everyday, there is chaos in Kohima town along the main thoroughfare route, entailing traffic jams, from morning till evening. Unless some streamlining measures are implemented now, the situation could get worse. Everything and everybody emerges and converges onto the only main road, for moving from one part to another, for fetching one essential or the other. ‘All business lead to this road, all movements lead to this road, all requirements lead to this road’. (contd...)
Note: - (Dominic Yazokie). "Naga News" issued by DIPR, Kohima, Nagaland.
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His Excellency SC Jamir Formally Leaves Goa; Takes Over Maharashtra
Posted by SiteAdmin on Wednesday, July 16 @ 06:00:08 GMT (50 reads)
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JUL 15 : His Excellency SC Jamir, Governor of Goa inspected a Guard of Honour by the Goa Police this evening at the lawns of the Raj Bhawan. His Excellency will be leaving for Mumbai tomorrow morning to take over as the new Governor of India's second largest State Maharashtra and is scheduled to be sworn in to the gubernatorial office on July 21. He was earlier sworn in to the office on March 8, 2008 when former Governor SM Krishna left the office to join active politics. (contd...)
Note: - Issued by Sebastian Zumvu, OSD to the Governor.
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Meeting on Law & Order Situation; DC, Kohima Calls Meeting of Public Leaders
Posted by SiteAdmin on Tuesday, July 15 @ 19:49:27 GMT (44 reads)
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JUL 15 : Security co-ordination meeting was held this afternoon in the office chamber of the Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, Sachopra Vero. The meeting reviewed the law and order situation in and around the State capital and decided that Standard Operation Procedure (SOP), which is in operation, shall continue. The meeting further discussed that all efforts will be carried out to flush out the underground cadres from civilian inhabited areas. (contd...)
Note: - (DPRO, Kohima). "Naga News" issued by DIPR, Kohima, Nagaland.
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