Nagaland is a state in northeastern India. It is bordered by the state of Arunachal Pradesh to the north, Assam to the west, Manipur to the south and the Sagaing Region of Myanmar to the east. Nagaland's capital city is Kohima and its largest city is Dimapur. It has an area of 16,579 square kilometres (6,401 sq mi) with a population of 1,980,602 per the 2011 Census of India, making it one of the smallest states of India.
Kohima is the capital city of India's north eastern state of Nagaland. With a resident population of almost 100,000, it is the second largest city in the state. Originally known as Kewhira, Kohima was founded in 1878 when the British Empire established its headquarters of the then Naga Hills. It officially became the capital after the state of Nagaland was inaugurated in 1963. Kohima was the site of one of the bloodiest battles of World War II. The battle is often referred to as the ‘Stalingrad of the East’. In 2013, the British National Army Museum voted the Battle of Kohima to be ‘Britain's Greatest Battle’.
St Joseph's College is a government-aided, Christian minority, co-educational college in West Bengal, India about 3 km north of downtown Darjeeling. It has been awarded Grade A by NAAC. It grew out of St. Joseph's School established in 1888. The college began in 1927 when it was affiliated to Calcutta University. In 1962 the college was affiliated with the newly established University of North Bengal Undergraduate programs include Liberal Arts, Commerce and Science, as well as Business Administration Mass Communication & Journalism and Computer Application. The college boasts a host of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities to expand the students' potential.
Patkai Christian College is a college of higher education in Chümoukedima of Dimapur district, and is rated highest by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council in the state of Nagaland, out of 11 colleges recognised by the University Grants Commission of India. It is rated with A grade for three consecutive assessments by NAAC and also with a status of CPE.
Nagaland University is a Central University established in the state of Nagaland by an Act of Parliament by the Government of India in 1989. It is headquartered at Lumami, Zunheboto. Two other permanent campuses are at Kohima (Merima) and Medziphema. Also there is a temporary campus in Dimapur where B.Tech courses are offered. Altogether 66 colleges are affiliated to the University with a total student population of around 24,000. Different Courses in 43 disciplines are offered at University and college levels in M.A, M.Sc, M.Com, MBA, M.Ed, M.Sc (Agri.), B.Tech, B.Sc (Agri.), LL.B, B.Ed, B.Sc, B.A, B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Sc (Nursing) and B.Voc.
Dr. P. Kilemsungla is an Indian educationist. She hails from Kohima, Nagaland. She is the first woman from Nagaland to be appointed as member of the Union Public Service Commission. She has been selected for Padma Shri for her contribution in the field of literature and education.
Phulchand Sethi was a social worker, philanthropist, and businessman of Dimapur, Nagaland in Northeast India. He was amongst the first proponents of Jainism in Nagaland. He was awarded the Commendation Certificate by the Governor of Nagaland, Lallan Prasad Singh, on 15 August 1975 for Social and Humanitarian activities. He established the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce in 1959. He could speak many local dialects such as Angami, Sema, Lotha, Kuki, Manipuri, Assamese. He died on 2 October 1976 in Dimapur.
Mmhonlumo Kikon is an Indian politician, poet, former social worker, and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He is currently a member of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly from 40 Bhandari Constituency in Wokha District.
St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Jakhama, is a college established and managed by the Diocese of Kohima, Nagaland. It is the first college established by the Catholic Church in Nagaland. It is located in the southern part of the Kohima metropolitan area at Jakhama.
Shalom Bible Seminary is a Christian Theological College situated in Kohima, Nagaland, India. It is part of The Angami Baptist Church Council (ABCC). It is a community-sponsored institute in Nagaland.
Model Christian College is a Christian College located in Kohima Nagaland, India.
Japfü Christian College (JCC) is a co-educational residential Christian College in Kipfüzha, Nagaland, India.
Eastern Christian College is an Arts and Commerce College located at Padumpukhuri, Dimapur, Nagaland.
Ministers' Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School is a private school in Kohima, Nagaland providing both High school and Higher secondary school education. The school was previously known as Ministers' Hill Baptist English School.
Kohima Law College is a college imparting legal education in Kohima, Nagaland. It was established in the year 1975. This college is affiliated to Nagaland University. This college is also approved by the Bar Council of India.
Alder College, is a general degree college in Kohima, Nagaland. It offers undergraduate courses in arts. This college is affiliated to the Nagaland University. Ths college was established in 1992.
Baptist College, Kohima, is a general degree college in Kohima, Nagaland. It offers undergraduate courses in arts and commerce. This college is affiliated to Nagaland University. The college was established in 1982.
Capital College of Higher Education, is a general degree college in Kohima, Nagaland. It offers undergraduate courses in arts. This college is affiliated to Nagaland University. Ths college was established in 2004.
Hekani Jakhalu Kense is an Indian lawyer and social entrepreneur. She set up the non-governmental organization YouthNet Nagaland to help the young people of Nagaland pursue business opportunities. She was recognised with the Nari Shakti Puraskar award in 2018.
