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Dzüko Valley
The Dzüko Valley is a valley located at the borders of the states of Nagaland and Manipur in Northeast India. This valley is well known for its natural environment, seasonal flowers and flora & fauna. It is situated at an altitude of 2452 m above sea level. The valley is famous for its wide range of flowers in every season but the most famous one is the Dzüko Lily and it is found only in this valley. Etymology The word ''Dzüko'' is originally derived from the Viswema dialect of the Angamis ''Dzüko'' which loosely translated means ''Soulless and Dull'' referring to when some ancestors of Viswema who moved out to establish a new village in ''Dzüko'', due to the unfavorable weather conditions they were unable to harvest crops which led them to say ''"the valley is very beautiful but is dull and soulless."'' A common misconception is that ''Dzüko'' derives its meaning from the Angami word which translates to ''Cold Water'' referring to the ice cold streams that flows throug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viswema
Viswema (), is a Southern Angami Naga village located 22 km south of Kohima, the capital of Nagaland, India. With a resident population of 7417, it is the second biggest village in the state and is part of the contiguous built-up of the Kohima Metropolitan Area that extends into the neighboring areas of Jakhama, Kigwema and Khuzama in the Southern Angami region, forming the second largest urban agglomerations in Nagaland. Its vast territory also lies across the inter-state boundary in Manipur where notable features including Mount Tempü (Iso) at 9822 feet (2994m) also the highest peak in Manipur, the thick forest of Kezol-tsa and a major portion of the Dzüko Valley is located. It is considered to be one of the oldest Tenyimi village with most Chakhesang villages and also many other Angami villages pointing their origin towards Viswema. Etymology Traditionally referred to as ''Viswe–ra'', a name given by its historical ancestor ''Keyho'' which loosely translates to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhododendron
''Rhododendron'' (; from Ancient Greek ''rhódon'' "rose" and ''déndron'' "tree") is a very large genus of about 1,024 species of woody plants in the heath family (Ericaceae). They can be either evergreen or deciduous. Most species are native to eastern Asia and the Himalayan region, but smaller numbers occur elsewhere in Asia, and in North America, Europe and Australia. It is the national flower of Nepal, the state flower of Washington and West Virginia in the United States, the state flower of Nagaland in India, the provincial flower of Jiangxi in China and the state tree of Sikkim and Uttarakhand in India. Most species have brightly colored flowers which bloom from late winter through to early summer. Azaleas make up two subgenera of ''Rhododendron''. They are distinguished from "true" rhododendrons by having only five anthers per flower. Species Description ''Rhododendron'' is a genus of shrubs and small to (rarely) large trees, the smallest species growing to t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valleys Of India
A valley is an elongated low area often running between Hill, hills or Mountain, mountains, which will typically contain a river or stream running from one end to the other. Most valleys are formed by erosion of the land surface by rivers or streams over a very long period. Some valleys are formed through erosion by glacier, glacial ice. These glaciers may remain present in valleys in high mountains or polar areas. At lower latitudes and altitudes, these glaciation, glacially formed valleys may have been created or enlarged during ice ages but now are ice-free and occupied by streams or rivers. In desert areas, valleys may be entirely dry or carry a watercourse only rarely. In karst, areas of limestone bedrock, dry valleys may also result from drainage now taking place cave, underground rather than at the surface. Rift valleys arise principally from tectonics, earth movements, rather than erosion. Many different types of valleys are described by geographers, using terms th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kezol-tsa Forest
The Kezol-tsa Forest is a thick forest along the southern and northern edges of the Indian states of Nagaland and Manipur. The forest is located on the southern part of Dzüko Valley. This forest has dry, warm summers and cool winter. The accumulation of several inches of snow during the winter is not uncommon and can stay on the ground for several days. Some threats to the Kezol-tsa forests include logging, changing fire regimes and climate change. Flora and Fauna The Kezol-tsa forests has diverse species of trees. Animals that may be found in this forest include the deer, etc. Dispute Kezol-tsa has been the center stage of dispute between the Mao Council of Manipur and the Southern Angami Public Organization (SAPO) of Nagaland. Both parties have been stalking claim for Kezol-tsa forest and Dzüko Valley for the last many years. On 23 November 2000, a rest house constructed by volunteers from Viswema at Kezol-tsa was destroyed by suspected Songsong villagers and this ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Government Of Nagaland
The Government of Nagaland also known as the State Government of Nagaland, or locally as State Government, is the governing authority of the India state of Nagaland and its 16 districts. It consists of an executive, led by the Governor of Nagaland, a judiciary and a legislative branch. Kohima is the capital of Nagaland, and houses the Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) and the secretariat. Executive Like other states in India, the head of state of Nagaland is the Governor, appointed by the President of India on the advice of the Central government. His or her post is largely ceremonial. The Chief Minister is the head of government and is vested with most of the executive powers. The Nagaland State Government declared the year, 2016 as the 'Year of the Construction Workers'. Legislative The present Nagaland Legislative Assembly is unicameral, consisting of 60 Member of the Legislative Assembly (M.L.A). Its term is 5 years, unless sooner dissolved. Judicial The Guwahati High ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Survey Of India
The Survey of India is India's central engineering agency in charge of Cartography, mapping and surveying.On 250th birthday, Survey of India wants to shed its cloak of secrecy Indian Express. Set up in 1767St. Peter Church Allahabad to help consolidate the territories of the British East India Company, it is one of the oldest Engineering Departments of the Government of India. Its members are from Survey of India Servi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southern Angami Public Organization
The Southern Angami Public Organization is a public organization established in 1944. It is the apex public organization of the Southern Angami Naga Naga or NAGA may refer to: Mythology * Nāga, a serpentine deity or race in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain traditions * Naga Kingdom, in the epic ''Mahabharata'' * Phaya Naga, mythical creatures believed to live in the Laotian stretch of the Mekong Riv ...s. Its main objective is to protect and safeguard the territories of the Southern Angamis. References Ethnic organisations based in India Naga people {{India-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020–21 Dzüko Valley Wildfires
The 2020–21 Dzüko Valley wildfires occurred in the states of Nagaland and Manipur in North-east India, beginning on 29 December 2020. The wildfire resulted in widespread environmental damage in the ecologically sensitive region of the Dzüko Valley, destroying 200 acres of old-growth forest. On 9 January 2021, Nagaland government officers stated that the fire had been brought under control and it was confirmed to have been doused by 11 January 2021. Overview Environmental factors The Dzüko Valley is an environmentally sensitive zone located in the north-eastern state of Nagaland, and bordering the state of Manipur, in India. It is located at 2452 meters above sea level, and hosts a large variety of flora and fauna, including the Dzüko lily, which is indigenous to the valley and not found elsewhere. The valley is also home to the endangered Blyth's tragopan, the state bird of Nagaland. It is popular for tourism and trekking. The valley borders Mount Tempü, in Manipur, whic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Serow
The serows ( or ) are four species of medium-sized goat-like or antelope-like mammals of the genus ''Capricornis''. All four species of serow were until recently also classified under '' Naemorhedus'', which now only contains the gorals. Extant species This genus has been studied and organized a number of times. In 2005, Mammal Species of the World 3rd ed. listed six different species (''C. crispus'', ''C. milneedwardsii'', ''C. rubidus'', ''C. sumatraensis'', ''C. swinhoei'', and ''C. thar''), with two subspecies of ''C. milneedwardsii''. The current consensus are the following four species, with ''milneedwardsii'' and ''thar'' demoted to subspecies of ''C. sumatraensis'': Serows live in central and eastern Asia. Their coloration varies by species, region, and individual. Both sexes have beards and small horns which are often shorter than their ears. Like their smaller relatives the gorals, serows are often found grazing on rocky hills, though typically at a lower elevation w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stump-tailed Macaque
The stump-tailed macaque (''Macaca arctoides''), also called the bear macaque, is a species of macaque native to South Asia and Southeast Asia. In India, it occurs south of the Brahmaputra River, in the northeastern part of the country. Its range in India extends from Assam and Meghalaya to eastern Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. It is primarily frugivorous, but eats many types of vegetation, such as seeds, leaves and roots, but also hunts freshwater crabs, frogs, bird eggs and insects. Characteristics The stump-tailed macaque has long, thick, dark brown fur covering its body, but its face and its short tail, which measures between , are hairless. Infants are born white and darken as they mature. As they age, their bright pink or red faces darken to brown or nearly black and lose most of their hair. Males are larger than females, measuring long and weighing , while females measure and weigh . Males' canine teeth, which are important for establishing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capped Langur
The capped langur (''Trachypithecus pileatus'') is a species of primate in the family Cercopithecidae. It is native to Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Myanmar. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. They are arboreal and gregarious by nature. A herd of capped langurs consists of 2 to 14 langurs led by a single male. They are herbivorous, eating leaves, twigs, buds and fruits. Taxonomy There are four recognized subspecies: *''Trachypithecus pileatus pileatus'' *''Trachypithecus pileatus durga'' *''Trachypithecus pileatus brahma'' *''Trachypithecus pileatus tenebricus'' Behaviour and ecology A study of their diet in winter found that they spend nearly 40% of the day time feeding on leaves, flowers and fruits. Leaves contributed nearly 60% of the diet and they foraged on as many as 43 different plant species. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q205700 capped langur Primates of South Asia Mammals of Bangladesh Mammals of Bh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asian Black Bear
The Asian black bear (''Ursus thibetanus''), also known as the Asiatic black bear, moon bear and white-chested bear, is a medium-sized bear species native to Asia that is largely adapted to an arboreal lifestyle. It lives in the Himalayas, southeastern Iran, the northern parts of the Indian subcontinent, the Korean Peninsula, China, the Russian Far East, the islands of Honshū and Shikoku in Japan, and Taiwan. It is listed as Vulnerable species, vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, and is threatened by deforestation and poaching for its body parts, which are used in traditional medicine. Characteristics The Asian black bear has black fur, a light brown muzzle, and a distinct whitish or creamy patch on the chest, which is sometimes V-shaped. Its ears are bell shaped, proportionately longer than those of other bears, and stick out sideways from the head. Its tail is short, around long.#Brown, Brown, ''Bear Anatomy and Physiology'' Adults measure at the shoulder, and in length. Adu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
