Vice-President Radhakrishnan addresses 8th Convocation of Nagaland University at Lumami
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan was chief guest at the 8th Convocation of Nagaland University at its Lumami campus on 6 March 2026, on his first visit to the North-East since taking office.
Summary
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan was chief guest at the 8th Convocation of Nagaland University at its Lumami campus in Nagaland on 6 March 2026, beginning his first visit to the North-East after taking office. The Vice-President said the country's strength lies in the unity that binds its diverse people. He praised Nagaland University's contribution to higher education since it was set up in 1994 after being carved out of North Eastern Hill University, and mentioned its cancer research laboratory. He also appreciated the tripartite agreement signed under Home Minister Amit Shah and praised Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and the state government for advancing peace.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 6 March 2026, Lumami, Nagaland
- Event
- 8th Convocation of Nagaland University
- Visit
- VP's first North-East visit after taking office
- University
- Set up in 1994, carved out of North Eastern Hill University (NEHU)
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Nagaland University, whose 8th Convocation the Vice-President addressed on 6 March 2026, was carved out of which university in 1994?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — North Eastern Hill University
The Vice-President noted that Nagaland University was established in 1994 after being carved out of North Eastern Hill University (NEHU).