Nagaland University

March 6, 2026 4:11 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan addresses 8th convocation of Nagaland University, highlights North-East development

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday addressed the 8th convocation ceremony of Nagaland University at its Lumami campus in Nagaland, emphasising the importance of unity, youth empowerment and continued development in the North-East. Addressing students and faculty as the chief guest, the Vice-President said it was a pleasure to begin his first visit to the North-East from Nagaland after assuming the V-P office. He described the state as a place where “nature, culture and courage blend...

March 3, 2026 2:47 PM

Nagaland varsity’s study highlights genetic richness of wild banana for climate-resilient farming

Researchers at Nagaland University, the only Central varsity in the state, have conducted an extensive study on the genetic diversity of 'Musa sikkimensis', a wild banana species native to the Eastern Himalayas and Northeast India, underscoring its significance for climate resilience, food security and sustainable agricultural development. According to the research team, Musa sikkimensis, commonly known as the 'Darjeeling banana' or 'Sikkim banana', is a wild-seeded species that serves as a cru...

October 21, 2025 12:40 PM

Nagaland University researchers find plant compound to treat diabetic wounds, foot ulcers

Researchers at Nagaland University have identified a naturally occurring plant compound called ‘Sinapic acid’ as a powerful therapeutic agent that can significantly promote wound healing in patients with diabetes. A diabetic wound is a slow-healing sore, most often a foot ulcer. Also known as diabetic foot, it raises the risk of nerve damage (neuropathy), poor blood circulation, infections, and, in severe cases, amputation. The study, published in the journal Nature Scientific Reports, dem...