Why in news?

• “The Governor of Nagaland is pleased to upgrade Tseminyu subdivision to a full-fledged district with immediate effect. The jurisdiction of the new district shall comprise of the existing Tseminyu subdivision under Kohima district, Nagaland,” read a notification issued by the Nagaland government.

About districts of Nagaland

• Nagaland government has created three new districts in the state, taking the total number of districts to 15.
• The three new districts are Tseminyu, Niuland and Chumukedima.