Nagaland celebrates its Statehood Day on December 1. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla extended warm greetings to the people of the State, paying tribute to the resilience and aspirations of the Naga people.
After India's independence in 1947, the Naga-inhabited region remained part of Assam.
Rising nationalist sentiment among Naga tribes led to demands for autonomy and, at times, secession.
In 1957, the Naga Hills district of Assam and Tuensang Frontier Division were administratively merged under direct Central control.
In 1960, it was agreed that Nagaland would become a full-fledged state within the Indian Union.
In 1963 Nagaland formally became India's 16th state, and the first elected government assumed office in 1964.
World AIDS Day
Every year on December 1, World AIDS Day is commemorated to increase awareness of HIV and AIDS, provide support to individuals living with the infection, and honour the memory of those who have perished because of such illnesses.
It started in 1988 when the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) launched it. The objective was to spread awareness about HIV / AIDS, erase misconceptions, and build empathy for people living with HIV. This day reminds people around the world that AIDS is not only a health problem but also a social and humanitarian issue for which everyone should work together.
The theme for World AIDS Day 2025 is 'Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response'.
Nov 29, 2025
International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People
Every year, November 29 marks International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, a date observed by the United Nations for over four decades.
On this day every year, the United Nations urges immediate action in an effort to grant Palestinians sovereignty and independence from the Israeli Occupation.
The annual observance was established in UN General Assembly Resolution 32/40 B in December 1977, to start in 1978.
International Jaguar Day
International Jaguar Day, observed annually on November 29, is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about the conservation of one of the world's most iconic big cats — the jaguar (Panthera onca). Celebrated across nations, the day highlights the importance of jaguars not just as majestic predators, but as umbrella species, vital for maintaining biodiversity and ecological balance in the Americas.
Nov 28, 2025
Red Planet Day
Every year on November 28, Red Planet Day is celebrated, a day all about Mars, which is the fourth planet from the Sun. Mars is often called the "Red Planet" due to its reddish colour and has fascinated people—scientists and non-scientists alike—for many years.
Red Planet Day has a special history linked to major milestones in Mars exploration. It marks the anniversary of the launch of the Mariner 4 spacecraft on November 28, 1964, the first spacecraft to get close to Mars and send back detailed images of its surface. Mariner 4's success opened the door for future missions to Mars and sparked worldwide interest in what the planet might reveal.
Nov 26, 2025
National Milk Day
National Milk Day, celebrated annually on November 26, commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien, hailed as the Father of the White Revolution in India. The 2025 celebration not only honours his vision and legacy but also reflects the nation's immense strides in transforming from a milk-deficient country to the world's largest milk producer, contributing nearly 25% of global milk output.
National Constitution Day
National Constitution Day, or Samvidhan Divas, is celebrated every year on November 26 to commemorate the historic day when the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India in 1949. The observance reminds citizens of the monumental work undertaken by the framers of the Constitution and reinforces the importance of constitutional values that guide India's democratic and governance framework.
Although the Constitution was adopted in 1949, Constitution Day as a formal observance was declared much later—in 2015.
The 2025 theme is 'Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Swabhiman' (Our Constitution – Our Pride).
Nov 25, 2025
International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women
International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women is observed on November 25.
Women's rights activists have observed November 25 as a day against gender-based violence since 1981. This date was selected to honour the Mirabal sisters, three political activists from the Dominican Republic who were brutally murdered in 1960 by order of the country's ruler, Rafael Trujillo (1930-1961).
In February 2000, the General Assembly adopted resolution 54/134, officially designating November 25 as the International day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and in doing so, inviting governments, international organisations as well as NGOs to join together and organise activities designed to raise public awareness of the issue every year on that date.
The theme for International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women 2025 is 'UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls'.