Tripura | History, Facts, Concerns and Measures | M Ajay Jenix | The New Indian Society
The Word Tripura was formed from combining two words Tui (Water) and Pra (Near) which in totality means Near Water
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Apr 2, 20232 min read
Telangana | History, Facts, Concerns and Measures | M Ajay Jenix | The New Indian Society
British occupied the present-day Telangana region through subsidiary system and it became princely state in 1799
Mar 26, 20232 min read
Tamil Nadu | History, Facts, Concerns and Measures | M Ajay Jenix | The New Indian Society
Present day region of Chennai acted as important place for British settlement. It is known for Fort St. George which was built in 1640
Mar 19, 20232 min read
Sikkim | History, Facts, Concerns and Measures | M Ajay Jenix | The New Indian Society
The present-day region Sikkim was ruled by Namgyal-Chogyal dynasty till it became princely state of British empire in 1890
Mar 12, 20232 min read
Rajasthan | History, Facts, Concerns and Measures | M Ajay Jenix | The New Indian Society
The name Rajasthan means "The abode of the Rajas", this region was formerly called as Rajputana which means "The country of Rajputs"
Mar 5, 20232 min read
Punjab | History, Facts, Concerns and Measures | M Ajay Jenix | The New Indian Society
The word Punjab originate from two Persian words panj - five, āb - water which means land of five waters Beas, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi and Sutl
Feb 26, 20232 min read
Odisha | History, Facts, Concerns & Measures | M Ajay Jenix | The New Indian Society
The present day Orissa was referred as Odra Desha during medieval times which means Land of Cultivators
Feb 19, 20232 min read
Nagaland | History, Facts, Concerns & Measures | M Ajay Jenix | The New Indian Society
During Naga people's convention meeting in July 1960 the issue was resolved through accord to constitute Nagaland as separate state
Feb 12, 20231 min read
Mizoram | History, Facts, Concerns & Measures | M Ajay Jenix | The New Indian Society
The Lushai hills district was given union territory status in 1972 with new name "Mizoram" and it became full-fledged state in 1986
Feb 5, 20232 min read
Meghalaya | History, Facts, Concerns & Measures | M Ajay Jenix | The New Indian Society
Meghalaya means ''Abode of clouds" (Abode - alaya, Megha - clouds). Meghalaya attained full-fledged statehood in 1972
Jan 29, 20232 min read
Manipur | History, Facts, Concerns & Measures | M Ajay Jenix | The New Indian Society
Manipur became princely state under British rule in 1891, this region was also known for battles of Second World War
Jan 22, 20232 min read
Maharashtra | History, Facts, Concerns & Measures | M Ajay Jenix | The New Indian Society
After India's Independence in 1947 Bombay province emerged as Bombay state, it also undergone many changes during State reorganisation act
Jan 15, 20232 min read
Madhya Pradesh | History, Facts, Concerns & Measures | M Ajay Jenix | The New Indian Society
After our independence the present day regions of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh were created as Madhya Pradesh state
Jan 8, 20232 min read
Kerala | History, Facts, Concerns & Measures | M Ajay Jenix | The New Indian Society
Vasco da gama landed in Calicut in 1498 which began the new era of European trade with Indian subcontinent
Jan 1, 20232 min read
Karnataka | History, Facts, Concerns & Measures | M Ajay Jenix | The New Indian Society
After independence the present day Carnatic region emerged as Mysore state based on States Reorganisation Act in 1956
Dec 25, 20222 min read
Jharkhand | History, Facts, Concerns & Measures | M Ajay Jenix | The New Indian Society
Jharkhand is home to many tribals and people of this region dreamed of a separate state for very long time
Dec 18, 20222 min read
Himachal Pradesh | History, Facts, Concerns & Measures | M Ajay Jenix | The New Indian Society
After our independence Himachal & Bilaspur were merged & eventually it became union territory in 1956 and it attained statehood in 1971
Dec 11, 20222 min read
Haryana | History, Facts, Concerns & Measures | M Ajay Jenix | The New Indian Society
After independence Haryana remained part of Punjab & it became separate state in November 1 1966 under Punjab reorganization act
Dec 4, 20221 min read
Gujarat | History, Facts, Concerns & Measures | M Ajay Jenix | The New Indian Society
After Independence Gujarat region was part of Bombay state, later the demand for seperate state emerged based on language "Gujarati"
Nov 27, 20222 min read
Goa | History, Facts, Concerns & Measures | M Ajay Jenix | The New Indian Society
During 1510 Portuguese defeated Bijapur king which lead to their settlement in Goa, whose rule then lasted in this region for 450 years
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