DIMAPUR: A delegation from Kamrup Mahanagar Zila Sahitya Sabha (MZSS), Assam, led by its president Prafulla Barman, visited Nagaland on July 25, 2026.
During the visit, the delegation toured the Nagaland State Museum, Naga Heritage Village Kisama, and Kohima Cathedral. A joint interaction meeting was held at Kohima Sahitya Sabha, where members of both organisations exchanged ideas on strengthening literary and cultural ties.
Speeches were delivered by Medokul Sophie, ex MLA; Teisovikuolie Therie, deputy director Art & Culture Nagaland; Bhupendra Ch. Sharma, Retd. Chief Engineer PWD Assam; Chabin Rajkhowa, Retd. deputy director Cultural Affairs Assam; and Dr. Khayam Uddin Ahmed, Advocate Guwahati High Court, who highlighted the importance of inter state cultural unity.
The programme also featured cultural presentations from both Nagaland and Assam, showcasing the rich traditions of the two states. The main objective of the visit was to work towards revamping Kohima Sahitya Sabha and to forge a long term cultural and literary partnership between Nagaland and Assam. The proposed collaboration will be dedicated in the name of Bharat Ratna Sudhakantha Dr. Bhupen Hazarika and late Kumbha Angami, father of late Z. Obed, former Chief Secretary and minister of Nagaland.
Earlier, the team was received by Adela Moa, Director Art & Culture, at Hotel De Oriental Grand, Kohima. The delegation expressed appreciation to the Government of Nagaland, particularly to Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio, for extending hospitality, and to the Art & Culture Department and Home Department for facilitating the visit.
The Art & Culture Department stated that it looks forward to strengthening people to people connect through literature, art and culture between the two neighbouring states.
