DIMAPUR: Pochury Students’ Union (PSU) observed the 66th Pochury Black Day at Matikhrü village on September 6, 2026.
The memorial proceedings began at Sacred Freedom Park, where community members gathered to lay wreaths and pay homage during a tribute service led by Sievitho Kathe, president, Matikhrü Students’ Union.
The formal commemorative service was held at Matikhrü Baptist Church, chaired by Tsiarhotho Thsangkhure, general secretary, PSU. Rev. Rümatho Nyusou, executive secretary, Pochury Baptist Church Council (PBCC), graced the occasion as guest speaker.
Delivering the keynote message on the theme “From Tragedy to Promise: Finding Hope in God’s Unfailing Love,” Rev. Nyusou urged the gathering to place its hope and trust in God. He reminded that while memories of tragedy and sacrifice remain painful, faith in God’s unfailing love can provide strength, healing and renewed hope. He called upon the younger generation to honour the legacy of pioneers by living with faith, unity, peace and responsibility towards the future.
The service began with an invocation by Rhovitho Nyusou, pastor, Matikhrü Baptist Church, followed by a welcome address from Thuchu Trakha, village council chairman, Matikhrü. A one minute silence was observed in honour of the martyrs.
The programme included an offertory prayer by Methuselah Pojar, prayer chairman, RPC Matikhrü, and a musical presentation titled “Mükü Mara Wa Mavi 1960,” performed by Akho Thyorr and Sarah Perry.
Reflecting on the historical significance of the day, Rongley Leyri, president, PSU, delivered an address on its importance. Solidarity messages were shared by Sierhosie Kajiri, general secretary, Pochury Hoho, and. Tvüse Perry, president, Pochury Mothers’ Association (PMA). A special song was presented by the Women’s Society, Matikhrü, followed by a Scripture reading by Hopeson Pojar, associate youth pastor, Matikhrü Baptist Church.
The commemorative service concluded with a vote of thanks by. Chingusie Poji, vice president (Admin), PSU, and a benediction pronounced by Eneikhoteluo Pojar, women pastor, Matikhrü Baptist Church.
