Nagaland chief minister Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu laid a wreath at the Indian memorial at Neuve Chapelle,
France on Wednesday. The memorial contain a plaque in which names of Naga Labour Corps feature. It was installed in honour of the Indian army and labour corps who fought in France during WW-I.
According to Chief Minister’s Office, the year 2017 is significant for the Naga labour corps as 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the Naga Labour Corps participation in “The Great War”.
Dr. Liezietsu also visited the Indian cemetery at Ayette and laid a wreath at the gravestone of one Shikhu, of the Naga labour corps. The chief minister was accompanied by Director External Relations of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Liz Sweet. In commemoration of the 100 years of the NLC, state government on April 21 dedicated a monolith in Kohima, in honour of the NLC for their participation and sacrifices in the great WW-I.
Friday, May 1, 2026