Along with the rest of the country, district and sub-division administrations, government departments, educational institutions, organisations and others celebrated 76th Independence Day on August 15.
Mangkolemba: The 76th Independence Day was celebrated at Mangkolemba Public Ground with minister higher education and tribal affairs, Temjen Imna Along as the special guest. The minister hoisted the national flag and took the rashtriya salute. He also inaugurated the exhibition stalls set up by various departments and self-help groups. Other highlights of the programme include folk song, Rajasthani dance, cultural dance and special performance by the DGP Band.
Pughoboto: Pughoboto sub division celebrated 76th Independence Day with Y. Vikheho Swu, MLA at the Local Ground, Pughoboto. The MLA hoisted the national flag and received the rashtriya salute from six parade contingents. Highlights of the celebration includes choreography, folk song and folk dance, stalls agri department, ATMA, NSLRM and others.
Bhandari: Bhandari sub-division celebrated the 76th Independence Day at the Public Sports Ground with Advisor for Information &Technology, Science &Technology, New and Renewable Energy, Mmhonlumo Kikon as the special guest. Kikon hoisted the national flag and received rashtriya salute from five parade contingents. Kikon also inaugurated marketing shed and exhibition stalls put up by different agricultural groups, departments and public organizations. Highlights of the day included folk song, special song and tug of war.
Satakha: The 76th Independence Day was celebrated at Satakha town Zunheboto with advisor, Tourism, Art and Culture Government of Nagaland, Khehovi Yepthomi as the special guest. The special guest hoisted the national flag and inspected the parade and delivered the Independence Day speech. Other highlights of the programme include recitation of Hindi poem, choreography and cultural items.
Medziphema: The 76th Independence Day was celebrated at Local Ground Medziphema, sub-division with advisor for Sericulture, excise & minority affairs, Zhaleo Rio Retd as the chief guest. Rio unfurled the national flag and took the rashtriya salute followed by singing of the national anthem and inspected the parade contingents.
Other highlights include songs and cultural presentations.
Meluri: The 76th Independence Day was celebrated at Meluri sub-division, where Yithachu, MLA, hoisted the national flag, read out Independence Day speech and took the rashtriya salute from the parade contingents. Highlights of the day included special number, patriotic choreography and cultural items. Yithachu,also inspected exhibition stalls which were displayed from various VLo’s and SHGs under the department of social welfare, rural development and agriculture.
Aboi: Aboi celebrated 76th Independence Day at local ground, Aboi with Eshak Konyak, MLA, as special guest. The MLA hoisted the national flag, delivered Independence Day speech and took rashtriya salute from the parade contingents. Konyak also inaugurated the exhibition cum sale stalls. Highlights of the celebration included cultural troupe dance, song and patriotic dance.
Longkhim: Longkhim Town celebrated 76th Independence Day Public Ground, Longkhim Town Tuensang with Muthingnyuba, MLA and chairman DPDB Tuensang, as chief guest. The MLA hoisted the national flag, delivered Independence Day speech and took rashtriya salute from seven parade contingents. Highlight of the celebration include song, special presentation, cultural performances. The chief guest also inaugurated agri department stalls.
Chozuba: The 76th Independence Day was celebrated at Chozuba with Chotisuh Sazo, MLA, as special guest, who hoisted the national flag, delivered Independence Day speech and took rashtriya salute from parade contingents. Highlights of the celebration include songs, archery show, school drill and tug of war. The MLA also inaugurated the exhibition stalls.
Chiephobozou: 76th Independence Day celebration was held at Local ground Chiephobozou HQ with advisor youth resources and sports, Er. Zale Neikha, who hoisted the national flag and delivered the Independence Day speech. Other major highlights of the programme included a march past by parade contingents and cultural presentation. The advisor also inaugurated the exhibition stalls.
Sanis: The 76th Independence Day was celebrated at Sanis ADC Headquarters, with advisor for horticulture and border affairs, Mhathung Yanthan as the chief guest. Yanthan hoisted the national flag, took salute and delivered the Independence Day speech. Cultural dance was another highlight of the event.
Pfütsero: 76th Independence Day was celebrated at Pfütsero Town Sports Complex with MLA and chairman DPDB Phek, Kezhienyi Khalo as the special guest. The MLA hoisted the national flag and took rashtriya salute from nine parade contingents and read out Independence Day message. Other highlights include cultural tune, patriotic play, awards and felicitations.
Tobu: The 76th Independence Day was observed at Tobu H.Q. with advisor DUDA, Bongkhao Konyak as chief guest, hoisted the national flag read, the Independence Day speech and took salute from five parade contingents.
Pungro: Pungro Town under Kiphire district celebrated 76th Independence Day at Public Ground Pungro Town with Deputy Speaker NLA, T Yangseo Sangtam as the special guest. The deputy speaker inspected the parade contingents, took salute from seven parade contingents, hoisted the national flag and delivered the Independence Day speech. Sangtam also gave away commendation certificates and inaugurated the stalls put up by various departments and SHGs.
NH New Delhi: The 76th Independence Day was celebrated at Nagaland House, New Delhi with advisor, food and civil supplies, LM & CP NSDMA, Pukhayi Sumi, wherein the advisor hoisted the national flag.
Tizit: Tizit Independence Day celebration was held at the Local ground Tizit Hq with advisor land resources, C.L. John, who hoisted the national flag and delivered the Independence Day speech.
Aghunato: The 76th Independent Day was observed at Additional Deputy commissioner Office premises with SDO (civil) and ADC I/C Aghunato, Zhoi Lohe, who hoisted the national flag and took rashtriya salute.
Tening: Tening Town celebrated its 76th Independence Day at Tening with Additional Deputy Commissioner Tening, Tokai. V. Achumi as the special guest. The special guest unfurled the national flag and took rastriya salute from the parade contingents.
Seyochung: Seyochung ADC Hqs celebrated 76th Independence Day at office campus with Additional Deputy commissioner, Renbemo Ezung as special guest. Ezung hoisted the national flag, delivered the Independence Day speech and took rastriya salute.
Ahthibung: 76th Independence Day was celebrated at SDO (C) Office Complex, Ahthibung, Peren where SDO (C) Ahthibung, N. Zubenthung Ngullie hoisted the national flag and delivered the Independence Day speech.
Changtongya: Changtongya Town celebrated 76th Independence Day at SDO (C) Office complex, where special guest, SDO (C) Changtongya Town, Rorheu Peseyie hoisted the national flag, took salute and read out the Independence Day.
Wakching: Wakching sub-division under Mon celebrated Independence Day at SDO(C) office, where SDO (C) Wakching, James Renbi Kikon hoisted national flag and took salute from Nagaland police.
Jakhama: Jakhama sub-division celebrated the 76th Indian Independence Day at SDO (C) office premises, where SDO civil Jakhama, Ruopfukuotuo Noudi hoisted the national flag, took rastriya salute and read out the Independence Day speech. Highlights of the function included special number and indigenous songs.
Chen: Chen celebrated 76th Independence Day at Mini SDO (Civil) Complex Chen, where EAC Mon, Khenpa Konyak hoisted the national flag, took rashtriya salute and read out the Independence Day speech.
Thonoknyu: At Thonoknyu headquarter, the 76th Independence Day national flag was hoisted by SDO (C) Wangan Phom at SDO (C) Office campus.
Monyakshu: The 76th Independence Day was celebrated at Monyakshu, Mon, wherein DB in-charge SDO (C) Monyakshu, Bumang hoisted the national flag and took the rashtriya salute.
Educational institutions: Educational institutions across the state celebrated 76th Independence Day by organising various activities. Some of the highlights of the celebrations include hoisting the national flag, singing national anthem and patriotic songs, dances, drills, cultural presentations, social work and competitions. The Independence Day was celebrated by Global Open University, Nagaland; St. Joseph’s College (A), Jakhama; Kendriya Vidyalaya Rangapahar Cantt; Livingstone Foundation International College, Dimapur; Pranab Vidyapith Higher Secondary School, Dimapur; Sainik School Punglwa; St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School; Mount Tiyi College Teachers Association.
CSOs & political parties: Many Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and political parties celebrated the 76th Independence Day by organising events, visitation, donations etc. across Nagaland. Following are the CSOs and political parties – Lions club of Dimapur Japfu and Leo Club; Dimapur Red Cross; National People’s Party (NPP) Nagaland and all its district units; Lions Club of Kohima; Nagaland Contractors & Suppliers Union (NCSU); Zunheboto Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ZCCI); Nagaland State Cooperative Bank Ltd. and general manager (IOC) NABARD RO Nagaland; All Commercial Vehicle Association (ACVA) Wokha District and Business Association of Nagas (BAN).
Exhibition cum sales day: Different blocks of Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Nagaland, government departments, Self Help Groups (SHGs) and others organised “exhibition cum sales day” as part of the 76th Independence Day celebrations. Agriculture produces, indigenous crops and other varieties were displayed and sold; exhibition stalls were also put up at the venue.
Dy. CM congratulates award recipients
Deputy Chief Minister and minister for home, Y Patton has congratulated the police officers for getting recognition on their outstanding services.
In a press release, Dy. CMO media cell stated that Patton has congratulated DIG (NAP), Imcharenla, ADGP, Renchamo P Kikon, DCP Nuiland, Kilangyanger Walling, F& ES, Joy Kumar Havildar and Addl. SP, Tulukha K Sema for being awarded the president police medal for distinguished service, police medal for meritorious service, fire service medal for meritorious service, union home minister medal for excellence respectively.
Further, the deputy CM has also congratulated all officers and staffs under home department for being selected for governor medal and commendation certificate also the DGP commendation disc (silver) awards and wished them all the best in their future endeavours.
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