Khehoyi village under Niuland subdivision celebrated its centenary on January 19 and 20, with Lok Sabha MP, Tokheho Yepthomi as special guest, who also unveiled the jubilee monolith.
According to jubilee programme committee, Tokheho termed it as a red letter day for the people of Khehoyi village and said that the villagers were celebrating the good works of the forefathers. He therefore encouraged the present generation to honour those who had sacrificed and toiled in establishing the village.
He pointed out that villagers must carry on and uphold the legacy left behind by early settlers for the growth and prosperity of the village. Rev. Hevukhu Achumi, executive secretary, Western Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu (WSBAK) dedicated the jubilee memorial stone and spoke about the graciousness of the Lord.
N. Z. Makritsu, secretary (retired) to the government of Nagaland and president of Tsiephama Mechu Khroto also graced the occasion and greeted the villagers.
Azheto Chophy, advisor to collective leadership, GPRN/NSCN and Mughavi Zhimomi, director, Airports Authority of India, Dimapur also greeted the villagers and wished that the village will reap the blessings of centenary celebration.
Taking part in the celebration and adding flavour to the celebration, Seithekima villagers presented special song on the occasion. Jubilee programme committee also thanked all those who helped to make the centenary celebration a grand success.