Eighteen-year-old Linoka K Achumi was crowned Miss Nagaland 2025 during a glittering ceremony held at the Regional Centre of Excellence for Music & Performing Arts (RCEMPA), Jotsoma, Kohima on Thursday under the theme “Grace and Beauty – The Woman in You”.
Linoka emerged as the winner of this year’s edition after progressing through multiple rounds of competition. Bendangienla was declared first runner-up, while Christina H Yeptho secured the second runner-up title. The top five finalists included Linoka K Achumi, Bendangienla, Christina H Yeptho, Kechangunuo Kelio and Linoka Yepthomi.
Event officials informed that several subtitle awards were also presented during the evening. Omai Rebecca Konyak received Miss Perfect 10; Linoka K Achumi won Miss Multimedia; Grace Kikon was awarded Miss Beautiful Smile; Linoka Yepthomi received Miss Talent; Susana Kinghen was adjudged Miss Photogenic; and Christina H Yeptho received the Queen of Hearts title.
The panel of judges comprised Easternlight Zimik, founder of EAST and NIFT Delhi graduate; Dr Abraham Lee, MD and CEO of Atomy Enterprise Pvt Ltd; Ruopfuzhano Whiso, Miss Kohima 2017, Miss Nagaland first runner-up 2017, Femina Miss Nagaland 2018 and fourth runner-up at Miss Universe India 2024; Vikuonuo Sachü, Miss Nagaland 2019 and Miss Kohima second runner-up; and Talisangla Nokdir, retired district programme officer and long-time BASN member (1995–2016).
Organisers stated that the event sought to celebrate talent, poise and cultural representation while providing a platform for young Naga women to pursue opportunities in modelling, leadership and public engagement.
Linoka K Achumi crowned Miss Nagaland 2025
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