Christina H. Yeptho was crowned Miss Dimapur 2025 during the Silver Crown Pageant, organized by the Ethnic Group of Nagaland (EGoN) on October 31, at the Nagaland Bamboo Resource Centre, 6th Mile, Dimapur.
Genesis Aye was declared 1st Runner-Up, while Tshoteu Khutso secured the 2nd Runner-Up position.
The event celebrated confidence, leadership, cultural representation, and the evolving role of women in society, continuing Miss Dimapur’s legacy as one of Nagaland’s most respected platforms for women’s empowerment.
The evening was graced by Dr. Tolto Metha, Deputy Director, AH & VS; Team Member, Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency, Government of Nagaland; and Executive Member, Rattle & Hum Music Society, who attended as the special guest.
Adding a touch of glamour and creative brilliance, International Fashion Designer Forever Naveen Kumar appeared as the celebrity guest, while supermodel & actress Rachika Suresh joined as the celebrity judge and showstopper for Forever Naveen Kumar’s showcase.
The contestants were mentored by Lovi Awomi, Femina Miss India Nagaland 2022, 1st Top Model Nagaland, and renowned pageant & modelling coach, who served as the official mentor, offering professional training and refinement throughout the competition.
In addition, participants underwent extensive grooming and personality development sessions under Cham Thai, co-founder of Cham Beauty and Velomora, whose expert mentorship prepared them for the grand stage.
The programme was hosted by Miki from Team Northeast Organization (TNO). The judging panel for the finale consisted of chief judge, general secretary, BASN, Lipokzulu Lemtur, proprietor, Indian Wearhouse, Ilivili Kibami and supermodel & actress (Celebrity Judge), Rachika Suresh. Earlier the program opened with an invocation by former vice president of EGoN, Watila Rashmi.
