Various organizations across Nagaland commemorated their Jubilee years. Reports of some of these celebrations were as follow.
K Sachü colony silver jubilee: Krusielie Sachü colony celebrated its 25th anniversary on Monday, at the colony under the theme “Peace with the brethren”.
Chairman, Nagaland Handloom and Handicraft Development and Cooperation Ltd (NHHDC), Miathou Krose graced the celebration as special guest.
After unveiling the monolith, on behalf of advisor, Zhaleo Rio, the chairman congratulated the colony members and K Sachü family for coming a long way to develop the place into a “habitable place”.
Expounding on Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN) to the colony members, which comprised of various community coming together, Krose assured that it was not the intention of the government to victimize anyone but rather to identify the indigenous inhabitant and check influx of illegal immigrants.
RIIN will provide protection to genuine citizens, the permanent settlers of Nagaland and check illegal infiltration into the land, he added.
He further appealed to the gathering to support the policy of the government.
Krose further urged the colony members to be the role model and lead an exemplary way of oneness and unity.
History of K Sachü colony was delivered by first chairman of the colony Kraibo Chawang, where he stated that the colony was recognised on October 28, 1994. At present the colony comprises of 670 households.
DMC administrator, Albert Ezung and various members of the neighbouring colonies attended the programme.
Short speech was also delivered by K Sachü family and special song was presented by Dimapur Rongmei Baptist Church Youth.
DAT golden Jubilee: Dimapur Asetkong Telongjem (DAT), celebrated golden jubilee on October 26, at Dimapur Government College auditorium.
A press release from DAT, stated that former principal, Oriental Theological Seminary, Rev. Dr. Wati Aier, speaking on the theme “Jangyumedem” (Walking in unity), stated that in this postmodern pluralistic era, elders should not restrain youths by cultural bonds and that only through pursuit of knowledge and wisdom and fear of God, the society can march forward in one accord.
Also speaking at the programme, Dr. Imtiwapang Aier, MLA challenged the gathering by asking what one can do to uplift Naga people, while Moatoshi Longkumer, MLA, encouraged the gathering to play a vital frontal role in the leadership of the Naga people.
Various cultural songs, poems recital and plays were the highlight of the inaugural function. The celebration culminated with a jubilee feast.
VGs golden jubilee: Advisor of IPR, SCERT & VG, Toshi Wungtung graced the Chilliso Village Guard golden jubilee as special guest on October 25 at Chilliso Village.
According to DIPR, the advisor in his speech called upon the VGs and the public to shun their differences in order to achieve development and progress and set an example of unity and strength by living in harmony.
He recollected the VG fraternities with pride, who made their supreme sacrifice in giving their lives in defence of border villages.
“We salute them for their act of bravery and heroism and their unflinching loyalty and dedication to the organization and sacrifices made to call of duty over the years”, he stated and urged the VGs to continue to live to its good name.
He reminded them that better development activities could be carried forward only in cohesion and any social issues can be resolved if people live peacefully.
In this connection, he appreciated advisor L.Khumo for taking keen initiative in organising the programme to bring the people together.
Guest of honour, advisor L. Khumo speaking on similar lines called upon the public to uphold unity and focus on development and progress.
Short speeches were delivered by head GB Peshu village and commandant VG Tuensang. The programme was chaired by CBC pastor while head GB Chilliso delivered the welcome address.