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Irene Dhkar from Meghalaya is Miss Northeast 2022
Our Correspondent
Kohima, Nov 3 (EMN): Irene Dkhar from Meghalaya was on Thursday crowned Miss Northeast 2022 during a glamorous event held at Capital Cultural Hall in Kohima, Nagaland.
The winner, from Meghalaya, won a prize money of INR 1.5 lakh with gift hampers sponsored by Floyd Hyundai and Vuto Hyundai.
Eshanee Hatimuria from Assam was crowned first runner-up and received INR 1 lakh with gift hampers sponsored by MLA Imkong L. Imchen.
Dyna Jomo from Arunachal Pradesh was adjudged second runner-up and received INR 70,000 with gift hampers sponsored by Hero Anak Motors Kohima.
The sub-title winners were awarded INR 20,000 each with gift hampers.
The event was organised by Northeast Beauty Pageant Organisation (NBPO), presented by Beauty and Aesthetic Society of Nagaland (BASN) and sponsored by the government of Nagaland.
The Hospitality partner for the event was Niathu Group, Hotels and Resorts, Niathu Resort, Hotel Vivor and Noune Resort and driven by Floyd Hyundai, Vuto Hyundai and Hero Anak Motors Kohima.
In the first round, the contestants from the eight north-eastern states showcased their rich traditional heritages through ethnic wear rounds and later in the two rounds, they wore designs of Kivitoli Chishi and Neisa Rupreo.
The official choreographer of the event was Theja Sekhose.
The Judges for the night were Dr. Sagar J. Abichandani, a Celebrity Dentist & a well-known Pageant Smile Expert including Femina Miss India from Mumbai; Nise Meruno international artiste; Ketholenuo Kense Vihienuo, Super Model; Bambi Kevichusa fashion designer, and Dr Theyiesinuo Keditsu educationist and writer.
Sub-title winners:
Miss Photogenic: Eshanee Hatimuria from Assam
Miss Perfect 10: Irene Dkhar from Meghalaya
Miss Talent: Eshanee Hatimuria from Assam
Queen of Hearts: Lika Chophy from Nagaland
Miss Beautiful Skin: Mannasha Devi Sapam from Manipur
Miss Multimedia: Dyna Jomo from Arunachal Pradesh