Nagaland celebrates Republic Day with gusto

R-Day Mokokchung: Y Patton inspecting the parade contingents during the 76th Republic Day celebration at Imkongmeren Sports Complex in Mokokchung town on Sunday.

• DIMAPUR — Nagaland government along with educational institutions celebrated 76th Republic Day on Sunday with pomp and gaiety by organising various activities. Republic Day is celebrated on January 26 every year to mark the day when the Constitution of India came into effect in 1950. The day marks India’s transition to become an independent republic.
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• Dimapur: The minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change and Village Guards, CL John, unfurled the national flag at the Dimapur District Sports Council (DDSC) stadium and inspected the parade contingents.
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• Students of Shri Digamber Jain Higher Secondary School and Pranab Vidyapith Higher Secondary School presented patriotic songs, while the traditional dances were presented by the Sumi and Garo cultural troupes.
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• The minister also inaugurated the exhibition stalls set up by various departments.

  R-Day Dimapur: CL John inaugurating stalls set up by government departments and self help group on the occasion of Republic Day celebration in Dimapur on Sunday.

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• Mokokchung: Deputy Chief Minister in-charge of Home and Border Affairs, Y Patton, unfurled the national flag and took the Rashtriya salute from nine parade contingents at the Imkongmeren Sports Complex in Mokokchung town.
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• On the occasion, UBI Imlichila, officer-in-charge of Women Police Station, Mokokchung, was honoured as a BBBP Champion for her exemplary dedication to ensuring the safety and dignity of women and girls.
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• Cultural items were presented by Aosungkum Cultural Club of Mokokchung village and Longsalong Cultural Club, Mokokchung.
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• The minister also inaugurated exhibition stalls showcasing the achievements and initiatives of various departments including Agriculture, SARS Yisemyong, ATMA, Animal Husbandry Veterinary Services, Cooperation, Horticulture, District Rural Development Agency, Mokokchung District Legal Services Authority, Land Resources, District Industries Centre and Health and Family Welfare.
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• Mon: Advisor of Law and Justice, Land Revenue, TN Mannen, unfurled the national flag and inspected 10 parade contingents at Mon town local ground.
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• The advisor also inaugurated the stalls set up by different departments and societies.
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• Prizes for the best inter-ward Christmas decoration 2024 were awarded to Shantham ward, Thamnan ward and Wagim Ward on the occasion.
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• Cultural dances were presented by Chen Area Nokten Union of Mon town and Shamnyu ward, while a patriotic song was presented by Samuel Konyak.
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• An exhibition football match was played between DPDB XI and CSOs XI, wherein DPDB XI emerged as the winner.
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• Noklak: Advisor of Treasuries and Accounts, Art and Culture, K Konngam Konyak, unfurled the national flag and took the Rashtriya salute from nine parade contingents at Noklak public ground.
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• The advisor also gave away prizes to the meritorious girl students of HSLC and HSSLC examinations 2023 and 2024 under Noklak district in commemoration of 10 years of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme. The awards were given to Choin M of GHS Noklak and Chongtie P of GHSS Noklak.
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• The advisor also inaugurated the exhibition stalls set up by various government departments, Noklak District Handloom and Handicrafts Council and Self Help Groups.

  R-Day Peren: Jacob Zhimomi inspecting the parade contingents at new Peren headquarters on the occasion of Republic Day celebration on Sunday.

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• Peren: The minister of Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) and Cooperation, N Jacob Zhimomi, unfurled the national flag and took the Rashtriya salute from 6 parade contingents at the deputy commissioner's office complex in Peren.
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• Vibrant display of cultural presentation by Rongmei cultural troupe, drum ensemble by PM Shri Government High School of DC Colony Peren and a special presentation by Pauramdibe Mpom and Kenlumyile Ngia were the highlights of the celebration.
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• The minister also inaugurated the exhibition stalls set up by various Agri & Allied departments and self help groups.
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• In Jalukie town, the ADC of Jalukie, TL Kiusumong Tikhir, unfurled the national flag and delivered the Republic Day speech.
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• Tuensang: The minister of Women Resource Development and Horticulture, Salhoutuonuo Kruse, unfurled the national flag and took the Rashtriya salute from 8 parade contingents at the Parade Ground in Tuensang town.
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• Other highlights of the day included performances by Tuensang District Taekwondo Association, dog show by the 29 Assam Rifles Tuensang and cultural presentation by Changen cultural club, Sangli cultural troupe, Khiamniungan cultural club, Kemifu club and Tikhir Liujong Pia Lui dancing troupe.
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• The minister also inaugurated exhibition stalls set up by ATMA and other departments including Horticulture, Soil and Water Conservation, Agriculture, KVV, Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, NSRLM, Land Resources, Industries and Commerce, District Legal Services and Co-operative Bank, Tuensang.

  R-Day Zunheboto: Hekani Jakhalu taking the Rashtriya salute from parade contingents on the occasion of Republic Day celebration in Zunheboto on Sunday.

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• Zunheboto: Advisor of Industries and Commerce, Hekani Jakhalu, unfurled the national flag and took the Rashtriya salute from 8 parade contingents at Zunheboto town public ground.
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• The highlights of the programme included a song by Kihikali H Zhimo, folk song by the department of Art and Culture and an exhibition football match between DPDB XI and NGOs XI.
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• Kiphire: Advisor of Agriculture, Mhathung Yanthan, unfurled the national flag and took the Rashtriya salute from 6 parade contingents at Kiphire town public ground.
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• The advisor also inaugurated and inspected the exhibition stalls set up by various government agencies and self help groups (SHG).
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• Other highlights of the programme included presentation of ‘Vande Mataram’ by Ase Jasmine and ‘India Waale' by Alvin Mongzar. Folk songs were also presented by Sumi Totimi Kiphire, Tikhir Women Union of Kiphire town and a folk dance was presented by Khudi Nyuchiru Mulung of Kiphire village.
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• Longleng: Advisor of Tribal Affairs and Election, H Tovihoto Ayemi, unfurled the national flag and took the Rashtriya salute from 6 parade contingents at Longleng town public ground.
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• The advisor also inaugurated exhibition stalls set up by various departments.
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• The highlights of the programme included tug-of-war among the in 11 wards and exhibition football match between DPDB 11 and CSOs.
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• Phek: Advisor of Transport and Technical Education, Temjenmenba, unfurled the national flag and took the Rashtriya salute from 5 parade contingents at Phek town public ground.
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• The advisor also inaugurated the exhibition stalls put up by various departments.
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• Highlights of the celebrations included presentation of indigenous tune by Vesulu Tetseo and Shezovolu Chizo, felicitation of women and girl champions in different disciplines by the District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW), Phek.
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• A special performance by Kukhruno Khamo and a cultural dance by residents of Bible Hill Ward were other highlights of the programme.
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• Wokha: The minister of Roads and Bridges, G Kaito Aye, unfurled the national flag and also took the Rashtriya salue from 7 parade contingents at Wokha town public ground.
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• The minister also inaugurated the exhibition stalls set up by various government departments and self-help groups of the district.

  R-Day Niuland: TR Zeliang inspecting the parade contingents on the occasion of Republic Day celebration in Niuland on Sunday.

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• Niuland: Deputy Chief Minister in-charge of Planning and Transformation and National Highway, TR Zeliang, unfurled the national flag and took the Rashtriya salute from the parade contingents at Niuland town public ground.
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• District awards were also given to individuals and organisations in recognition of their exemplary contributions to the district.
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• Highlights of the programme included a special performance by Kupuka Chishi, TaFMA ambassador for Niuland district, a cultural folk song presented by the women of Niuland town, folk dance by men from Tokishe village.
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• The minister also inaugurated exhibition stalls set up by government departments and self help groups.
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• Chümoukedima: The minister of Higher Education and Tourism, Temjen Imna Along, unfurled the national flag and took the Rashtriya salute from 8 parade contingents at Samogooting Stadium, DC Complex in Chümoukedima.
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• Folk dances and songs were presented by Kuki cultural troupe, Kachari cultural troupe, Lotha cultural troupe, Sumi cultural troupe, Chakhesang cultural troupe, Gorkha cultural troupe and Sangtam cultural troupe. Students of Hebron Higher Secondary School, Sovima, also presented an item.
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• The minister also inaugurated exhibition stalls.
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• Tseminyu: The minister of Housing and Mechanical Engineering, P Bashangmongba Chang, unfurled the national flag and took the Rashtriya salute from 5 parade contingents at RSA ground in Tseminyu town.
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• Other highlights of the day included cultural item presented by Terogvunyu Chupwe of Tseminyu area. The District Administration and District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW), Tseminyu, under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao felicitated AminaYesmen of DBS Tseminyu for her outstanding achievement by securing Top 15 in HSLC Examination 2024.
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• The minister also inaugurated the exhibition stalls set up by various departments under Tseminyu district.
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• Shamator: Advisor of Minority Affairs and Sericulture, Imkongmar, unfurled the national flag and took the Rashtriya salute from 6 parade contingents at Shamator town public ground.
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• On the occasion, taekwondo demonstration was presented by the Shamator District Taekwondo Association, while cultural items were presented by Mongtsüwong cultural troupe of Shamator town, Thopün cultural troupe of Shamator town and Shamator village cultural troupe.
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• The advisor also inaugurated the exhibition stalls set up by various departments.
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• SSP: Sainik School Punglwa also celebrated the 75th Republic Day with the school’s principal, Col. Arvind Nautiyal, as the chief guest, who also unfurled the tricolour.
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• In his speech, the chief guest elaborated on the theme of the celebration ‘Swarnim Bharat–Virasat aur Vikas' (Golden India–Heritage and Development), reflecting India's rich cultural heritage and its ongoing journey of progress. He also congratulated class 12 cadets for setting a trend in UPSC (NDA) and Exam SSB, thereby leaving a legacy for class 11 and the rest of the cadets.
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• PVHSS: Pranab Vidyapith Higher Secondary School (PVHSS), Dimapur, celebrated the Republic Day at the school premises, wherein the national flag was hoisted by the school’s principal, Monoj Bhattacharjee and the vice principal, Ashok Kumar Ray.
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• Welcome speech was delivered by the school vice principal, while speech on the significance of the Republic Day was delivered by the principal.
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• Patriotic songs were presented by the students and the teachers.
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• The 76th Republic Day celebration was also observed in sub-divisions including, Meluri, Chozuba and Pfutsero under Phek district, Noksen, Aghunato, Tizit, Atoizu, Seyochung, Bhandari, Wakching, Tening, Mangkolemba, Aboi, Jakhama, Tobu, Medziphema, Chiephobozou, Longkhim, Tuli, Tamlu, Pughoboto, Pungro and Nagaland House, New Delhi.
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• The Assam Rifles also commemorated 76th Republic Day celebration by organising various activities across the state including in Mon town, Dimapur and Kohima.