Minister Road & Bridges, Government of Nagaland G Kaito Aye unfurled the National Flag, took the Ratriya Salute and read out the Republic Day 2024 speech on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day at Public Ground, Noklak Hq on Friday.

G Kaito Aye took the Rashtriya Salute from seven contingents which was led by Parade commander ABI Evai Phom, Parade 2 i/c ABSI Penthung, Parade CHM Hav Peshio K Khiamniungan. The parade contingents consisted of DEF & NAP, Village Guard Nokhu, Village Guard Old Pangsha, Ex-Servicemen, NCC GHSS Noklak, NCC GHS Noklak Village and Holy Angels School Noklak. The National Anthem was sung by St. Paul School, Noklak.

Later, G.kaito Aye inaugurated the exhibition stalls set up by various departments.

Other highlights of the day were cultural dance by Village Guards, presentations on Bow & Arrow and toy spinning displayed by Khiamniungan Sports Council and Special Song by Miraculum Society, Noklak.

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To mark the occasion, various departments led by District Administration visited District Hospital, Noklak and Adora Children’s home, Noklak.

In the later part of the day, Tug of War between All Ward Union of Noklak versus Dobashis/GBs were played and Volleyball Exhibition Match was played between Khiamniungan Menyiu Hoikam units.