DIMAPUR:
The 76th Republic Day was celebrated at the Dimapur District Sports Council (DDSC) Stadium, organized by the District Administration, Dimapur on 26th January 2025. The event was graced by Minister, Environment, Forests & Climate Change and Village Guards, C. L. John, who unfurled the national flag, Inspected the parade and addressed the gathering.
The highlight of the celebration was the march-past comprising of the parade contingents – Dimapur Police Commissionerate led by ABSI Penlei, 15th NAP (IR) Mahila Battalion led by ABSI Vevolotu Curhah, Excise Directorate led by AIE Teisovizo Kense, Nagaland Home Guards led by ABSI Viboto H. Sumi, Ex-Servicemen led by Honorary Captain, Chembise Sangtam, Christian Higher Secondary School led by Pongwang, Zakiesato Memorial Higher Secondary School led by Priyojit, Neigulie Memorial High School led by Tanvir Rahman, 43rd Assam Rifles Band Platoon led by Havildar N. Adhikari. The march past was led by Parade Commander Zareni Yanthan (Probationer), NPS, assisted by second in command Solo Kath, ABI, Dimapur Police Commissionerate, and Parade BHM, Havildar Khekato Sema.
Students of Shri Digamber Jain Higher Secondary School and Pranab Vidyapith Higher Secondary School presented patriotic songs. Traditional dances were presented by the Sumi and Garo Cultural Troupes.
Minister C. L. John also inaugurated the exhibition stalls set up by various departments. The day concluded with a prize distribution ceremony for the best-performing contingents and beating of retreat led by the 43rd Assam Rifles Band Platoon.
MON:
Advisor, Law & Justice, Land Revenue, T. N. Mannen graced the 76th Republic Day celebration 2025 at Mon Local Ground as the special guest.
The Advisor unfurled the national flag and inspected the parade contingents. Then, he addressed the public with Republic Day message which was followed by the ceremonial march past comprising of ten contingents, namely 6th NAP, Tizit, DEF Mon, Village Guards, Ex-Servicemen, Wangkhao Government College, Mon, Mon Vale College, GHSS, Mon Town-A, St. John Higher Secondary School (Boys), St. John Higher Secondary School (Girls) and 6th NAP Pipe Band. H. Pongloi, SDPO Tizit was the Parade Commander.
Advisor T. N. Manen also inaugurated the stalls set up by different departments and societies. Inter-ward Mon Town Best Christmas Decoration 2024 was awarded to Shantham ward, while Thamnan ward and Wagim Ward bagged 2nd and 3rd position respectively.
Highlights of the programme include cultural dance by Chen Area Nokten Union Mon Town and Shamnyu Ward, and Patriotic Songs by Samuel Konyak.
As part of the celebration, in the evening, an exhibition football match was played between DPDB XI and CSOs XI, with DPDB XI emerging as the winner. Deputy Commissioner, Mon, Ajit Kumar Verma, IAS was the Match Patron.. There was a display of band followed by ‘Beating of Retreat’ ceremony by 6th NAP Pipe Band.
PEREN:
The 76th Republic Day was celebrated at Deputy Commissioner’s Office Complex, Peren on 26th January 2025.
The celebration began with unfurling of the national flag by the Minister of Public Health Engineering and Co-operation, N. Jacob Zhimomi, who also took the rashtriya salute from the parade contingents comprising of DEF, Peren, 9th NAP (IR), Saijang, Sainik School, Punglwa, All Saints Higher Secondary School, Peren, Peren Government College, Peren and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Jalukie, and led by SDPO Jalukie, Disani Newmai as the Commander and ABI, Abi Viloto S. Chishi as second in-command, ASI, Rampou Guing as the Platoon Commander.
Vibrant display of cultural presentation by Rongmei Cultural Troupe, Drum Ensemble by PM Shri Government High School, DC Colony Peren and a special presentation by Pauramdibe Mpom and Kenlumyile Ngia marked the highlights of the celebration.
The special guest also inaugurated the exhibition stalls set up by various Agri & Allied Departments and Self Help Groups.
To mark the celebration, visitation of Sub-Jail, Peren and District Hospital, Peren was carried out by Peren Town Council and ZOAN respectively, while Children Home, Peren was visited by IRCS & DHEW, Peren.
In Jalukie town, ADC, Jalukie, T. L. Kiusumong Tikhir unfurled the national flag and delivered the Republic Day speech.
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TUENSANG:
The 76th Republic Day was celebrated at Tuensang with Minister, Women Resource Development and Horticulture, Salhoutuonuo Kruse as the special guest on 26th January 2025 at Parade Ground, Tuensang.
The Minister unfurled the national flag and took the rashtriya salute from eight parade contingents comprising of DEF Tuensang, 3rd NAP Tuensang, Home Guards & Civil Defence, Village Guards, Tuensang, Village Ex-Servicemen, NCC, Sao Chang College, Saramati Scouts and Guides and 3rd NAP and Hauhyang Chuba Pipe Band, and led by Parade Commander, Hoping Chang, Dy. SP (Reserve). She also delivered the Republic Day speech.
Other highlights of the day were special presentation 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. Minister Salhoutuonuo Kruse also inaugurated the exhibition stalls set up by ATMA, Horticulture Department, Soil & Water Conservation Department, Agriculture Department, KVV, Fisheries & Aquatic Resources Department, NSRLM, Land Resources Department, Industries & Commerce Department, District Legal Services and Co-operative Bank Tuensang. The function was also attended by MLA, Imtichoba Chang, Heads of Offices under Tuensang district, police personnel, students and public from Tuensang town.
ZUNHEBOTO:
In Zunheboto, the 76th Republic Day was celebrated with Advisor for Industries & Commerce, Hekani Jakhalu as the special guest on 26th January 2025 at Local Ground, Zunheboto.
The special guest unfurled the national flag and took rastriya salute from the eight contingents, led by Parade Commander, Assistant Commandant, Nisazolie Zutso and ABI, Sihu Angami with Parade CHM, Honizhe Aye.
The highlights of the programme include a special number by Kihikali H. Zhimo, a folk song by the Department of Art & Culture, and an exhibition football match between DPDB XI and NGOs XI.
KIPHIRE:
Kiphire celebrated the 76th Republic Day on 26th January 2025 at the Local Ground with Advisor, Agriculture, Mhathung Yanthan as the special guest.
Mhathung Yanthan unfurled the national flag, read out the Republic Day speech and took the rashtriya salute from six contingents led by Parade Commander, Assistant Commandant, E Company, 3rd NAP Kiphire and Pipe Band from 41 Assam Rifles Kiphire. The parade was reviewed by Superintendent of Police, Kiphire.
Yanthan also inaugurated and inspected the exhibition stalls set up by various government agencies and Self-Help-Groups (SHG). Other highlights of the programme were presentation of ‘Vande Mataram’ by Ase Jasmine, and ‘India Waale’ by Alvin Mongzar. Folk songs were presented by Sumi Totimi Kiphire, Tikhir Women Union Kiphire Town and a folk dance was presented by Kiphire Village Khudi Nyuchiru Mulung. An exhibition volleyball match was played between Langzanger village and Kiphire village, Kisetong village and Longthonger village. Beating of retreat was presented by DEF Kiphire.
LONGLENG:
The 76th Republic Day was celebrated in Longleng with Advisor, Tribal Affairs and Election, H. Tovihoto Ayemi as the special guest on 26th January 2025 at the Public Play Ground.
The special guest unfurled the national flag and inspected the ceremonial parade contingents, delivered the Republic Day speech, and took the rashtriya salute from six parade contingents comprising of DEF Longleng, 12th NAP (IR) Chingtok, 12th NAP (IR) Band Party Chingtok, Village Guards, Bautung Government Higher Secondary School, Longleng,Yingli Government College, Longleng.
The special guest also inaugurated the exhibition stalls set up by various departments. The highlights of the programme include Tug of war in 11 Wards and exhibition football match (DPDB 11 Vs CSOs, NGOs). The event culminated with beating of retreat by DEF, Longleng.
PHEK:
Advisor for Transport and Technical Education, Temjenmenba graced the occasion of the 76th Republic Day held at Local Ground, Phek Headquarter, on 26th January 2025 as special guest.
Advisor Temjenmenba unfurled the national flag and delivered the 76th Republic Day speech. He also inspected the parade contingents and also took the rashtriya salute from five parade contingents, namely DEF Phek, 5th NAP Battalion Phek, 39 Assam Rifles Phek, Home Guards and NCC, led by Parade Commander, Assistant Commandant, Vedehu Theluo, NPS, 5th NAP Phek, Second-in-Command, ABI, Keviletuo Soliezuo of DEF Phek, and Parade CHM, Havildar C. Chonbenthung Tungoe of DEF Phek.
The special guest also inaugurated the exhibition stalls put up by various departments.
Highlights of the celebration programme were indigenous tune presented by Vesulu Tetseo & Shezovolu Chizo, felicitation of women and girls local champions in different disciplines by the District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW) Phek, special performance by Kukhruno Khamo, and a cultural dance by Bible Hill Ward. Government officials, NGO leaders, public and students attended the celebration programme.
NIULAND:
Niuland celebrated the 76th Republic Day celebrations at the Public Ground on 26th January 2025 with Deputy Chief Minister and Minister in-charge of Planning & Transformation and National Highways, Nagaland, T. R. Zeliang as the special guest.