18 years old Linoka K Achumi was crowned Miss Nagaland 2025 on December 4. The event, organised by Beauty and Aesthetic Society of Nagaland ( BASN) under the theme “Grace and Beauty- The Women in You”, was held at Regional Centre of Excellence for Music & Performing Arts (RCEMPA) Jotsoma , Kohima.
The final results saw Linoka K Achumi crowned as the winner, while Bendangienla secured the position of 1st runner-up and Christina H Yeptho was declared the 2nd runner-up. The Top 5 finalists of the evening were Linoka K Achumi, Bendangienla, Christina H Yeptho, Kechangunuo Kelio and Linoka Yepthomi.
The evening’s Special Guest was Nishena Nekha, Additional Director of Higher Education, Nagaland, who commended the participants for their determination and encouraged young women across the state to pursue excellence in all fields.
In the subtitle category, Omai Rebecca Konyak (9) won the title of Miss Perfect 10, Linoka K Achumi(1) took home Miss Multimedia, Grace Kikon (15) earned Miss Beautiful Smile, Linoka Yepthomi (11) won Miss Talent, Susana Kinghen (13) was awarded Miss Photogenic, and Christina H Yeptho (4) claimed the title of Queen of Hearts.
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The event was judged by a distinguished panel comprising Easternlight Zimik, Founder of EAST and a NIFT Delhi graduate; Dr. Abraham Lee, MD and CEO of Atomy Enterprise Pvt. Ltd.; Ruopfuzhano Whiso, who holds titles such as Miss Kohima 2017, Miss Nagaland 1st Runner-Up 2017, Femina Miss Nagaland 2018 and 4th Runner-Up at Miss Universe India 2024; Vikuonuo Sachü, Miss Nagaland 2019 and Miss Kohima 2nd Runner-Up; and Talisangla Nokdir, a retired District Program Officer and respected BASN member from 1995 to 2016.
The event was powered by support from government departments, corporate houses and creative partners: Department of Tourism, Flights & Holidays UK Ltd., Department of Higher Education, TaFMA, Hornbill Festival, and beauty partner Atomy India.
Event Partners were Annalia Beauty, KFlorist, The Fitness Studio, Dzukou Retreat, Akim Residency, Elo-Ki, Disong Designs, Abi’s, ZOD, Kendyu, Ipseity, Symphony Academy of Music, The Bouffage Experience, Audenlama, Sen Style’s, Modern College, KOLKO, Rito & 7ven, AZ Print, Naga Eyewear, HM, and the Kekhro Smile Foundation.
