The 77th Republic Day was celebrated at the Local Ground, Zunheboto, on 26th January 2026. The programme was graced by the Minister for PWD (Roads & Bridges), G. Kaito Aye as the Special Guest.
The Minister unfurled the National Flag and took the Rashtriya salute from the parade contingents followed by the Republic Day address. A colourful march-past was presented by eight contingents composed of the District Executive Force (DEF), Zunheboto; 8th NAP, Naltoqa; Ex-Servicemen; Home Guards & Civil Defence; Band Party, 8th Assam Rifles, Zunheboto; NCC Unit, Government Higher Secondary School; Olympic Higher Secondary School. and Cornerstone Higher Secondary School, Zunheboto.
The programme was compered by Mercy Zhimo and Nisana T. Zhimo, Assistant Professors of Zunheboto Government College.
Special attractions of the day included a Naga Kheks special number, an indigenous dance performance by Alahuto Colony Sunday School, 8th Assam Rifles Zunheboto and the inauguration of exhibition stalls by the Special Guest, setup by the Department of Forest, Agriculture, Horticulture, land Resources, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, Medical department set up respective stall.
In the afternoon, Sumi Kukami Hoho visited the District Hospital, while Sumi Totomi Hoho (Zunheboto Area) visited the District Jail. A ward-wise penalty shootout competition for both men and women was held in the evening. To mark the celebration, the National Flags were unfurled at all government offices and educational institutions.
The celebrations concluded with the traditional Beating of Retreat by DEF Zunheboto, marking the end of a successful and memorable Republic Day celebration in the district.
(Sepikiu, IA Zunheboto)
