Chumoukedima district celebrated the 77th Republic Day on 26th January 2026 at Sammogooting Stadium, DC’s Office Complex, in a programme organized by the district administration, Chumoukedima.
Advisor for Urban Development & Municipal Affairs, Zhaleo Rio, graced the occasion and unfurled the National Flag, followed by inspection of the parade contingents and delivery of the Republic Day address.
March past was led by Parade Commander Kumari Kanchan Gohil, IPS (Probationer). The parade contingents included 1st NAP Battalion, 15th NAP (IR) Mahila Battalion, 22nd Assam Rifles, Ex-Servicemen, Patkai College, Government Higher Secondary School, Tetso College, St. Joseph College, Assam Rifles Training Centre and School Pipe Band.
During the programme, District Commendation Awards were presented to the WATSAN Committee, Tsithrongse Village, and the District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW), Chumoukedima, in recognition of their services.
Other highlights included cultural performances including folk dances by the Sumi Cultural Troupe and Kuyingpong Cultural Society (Sangtam Naga). A special Vande Mataram performance was presented by Lucina Katiry of Highland Hall Higher Secondary School.
Later, the Advisor also inaugurated exhibition stalls set up by various departments including the Rural Development Department, Department of Agriculture, Department of Social Welfare, Nagaland Beekeeping and Honey Mission, Department of Sericulture, and Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Sciences.
The programme concluded with the beating of retreat ceremony by 1st NAP Battalion, Chumoukedima.
(Limatoshi & Samuel, IA Chumoukedima)
