The official function of the 77th Republic Day 2026 was celebrated at Secretariat Plaza, Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Kohima on 26th January 2026 with Chief Minister of Nagaland, Dr. Neiphiu Rio unfurl the National flag, received Rashtriya Salute inspected the parade and delivered the Republic Day address.
The march past for the 77th Republic Day 2026 was led by Parade Commander Z.Tshurhosie Kajiri, NPS Dy. Commandant, 5th NAP Bn. and Second-in-Command Gurpreet Kaur, IPS (Probationer). The 17 parade contingents that participated were: Assam Rifles; 78 Bn. CRPF; 105 Bn. BSF; Tripura Police; DEF Kohima; 4th NAP Bn.; 10th NAP (IR) Bn.; 15th NAP (IR) Mahila Bn.; Home Guards & Civil Defence &SDRF; Ex-Servicemen; NCC (Boys); NCC (Girls); Bharat Scouts & Guides;13 Assam Rifles Pipe Band; Nagaland Police PTS Brass Band; 15th NAP(IR) Mahila Bn. Pipe Band; Nagaland Police Auxiliary Brass Band
The recipients of the Governor's Gold Medal as announced on Republic Day 2025 were: Suman Shivashankar Sivachar, IFS, Divisional Forest Officer, Wokha; Tsutsowe Kupa, NCS, Under Secretary, State Election Commission; Lanuchuba Longchar, NPS, Asst. Commandant, 12th NAP (IR) Bn.
The recipients of the Union Home Minister’s Medal for excellence in Police Training for the year 2019-2020 were: UBI, Kevisebilie Angami; UBSI, Rhinilo Keppen; Inspector, N. Mhabemo Lotha; Havildar, Sentiyanger Ao.
The Governor's Commendation Certificate for Republic Day 2026 were presented to: Rajesh Kumar, IFS, Director, State Environment & Forestry Training Institute; Er. Inaho P. Awomi, Addl. Director, Directorate of NRE; Megolhu Dolie, Addl. Director, Directorate of Youth Resources & Sports; Dr. Kapenlo Thong, Joint Director, Directorate of Food & Civil Supply; Avinuo, Commandant, Central Training Institute, Toluvi; Er. Lhokashe Swu, SDO, Water Resources, Chumoukedima Division; L. Pitongse Sangtam, ABI, Nagaland Police Training School, Chumoukedima; Limanungsang, DB-I, Office of the EAC, Ongpangkong, Mokokchung; S. Thungtimongko Chang, Sr. Head Assistant, RD Block Sangsangyu; Sedzevito Angami, Unarmed Battalion Constable, CP, Dimapur; K. Limiwi Sangtam, LDA, office of the DC, Tuensang; Yimchameren Yimchunger, MTS, School Education Department, Nagaland Civil Secretariat; Ruuvikho Zhunyu, NSS Volunteer, Department of Youth Resources & Sports; Tek Raj Sharma, Chowkidar, Nagaland House, New Delhi; IT Cell, Directorate of Treasuries & Accounts.
On the occasion of Republic Day 2026 the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service was awarded to Ben Longkumer, Commandant, Nagaland.
The Police Medal for Meritorious Service on the occasion of Republic Day 2026 were awarded to Lanuchuba Longchar, Assistant Commandant, Mepu Konyak, Inspector/ARMR and I Akaho Sumi, Havildar, Nagaland.
The Awardees of the Governor’s Gold Medal announced on the occasion of Republic Day 2026, were: Chubasangla Longkumer, Joint Secretary, Home Department; Er. K. Tingtenmoie Konyak, Executive Engineer, Electrical Division, Mon; Dr. Micheal Imti Imchen, Dy. Director, Veterinary Hospital, Dimapur; Dr. Wobenthung M Kithan, Medical Officer, Chukitong PHC, Wokha; E. Aphak Konyak, Unarmed Battalion Inspector, DEF, Mon; Abemo Ezung, Armed Battalion Inspector, Narcotic Branch, PHQ.
Special presentations were performed by Nurile Chizo, 78 Bn CRPF and Women Resouces Development and cultural performances by Jakhama Village Cultural Troupe, Yachummaro Cultural Group, Pochury Cultural Troupe Kohima, Yangphi Jümü Lili Mulung and Yimkhiung Beru Cultural Troupe.
Thereafter, the Chief Minister inaugurated the Exhibition Stalls, launched marcofed e-Commerce platform ‘NagaBazaar’ and also inaugurated the Drone School- Drone Centre of Excellence, Nagaland at GIS & Remote Sensing Centre.
Visit Of Institutions By Charitable Organizations
As part of the 77th Republic Day, 2026 celebration held at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat Plaza on 26th January 2026 the Indian Red Cross Society, Kohima District Branch distributed sweets to the public at the Parade Ground, Kohima.
Meanwhile, various charitable organisations undertook visits to different institutions across the district to extend support and goodwill. Gorkha Public Panchayat, Kohima visited the State Mental Health Institute and interacted with the patients and staff, while the Nagaland Contractors & Suppliers Union visited Bright Morning Star Orphanage and spent time with the children. Hindu Kalyan Samiti, Kohima visited the Kohima Orphanage and Destitute Home and interacted with the children, and the Kohima Masjid Committee visited the District Jail and met with the inmates.
The Kohima Chamber of Commerce & Industry visited Cherry Blossom, while Royal Club, Kohima visited the Old Age Home and spent time with the elderly. Puliebadze Club, Kohima visited the District TB & Chest Diseases Hospital, Khuzama and interacted with patients and hospital staff. Classic Club, Kohima visited Mt. Gilead Home, while Rotary Club, Kohima visited Cradle Ridge.
Evening Programme At Nagaland Civil Secretariat Plaza
The evening programme marking the celebration of the 77th Republic Day, 2026 was held at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat Plaza on 26th January 2026. Abhijit Sinha, IAS, Principal Secretary, Home Department and Home Commissioner, Government of Nagaland, graced the programme as the chief guest.
During the programme, a football exhibition match was played between Kohima District Football Association and Morning Premier League, which ended in 1-1 draw.
Prize distribution was carried out for the participating parade contingents, exhibition stalls and football teams.
In the Parade Contingent (Uniformed) category, Tripura Police secured first position, followed by 15th NAP (IR) Mahila Battalion in second place and Home Guards, Civil Defence & SDRF in third place.
In the Parade Contingent (Non-Uniformed) category, NCC (Girls) won first prize, NCC (Boys) secured second position, while Bharat Scouts & Guides stood third.
Under Exhibition Stalls, the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services won first prize, followed by the Department of Land Resources in second place and the Department of Sericulture in third.
The award for Best Parade Commander was conferred on Z. Tshurhosie Kajiri, NPS, Deputy Commandant, 5th NAP Battalion, while the award for Best Second-in-Command was awarded to Gurpreet Kaur, IPS (Probationer).
Band displays were presented by the 13 Assam Rifles Pipe Band, Nagaland Police PTS Brass Band and Nagaland Police Auxiliary Brass Band. The programme concluded with the Beating of Retreat.
(Morotsung, IA & Molungnenla, IA Kohima)
