SVEEP programme in Jakhama
More than 1000 people joined in the systematic voters education and electoral participation (SVEEP) programme held at St. Joseph College in Jakhama on Friday. Nagaland Chief Election Officer Sanjay Kumar in his address called students are the hope of the future and suggested the students to take part in the enrolment of their names in the electoral roll.
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Nagaland chief minister TR Zeliang have wished the people on the occasion of the statehood day. In a message issued here on Thursday, Zeliang said,”The second President of India Dr. S Radhakrishnan formally declared Nagaland as the 16th State under the Indian Union at Kohima Local Ground on December 1, 1963 which is an extraordinary day in the political history of Nagaland. Today, as we celebrate Nagaland Statehood, I appeal to the citizens of Nagaland to join hands to make Nagaland a great and prosperous State.” “I also take this opportunity to welcome the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind to the ‘Land of Festivals’ and ‘Falcon Capital of the World,” said Zeliang.
Ahuna festival fetched no less pomp and gaiety to the people of Zunheboto on Monday as the township turned 75. Addressing the mammoth gathering on the occasion at Public Ground this morning, Chief Minister TR Zeliang termed the day as a ‘Red Letter Day’ and extended warm greetings on behalf of the government of Nagaland. From today, he said, Zunheboto which is known as the ‘land of warriors’ be changed and called as the ‘land of peace and prosperity’. “A spirited people, Sumi’s are known for their courage, dash and boldness and Zunheboto has produced many well-known Naga leaders. He urged the people to strengthen their resolve and look ahead to the future with renewed understanding and...
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