Advisor Imkongmar along with DC Zunheboto Dharam Raj, IAS and Dr Kupe Kapfo, NPS, SP Zunheboto taking salute at Zunheboto on August 15. (Morung Photo)
Morung Express News
Zunheboto | August 16
The 79th Independence Day celebration in Zunheboto on August 15 was marked by low public turnout after civil society organisations, schools and colleges abstained from participation in line with the resolution passed by the Five Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy (CoRRP) to refrain from state government functions.
The formal programme at Public Ground was attended by Imkongmar, Advisor for Minority Affairs and Sericulture, as the special guest. The event began with the ceremonial hoisting of the National Flag, followed by the Rashtriya Salute and National Anthem.
Gloria Phuleshe presented a special song before the distribution of district awards by the special guest. Only three contingents participated in the march-past - the DEF Zunheboto led by ABSI M Mongothung Lotha, the 8th NAP Battalion led by ABSI Kamugha Sema, and an Ex-Servicemen group led by Havildar Kiyeho Sema.
Only three contingents took part in the march-past. These included the DEF Zunheboto, led by ABSI M. Mongothung Lotha; the 8th NAP Battalion, led by ABSI Kamugha Sema; and the Ex-Servicemen group, led by Havildar Kiyeho Sema.
The Parade Commander was Assistant Commandant Imlisunup Ao of the 8th NAP Battalion, Naltoqa. The Second-in-Command was UBI G. Blesto Zhimomi, and the Parade CHM was Havildar Nisheto Chishi from the 8th NAP Battalion.
District Awards for Meritorious Service were presented in recognition of their distinguished services to the following: Dr Kupe Kapfo superintendent of Police; L Chinglem Konyak, EAC (HQ) district administration; Dr Antoly Suu, Deputy CMO Health and Family Welfare; Dr Vinoto H Ayemi Veternary Asst. Surgeon, AH and VS; Kenneth Jakha Asst. District Education Officer DEO; Hotoli Y Chishi Head Assistant, District Administration; Shekeli Sumi, Divisional Head Assistant, PHED; Linoto K Yeptho, UDA District Administration; Newto A, UDA District Administration; Lovitoli Awomi, Counseling Psychologist and Founder of Lapiye Center for Mental well-being, NGO; I Inavi Aye, ASI police; Z Izheto Hollo Havaldar Police; Abet S. Swu NK Police; Kakishe Aye Havaldar 8th NAP Naltoqa; Hekavi V Chophi, Lance Naik of 8th NAP Naltoqa; Rarenpenba Ao Const. of 8th NAP Naltoqa; Hoxuvi Sema, Technical Instructor of KPA Atoizu; Hozheto Sumi MTS, ADC office Akuluto; I Ahovi Sema MTS, NST; Toheli Y. Achumi MTS, DIC (Industries) Zunheboto.
