Published by Aloto Naga | August 15, 2025

Zunheboto Independence Day celebrations took place on August 15 with a formal program at the district headquarters, attended by Imkongmar, Advisor for Minority Affairs and Sericulture, Government of Nagaland, as the special guest.

However, in line with the Five Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy (CoRRP) resolution calling for non-participation in all state government functions, no civil society groups, students, or members of the public attended. This resulted in a reduced parade lineup and an event attended solely by government officials. Also Read Nagaland University Hosts Tiranga Rally for 79th Independence Day

Flag Hoisting and Awards

The celebration began with the ceremonial hoisting of the national flag, followed by a special song performance by Gloria Phuleshe. District awards were then distributed by the special guest to deserving recipients from various departments.

Parade and March-Past

Only three contingents participated in the march-past:

DEF Zunheboto, led by ABSI M. Mongothung Lotha
8th NAP Battalion, led by ABSI Kamugha Sema
Ex-Servicemen Group, led by Havildar Kiyeho Sema

Assistant Commandant Imlisunup Ao of the 8th NAP Battalion served as Parade Commander, with UBI G. Blesto Zhimomi as Second-in-Command and Havildar Nisheto Chishi as Parade CHM. Also Read Nagaland Governor La. Ganesan Passes Away at 80

Officials in Attendance

Among the officials present were:

Dr Kupe Kapfo (Superintendent of Police), L. Chinglem Konyak (EAC HQ), Dr Antoly Suu (Deputy CMO, Health & Family Welfare), Dr Vinoto H. Ayemi (Veterinary Asst. Surgeon, AH & VS), Kenneth Jakha (ADEO), 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 & Founder, Lapiye Center for Mental Well-being), I. Inavi Aye (ASI, Police), Z. Izheto Hollo (Havildar, Police), Abet S. Swu (NK, Police), Kakishe Aye (Havildar, 8th NAP Naltoqa), Hekavi V. Chophi (Lance Naik, 8th NAP Naltoqa), Rarenpenba Ao (Constable, 8th NAP Naltoqa), Hoxuvi Sema (Technical Instructor, KPA Atoizu), Hozheto Sumi (MTS, ADC Office Akuluto), I. Ahovi Sema (MTS, NST), and Toheli Y. Achumi (MTS, DIC Industries).