Kohima, June 6 (MExN): The Phom Union Kohima (PUK) hosted the celebration of 71st Phom Day 2023 under the theme ‘Phom Day and its impact on Phom society’ with P Dako Phom, former parliamentary secretary as the keynote speaker on June 6.
Along with the rest of the world, Christians in Nagaland celebrated Resurrection/Easter Sunday, with religious fervour and piety. The day commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead.
Easter Sunday was celebrated across the state of Nagaland on April 9, with special services held at churches throughout the region. The day is traditionally observed to mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Our Correspondent Kohima, June 6 (EMN): The Phom Union Kohima (PUK) observed 70th Phom Day (1952-2022), also known as Peace Day, at the Kohima Phom Baptist Church on Monday. It was attended by the Phom community and representatives of the Eastern Nagaland People’s Union Kohima (ENPUK) and Eastern Nagaland Women Organisation Kohima (ENWOK). Chief guest of the event, S Yangng Angh, OSD to minister of Health and Family Welfare, implored the gathering to stay united, saying that there is greater things to achieve as a community. He also urged the Phom community to put their trust in God for peace, harmony and prosperity in every aspect of life. Chaired by the vice president of PUK, Imti Mokholee Phom, the programme saw Additional Director of Agriculture, Nyenghong speaking on significance of Phom Day, greetings from PUK president Dr. S Manyaii and the poem of the occasion read by Shemyung. The Phom Students’ Union Kohima (PSUK) anthem was also launched at the event, while a song was al