Kohima (Nagaland) [India], December 3 (ANI/NewsVoir): On World AIDS Day, Durex with its youth and adolescent-focused initiative The Birds and Bees Talk (TBBT) program is supporting the 23rd edition of Nagaland's iconic Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage Village Kisama. The ten-day 'Festival of festivals' is getting special attention as India is planning to showcase Hornbill Festival to G-20 in adherence to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recommendation to not limit G-20 to urban cities and display India's rich heritage and culture. Durex The Birds and the Bees Talk with the Department of Tourism, Nagaland will be celebrating the rich culture, art and music of the tribes in the beautiful Kisama Heritage village during the 23rd edition of the iconic Hornbill Festival 2022 as its 'Health Partner'. The Chief Guest of the festival Jagdeep Dhankar inaugurated the ceremony on 1st December with Jagdish Mukhi, Governor of Nagaland, host Neiphiu Rao, Chief Minister of
Our ReporterDimapur, Nov. 21 (EMN): The two-day ‘Wangala Mini Hornbill’, a post-harvest thanksgiving festival of the Garo tribe, got underway on Monday at Ekranipathar village, Dimapur. Speaking on the festive occasion as guest of honour, Azheto Zhimomi, MLA, said the Garo community must not forget the past leaders who have worked hard for the welfare and uplift of their community. The MLA also said that tradition and culture are a tribe’s identity and that when a community or tribe lose their tradition and culture, then their identity will also vanish. Zhimomi said in order to maintain and preserve their culture and tradition, the community must have unity and urged the gathering to foster unity among themselves. Zhimomi stated that the previous Wangala festivals under Dimapur district were not included in the state government’s Mini-Hornbill festival list, but that it was made possible through unity of the Garo community. Special guest of the celebration, Advisor, IT, Sci
Dimapur, Nov. 16 (EMN): Nagaland government, as part of the Indian delegates, for the first time hosted a session at the ongoing UN Climate Conference COP 27 in Sharm el-sheikh, Egypt. An update informed that Nagaland was represented by Dharmendra Prakash, PCCF and HOFF; M Senthil CCF from the department of Environment Forest and Climate Change, and Dr. Atoho, director of Climate Studies and Knowledge Solutions Centre, Department of Science and Technology. It stated that more than 33,000 delegates from nearly 200 countries attended the conference making it the second largest COP summit till date. “It is historic being Nagaland’s first ever to host a session at such a global climate event showcasing our ongoing work and also launching an international research initiative on indigenous conservation for development and livelihood,” Dr. Jakhalu stated. The research initiative was supported by UNESCO India, UNESCO LINKS Paris, Nagaland University, Cambridge University Alumni Devel
Our Correspondent Kohima, Oct 31 (EMN): Advisor of New & Renewable Energy Resources, IT & C, Science and Technology, Mmhonlumo Kikon, on Monday exhorted students to be solution providers and not creators. The advisor was addressing the cultural fest of Little Flower Higher Secondary School (LFHSS) Kohima, held on the theme ‘Connect: Let’s celebrate our differences and live as one’ at the school campus. Kikon urged the students to look at the larger picture and not to dwell on petty differences but to appreciate one another. “Jealousy is the weapon of the weak people and strong people will embrace challenge and competition,” he said. Challenging the students to be hardworking and committed to meritocracy in every field, he said that even the steps of a few students will impact the world. The advisor advised the students to focus on who they can become through competition and in order to achieve that, he asked the students to “begin, preserve and to finish.” Chairma
Our CorrespondentKohima, Oct. 25 (EMN): A book titled “This is how we disappear,” written by Dr. Emisenla Jamir, was released by Mmhonlumo Kikon, advisor of New and Renewable Energy Resources, IT&C, Science and Technology, on Tuesday at Kohima College Kohima (KCK). Speaking at the book launch event, Kikon encouraged the Naga writers and poets to promote literature and also promote reading culture. He remarked works of Emisenla as ‘seamless with comfort, easiness and familiarity of the language.’ Kikon also elaborated on the importance of books through literature and written forms, which contributed towards building a society. He also appreciated the Penthrill Publication House for being the voice of the rural people in publishing the works of writers. Dr. Emisenla Jamir had previously released a poetry book titled ‘Loneliness is an Orange.’ She is an assistant professor at Kohima College Kohima. In her publishers note, Vishü Rita Krocha of Penthrill Pub