Kohima: Although there was no boycott call from any rebel outfit of Nagaland, the security has been intensified, especially in the border areas connecting Assam and Manipur and in Railway station and inter-state Bus Terminuses, fearing infiltration of outside rebel outfit cadres after committing crime in other states.
According to official sources here today, the main function will be held at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat in Secretariat Plaza, where the Governor of Nagaland Dr Ashwani Kumar will unfurl the national tricolour on the occasion of the Republic on Sunday morning.
The celebration will be marked by release of District Human Development Reports and compendium of various activities of the State Departments in commemoration of the 50 years of statehood, presentation of awards, cultural programme, march past, band display, visit of institutions by various charitable organizations etc.
The March Past Parade contingents will comprise 164 Infantry Battalion (TA) (H&H) Naga, 19th Assam Rifles, 78th Battalion. CRPF, 155 Battalion. BSF, 4th Nagaland Armed Police, District Executive Force, Kohima, 15th IRB Mahila Battalion, Home Guards, Forest Protection Force, NCC Boys & Girls (Four contingents), Bharat Scouts & Guides (2 contingents), Ex- servicemen and school students of Government Higher Secondary School, Kohima and Litle Flower Higher Secondary School, Kohima.
On the occasion of the 50th Statehood Anniversary documentary will be presented by Information and Public Relation Department, followed by cultural presentation by North East Zone Cultural Center (NEZCC).
Distribution of sweets at the parade ground will be done by Nagaland Flying & Adventure Sports Club.
The evening programme will feature inter-ward tug of war competition organised by Kohima Municipal Council, prize distribution for the best contingents of Republic Day parade. Band display will feature Brass band of Nagaland Police, Pipe Band of 19th Assam Rifles and Pipe Band of 15th Indian Reserve (Mahila).
Nagaland Governor Dr Ashwani Kumar will be hosting “AT HOME” and Governor’s Awards distribution ceremony on the occasion of Republic Day at 12 noon at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan Kohima.
The Governor’s Award would cover distinction in the fields of art, music and literature, sources said. (UNI)
