Officials of Art & Culture department with Charles Chasie in Kohima on November 16.
Our Correspondent
Kohima | November 16
A programme for the unveiling of Campaign Medal took place today at Nagaland State Museum, Directorate of Art & Culture Kohima. Kovi Meyase, Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Department of Art and Culture delivered short speech.
Charles Chasie, a prominent Author, Independent Researcher, Documentary Film maker and Journalist donated this Campaign Medal to the Nagaland State Museum. He briefed the gathering regarding the significance of the campaign medal and also its journey.
“I was very keen for the “NAGA 1879-80” Medal to be housed in the museum so that Nagas, especially the younger generation can learn the history of their people and be proud of who they are,” Chasie said.
The programme was chaired by Talitemjen, Guide Lecturer while vote of thanks was proposed by Adela Moa, Director Art & Culture, Nagaland.
This historical Campaign Medal donated by Chasie is now permanently displayed at the Nagaland State Museum for public viewing.
The Artifact on display is the Campaign Medal, which was awarded for campaign activity during the Battle of Khonoma in 1879-80.
Sepoy Lall Singh Raie of the 44th Gurkha Regiment, later on the 8th Gurkha Rifles, received this medal for his valiant actions at the Battle of Khonoma (1879-80).
