Tokheho Yepthomi, MP Lok Sabha along with other dignitaries at the unveiling of village centenary monolith at Khehoyi village on January 20. (Photo Courtesy: Khehoyi village)
Dimapur, January 22 (MExN): Khehoyi village under Niuland subdivision celebrated centenary of its establishment on January 19 and 20. Tokheho Yepthomi, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) graced the occasion as special guest and unveiled the jubilee monolith. Tokheho Yepthomi said it was a red letter day for the people of Khehoyi village. He said villagers are celebrating the good works of the forefathers and on such an occasion the present generation must honour those who sacrificed and toiled to establish the village made by early settlers.
He pointed out that villagers must carry on and uphold the legacy left behind by early settlers for the growth and prosperity of the village. Rev. Hevukhu Achumi, Executive Secretary, Western Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu dedicated the jubilee memorial stone and spoke about the graciousness of the lord. N. Z. Makritsu, secretary (retired) to the government of Nagaland and president of Tsiephama Mechu Khroto also graced the occasion and greeted the villagers. Exhorting the gathering, he reflected upon the age-old brotherly relationship between two neighbouring villages Tsiephema and Khehoyi.
Azheto Chophy, advisor to collective leadership, GPRN/NSCN and Mughavi Zhimomi, Director, Airports Authority of India, Dimapur greeted the villagers and wished that the village will reap the blessings of centenary celebration. Taking part in the celebration and adding flavour to the celebration, Seithekima villagers presented special song on the occasion. The Jubilee programme committee thanked all those who helped to make the centenary celebration a grand success.
