Nagaland government calls off Hornbill Festival
The Hindu
The festival at Kisama Heritage Village near State capital Kohima was cancelled as a mark of respect for those killed at Mon district’s Oting
The Nagaland Government has called off the Hornbill Festival, a marquee annual event that showcases the cultural colours of the State.
Government spokesperson Neiba Kronu said the festival, suspended since December 5, was officially cancelled as a “mark of respect for our brethren killed at Oting, Mon, and in solidarity with the bereaved families”.
At least 14 civilians, six of them coal miners, by a special commando unit of the Army and subsequent clashes with locals on the night of December 4.

After more-than-two-year wait, the flyover at Goripalayam junction will be commissioned on Saturday. As of now, the main arm of the new flyover, named after freedom fighter Netaji Subash Chandra Bose, will help to decongest vehicular movement from Tamukkam junction till Nelpettai junction on East Veli Street.












