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.
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