The 56th Midland Council Day was held on October 2 at the Midland Council Hall in Kohima, where speakers urged residents to embrace unity, civic responsibility, and collective effort for the colony’s welfare and development.
Chairman Menuokholie Kire opened the session by honoring the pioneers who helped establish the council in 1970 and described Midland as one of Kohima’s oldest and most peaceful colonies. He praised the joint effort that cleared a decade‑old clogged cross drain on Box Cutting Road and near Kohima War Cemetery, and urged residents to take greater responsibility for proper waste disposal.
Kire also thanked the Power Department for installing two transformers in the colony, noting that the current council team prioritises community welfare and progress while seeking residents’ support to tackle future challenges.
Other speakers included Kohima Municipal Council councillor Kekhrieselhou Metha, who called on the community to maintain unity and work together for development. Neikhonyü Sote, head of the GBs, reminded residents of the colony’s first chairman and secretary, Wezulhi and Reikielie Metha, and urged peaceful coexistence. Padma Shri Neidonuo Angami, former president of the Naga Mothers’ Association, also addressed the gathering.
The council honoured three GBs—Neikhonyü Sote of the Lower Sector, Khriekedou of the Middle Sector, and Obed Kent of the Upper Sector—for their service to the community. Dignitaries were acknowledged by Midland Women Organisation president Nino Zhasa. The programme was chaired by vice‑chairman Khrielezo Vitsu, with blessings invoked by pastor Liba Hopeson. General secretary Thejazelie Tase delivered the welcome address, followed by a special number presented by Megono Tase, and the vote of thanks was proposed by property secretary Khoto Ngukha.
