Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio welcomes Governor-designate Ajay Kumar Bhalla on his arrival at Dimapur Airport, August 23.
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DIMAPUR — Nagaland Governor-designate, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, arrived at Dimapur Airport on Saturday.
According to a DIPR update, he was accorded a warm reception by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio along with several members of the state Cabinet and advisors, including Metsubo Jamir, Minister for RD and SIRD; Zhaleo Rio, Advisor for Urban Development and Municipal Affairs; H Tovihoto Ayemi, Advisor for Tribal Affairs and Election; K Tokugha Sukhalu, Advisor for Food and Civil Supplies and Legal Metrology; Kazheto Kinimi, Advisor for Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services; and Imkongmar, Advisor for Minority Affairs and Sericulture.
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Senior government officials, led by Chief Secretary Sentiyanger Imchen, DGP Rupin Sharma, Home Commissioner Abhijit Sinha, Raj Bhavan Commissioner Secretary K Thavaseelan, Commissioner of Police Dimapur Aotula Imchen, and Deputy Commissioner of Chumoukedima Polan John, were also present to welcome the Governor.
On his arrival, Bhalla was presented with a Rashtriya Salute (Guard of Honour) by personnel of the 15th Mahila NAP (IR).
The swearing-in ceremony of the new Governor of Nagaland will be held on August 25 at Raj Bhavan, Kohima, at 10.30 am.