Linoka Yepthomi from Chümoukedima crowned Miss Sümi 2025

DIMAPUR — Linoka Yepthomi, representing Chümoukedima, was crowned Miss Sümi 2025 during the pageant held at Town Hall in Zunheboto on November 7.

Akinali Kits, representing Kohima, was adjudged the first runner-up, while Linoka Achumi, from Saptiqa, was named second runner-up.

An update issued on Monday informed that a total of eight contestants took part in the competition.

Organised by the Sumi Totimi Hoho, Miss Sümi 2025 was held on the theme ‘Sülimi Yegha.

The special guest, Ani Yepthomi, Director of Livingston Foundation International School and College, Dimapur, emphasised the importance of pursuing excellence in all aspects of life. She stated that youth represent hope for their generation, and their worth is defined by character, not strength or beauty. “Strong women seek confidence. Pain and purpose walk together. God humbles those who exalt themselves; don’t let pride stand in your way,” Yepthomi said.

The judging for the pageant were: Mele Pucho, President, Northeast Beauty Pageant Organization & Beauty and Aesthetic Society of Nagaland as chief judge; D Ledia Awomi, President, Ethnic Group of Nagaland (EGoN) & LA Creation & Entertainment; Hikali Achumi, Miss Sumi 2022, Miss Nagaland 2022, and recipient of the Beauty & Glamour Creation Award 2025; Isatoli Aye, Assistant Professor, Zunheboto Government College; Aghato K Naga, actor, director, and producer, Founder & Director of King Chillies Entertainment, Dimapur and also founder of the first Naga OTT platform, Nagaflix.

Subtitle winners

Miss Multimedia and Miss Talent: Heli Wotsa

Miss Queen of Hearts: Inaghali Yeptho

Miss Fluent Sutsa: Ilobo Aye

Miss Ramp Walk: Linoka Yeptho

Miss Beautiful Smile: Vinika P Kiba