New team of Chakhesang Cultural Research Institute takes charge in Kohima

DIMAPUR — The Chakhesang Cultural Organisation (CCO) installed a new team for the Chakhesang Cultural Research Institute (CCRI) for the 2026-28 tenure during a function at the Red Cross building in Kohima on Wednesday.

The new team was announced by the Convenor of the CCRI search committee, Dr. Chotisüh Sazo, while Rev. Dr. Kevekhalo Lasuh, Senior Pastor of Chakhesang Baptist Church Kohima, officiated the installation ceremony.

The new team would be led by Meshusayi Tetseo as managing director, Veswüzo Phesao as assistant managing director, Kuvehü Soho as secretary, Dr. Thebi Joseph Shupao as joint secretary, Sabou Krome as finance secretary, Hüzüyi Chotso as treasurer, and Tsühveto Resiih as property secretary.

The advisors are Shoyiyo R Vadeo, Yeveyi Sapu, Vevoyi D Vadeo, Vahine Thisa, Neisa Wetsah, Chekhuzo Lohe, Zhoponeyi Zuo and the CCO president as an ex officio member.

Speaking on the occasion, Zhovehü Lohe, former Speaker of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA), urged the CCRI office bearers to always insist on authentic reports in their research works.

CCO president, Kedoutsohi Wetsah, informed that CCRI was formed in 2000 with its headquarters at Chetheba under the banner of Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO). He added that CCRI has played an important role in bringing out many cultural songs, cassettes and videos to promote the young, talented musicians.

He further suggested partnering with Task Force for Music & Arts (TaFMA) to conduct skills training.