Reported by Bhadra Gogoi
Dimapur: Nagaland’s Akashvani Kohima organised the ‘Akashvani Marathon’ in Kohima on Friday as part of the nationwide celebration marking 90 years of broadcasting in India.
The marathon, which began at the Old MLA Hostel junction and concluded at the High School junction, was organised to promote fitness, public participation, and national unity in line with the vision of a healthy and active India.
Kohima Deputy Commissioner B Henok Buchem flagged off the marathon.
Speaking on the occasion, Buchem said the event symbolised a marathon of voices, music, news, and stories that have reached millions of people through broadcasting over the decades.
He stated that the occasion was not only a milestone in the history of broadcasting but also a celebration of unity fostered through shared narratives and songs.
The Deputy Commissioner thanked Akashvani for its decades of innovation and dedicated public service in connecting people across the country through news and programmes.
Director of Youth Resources and Sports Kethosituo Sekhose attended the closing ceremony as a special guest.
Addressing the gathering, he said radio has connected generations and continues to remain an important source of information, particularly in rural areas.
Congratulating Akashvani Kohima for its longstanding service, Sekhose lauded the participants of the marathon.
Also speaking at the closing ceremony, Programme Executive of Akashvani Kohima, Khriesaneisa Rutsa, highlighted the significance of the 90-year milestone of Akashvani.
He said Akashvani Kohima completed 63 years of service in January 2026.
Since June 2025, the station has been organising a series of activities to commemorate 90 years of broadcasting, including special programmes featuring former broadcasters and experts, essay competitions for schools, folk song competitions involving Naga tribal student bodies, and Hindi film song competitions.
Altogether, 180 students from six government schools participated in the marathon.