Chief engineer PHED Sanitation & WSSO chief engineer, Er. N Thsathrichem Sangtam inaugurated Sangtamtilla village gate, here, on Saturday.
Speaking at the programme as special guest, Er. Thsathrichem stated that village and colony gates were integral part of Naga culture and that they were also symbols of their identities. He congratulated the council and members of the village and lauded the village for co-existing in peace and harmony.
Earlier, the programme was chaired by Sangtamtilla Village Council joint secretary, Sangtamtilla Baptist Lithro associate women pastor Selongla Temsu Sangtam dedicated the village gate, invocation was offered by SCBL pastor S Akhang, welcome address by council chairman Asemba Sangtam and special presentation by BYE and students.
Later, vote of thanks was proposed by council secretary Yolise Thongrü and benediction was offered by SABA pastor Nungshimeren.
It may be mentioned that the gate was constructed with contribution from the village development fund and Er. N Thsathrichem Sangtam.