Nagaland Governor designate, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, landed at Dimapur airport on 23rd August, 2025. He was received by Nagaland Chief Minister, Dr. Neiphiu Rio and his ministerial colleagues: Metsubo Jamir, Minister, RD, SIRD;  Zhaleo Rio, Advisor, Urban Development & Municipal Affairs; H. Tovihoto Ayemi, Advisor, Tribal Affairs & Election; K. Tokugha Sukhalu, Advisor, Food & Civil Supplies, Legal Metrology; Kazheto Kinimi, Advisor, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services; Imkongmar, Advisor, Minority Affairs, Sericulture.

Government officials headed by Chief Secretary, Sentiyanger Imchen, IAS; Director of Police, Rupin Sharma, IPS; Home Commissioner, Abhijit Sinha, IAS; Commissioner Secretary Raj Bhavan, K. Thavaseelan , IAS;  Commissioner of Police, Dimapur, Aotula Imchen, IPS and DC, Chumoukedima, Polan John, NCS were also present at Dimapur Airport to receive the Governor.

On his arrival, the Governor was honoured with Rashtriya Salute (Guard of honour) from 15th Mahila NAP (IR).

(Tovikali, IA Chumoukedima)