32-bit at the Indian food festival at The Heritage
MMMM POP: Nagaland Governor K Sankaranarayanan (far right) and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and his wife Mrs. Kaisa Rio (left) down a 32-bit at the Indian food festival at The Heritage, Kohima on Wednesday.
Kohima | April 2 : For those looking for a time out, here is an opportunity to join a week-long Indian food festival which got underway at The Heritage, Old DC Bungalow in Kohima. As you step in, you will find Chicken Butter Masala, Chicken Kashmiri, Fish Mughalai, Mutton, Butter Naan, Tandoor Paratha, Dal Makhani, Mattar Paneer, Tandoori Chicken and all. Inaugurating the festival, Governor K. Sankaranarayanan strongly observed that capital Kohima needs good restaurants and hotels. He said more rooms also need to come up at Hotel Japfu, Kohima with the support of the government.
Also speaking at the occasion, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio endorsed the suggestion of the governor that good hotels and restaurants need to come up in Kohima. He, however, said that ‘the people are not making the best use of it as the people are yet to develop the culture of going out, taking family or guests to hotels or restaurants to have dinner or tea’. Rio said this habit needs to be change.
Complimenting The Heritage and the Synergy Group Enterprise (SGE) for organizing the Indian food festival, Rio termed it as ‘a good beginning’, adding that similar approaches may be taken up by others as well by way of organizing live music along with Indian, Naga and Chinese foods.
Rio said such ventures will help bring the people closer, discuss together, exchange opinions and experience the lighter sides of life. It would help the people to know about other cultures and lifestyles, he added. The inaugural function was chaired by Theja Meru. Several dignitaries including MLA Dr. Nicky Kire, additional chief secretary and development commissioner Alemtemshi Jamir and Nagaland University (NU) vice-chancellor Prof. K. Kannan were also present at the inaugural function. The festival will go on till April 7 from 11.00 AM to 8.00 PM daily. The buffet is priced at Rs.250 per head and Rs.100 for children below 10 years.
Also speaking at the occasion, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio endorsed the suggestion of the governor that good hotels and restaurants need to come up in Kohima. He, however, said that ‘the people are not making the best use of it as the people are yet to develop the culture of going out, taking family or guests to hotels or restaurants to have dinner or tea’. Rio said this habit needs to be change.
Complimenting The Heritage and the Synergy Group Enterprise (SGE) for organizing the Indian food festival, Rio termed it as ‘a good beginning’, adding that similar approaches may be taken up by others as well by way of organizing live music along with Indian, Naga and Chinese foods.
Rio said such ventures will help bring the people closer, discuss together, exchange opinions and experience the lighter sides of life. It would help the people to know about other cultures and lifestyles, he added. The inaugural function was chaired by Theja Meru. Several dignitaries including MLA Dr. Nicky Kire, additional chief secretary and development commissioner Alemtemshi Jamir and Nagaland University (NU) vice-chancellor Prof. K. Kannan were also present at the inaugural function. The festival will go on till April 7 from 11.00 AM to 8.00 PM daily. The buffet is priced at Rs.250 per head and Rs.100 for children below 10 years.