Philanthropist Yashitsungba passes away in Dimapur
First Published: 3rd April, 2018 9:14 IST
A prominent personality and a pioneer from Nagaland, Yashitsungba passed away at wee hours at Eden hospital in Dimapur today morning. Yashitsungba was a well-known philanthropist who built numerous churches
A prominent personality and a pioneer from Nagaland, Yashitsungba passed away at wee hours at Eden hospital in Dimapur today morning.
Yashitsungba was a well-known philanthropist who built numerous churches across the state and also helped various societies and social activities with funding. He was the moving force behind the setting up of the first cancer hospital in the State and also the founder of the renowned Zion Hospital and Research Center at Dimapur.
Significantly, Yashitsunga was also awarded with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution and success as an entrepreneur in the 2010, North East Agri Expo.
Meanwhile, his mortal remains have been kept at Khermahal in Dimapur where the funereal will take place tomorrow.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Violence in Manipur: 2 CRPF jawans dead, 2 others seriously injured
27th April 2024
Live Cong in Manipur demands repoll in 17 polling stations of Ukhrul
27th April 2024
Live Fresh violence in Manipur, 2 CRPF jawans dead, 2 others seriously injured
27th April 2024
Live 26 officials suspended, around 1,700 voters boycott polling in East Tripura: Chief Election Officer
27th April 2024
WE RECOMMEND
Nagaland: Unprecedented rainfall since April 19 damages dam and crops, leaves villagers devastated
Longsa village, known for its substantial vegetable production, has been the worst hit.
24th April 2024
ENPO lifts indefinite total shutdown in Eastern Nagaland, a day after LS polls get over in Nagaland
Almost zero voter turnout for the Lok Sabha elections was recorded yesterday in the 6 districts of eastern Nagaland following the indefinite total shutdown.
20th April 2024
People boycott Lok Sabha polls in Eastern Nagaland
There was no voting at all in areas under Eastern Nagaland following the indefinite shutdown and “voluntarily abstain” call given by the ENPO.
19th April 2024
Polling for 15 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats in Northeast underway, 96 candidates in fray
As many as 35 candidates are in the fray in Assam, 10 each in Manipur and Meghalaya, 14 each in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, 6 in Mizoram 4 in Tripura and 3 in Nagaland.
19th April 2024
Lok Sabha polls: Over 13 lakh voters to exercise franchise for lone parliamentary seat in Nagaland tomorrow
3 candidates are in fray for the Nagaland Lok Sabha seat.
18th April 2024