A state funeral will be accorded to Nagaland chief secretary Temjen Toy who passed away on January 28 in Kohima. Toy, an officer of 1989 batch from Nagaland, died after a prolonged battle against cancer. The funeral will be organised at the official residence of the chief secretary in Kohima, officials said. The state Cabinet paid rich tributes to Toy for exceptional service during his 32 years of illustrious service career. Governor RN Ravi, chief minister Neiphiu Rio, deputy chief minister Y Patton and Leader of Opposition TR Zeliang also condoled the demise.

Source: Hindustan Times January 29, 2021 05:01 UTC