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By Wire Chronicle Bureau•Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 08:38 AM2 min readVerified Wire Report
Nagaland Literature Festival Opens in Kohima with Calls for Writers to Expose Hidden Truths
Wire Chronicle • Verified Wire Dispatch
KOHIMA — Authors and literary enthusiasts gathered in the capital of Nagaland on October 30 for the grand opening of the sixth annual Nagaland Literature Festival, hosted at the Don Bosco Higher Secondary School auditorium.
Now in its sixth iteration, the two-day cultural gathering has firmly established itself as a premier platform for regional authors, poets, and intellectuals to discuss the evolving landscape of literature in Northeast India. The event aims to foster a thriving ecosystem for local storytelling, bridging generational divides among writers and readers.
According to reports by the Nagaland Post, advisor of School Education Kekhrie Yhome delivered the keynote address, during which he challenged the literary community to look beyond conventional themes and actively uncover the obscured realities of modern society. Yhome stressed that the true power of the pen lies in its ability to bring marginalized voices and untold truths into the mainstream discourse.
Organizers expect the remainder of the festival to feature interactive panel discussions, book readings, and workshops focused on nurturing emerging literary talent. These sessions are anticipated to inspire a new wave of regional publication, ultimately strengthening the cultural footprint of Nagaland across the national literary stage.