New Governor of Nagaland

• On August 25, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla was sworn in as the 22nd Governor of Nagaland.

• Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court, Justice Ashutosh Kumar administered the oath of office to him at the Raj Bhavan in Kohima.

• On August 15, following the demise of Governor La Ganesan, Mr Bhalla was given additional charge of Nagaland.

• The new Governor was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour.