#Obituaries
Naga Christian Community Mourns Founder Dr. Kenny Kapfo
Naga Christians in South Korea are grieving the death of Rev. Dr. Kenny Kapfo, a founding pillar of the Naga Christian Fellowship.
Naro Jamir • 25 Aug 2026
Two Deaths Reported in Shillong Over Sunday
Two Shillong residents, Banylla Kharir and Torun Diengdoh, passed away Sunday. Funeral services are scheduled for this coming Wednesday afternoon.
NEWire Desk • 25 Aug 2026
Nagaland Mourns Death of Oking Hospital Founder Dr. Vikethonyü Kesiezie
Surgeon and Oking Hospital founder Dr. Vikethonyü Kesiezie laid to rest in Kohima. He was remembered for his dedicated service to Nagaland's healthcare.
Naro Jamir • 19 Aug 2026
Three Notable Shillong Residents Pass Away Monday
Shillong mourns the loss of three community members this week. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday following recent deaths.
NEWire Desk • 11 Aug 2026
Padma Shri Dr. D.Y. Patil Dies: Tributes Pour in for Renowned Educationist
Former Governor and D.Y. Patil Group founder Dr. D.Y. Patil has died. Leaders honor his massive contributions to education, sports, and public service.
NEWire Desk • 4 Aug 2026
Former Tripura Governor D. Y. Patil Dies at 90
Educationist and former Governor D. Y. Patil has died in Kolhapur at age 90. He founded 182 institutions and served in Bihar, West Bengal, and Tripura.
Nihar Jamatia • 4 Aug 2026
Catholic Association of Nagaland mourns NMA president Vilanuo Angela Yhome
The Catholic Association of Nagaland is mourning the death of Naga Mothers' Association president Vilanuo Angela Yhome, a dedicated and devout leader.
Kiyeto Swu • 3 Aug 2026
Naga Mothers Association President Vilanuo Angela Yhome dies at 8:00 a.m.
Naga Mothers Association President Vilanuo Angela Yhome has died. State leaders are mourning the loss of the long-time community leader.
Kiyeto Swu • 31 Jul 2026
Dimapur Mourns Visionary Educator Arthur Edwards
Arthur Edwards, founder of Livingstone Foundation International and a pioneer of Dimapur’s business sector, has died at age 80. Funeral services are July 29.
Kiyeto Swu • 29 Jul 2026
Dimapur Mourns Loss of Livingstone Foundation Founder Arthur Edward
Educational pioneer and businessman Arthur Edward has died. Organizations across Dimapur are honoring his legacy of social service and community building.
Kiyeto Swu • 28 Jul 2026
Deaths Reported in Mawlai and Nongrim Hills
Two residents from Mawlai Nongpdeng and Centre Nongrim Hills have died. Funeral services are scheduled for late July across local cemeteries.
Walrik Marak • 28 Jul 2026
Padma Shri Recipient Gita Upadhyay Dies at 87
Gita Upadhyay, the founding president of the Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangh and a celebrated author, has died in Tezpur at the age of 87.
Bibar Daimary • 15 Jul 2026
Veteran Assamese Actress Purabi Sarma Dies at 76
Assamese cinema icon Purabi Sarma died Tuesday in Guwahati following a cardiac arrest. She was 76 and leaves behind a legacy of celebrated film performances.
Bibar Daimary • 15 Jul 2026
Veteran Assamese Actress Purabi Sarma Dies at 76
Acclaimed Assamese film and television star Purabi Sarma has died in Guwahati following a cardiac arrest. She was 76 years old.
Bibar Daimary • 14 Jul 2026
