Governor Nand Kishore Yadav marks the foundation days of Keralam, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab and Tamil Nadu at Lok Bhavan, Kohima

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Governor Nand Kishore Yadav marks the foundation days of Keralam, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab and Tamil Nadu at Lok Bhavan, Kohima

1 November 2026

Lok Bhavan in Kohima hosted a Common Celebration of State Foundation Days on 1st November 2026 for Keralam, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Punjab. The Governor of Nagaland, Nand Kishore Yadav, attended the programme, which was held under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative. He greeted people of those four regions who live, study or serve in Nagaland. He said the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat is to know one another better, respect differences and take pride in a shared heritage. He spoke of the dance, music and literary traditions of each, and said the many communities of Nagaland prove that unity can exist without sameness. The celebration also featured cultural performances from all four.

Governor of Nagaland: Nand Kishore Yadav Initiative: Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Venue: Lok Bhavan, Kohima States honoured: Andhra Pradesh, Keralam, Punjab, Tamil Nadu

Why it matters for exams: Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, the States formed under the States Reorganisation Act and the classical dances of each State are frequent GK questions; the Governor of Nagaland is a current office-holder fact.

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1 November 2026 Source: Department of Information & Public Relations, Nagaland

In plain words

Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat EBSB — A Union Government initiative that promotes understanding between States through cultural exchange.

Lok Bhavan — The name now used for a Governor's official residence, formerly called Raj Bhavan.