Duncan Bosti, where history is preserved, revels 75th anniversary

Name is tied to a British colonial administrator SJ Duncan

IH News Desk

REGIONAL, January 13, 2025: Duncan Bosti, a prominent locality in Dimapur, celebrated its 75th anniversary. The colony's name is tied to a British colonial administrator, SJ Duncan, who served as the Deputy Commissioner of the Naga Hills district in the late 1940s and early 1950s.

Dr Richard Duncan Lyngdoh, the grandson of SJ Duncan, said his grandfather was posted to Kohima in 1949 as the DC of the Naga Hills, then a district of Assam. He described Duncan as a man of the people and a member of the first Meghalaya Legislative Assembly in 1972.

He had a passion for writing, publishing several works in the Khasi language. Dr Lyngdoh expressed confidence that Duncan Bosti will continue to be an enduring feature of Dimapur city and contribute to the life of Dimapur and the state of Nagaland.

The event was graced by Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton as the Special Guest and dignitaries.

RH Duncan Lyngdoh expressed his appreciation for the unity and vision of the community encouraging the younger generation to build upon the foundation laid by their predecessors.

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