Monday, November 17, 2008

Toshinaro is NSACS Naga Idol 3.08



Toshinaro, from Kohima seen here with other finalists of the talent hunt, after the title ceremony in Mokokchung, November 15. Inatoli, Kenei, Shenieta, Mhathung and Lenden were the other list of finalists.

Mokokchung, Nov 16 : Toshinaro from Kohima was crowned Naga Idol at the NSACS Idol 3.08 grand finale held here tonight at town hall. With a total of 1,66,294 votes she took this years crown along with a cash prize of Rs. 100000 and a brand new car.

Inatoli from Dimapur with a total of 1,41,017 votes finished runners up and also took away cash prize of Rs. 100000.

The other four finalists were awarded cash prizes of Rs.25,000 each. Kenei from Kohima came in third with 1,36,929 votes, followed by Idol number 06 Shenieta with 1,31,470 votes, Idol number 16 Mhathung with 84,800 votes and Idol number 12 Leden with 42,767 votes.

The curtains for the third edition of Naga Idol finally came down with the crowning of Toshinaro. The NSACS Idol 3.08 crown in a way was the perfect birthday gift in advance for the soon-to-be-23 whose birthday falls on November 21.

The audience saw an emotionally-charged Naro as she received the winner’s prize, perhaps remembering the hard work put in and the grueling few months of stiff competition.

Nagaland’s minister of Agriculture, Dr. Chumber Murry was the chief guest.

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