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Nagaland Health Minister, S Pangnyu Phom was administered the 2nd dose of Covid vaccine on April 19, 2021 at Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Kohima. He appealed to the citizens of Nagaland to come forward and get the Covid vaccine at the nearest Health Centre.
Keep Our City Clean (KOCC) team with Kohima Chakhesang Churches Women Fellowship during cleanliness drive in Kohima from Classic Island to PHQ junction on April 17.The xext will be with the Chakhesang Baptist Church, Minister's Hill from PHQ junction to Mohonkhola.
Participants of “Cyclothon” under the banner "Cycling for Fire Safety Awareness" as part of Fire Week 2021 along Mokokchung road on April 16. They will move for Changtongya and Tuli on April 17.
The Nagaland Motorcycle Club (NMC) held its annual general meeting at the outskirts of Dimapur on April 10. Among other discussions, the main agenda was the hosting of the next edition of North East Riders’ Meet (NERM). It was NMC’s turn to host the event in 2020 but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was postponed to 2021. The club settled to take further decisions depending on the prevailing COVID situation.
The Department of History, Unity College Dimapur organized a short play on Dandi March as part of Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav to commemorate the 75th year of India's Independence on April 6 in the College campus. The narrator of the play was Chunkalungbo of BA 6th Semester and a speech on the significance of the Dandi March was given by Aghato Sumi of BA 4th Semester.
A Special Handloom Expo, organized by Nagaland Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd and Sponsored by Office of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India was inaugurated on March 24 by SDO Civil, Dimapur, Hotolu Sema. The Expo will continue till April 6.
The "Mother Heart Skool' a subset of undertaking by the Frontline Ministries, was conducted in Longchem Baptist Church, Mokokchung District from March 18 to 21. Altogether 31 mothers graduated with a renewed commitment to stay true to biblical motherhood. The teachers Rev. Dr. Toshi Langu, Dr. Bendangla Changkiri and Limala Pongen taught on different aspects of motherhood.
A three-member committee from the Press Council of India (PCI) is on a two-day visit in Nagaland to interact with various stakeholders, including the members of the press, Governor and Chief Minister, to evolve guidelines for the media and security forces on reporting in conflict situations, and to organise activities particularly in NE states, Naxal-affected areas and Jammu and Kashmir. Upon arrival in Kohima on March 22 evening, the team held a meeting with members of the Kohima Press Club and other media persons. The team includes Jaishankar Gupta as Convenor of the PCI committee and members Kamal Nain Narang and Pradeep Kumar Jain.
Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Kohima along with the Food Safety Wing Kohima Zone organized a Licensing and Registration Camp at City Restaurant, PHQ junction on March 18, 2021 with Peterson Pongener, Designated Officer (Food Safety) and staff.
Jal Shakti Abhiyan was launched on March 13 by Nehru Yuva Kendra Dimapur at the DC’s complex in the presence of Yanthan (EAC), Bendang ( District BJP President Dimapur) and Kasheto (District BJP President ST Wing) ( DPRO Dimapur)
Managing Director, Nagaland Handloom & Handicraft Development Corporation, Zakabo V Rotokha visiting stalls after inaugurating National Handloom Expo at Urban Haat, Dimapur on March 5, 2021. The event is being organised by Directorate of Handloom & Textiles, Government of Assam and sponsored by office of the Development Commissioner for Handloom, Ministry of Textiles. Participants from Assam, Manipur and Nagaland are taking part in the 15-days expo. A theme pavilion has also been set up by Weavers’ Service Centre Dimapur. (Page Photo)
Founder Principal of St. Mary's Higher Secondary School, Neena Dutta was awarded the North East Academic Excellence Award for her outstanding contribution for the growth of the Institution on February 13, 2021 at Bramaputra Auditorium organized by "News18 Assam NE". Candidates from Assam, Meghalaya & Arunachal Pradesh were included.
With the objective to help the weavers to showcase their product and also to generate revenue, a Special Handloom Expo, Sekrenyi North-East Region Textile Promotion Scheme (NERTPS), was inaugurated on 15th February 2021 at Urban Haat, Dimapur by Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS. The Handloom Expo is funded by Development Commissioner (Handloom), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Altogether 30 stalls have been put up as per the guidelines of Ministry of Textiles.
Ambassador of Republic of Korea to India, Shin Bong-Kil; his wife Mrs Hwang Meesook, and other officials called on the Hon'ble Governor, RN Ravi at Raj Bhavan Kohima on February 12, 2021
Nagaland Dermatologists held a CME on Leprosy at Hotel Lake Shilloi with Dr Atoka Sumi, Consultant Dermatologist Eden Medical Centre as the speaker on account of Anti-Leprosy Day celebrated all over India on January 30.
As part of its initiative to create awareness about safety protocols amidst the Covind-19 pandemic, Everyday Salt distributed 700 masks in Dimapur at two different locations i.e. near Delux Police Point & G S Road on January 29, 2021. The distribution was done with the support of Dimapur based Murti Films Creation (Munna Yadav, Actor), Sentinaro & Preeti Sumi, member of Murti Films Creation, who were among the volunteers during the distribution on Friday. Everyday Salt plans to distribute 10,000 mask throughout northeast under this initiative.
Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio planted a sapling of of Magnolia (Mangnolia Grandiflora) in the Public Recreational Centre inaugurated at Green Park, Dimapur on Thursday. (Page Photo)
As a mark of their resentment against the insensitive and adamant attitude of the Government of Nagaland and NHIDCL towards their fervent demand for realignment of the road from the zero point for about a kilometre in order to ensure safety and wider junction and better gradient in National Highway between Changtongya and Longleng, leaders of the Akhoya Youth Organization staged a protest and displayed placards expressing their displeasure and eagerness to have better road under their jurisdiction on January 15, 2021. It may be noted that the PWD (NH) Nagaland also wrote to the government of Nagaland in support of the realignment proposal earlier.
Mimi Students' Union (MSU) in collaboration with Mimi Village Council conducted a skill development programme at Mimi Village, Kiphire on December 29. Participants of the programme were trained on pottery making and building crossbow.
One Multiple one district slogan "Feed the hunger": Under the leadership of Lion Kakheli Zhimomi and Project Chairperson Lion Mamoni Majumdar, Lions Club of Dimapur Blue Venda distributed 250 food packets to the less privileged in Dimapur on December 28, 2020
The members of Vivekananda Welfare Foundation distributed winter essentials to the needy and homeless on the eve of Christmas. The beneficiaries after receiving the blankets and clothes expressed gratitude towards VWF for the gesture.
Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio along with Advisors, Dr Neikiesalie Nicky Kire, Er Zale Neikha, Medo Yhokha and other after unveiling the monolith and inauguration of Kigwema Village Council Hall on December 17, 2020 (DPRO Kohima)
MLA & Advisor for Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services and Women Resource Development, R Khing inaugurated Phenshünyu Chwida (Centenary Gate) at Phenshünyu village, constructed under LADF 2019-2020 on December 17, 2020 in presence of ADC Tseminyu, Church & village leaders, elders and host of dignitaries.
As part of its initiative to create awareness about safety protocols amidst the pandemic, Everyday Salt distributed 1,000 masks in Dimapur from three different locations i.e., near Durga Mandir, near Hotel Tragopan and near Big Bazaar on December 11, 2020. The distribution was done with the support of Dimapur based Murti Films Creations. Miss Dimapur 2019 second runners-up Nem Rose Merry and actress Bonila Brahma were among the volunteers during the distribution on Friday. Everyday Salt plans to distribute 10,000 masks throughout northeast under this initiative.
Minister for Rural Development, Metsubo Jamir along with RD director and officers during the mid-term review meeting for the Financial Year 2020-2021 for all programmes under Rural Development on December 8, 2020. The meeting discussed various issues in regard to Mandays Generation, Geotagging, PMAY-G, MGNREGA, GIA, GPDP and SAGY.
Adivisor to Power Department, Tovihoto Aye inaugurated drinking water project at Samsanghat on December 8, 2020, donated by Lions Club of Dimapur Blue Venda under the leadership of President Lion Kakheli Zhimomi and chairperson, Lion Neena Dutta.
The Office Bearers and the Managing Committee members of The Indian Red Cross Society, Kohima District Branch under the aegis of IRCS, Nagaland State Branch visited two fire victim families at Kezieke Colony under north block ward No- 3 Kohima on 27th November 2020. The society distributed Utensils, Blankets and cash to the families.
Advisor Power, Tovihoto Ayemi and Minister for Soil & Water Conservation, Geology & Mining, NSMDC Ltd, V Kashiho Sangtam along with officers from the Power Department during inspection of the 132/66/33 kv Kiphire on November 24.
Advisor to Nagaland Chief Minister, Abu Metha with Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi on November 18. Rijiju assured his full support to promote youth, sports and culture of Nagaland (DIPR)
The Rotary Club of Mokokchung, as part of Rotary District 3240 District Grant for the year 2019-20, donated a Sanitary Pad Vending machine along with incinerator to Nurses Hostel, IMDH on November 7. The donation was approved and funded by the Rotary Foundation.
To empower women and girls through training in employable skills, one week baking course was successfully conducted with trainer Aseno Neikha from November 2 to 7 at Grace Home, Kohima, organized by FPA India, Nagaland Branch in collaboration with Viphu Home Based Treat. In the process, the participants were also empowered with knowledge of sexual reproductive health & rights including menstrual hygiene management.
Leo Club of Dimapur visited a Gaushala home to 25 cows on Maha Purnima where they fed the cows with Bottle Gourd, Cabbage, Papaya, Green Grass, Jaggery and Wheat Bran. The Project was headed by Leo Rishab Chhabra under the leadership of Leo Vishal Patni.
Union Christian Revival Church, New Market, Kohima observed World Sunday School Day on November 1.
Advisor, IPR, SCERT & Village Guards, Toshi Wungtung and Director, IPR Limawati Ao releasing a pictorial monograph title, “Nagaland Album-A Photographic Journey” and a reference booklet titled “An Insider’s Guide for DIPR Officials” at DIPR Conference Hall, Kohima on October 31, 2020 (DIPR)
On October 28, 2020, Sadguru Sadafaldeo Vihangam Yoga Sansthan organised blood donation camp in India as well as in 20 different countries of the world on the auspicious occasion of birthday of Sant Pravar Shri Vigyandeoji Maharaj. On this occasion, Dimapur Vihangam Yoga Sansthan organised blood donation camp at Dhobinala, Dimapur and 31 units of blood were donated by Dimapur Vihangam Yoga Sansthan.
Advisor, School Education, K T Sukhalu distributed solar street lamps to all the 13 sectors in Zunheboto town and 17 villages under 35-Zunheboto Assembly Constituency. NDPP Zunheboto region has extended appreciation to K T Sukhalu.
Expenditure Observer for Bye-Election to the 14th Southern Angami-I ST A/C, Khedup Bhutia IRS (IT) along with Nodal Officer of Election Expenditrue Monitoring Cell, S Kevi Hibo and his team during the inspection of expenditure account of candidates incurred till date at Election Expenditure Monitoring Cell, DC and DEO’s Office Kohima on 27th October 2020. (DPRO Kohima)
Empowering Self Help Groups, a two-day farmers training on Horticulture avenues for sustainable income was held at GHSS Noklak on October 21 and 22 (IA Noklak)
Shamator Battalion of Assam Rifles, under the aegis of HQ 7 Sector Assam Rifles has commenced the coaching classes of Sainik School aspirants at Noklak (IA Noklak)
K.G.Kenye, Member of Parliament (MP) Rajya Sabha & Co-Chairman DISHA Nagaland & Parliamentary Standing Committee on Food, Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution addressing DISHA meeting at Phek on October 21.
Naga Musicians Collective (NMC) president Andrew Ngully and colleagues call on TaFMA advisor Theja Meru on October 21. The meeting discussed various ideas to grow and strengthen the local music ecosystem. The meeting also focused on plans to organise music outreach programs in the districts and archiving of the music journey of Nagaland till date and more.
Puja Mask Shopping: Durga Puja shoppers in Dimapur, largely women, seen purchasing face masks of varied patterns and colours to go with their Puja attires. The pre-Durga Puja shopping spree in Dimapur started late due to the Covid-19 threat and Puja sales are way below average compared to any other year.
Villagers of Baghjan protest demanding immediate dousing of the blaze from OIL's gas well blowout site, in Guwahati.
Commuters walk on a waterlogged street near the historic Charminar during rainfall, in Hyderabad. (Photo Courtesy: PTI)
NPF President, Dr Shurhozelie releasing a book.
