Nagaland News File

Advocacy program held at Longmisa village

Dimapur, February 18 (MExN):
An advocacy programme was organized at Longmisa village on February 2. A press release informed that the meeting began with a prayer by Temjen Lkr., coordinator (Community Based Rehabilitation). He highlighted the five matrix of Community Based Rehabilitation, i.e. Health, Education, Livelihood, Social, and Empowerment. Meanwhile, the managing director, Imchawati Kichu shared on the formation of Disabled People’s Organization (DPO) in the village and its advantage. He encouraged the DPO members to be registered in the block level and avail different schemes available for persons with disabilities. He further asked the church leaders and Village Council to break the barriers on persons with disabilities.

Computer training for PNGO held

Dimapur, February 18 (MExN):
Computer training for the Women’s Development Department PNGO at NIELIT got underway today. The training, which is part of the capacity-building programme of the Department, is being organised by the Directorate of Women Development in collaboration with National Institute of Electronics Learning & IT, Meriema, Nagaland, Kohima from February 17 to 22. Launching the training, Nzanthung K Yanthan, Women Development Officer dwelled on the importance of the information technology in our daily live. He opined that, the training would help in strengthening the sharing and dissemination of information, collection and correlation of data in the working system with the partner-NGOs. Zhoto Khamo, WDO, who also delivered the vote of thanks, chaired the launching programme function. Lanu Wapang, Dy Director, NIELIT and Y Alepla Chang, President, ENWO Tuensang delivered Short Speeches.

CTHRA formed

Dimapur, February 18 (MExN):
All the owners of hotels and restaurants of Chumukedima Town held a mass meeting on February 9, 2014 and formed Chumukedima Town Hotel and Restaurant Association (CTHRA). This was stated in a press release issued by the Association’s general secretary.

Disaster management training for youth

Kohima, February 18 (DIPR):
Training and capacity building programme on disaster management for the youth members from all the 19 (Nineteen) KMC wards will be held in a phase wise manner i.e. divided into 3 (three) different groups on February 24, 25 and 26 at Zonal council Hall, Kohima from 10:00 am onwards. Deputy Commissioner & Controller, Civil Defence, Kohima, W. Honje Konyak will be the chief guest at the inaugural function on February 24. According to the programme, welcome address and felicitation will be given by Deputy Controller, Civil Defence & District Commandant, Home Guards, Kohima, Mulai Lamniah. The function will be chaired by Company Commander, Home Guards, Kohima, Temjenwati. ADC Kohima, Asangla Imti and CEO, KMC, Elizabeth Ngully will be chief guests at the inaugural functions on February 25 and 26 respectively.

DSE informs

Kohima, February 18 (MExN):
Directorate of school education has asked all the district education officers and sub divisional education officers to furnish the detail of ministerial staff/staff engaged as ministerial staff in different establishments under their jurisdiction to the directorate on or before February 24. For any clarification, contact Vihoshe, joint director at 9436004336, stated a release issued by principal director Kesonyü Yhome.

Junior Red Cross unit set up at Brownson School

Dimapur, February 18 (MExN):
A Junior Red Cross (JRC) unit was officially established at Brownson School, Dimapur on February 14. Zakie Kire, general secretary, IRCSN officially inaugurated the JRC unit. In his speech, he highlighted on Red Cross movement and the important role students play in providing much needed humanitarian services. Lucy J Tungoe, APO, IRCSN spoke on the fundamental principles and also administered the pledge to the students. Vijay Shah, Headmaster, Vidhya Bhavan School, Dimapur also spoke on the activities that the students can play in uplifting the society. He also encouraged the students to be always ready to respond to any emergencies.

Kohima Aor Telongjem general meeting

Kohima, February 18 (DIPR):
Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Dr. N. Benjongliba Aier will grace as chief guest of the Kohima Aor Telongjem (KAT) general meeting at Molu Ki Kohima on February 22. Pro Vice Chancellor, Nagaland University, Prof. A. Lanunungsang will speak on the topic 'Aor Oktenshidi ma'.  Welcome speech by President, KAT; short speech by President, Watsu Telongjem Kohima; special number by Ao Students Union, Kohima and presentation of reports are some of the highlights of the programme. The programme will be chaired by the office bearers, KAT.

NVFAA emergency meeting on Feb 25

Dimapur, February 18 (MExN):
Nagaland Veterinary Field Assistants’ Association (NVFAA) has convened an emergency meeting on February 25 at 10:00 am at the residence of its president S Tokiho Swu, Burma camp Dimapur. All district executive members have been informed to attend the meeting without fail. It further inform the district executive members to collect the membership fees and other dues and submit it during the meeting.