Nagaland News File

NNC/FGN clarifies

Kohima, April 13 (MExN): Federal Government of Nagaland (NNC/FGN) has clarified to a press release which appeared in local dailies on April 10 and 11, where it stated the arrest of 2nd Lieut. Pavito belonging to NNC/FGN for extortion and issuing work permit in Kohima. The Ministry of Rali Wali in a press release stated that the person in question is “absolutely” not a member of NNC/FGN. The arrested “extortionist”, the statement said, “belongs to the splinter group of NNC headed by Kiumkam Yimchunger and Hozheto Sumi calling themselves as ‘Non Accordist’.” Furthermore, it said, NNC/FGN has not issued any 'Assignment Ahza' particularly for the collection of commercial taxes in Kohima till now. Henceforth, it has requested all the tax payers and law enforcing agency to distinguish clearly between the party nomenclatures to avoid confusion in future.

DSSATA supports agitation

Dimapur, April 13 (MExN): The Dimapur SSA Teachers Association (DSSATA) has extended its full co-operation and support to the ongoing agitation called by Nagaland SSA Teachers Association (NSSATA) over non-payment of due salaries and arrears. Further, all the SSA teachers under Dimapur district have been asked to attend the general meeting of SSA teachers on April 16, 11.00 am, at APO Hall, Kohima. No general transportation will be provided, and hence, members have been requested to bear their own expenses. A strict disciplinary action will be taken against teachers who fail to turn up for the said meeting, the release cautioned. For further query, one may contact 8575904639/ 9612548280.

NNC appoints commander

Dimapur, April 13 (MExN): The Naga National Council under the leadership of Z. Royim Yimchungrii and V.Nagi has appointed Maj.Vicky Zhimomi under Union Territory-1 as the new commander of Dimapur City Command. He will remain under the UT-1 Authority, stated a press release issued by NNC Information & Publicity Wing. He has been directed to resume and perform his duty effective from the date of publication of this order.

NWHD condemns

Dimapur, April 13 (MExN): The Naga Women Hoho Dimapur (NWHD) has strongly condemned "the attempt to life" of Abe Mero, ACAUT member and other civilians on April 9. The NWHD in a press release issued by its president Hukheli T Wotsa and general secretary Vimenuo Liegise stated that this kind of incidents should not be repeated, while urging the authority to book the accused and punish them according to the law of the land.
 
HTC conducts convocation

TURA, April 13 (MExN): Harding Theological College Tura held its convocation on April 11 with Lutherene R Sangma, Chairperson, Meghalaya Public Service Commission, gracing the occasion as chief guest. A press release form Dr Imnanungshi, Principal, HTC, stated.
Representatives from Garo Baptist Convention, Krima, Pamongs, and many believers from different churches under Garo Baptist Convention, were present during the occasion.
Sangma, speaking during the occasion, accentuated the divine love and peace of God’s mission. She exhorted the graduating students to be strong in the Lord and to communicate the message of love and peace to the world, and especially to the Garo community.
Harding Theological College community acknowledged the unceasing love of God for the college and extended profound gratitude to ABDK, Krimas, Mondolis, donors and sponsors of the college. “From the inception of the college 1919 till today, support from the churches has been tremendous and the college community greatly appreciated it,” the Principal’s message stated.