JCPI calls for ‘consultative’ meeting for next course of action  Dimapur, April 6 (MExN): Almost a week has passed since the Government of Nagaland missed the March 31 deadline issued by the Joint Committee for Prevention of Illegal Immigrants (JCPI) to implement Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN) in Nagaland.  Earlier on March 19, the Committee had submitted a representation to the Chief Minister to issue an ordinance in order to promulga

Dimapur, April 6 (MExN): The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dimapur on Tuesday informed that in view of the ongoing HSLC and HSSLC examinations, the order to restrict movement of vehicles plying at Patkai village road from April 7 to 10 stands cancelled.

Dimapur, April 6 (MExN): The Dimapur Police PRO in Tuesday informed that an unauthorized office facility of the NSCN (IM) in Diphupar ’B’ village G-Khel was raided on April 5, following a complaint that a truck driver was being illegally detained. The temporary office was subsequently sealed by the police team. During the raid, many documents, registers, computer sets, furniture, stamps, 4 chains, 140 gms of suspected ganja, three two-wheelers and one vehicle (WagonR) were

NNC Central Executive Council meeting  Kohima, April 6 (MExN): NNC Central Executive Council (CEC) meeting will be held at the office of NNC, Peace Camp Chedema on April 14 at 10:00 am. The meeting will discuss on various issues pertaining to the present situation and others, Acüyi Vadeo, Joint Secretary, NNC Nagaland informed in a press release. “No separate information will be served for this. Therefore all regional presidents and all CEC members are requested to a

Morung Express News Dimapur | April 6 The police in Mon district took into custody a 55 year-old man after he gave himself in to the police following a fatal shooting. According to the Mon police, the man turned up at the Mon town police station on April 4 claiming to have shot and killed his son during an altercation at their home.  The Superintendent of Police, Mon, when contacted by The Morung Express today, said that the incident happened at Shangnyu village sometime in

Our Correspondent Kohima | April 6 The Nagaland Chief Minister, while giving an update on his recent visit to Delhi said, “we also had meetings with NNPGs and the NSCN leadership along with our friends in the Opposition led by the Leader of Opposition”. “As far as our approach to the Naga political issue is concerned, the elected members of the Nagaland Assembly have risen above party affiliations and we have come together under a spirit of oneness in order to

Dimapur, April 6 (MExN): The NSCN (IM) today alleged that “the agreement signed on June 14, 2002 between the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) and Government of India (GoI) on Ceasefire without territorial limit has not been honoured in spirit and action.” “Ironically, this nuisance of the AR to dampen the ceasefire spirit never ends and it has become the eyesore of the Indo-Naga political dialogue,” a press release issued by the MIP, NSCN (IM) sta

Dimapur, April 6 (MExN): The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) Youth Department has conveyed best wishes to all the candidates appearing the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) HSLC and HSSLC Examinations 2021 from April 6 to 29.  “As you all appear the examinations under an extraordinary situation this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is our prayer that you would all believe in the efforts you have put in, most importantly, believe in God. We trust that G

Morung Express News Dimapur | April 6 The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) under the Union Ministry of Consumers Affairs Food and Public Distribution (CA, F&PD) has approved a Memorandum of Understanding for construction of 5000 MT (metric ton) capacity godown in Zunheboto district of Nagaland, informed an update from the department.  It was included in the MoU approved for construction of 4 such godowns (warehouse) between Food Corporation of Indi

Kohima, April 6 (MExN):  The Niti Aayog’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Amitabh Kant called on Nagaland Governor RN Ravi at the Raj Bhavan Kohima on April 6 to discuss “pressing development issues” in the state, among others. According to a press release from the Governor’s PRO, the CEO and the Governor deliberated on various issues pertaining to development in the state and Kiphire district which is the only Aspirational District in the State. Kant focu

Dimapur, April 6 (MExN): The Western Sümi Kükami Hoho (WSKH) and Western Sümi Youth Front (WSYF) emphasized on the need for reconciliation among Naga Political Groups in order to resolve the Naga political issue at the earliest.   A press release from the WSKH media cell stated that a meeting with leaders of various Naga Political Groups was held on April 6, to deliberate on the Naga political issue and the upcoming WSKH Jubilee. During the meeting, WSKH Presi

Kohima, April 6 (MExN): Kohima Deputy Commissioner Gregory Thejawellie has directed villages that are yet to submit village council member proposals for government approval to submit the same on or before April 15. In a notification issued through the state DIPR, DC Thejawelie also notified the ADCs of Tseminyu and Chiephobozou; the SDO (C) of Jakhama, Sechu, and Sadar and EACs of Kezocha, Botsa, and Tsogin that the deadline for village council member proposals has been extended to

Dimapur, April 6 (MExN): The Dimapur Municipal Council has informed all the Chairpersons, Gaon Buras, and Sanitation Committees within its jurisdiction that an awareness programme under National Clean Air Programme at Town Hall will be held on April 9, 11:00 am. Informing this in a press release on Tuesday, DMC Administrator Albert Ezung requested all concerned to attend the programme without fail.

Tuensang, April 6 (MExN): The Chang Students' Union Tuensang Town has informed that a ‘surprise checking’ will be conducted in private and government educational institutions within its jurisdiction.  In a press release received on Tuesday, the union stated that it had been witnessing an “unsatisfied handling of educational system and detecting various malpractices by few teachers such as negligence of duties, absenting with no genuine reason, unwanted rep

Dimapur, April 6 (MExN): Two fire incidents were reported in Kohima and Jalukie districts on April 5 and 6 respectively. According to a press release from the RO (E), Fire and Emergency Services, a team led by Duty Commander ASI Neikielie Keyiencu from the Jalukie Fire Station responded to a fire call on April 6 at Heningkunlwa Village, Jalukie. One Katcha house along with house hold items worth approximately Rs 4.5 lakh were gutted in the fire which was suspected to be caused by a

Longleng, April 6 (MExN): The Longleng District Planning & Development Board cleared its agenda for April during its meeting on April 6.  According to a report from the state DIPR, Longleng Deputy Commissioner M Shayung Phom chaired the meeting which was held at the DC’s conference hall. DC Phom briefed the house on the latest COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and appealed the members to strictly implement basic safety protocols like social distancing, han

Kohima, April 6 (MExN): Officials of the state Directorate of Health & Family Welfare (DoHFW) held a meeting on April 6 to review the present status and assess the level of preparedness should a second wave of COVID-19 infections hit the state. The state DIPR reported that DoHFW Principal Director Dr Kevichusa Medikhru who chaired the meeting, emphasized on the need for all departments to be prepared in order to combat the pandemic. He admitted that even with “ample time t

Peren, April 6 (MExN): The Peren District Planning and Development Board has approved the proposal to upgrade Government High School, Ahthibung during its meeting on April 6. According to a DIPR report, the board also discussed the constitution of District Level Aspirational Blocks Committee and ban on plying of log/heavy vehicles. District Evaluation Officer Erangnimbe Thou gave a detailed presentation about the status and activities of the department in the district while the Naga

Our Correspondent Kohima | April 6 The Zapami Welfare Society Kohima (ZWSK) on Tuesday celebrated its 25th Anniversary at Para Medical Colony, Kohima with Nagaland’s Planning & Coordination, Land Revenue and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Neiba Kronu as the special guest. Minister Kronu also inaugurated the ZWSK building to commemorate the anniversary. Speaking on the occasion, Kronu lauded the Zapami citizens for their diligence, hard work and sincere outlook, thereby

DIMAPUR, APRIL 5 (MExN): There will be power shutdown in parts of Dimapur from April 6 to 9 daily from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. A press release from Er SI Asangba Tikhir, Executive Engineer, Transmission Division, Dimapur informed that the shutdown will affect consumers availing power from 66/33/11kV Nito Farm substation and 11 kV Zani feeder. This has been necessitated for shifting of the 66 kV towers to facilitate national highway four laning works. The department has asked the affected c