Rs.97.36 cr project sanctioned for developing Tribal Circuit Kohima, July 24 (MExN): The Union Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned Rs.97.36 crores for the year 2015-16 to Nagaland for development of Tribal Circuit in Peren, Kohima and Wokha under the Swadesh Darshan scheme since its launch in January 2015, according to a Press Information Bureau release. The Ministry has so far released Rs.19.47 crores to Nagaland, the release added. Kiphire Electrical Division appeals Kiphire, July 24 (MExN): Responding to the Kiphire Area Students' Union (KASU) ultimatum to restore power within a week’s time, Er. Khriechusa Kire, Executive Engineer (EE), Kiphire Electrical Division, has appealed to the consumers and KASU to bear the inconveniences stating that the Power Department is doing its best to restore uninterrupted power supply at the earliest. While regretting the frequent power supply disruption due to malfunction of transformer (500KVA,33/0.4KV) which is supplying power to about half of Kiphire Town, a press release from the EE reasoned that the Power Department is unable to install a new transformer at the moment due to fund constraint. The Department is taking all possible measures for early restoration, the release added. Sümi Aphuyemi Hoho on Framework Agreement Pughoboto, July 24 (MExN): Sümi Aphuyemi Hoho, Pughoboto in a press statement stated that “after a decade of ceasefire agreement between Government of India and Underground Groups, the historic framework agreement signed between Government of India and NSCN (IM) on August 3, 2015 for a Political Solution is appreciated.” It appealed to all sections of the Naga society to pray for God's timely intervention for a permanent solution in the interest of both entities. Inavi Swu, President, Sümi Aphuyemi Hoho further urged Naga public leaders, thinkers, intellectuals to contribute towards a healthy positive debate on the issue and make valuable suggestions rather than hindering the negotiation process at such a crucial stage. Capacity building for FIGs in Tamlu Longleng, July 24 (MExN): A one day capacity building training for Farmers Interest Groups (FIGs) on Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North East Region (MOVCDNER) was conducted at Tamlu village in Longleng on July 19. In his keynote address, District Agriculture Officer, Kiyevi Sumi encouraged the farmers to opt for organic farming in large scale as sustainable agriculture. Bongkam Phom, AI delivered the guidelines of the scheme. Around 100 farmers attended the training, which was chaired by Village Council Chairman, Bhuhnem Phom. According to a press release from DAO Kiyevi Sumi, the villagers were grateful to the Department of Agriculture for implementing the new scheme which is a first of its kind in the village. Two bodies found Dimapur, July 24 (MExN): Two dead bodies were found in Dimapur on July 23 in different locations. A body of unidentified non-Naga man, aged around 35-40 years, wearing green- blue checked shirt, black trousers and a pair of red slippers was found in the Railway bazaar area, informed a press release from PRO, Dimapur Police. The other unidentified body of non-Naga female, aged around 25-39 years, wearing yellow Salwar was found in the railway tracks towards Khatkati end 261/9 km, the release said. The person is suspected to have fallen from a running train, according to the PRO. The bodies have been kept in the District Hospital morgue for necessary formalities and identification. For more details, contact Sub Urban Police Station, Dimapur.
