RPI (A) reschedules launch timing
Dimapur, February 17 (MExN): The Republican Party of India (Athawale) RPI (A) Nagaland has informed that the timing for the launch of the party which was scheduled on February 19 at 12:00 pm have been changed to 10:00 am due to some unavoidable circumstances. The date and venue remain the same.
DBPF welcomes shutter-down on Sundays
Dimapur, February 17 (MExN): The Dimapur Baptist Pastors’ Fellowship (DBPF) while welcoming the new change has expressed appreciation to the citizens of Dimapur for cooperation on the total shutter-down of shops and closure of makeshift bazaars on Sundays in Dimapur. DBPF in a press release said it was a concern for the "believers in the Christendom state of Nagaland". To avoid selling and buying on Sunday also confirmed the dictate of the Bible, “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it Holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath to the Lord your God” (Exodus 20:8-10a). The DBPF further encouraged everyone to live accordingly to this principle of faith “which might seem to be an insignificant concern yet can destroy the individual, the Church and the society in the long run.”
Battle against communal forces not over: JD (U)
Delhi, February 17 (MExN): Dr Afaque Ahmad Khan General Secretary in-charge North-East in a press statement today acknowledged the people of North-East States for their united and steadfast opposition to the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB). The JD (U) however, cautioned the people that the battle against communal forces was not over and North-East people must not remain complacent but must continue to be alert and determined in thwarting any such communal agenda that may come in any form. A press release from Mohammad Nisar, Coordinator (Publicity & Program) said that the JD (U) is action-oriented and committed to stand against any divisive or communal mission that may be undertaken by any individual or party. It further informed that the party will participate in the forthcoming Parliamentary elections in both Assam and Manipur with prospective candidates. The party will constitute an adhoc committee to conduct the election after the National Executive Council meeting at Patna on March 4, it added.
