
Increase in maximum limit of election expenses
Kohima, March 10 (DIPR): The Election Department Government of Nagaland has as per the direction of the Election Commission’s letter No. 3/1/2014/SRD-VOL dated 05/03/2014 on amendment of Rule 90 of Conduct of Election Rules, 1961 – Increase in maximum limit of election expenses, has informed that for Nagaland, maximum limit of election expenses for parliamentary constituency is Rs 70,00,000 and assembly constituency is Rs 20,00,000.
NPF life membership cell meet
Kohima, March 10 (MExN): A meeting of NPF life membership cell will be held on March 12, 11:00 am at NPF Central Office, Kohima, which will be addressed by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and DAN Chairman Dr. Shurhozelie. All NPF legislators and NPF life membership cell members have been requested to attend the meeting positively.
Free sterilization camp held
Mokokchung, March 10 (MExN): A free sterilization camp was conducted successfully at Tsurangkong PHC, Mokokchung on March 6. A team led by Dr. Ademla Tinu DGO IMDH and Dr. Ayangla ZLO Mokokchung conducted 20 Tubectomy operation and 5 CUT INSERT IGNOREion on the day.
Mid-day meal distributed at Tobu
Tobu, March 10 (DIPR): Mid-day meal was distributed to the students of GMS, GPS sector A & C Tobu village on March 9 to 585 students in the presence of Village Education Committee Chairman Changle Konyak. Speaking on the occasion, the chairman encouraged the students to be more dedicated, disciplined and hard working to achieve their goals. He also called upon the staff to be sincere and work hard with determination and urged all to rise up with devotion. GMS Teacher-incharge, Y. Kangnyu Konyak also spoke on how to create interest in studies and urged the students never to give up in times of any failure in their struggle to success. He encouraged the students to do the right things in right time.
Naga Council Dimapur condoles
Dimapur, March 10 (MExN): Naga Council Dimapur has expressed deep shock over the demise of Wailila Ezung, wife of late Nyamo Lotha, former treasurer of Naga Council Dimapur, on March 9 in Dimapur. A condolence message appended by the Council general secretary Ntsemo Ngullie and joint secretary Joseph Shingnaisui informed that Wailila Ezung was born in 1919. “She was a strong lady having served as a nurse,” the note acknowledged. “A good mother, who helped establish Lotha Baptist Church and Ao Baptist Church in Dimapur.” The Council conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members, while praying for Lord’s comfort upon them.
WSBAK pastor’s seminar ends
Dimapur, March 10 (MExN): The WSBAK concluded its three days pastors seminar which was held at WSBAK Mission Centre, Aküvüto, from March 6 to 8 with the theme, “Imitating Christ Humility” (Phil 2:6-11). Altogether 156 pastors attended the seminar. WSBAK Executive Secretary Rev. S. Vitoshe Swu in a press release stated that the resource persons were Rev. Yevito Zhimo, ES, SBAK Nito Mount, Er. Khetovi Assumi, Vikato Awomi Music Director SABC Kohima, Rev. Henije Jimo, Rev. Luhevi Jimo, Sr. Pastor SBA Sugar Mill, Tovishe Achumi, Associate Pastor Dimapur Sümi Baptist Church and Khejeto Achumi, Associate Pastor, Thilixu Baptist.
DCC Dimapur condoles
Dimapur, March 10 (MExN): District Congress Committee (DCC), Dimapur has expressed deepest condolences over the demise of Shenili Aye, mother of its president Kughato S.Aye, on March 9. A condolence message issued by DCC Dimapur general secretary Kakishe Sumi prayed for the peace of the deceased’s soul. DCC Dimapur further extended condolences to the bereaved family.
Agri grads to benefit from AC
& ABC Scheme
DIMAPUR, MARCH 10 (MExN): Twenty-seven candidates will begin a two-month training course in Dimapur under the Agriclinics & Agribusiness Centres (AC & ABC) Scheme of the Ministry of Agriculture. Dimapur-based Northeast Naga Traders Pvt. Ltd is the nodal training institute from conducting the 2-month professional residential training course on AC & ABC.
The scheme targets people with agri-science backgrounds, while enabling candidates selected under the scheme to avail bank credit facilities, which would in turn be invested in projects supplementing agricultural productivity or any project providing services to farmers. Candidates, who successfully complete the training will get the opportunity to have bank loans with Special NABARD Subsidy (36- 44%) of project cost (up to Rs. 20 lakh individually and Rs. 1 crore in group).
Candidates’ orientation programme was held on March 10 at Hotel Saramati with General Manager of NABARD, Nagaland, V. Chelladurai, as the chief guest.
Assam Rifles donates computers to govt school
Wokha, March 10 (MExN): 17 Assam Rifles donated four computers with accessories to Government School, Yikhum village in Wokha district under its Army Military Civil Action Programme (Op Samaritan) on March 8. In a ceremony organized at the school, GB and villagers appreciated the good work being done by Assam Rifles in Yikhum and adjoining villages, stated a press release issued by Assam Rifles. The note stated that Assam Rifles has completed a number of civic action projects for the benefit of the local populace.