Intanki ‘B’ Range staff shift to temporary station Dimapur, March 19 (MExN): Following the recent bifurcation of Intanki National Park into two ranges – ‘A’ & ‘B’ Ranges – to intensify enforcement of checking illegal activities, the Protection Force of Intanki ‘B’ Range moved out from Forest Protection Force Camp near Beisumpuikam on March 16. A press release informing this stated that the ‘B’ Range Protection Force under the command of R. Aaron, Forest Ranger, In-charge Officer of ‘B’ Range, are temporarily stationed at Forest Colony Ahthibung and will be stationed there till the constructed Barrack type Quarter at Khelma HQ is made habitable. The Field Director who accompanied up to Ahthibung Forest Colony encouraged the Protection Force to be more dedicated in their responsibilities. He pointed out that they were recruited out of thousands of candidates with an oath to render service to protect Intanki National Park. He promised his staff that he will pursue with the higher authorities to give all the facilities they deserve at par with other uniform personnel organizations. The Field Director mentioned that bifurcation of two Ranges along with division of staffs to two Ranges has been done in order to intensify patrolling routine along the stretch of the Intanki National Park and to ensure total check of illegal activities. He also mentioned that prior to development activities, checking of encroachment, poaching and entry without permission will be pre-requisite and top priority. Nieduzo Vero passes away Kohima, March 19 (MExN): Nieduzo Vero, a prominent citizen of Phek passed away today at Phek town. He served in the District Education Office, Phek as SK. He was a veteran football player who represented the district at the various levels in 70s. The funeral service will take place on March 20. Azo mourns Vero’s demise MLA Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu today mourned the demise of Late Nieduzo Vero, who passed away on March 19 at Phek town after a prolonged illness. Azo said that Late Nieduzo was a prominent citizen of Phek who contributed a lot to the society. He prayed to the Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul. NLA assembly session from March 21 Kohima, March 19 (MExN): The 15th Session of the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) will start from March 21 at Kohima. Meanwhile, in view of the forthcoming assembly session, there will be a meeting of the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) Legislators on March 20 at 4:00 pm in the State Banquet Hall, Kohima. All the members of the DAN party Legislators have been requested to make it convenient to attend the same. Naga Republic Day on March 22 Kohima, March 19 (MExN): The Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) will be celebrating the 62nd Nagaland Republic Day on March 22 at 10:00 am at TPC Kohima. FGN Kedahge Gen. (Retd) Viyalie Metha will unfurl the National flag and address the Nation. The programme will be led by FGN Killo Kilonser Shevohii Keyho. Three apprehended by Excise Dept. Dimapur, March 19 (MExN): Excise personnel manning the Chumukedima Excise check gate apprehended three persons on March 18 and booked them under different sections of the law. In the first incident, a woman was arrested for illegal possession of 172 bottles of the banned Codeine MMD Cough Syrup. The woman identified as Leuboi Newmai, a resident of Jalukie village, was forwarded to judicial custody and booked under relevant sections of the NDPS Act 1985. In a separate incident, two persons were arrested for illegal possession of 588 bottles/cans of IMFL. The two identified as Amir Hussain and Kipito were booked under relevant sections of the NLTP Act 1989. CANSSEA Dimapur extends support on 7th ROP demand Dimapur, March 19 (MExN): The Confederation of All Nagaland State Services Employees’ Association (CANSSEA) Dimapur District has expressed its support to the CANSSEA Central on the demand for 7th ROP for Nagaland state employees. The CANSSEA Dimapur unit in a press release stating that state government employees have always been at a disadvantage compared to their counterparts in the central government reaffirmed its “total and unflinching support” to the CANSSEA Central in demanding the 7th ROP with effect March 1, 2017. Two discharged by FGN Kohima, March 19 (MExN): The Western Command of the Naga Army, Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) has informed of the discharge of two of its cadres. According to a “Discharge Ahza” which was made available to the media, the two cadres – Capt. Vikehetuo of the 4th Bn and Lt. Visasielie of the 6th Bn – belonging to the 2nd Brigade have been discharged from “active service of the Naga Army” with effect from March 17, 2017 for extorting money from a petrol pump in Kohima. The ‘Ahza’ was signed by Maj. Gen. Dalung Panmei, GOC, Western Command, Naga Army, FGN. SBCC senior citizens fellowship Dimapur, March 19 (MExN): The Secheku Baptist Church Council will be organizing a senior citizens fellowship (i.e. above the age of 75 years) at Sakraba Baptist Church on March 25 and 26 under the theme, “The Lord has helped us all the way” with Rev. Dr. VK Nuh as speaker. Further, greetings will be brought by Former NLA Speaker, Z. Lohe, Kelhizulo Mero, Parliamentary Secretary Deo Nukhu, Rajya Sabha MP KG Kenye, and CPO President Kekhwengulo Leah. A press release from the Council informing this has also requested all the Secheku Public Leaders and Gazetted officers to come and receive blessings on March 26.
