36 AR recovers 25.15 Kg Marijuana Dimapur, May 6 (MExN): The Assam Rifles on April 27 recovered 25.15 Kg (approx) Marijuana from a resident of Songlhuh village, Athibung. The recovery was made during an operation by troops of 36 Assam Rifles at Songlhuh village after specific input, a press note from Lt Col Amitabh Shrama PRO, HQ IGAR (North) informed. The owner of the house identified as one Benjamin Chungma (45 yrs) was arrested and handed over to Athibung Police Station, Peren district along with the recovered items for further investigation, it added. AR recovers IMFL Mokokchung, May 6 (MExN): Based on specific input, the 44 Assam Rifles recovered liquor worth Rs. 90,000 from a vehicle at Impur Junction on April 28. According to a defence press release, the vehicle – a Hyundai Santro Xing bearing number NL 07 3205 – was found carrying 197 bottles MC Dowell rum and 52 canned beer. The driver along with co-passenger of the vehicle was apprehended and handed over to the local police along with the recovered items for further investigation. Modern College staffs undertake educational tour Kohima, May 6 (MExN): Modern College organized an educational tour for 18 of its staff to Assam from April 27 to 29. During the three-day tour, the team visited Golaghat, Jorhat, Majuli Island, and Kaziranga National Park, a press release informed. Nagaland Congress mourns Dimapur, May 6 (MExN): The Nagaland Congress (NLC) has expressed profound shock over the sudden death of Joshua Sumi on May 3. As former President of Nagaland Pradesh Youth Congress, he was known to all senior leaders of Nagaland Congress (NLC) as a dynamic, responsible and honest young leader with full of hope and enthusiasm, a condolence message from NLC President Nillo Rengma stated. His unexpected death is a great loss not only to the family and community but to the Naga people in general as late Joshua could have become tomorrow an asset to the Naga society, the message read. “May the bereaved family find solace and strength in the All-knowing God at this time of sorrow and pain. And may his soul rest in eternal rest and peace with God,” it added. Railway Bazaar Youth elects new office bearers Dimapur, May 6 (MExN): A General Body Meeting of the Railway Bazaar Area Permanent Residents Youth (RBAPRY) Dimapur was held on April 29. A mass social work as well as election for the Railway Bazaar Area Permanent Residents’ Youth was held for the tenure May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2020. The house during its meeting elected Dingding as President, Akube as Vice-President, Ganesh Prasad as General Secretary and Akolie as Treasurer. Sainik School conducts cultural programme Peren, May 6 (MExN): Sainik School Punglwa held its Inter House Cultural Competition on April 28 and 29. Six houses competed in various events such as: Singing – Solo and Group, Dance and Skit on social and ethical themes. Tizu House was adjudged as the winner of the Inter House Cultural Competition. A cultural trophy was presented to the winning house by the Principal.
