Fingerprint Design & Events continues awareness campaign DIMAPUR, MAY 22 (MExN): Fingerprint-Design & Events continued its awareness campaign (Conservation of Wildlife, Environment and Climate change in collaboration with the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change) of visiting 175 colleges and schools in Nagaland. The campaign visited Chekiye Village Baptist Church Dimapur on May 22. The campaign cautioned that any delayed action for conservation is likely to make it more difficult to address climate change. “The climate is changing faster than we can adapt. In addition to sea levels rising and major floods, rapid Climate change is affecting the weather as it becoming more extreme with intense major storms, more rain followed by longer and drier droughts (a challenge for growing crops).” 9 AR observe Anti-Terrorism Day Kohima, May 22 (MExN): 9 Assam Rifles observed Anti Terrorism Day on May 21. The day was observed with an objective to bring awareness among the local populace and inform them regarding the dangers of terrorism, violence and its aftermath, said a press release from PRO (Def), Kohima, Col C Konwer. Various events – lectures, pledge ceremonies and motivational talks – were organized to demonstrate the negative effects of terrorism and violence. To make the day popular, officers of 9 AR met various dignitaries and students of various schools of Pfutsero and Chizami, the release said. The officers explained how terrorism is impacting their normal lives and the society. In addition, troops of 9 AR also participated in Anti-Terrorism Day and took pledge for the same at Tseisiema. ANSTA Dimapur supports ultimatum Dimapur, May 22 (MExN): All Nagaland School Teachers’ Association (ANSTA) Dimapur unit has resolved to support the Central ANSTA on the ultimatum served to the Government for total bifurcation of higher secondary and secondary school. At its general body meeting held at Green Park conference hall here, ANSTA Dimapur unit also selected the following as members of the nominating committee to select the unit office bearers for the tenure 2016-19: Vihepu T Sema – convenor, Akum – Member, Neizevotuo – Member. ANSTA, NSSFOF reminds members on mass casual leave DIMAPUR, MAY 22 (MExN): The central body of the All Nagaland State Teachers Association (ANSTA) and the Nagaland Secondary Schools Field Officers Forum (NSSFOF) has reminded all its concerned members throughout the state to strictly adhere to and avail the proposed 3 days mass casual leave protest with effect from May 24 to 26. This is the first phase of their agitation against the State Government’s failure to fulfill their demands. The members are therefore directed to comply to this reminder strictly, a press note from the two organizations informed. BJP officials appointed Dimapur, May 22 (MExN): The State BJP President, Visasolie Lhoungu has appointed the following office bearers for the term 2016-18 with immediate effect: State Treasurer –Mahesh Kotecha; Mon District President – Nyeiwang Konyak; Tuensang District President – L. Thangse Sangtam. This was informed in a release issued by Jaangsillung Gonmei, General Secretary (Media), BJP Nagaland. KTC serves ultimatum to BSNL DIMAPUR, MAY 22 (MExN): The Khiamiungan Tribal Council (KTC) has served an ultimatum to the General Manager, BSNL regarding non function of BSNL service at Noklak sub division. A press note from the KTC stated: “it has been noticed that the department concerned intentionally neglected and isolated the grievances of our area.” The KTC informed that since its installation in 2002, network problems remain the same in the area. “Mere installation of tower without function is not required,” the KTC said. It appealed the department to either address the problem immediately or vacate the tower within one month from the issue of the ultimatum. “Failing to comply within the mentioned period, the council shall not be held responsible if any eventualities/unwanted situation arises out of public anger,” it further cautioned. Mass social work on June 4 Kohima, May 22 (DIPR): Nagaland Government has decided to observe the World Environment Day on June 4 (Saturday). To mark the day, there will be a mass social work from 6:00 am to 8:00 am (2 hours) throughout the state. In pursuance of the State Government’s decision, Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung, Sushil Kumar Patel has requested all the ward authorities to inform the public in their respective wards to participate in the said social work on the occasion. He also informed Government Departments/ Educational Institutions to give cooperation and participate in the said social work. Besides, all district offices have been requested to maintain a dumping pit within their office complex. Social work conducted at PHQ Kohima, May 22 (DIPR): As part of the Swachh Bharat Mission, all the staff and officers based at Police Headquarters (PHQ), Kohima conducted social work at the headquarters at PR Hill on May 21 despite the bad weather. In a brief meeting following the social work, the ADGP (Law and Order) Rupin Sharma (IPS) thanked all the participants and also exhorted them to adopt a responsible behaviour and bring about change in attitude in line with the spirit of the Mission. According to the PRO, PHQ, M. Tungoe (IPS), it was also agreed that all must endeavour to make such an initiative a regular affair.
