AR provides water supply scheme Longkhim, June 5 (MExN): Continuing its endeavour towards improving the living standards and providing basic amenities to locals in remote villages of Tuensang district, a water supply scheme (Borewell) has been constructed at Longkhim Village to alleviate the problems of drinking water to villagers. People were facing acute shortage of water and water borne diseases due to unhygienic water sources. Water Supply Scheme (Borewell) will resolve the problem of availability of safe drinking water to a large extent. The borewell was handed over to the Village Authority. One discharged by NSCN (R) Dimapur, June 5 (MExN): The NSCN/GPRN (R) has discharged Corporal Lüsüla of Phek district from active national service with immediate effect. Acknowledging her bravery and sacrifice toward the cause of the Naga nation, a press release from the MIP NSCN/GPRN (R) wished her success in all her future endeavor. NPCSD consultative meet held Kohima, June 5 (MExN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Seva Dal held a consultative meeting on May 30 at DCC office, Dimapur. P Andrew Gurung, Organiser, All India Congress Seva Dal and In-charge of North East, who was the special guest, suggested building up political careers, organising social service, sporting events, training camps, and seminars in Nagaland for at least 3-4 days in the near future. He also advised appointing as many members to strengthen the organization and work together for a better country and better future. According to a press release, the main purpose of the meeting was to interact as well as build up the Seva Dal. NU Students’ Union condemns Lumami, June 5 (MExN): Nagaland University Students’ Union (NUSU), Lumami has condemned the act of violence that took place on May 19, where students, staff members and faculty of the university were harassed and assaulted by some local miscreants along the highway between Mokokchung and Nagaland University, Lumami. In a press release issued by its President, Chubalemba B. Chang and General Secretary, Zuthungbemo K.Ngullie, the union further appealed that such violence should not be repeated in the future. The students’ union also urged the authority to take strong legal action against the accused. ATMA conducts training on summer crops cultivation Dimapur, June 5 (MExN): ATMA Medziphema and Chumukedima blocks conducted training and demonstration on summer crops cultivation, waste management, value addition, and Kisan Gosthi on May 16 at United Village and Piphema. The resource persons were Keneisano Krose (ATM), Zevosenuo Rutsa (ATM) and Neisetounuo (AHO). Neisetounuo gave a demonstration on tomato sauce making. She said that bulk agriculture produce during harvest season can be converted to such value added product to reduce post harvest losses and generate income at the same time. Keneisano gave training on tomato cultivation. She gave a live demonstration on seed bed preparation and line sowing of tomato seedlings. She also mentioned the water, soil and temperature requirement of tomato plants. Tomato is usually sown during may-July and Nov-Dec depending on the variety, it was informed. Zevosenuo spoke on waste management and how kitchen waste can be converted to rich manure for floriculture, backyard garden and how bottles can be recycled to useful things such as growing flowers, vegetables and decorative purposes etc. Six Self Help Groups (SHGs) attended the trainings, where summer crop seeds were distributed.
