DLSU 2nd Academic Excellency Award Dimapur, June 8 (MExN): The Dimapur Lotha Students’ Union (DLSU) will be organizing its 2nd edition of Academic Excellency Award to commemorate the outstanding performance of the students of X and XII standards from all streams, including NBSE and CBSE. A press release from Yanthanthung Yanthan, President and Steve Yanthan, Finance Secretary of the DLSU informed that the Union initially organized the Academic Excellency Award in honour of Late Nyamo Lotha, Late Sanchisao Lotha and Late Rhanlamo Lotha, who were the first occupants and pioneers among the Lothas in Dimapur. The mentioned pioneers were known to be major contributors concerning the development of Dimapur town and the awards that follow will be issued in their names, the release said. Students from the Lotha community scoring above 80% are required to submit their names and a photo copy of their mark sheet at the DSLU office, Lotha Hoho Ki located near DC Court junction, Dimpaur on or before July 25, 2016. For more information, contact Yiben Lotha, Educational & Statistical Secretary - 9862130474, 9862530532, 8730875218. CEO and team to visit Mkg & Zbto Mokokchung, June 8 (DIPR): The Chief Electoral Officer and senior officials of the Election Department is scheduled to visit Wokha, Mokokchung and Zunheboto on June 15 and 16 in connection with the ongoing National Electoral Roll Purification (NERP) programme 2016 and the Systematic Voters’ Education & Electoral Participation (SVEEP) campaign. In this regard, the concerned district administrative officers, supervisors and specified BLOs are requested to attend the meeting without fail. Chang Union Kohima general meeting held Kohima, June 8 (MExN): Chang Union Kohima held its general meeting on June 28 at State Academy Hall, Kohima, where the house nominated a new team of office bearers and Executive Council for the year 2016 to 2019. The new team will be led by Tiameren Chang as President, Zungkum Chang as V/President, WB Mongko as General Secretary, and Sendi Chongshen as Joint Secretary. The Executive Council will be headed by Lotem Chang and Imtitongpang Chang as Chairman and Secretary. DVC constitutes new team Dimapur, July 8 (MExN): As per the directive of the Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur, Diphupar Village Council (DVC) has constituted a new team of the village council for the tenure 2016-2021. Lanutoshi and E Philip Lotha were selected as the Chairman and Secretary of the council respectively, informed a press release from DVC Secretary. DNRE informs on solar street light Kohima, June 8 (MExN): The Directorate of New & Renewable Energy informed all the VDB/VC/GB’s who have applied for solar street light to the Directorate from 2011-2014 to meet the DNRE officer in-charge or see the beneficiary list in DNRE office notice board and accordingly deposit the beneficiary’s share of Rs. 9000 per solar street light on or before June 30 failing which, the allotted nos, will be re-allotted to other VDB/VC/GBs from the waiting list. The beneficiary villages have also been requested to furnish the village map, marking the spot where solar street light are to be installed. The same should be handed over to the DNRE office by hand post on or before July 31. This was stated in a release issued by Er. T.S. Angami, director new & renewable energy. KLC gets Moot Court Room–cum–Library Kohima, June 8 (MExN): The Kohima Law College conducted a brief dedication service of its Moot Court Room–cum–Library at Jail colony, Kohima on June 3. Dedicatory prayer was done by Kedo Peseyie, Pastor, City Church Kohima, while the service was led by Professor-in-Charge for the conduct of Moot Courts, Kezhokhoto Savi. Principal, Visevonuo Pienyu delivered the welcome address and Administrator & former Principal, Akang Ao exhorted the students. Kohima College informs Kohima, June 8 (MExN): The Kohima College Kohima informed all the Ist, 3rd and 5th (Odd) semester students of the college that there will be an orientation programme at the college on June 13 at 9:30 AM. All the students have been asked to attend the same positively. Midland Panchayat elects new team Kohima, June 8 (MExN): The Midland Panchayat, Kohima has elected a new team of office bearers for the tenure 2016-2019. President- Visa Meru, vice chairman- Ngulho Mepfhuo and Hokuto Swu, general secretary- Vihu Meyase, joint secretary- Kopelo Krome and Thejazelie Tase, treasurer- Dr. Keduvizo Visa, information & publicity incharge- youth organization, president youth organization- Tsoto Sale, president women organization- Ameü Kire, advisor- P. Atuo Mezhür, Imkonglemba, IAS and Kedozolie Nihu. Water supply to Thahekhu disrupted Dimapur, June 8 (MExN): The water supply to Thahekhu Village has been disrupted due to damage of main pipe line near Thahekhu Village gate. Sub-divisional officer PHED, M Merentoshi Walling in a press release informed that the damage has been occurred due to earth digging by JCB for ongoing road construction. Therefore, the department has appealed to the concerned water supply consumer to bear with the department for the inconvenience. Assault on pastor solved: Dimapur Police Dimapur, June 8 (MExN):The Dimapur Police today claimed that the West Police Station has solved the case of assault on pastor of Dimapur Rongmei Baptist Church and apprehended all the persons involved in the attack. “As all other efforts were proving futile, the team relied on technical evidence which provided solid leads that ultimately solved this puzzling case,” a social media update by Dimapur Police informed. Further details are awaited. Meanwhile, Lotha Baptist Ekhümkho Sanrhyutsü (LBES) has condemned the assault. In a condemnation note, LBES Executive Secretary, Rev. Nyanchumo Lotha stated that the unprovoked assault on a servant of God even after identifying himself as a pastor needs to be seriously pondered upon by all the Christians and peace loving citizens of Nagaland. He also prayed for the victim and wished him a speedy recovery. Assam Rifles seize ganja Dimapur, June 8 (MExN): Assam Rifles seized 310 kg of ganja worth Rs 3.15 lakh in the international market near Pedi in Peren district. According to a press release from Assam Rifles, the contraband was being smuggled from Senapati in Manipur to Dimapur. Two persons identified as Povgoalou and Jaju, both 19 years of age and residents of Leii Kadyiiphema village in Senapati, Manipur were apprehended in this regard. They were carrying the illicit ganja in a gypsy bearing registration number NL- 01P – 0926, which was intercepted by Assam Rifles troops by establishing a mobile vehicle check post between Pedi and Benreu. BJP Nagaland welcomes DoNER Minister Dimapur, June 8 (MExN): The BJP Nagaland State President, Visasolie Lhoungu and members of the party have welcomed to Dimapur Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister, Development of North East Region (DoNER) (IC), PMO Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension, Dept of Atomic Energy, Dept of Space and Ram Muivah (IAS), Secretary, North East Council, Shillong on the occasion of “Vikas Parv” public meeting scheduled at Agri Expo site, Dimapur on June 9, 3:00 pm. The ‘Vikas Parv’ programme has been initiated to celebrate the 2ndanniversary of the BJP-led NDA government under the leadership of the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. The BJP Nagaland has welcomed all the people and leaders of various social, business and political sectors to attend the meeting and participate in the deliberation of issues concerning the development of the state.
