Baptist College freshers’ social Kohima, June 23 (MExN): The Baptist College Kohima will hold its 34th freshers’ social 2016 on June 24 at 11:00 AM at Ura Academy Hall, Kohima. Prof. Pardeshi Lal, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, Meriema will grace the occasion as the chief guest. Blood donation camp held Mokokchung, June 23 (MExN): A blood donation camp was organized in the ongoing NCC Camp at Mokokchung. A class was conducted by the Mokokchung Blood Bank Authorities for all the cadets. The benefits and the importance of Blood Donation and the requirement to have a blood bank were explained to cadets in the simplest words. It was also clarified which all organizations are autherised to collect blood and how to recognize them. The cadets were told what and how to check the implements like syringes for sterilization. Then they were told who all can donate blood. After thorough medical checkup, eligible 21 Cadets and 11 staff members donated blood. Lerie Panchayat informs Kohima, June 23 (MExN): As resolved by the Lerie Panchayat Kohima, all the residents of the colony have been directed to shift or remove the pipes from the drainage and culverts in order not to block the flow of muddy water and protect the main road. The residents have also been requested to bear with the inconvenience caused and cooperate with the Panchayat as “it is for the welfare of all the colony residents.” This was stated in a release issued by Shikato Sumi, Secretary, Lerie Panchayat Kohima. LSWOK seminar Kohima, June 23 (MExN): The Lazami Social Welfare Organisation, Kohima (LSWOK) has organised a one day seminar for degree students and educated youth of Lazami on June 25, 10 am at Hotel Eastgate, Kohima. A press note issued by Lutovi Phucho, General Secretary has informed all concerned students and youth to be seated in the Hall by 9.30 am positively after registration at the counter. Dr. Zabise Rume, Associate Professor, Guidance and Counselling Cell, SCERT, Nagaland will be the resource person at the seminar. MDM vehicle launch Kohima, June 23 (MExN): The Mid-Day Meal (MDM) vehicle launching ceremony will take place on June 27 at Secretariat Plaza, Kohima at 10:00 AM. Minister for school education & SCERT Yitachu will grace the occasion as the chief guest. Terms and conditions for drivers and vehicles will be briefed by Wonthungo Tsopoe, additional director (HoD). The function will be chaired by F.P. Solo, commissioner & secretary for school education & SCERT. Mt Olive College holds special lecture Kohima, June 23 (MExN): The Women Cell of Mount Olive College, Kohima conducted a special lecture on ‘Gender Equality, Women’s Right to Justice & Peace in Naga Society’ on June 21 at the college campus. The guest speaker was Dr. Rosemary Dzüvichü, Director, Women Studies Centre, Nagaland University. She spoke on the importance of sensitizing on gender equality and women’s rights and also stressed on women reservation in Nagaland. Dr. Rosemary said, “Peace cannot come into existence unless the women are empowered.” The college faculty and the undergraduate students of B.A & B.Com attended the programme. National Lok Adalat on June 30 Kohima, June 23 (MExN): A National Lok Adalat will be held on June 30 at 1:00 pm in the premises of the Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench in Kohima for disposal of the MAC Appeal cases. The parties in concern, i.e. the Insurance Companies, the State Government and the claimants or authorized representatives have been requested to be present so that the cases can be disposed off on settlement between the parties. All concerned have requested to attend. The cause List will be available at www.kohimahighcourt.gov.in. STYO plantation drive Dimapur, June 23 (MExN): The Satoi Town Youth Organisation will be organising environmental awareness programme cum plantation drive at Satoi Town on July 6 with Nockpai Konyak (NCS), EAC Satoi as resource person under the theme “Global warming and its impact”. All the citizens of Satoi town, including the institutes and government establishments located in Satoi town have been requested to attend the programme.