Cable operators asked not to transmit unauthorized TV channels Dimapur, August 17 (MExN): Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome has asked all the cable operators under Dimapur district to refrain from transmitting unauthorized TV channels, particularly the ones that aim to incite “communal and terrorist violence.” In a press release, the DC warned that failure to comply with the order will result in legal action under Section 5, Rule 6 (6) of the Cable TV Act. Any individual may report the erring cable operators to the DC office if any such case is seen, the release stated. KVYO on KMC permit issue Kohima, August 17 (MExN): The Kohima Village Youth Organisation (KVYO) has lauded the “timely intervention” of Deputy Commissioner’s office on Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) permit issue. Expressing happiness with the positive outcome of the joint meeting of DC’s office, KMC, KCCI and KVYO as the DC’s office took responsibility to take the matter to the higher authorities, the KVYO requested the DC’s office to address the matter at the earliest in order to avoid public outrage. A press release from KVYO President, Medozhatuo Rutsa and General Secretary, Kezhalelie Keretsü stated that failure to address the issue will compel the KVYO to “turn back to its original stand and boycott the same.” Interaction on large cardamom cultivation Phek, August 17 (MExN): A special interaction programme on large cardamom cultivation was organized at Sakraba (cardamom village) in Phek by Rural Development department on August 10. It was attended by Razouvolie Dozo, Project Director, DRDA, Phek and Veduzo Sasu, Block Development Officer, RD block Chizami. Addressing the farmers of the village, Razouvolie Dozo told them that if the growth of the cardamom continues at the same pace, cardamom will become the main source of income in the village. Veduzo Sasu, BDO, RD Block Chizami also exhorted the gathering. The programme was chaired by Kuhusheyi, VDB Secretary. BJP Peren resolves to work together Peren, August 17 (MExN): The BJP, Peren district unit has unanimously resolved to work together under the leadership of the party district president and members in the interest of the party in the district. The resolution was made during the unit’s meeting held on August 16 at the district party office after the meeting with district in-charge, Mghato Achumi, who is also BJP State Vice President. ‘Blood Donee Survivors Forum’ launched Dimapur, August 17 (MExN): The Dimapur Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (DNP+) has launched ‘Blood Donee Survivors Forum’ with a theme ‘Survivors Testimony on Blood Donation.’ A press release from DNP+ President, Moa Temjen Phom informed that the Forum was formed to acknowledge the blood donors and support the blood donation campaign. During the launch programme, Dr. Temsu, MO, Blood Bank Dimapur praised the blood donors quoting Proverbs 13:7 – “Those who have nothing but give shall have great riches.” Vimeno Legisie, President, Blood Donors Association and General Secretary, Naga Women Hoho Dimapur shared her experiences and congratulated the members present for taking a bold step by coming out, the release said. She also thanked Dr. Temsu for his unceasing work in helping those in need of blood and reviving the blood bank. Moa and A Lotha, members of the ‘Blood Donee Survivors Forum’ shared their testimony and thanked the blood donors for saving their lives and many others. Anti-Dengue Dry Day campaign in Dimapur Town Dimapur, August 17 (MExN): The Vector Borne Disease Committee has decided to hold Anti-Dengue Dry Day campaign on Saturday of every week in Dimapur Town. The campaign has been initiated in view of the household based field study proposed to be conducted by the Urban Vector Borne Diseases Scheme, Dimapur. There is high rate of presence of Aedes Aegypti (vector of dengue) in and around Dimapur, said a press release from Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome. The DC has requested all the residents of Dimapur to observe the Anti-Dengue Dry Day campaign in and around their homes. During the campaign, the citizens are to clean all stagnant water inside and outside their homes like water in coolers, water tanks, flower pots, coconut shells, broken/discarded vessels, tyres etc. Since the particular species of mosquitoes needs around one week to complete its life cycle, the exercise needs to be done at least once a week to protect oneself from dengue, the DC stated.
