Nagaland News File

One person dies in road mishap
Mokokchung, April 9 (MExN): In a case of road accident, one person was critically injured when a speeding Gypsy at around 10:00 am today near Cosmos hall, Mokokchung. The injured pedestrian was rushed to Imkongliba Memorial District Hospital (IMDH), Mokokchung, but he later scrummed to his injuries. Police investigation revealed that the driver of the Gypsy bearing registration no NL-01 0037 was under the influence of alcohol when the incident took place. His co-passenger is also in a serious condition and is admitted at IMDH. The driver is now under the custody of Mokokchung Police.

SOUN offers condolences
Dimapur, April 9 (MExN): Sumi Officers Union Nagaland (SOUN) has expressed profound grief and sorrow at the death of Scato Swu, former president of Federal Government of Nagaland and former Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) on April 7. “Scato Swu had served the people with dedication and unwavering patriotism, an ideal cherished by every section of the society. He stands tall and will remain an inspiration for the Nagas,” stated a note issued by the union president Himato Zhimomi and general secretary Kikheto Sema. The union further conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members.

Tree plantation in Chieswema garrison
Chieswema, April 9 (MExN): In an effort for a greener tomorrow and in commemoration of its 53rd Raising Day on April 15, Headquarters 5 Sector Assam Rifles and its under command Assam Rifles Battalions are continuously endeavoring to plant large number of trees in Nagaland. Stating this in a press release, Assam Rifles informed that towards this end, troops of Headquarters 5 Sector Assam Rifles carried out tree plantation at Chieswema garrison. A total of 305 saplings of pine and Kiwi fruit saplings were planted. Assam Rifles further stated that it has planted large number of trees on occasion of ‘World Environment Day’ and ‘Earth Day’ every year apart from a ‘Go Green’ fortnight observed yearly.