Kiphire helipad trial landing held successfully
KIPHIRE, SEPTEMBER 17 (MExN): A successful trail landing was carried out today after the renovation of the existing helipad in Kiphire. The helipad service had been inactive for several months due to the unsafe conditions of the helipad ground. This had caused serious inconvenience as patients in the district were forced to travel another 43Km to Pungro in worst case scenarios for chopper service, or either have to take an ambulance via the national highway to the capital or Dimapur for treatment. A proper fence along with a solid iron gate has also been constructed across the helipad area, further assuring the safety and security of the helipad service. Longdiba, SDO Supervisor of the helipad stated "The pilot who usually complained on the bad conditions of the helipad has himself expressed satisfaction over the renovation work". "They will soon resume the helipad service on regular basis, most likely in the coming week" SDO added.
Kohima College holds institutional seminar
Kohima, September 17 (MExN): Kohima College welcomed scholars and experts from various academic disciplines for a one-day institutional seminar. This event was organised by the Research and Development Cell, Kohima College. The first session, chaired by Viserenuo Theunuo, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, focused on Naga women poets' literary contributions, Educational equality challenges in Nagaland, and a brief study of the NHEQF framework by Dr Emisenla Jamir, Sangerchila Ozukum and Dr Ketoukhrie-ü, respectively. The second session, presided over by Ngiplon Rachel Chohwanglim, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, featured presentations on Nagaland's Indigenous Salt making practices, economic and environmental dimensions by Tenoseno Angami, Dr Medongulie Zatsu and Dr Petevino Chase, respectively.
Pension payment in Phek from Sept 20
Kohima, SeptEMBER 17 (MExN): The District Welfare Officer (DWO) Phek has informed all the beneficiaries under National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)- IGNOAPs, IGNWPs & IGNDPs and State Old Age Pension (SOAP) that payment for the remaining six months will be done in the office of DWO Phek from September 20 to those who have not received payment through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Personal Bank Account for the year 2021-2022. In this, the beneficiaries have been asked to collect the said pension Scheme along with the payment book and also to submit photocopy of their Bank Account pass book (Front page) during the payment. This was stated in a release issued by Anyile Khamo, DWO, Phek.
Tenyimia Women Union Nagaland formed
DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 17 (MExN): The Presidents and General Secretaries of the five apex tribal women organizations of the Tenyimia, comprising of the Chakhesang, Pochury, Rengma, Zeliangrong and the Angamis, held its first meeting at the AWO Building, Kohima on September 15, and formed a new organization to be called Tenyimia Women Union Nagaland (TWUN). The main aim of TWUN is to foster better understanding, unity and cooperation amongst the sister tribes, a press release from the CMA and AWO informed. The meeting was chaired by the Sessional President ZhoveluTunyi, the current President of the Chakhesang Mothers Association (CMA) and the meeting proceedings was recorded by the Sessional Secretary Chozhüle Kikhi, the present General Secretary of the Angami Women Organization (AWO). As decided on August 12 at Hotel East Gate, after a ‘Solidarity Prayer for Violence against Women and Social Unrest in Manipur,’ each tribe brought two women representatives as potential office bearers to lead TWUN for a period of 3 years.
DBSU mourns
DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 17 (MExN): The Dimapur Bengali Students’ Union (DBSU) has mourned the demise of its Press & Media Secretary, Aman Deb on September 15. A press release from the union stated that “Aman was not just a member but a pillar of DBSU since its inception. He played an invaluable role in all our endeavours and initiatives, always putting the welfare of the student community first. His loss is a loss to us as a union, to the Bengali community in Dimapur, and to everyone who knew him.” It further extended condolences to the bereaved family.
NSCN/GPRN (Niki) clarifies
DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 17 (MExN): The NSCN/GPRN (Niki) today issued a press release to “shed light on the recent incidents/issues of taxation being highlighted in the media.” A press release from the MIP of the group said that “NSCN/GPRN has no up-to-date knowledge that any public undertakings of business for profit has been taken up by any organization of Naga political parties as a whole.”
“The lull of silence in the media on this matter/issue by Naga political parties has authenticated and cleared the confusion and that no Naga political parties as an organization is engaged in ownership of businesses for profit but purely members in their individual capacity are involved in businesses,” it said.
Further, it stated that any member of NSCN/GPRN found violating the Yehzabo will be punished as per the provisions laid down in the Yehzabo and accordingly, befitting action shall be initiated upon the guilty member. “NSCN/GPRN believes in the stance that in spite of the usage of different nomenclatures, all Naga political parties stand to defend and protect our rights and for the greater good of the Nag,” it said.
NSCN-K (Khango) cautions
DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 17 (MExN): The NSCN-K (Khango) has cautioned one Nitovi Aye, owner of the Star Cargo Transport Agency, to stop collecting revenue on behalf of the Naga Political Groups, especially in the name of the NSCN (K). A press release from the media cell, Naga Army (N/A), GHQ further noted that the “amount collected is never submitted to the concern authority but are being misappropriated and embezzled by him.” As such, the NSCN (K) directed the individual to “submit or re-compensate the amount collected from different transport agencies on behalf of the NSCN (K) as he is not-authorised by the NSCN to carry out such revenue collection.” It further cautioned the self vested individuals or unscrupulous elements from undertaking such activities that would defile the image of the NSCN. “Failing to abide by this directive, the NSCN will initiate befitting action against the imposters/defaulters as per the gravity of the offences,” it added. Further, it stated that the “Naga Army (N/A), NSCN (K) has been authorised to supervise to deal with the Transport Agency with immediate effect.”
LDSU supports USSC agitation
DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 17 (MExN): The Longkhim Division Students’ Union (LDSU) has expressed support to the indefinite school cessation orchestrated by the United Sangtam Students’ Conference. A press release from the union endorsed the threefold charter of demands—immediately cancel the transferred of teachers with post and ensure equitable distribution of teaching staff; detach teachers from VIPs (MLA), DEO, SDEOs and redeploy to their designated places of posting; and redeployment of shortage of teachers in all the mentioned schools. The union appealed to the concerned department to actively address matters pertaining to students and subsequently, to consider and accept the three outlined demands aimed at advancing the welfare of the student community at the earliest. The LDSU also acknowledged the impediments posed by the protracted educational hiatus to the academic pursuits and quotidian existence of students. “Nonetheless, the gravity of the prevailing issues mandates a collective endeavor to catalyze indispensable reforms within our educational framework,” it added.
