The United College of Theology & Missions (UCTM) in collaboration with the Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR) organized a Seminar on COVID-19 at the UCTM complex, 5th Mile Model Village, Dimapur on September 30. According to a press release issued by UCTM Principal, Dr Ashong Serto, Dr Nokchur Imchen and Theyiesienuo from CIHSR, Dimapur stressed on the importance of maintaining proper COVID behaviour and vaccination.
Blood donors who volunteered for donations in Mokokchung on October 1 as part of the National Voluntary Blood Donation Day.
As part of the ‘Swarnim Vijay’ celebration, commemorating the 50th anniversary of victory of the Armed Forces in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War, Zakhama Military Station conducted a Pipe Band Display at Kigwema Local Ground on October 3. The event which included display of martial music by the Pipe Band of the Army was witnessed by NCC Cadets, Students of Loyola School, St Joseph’s College and the local population. The event was conducted with an air to celebrate the military heritage of India and install a spirit of appreciation for the soldiers who served with distinction in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War. [Photo Courtesy: PRO (Def) Kohima]
On the 152nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and its 15th Foundation Day, the Team Metamorphosis, the implementing support agency (ISA) on Jal Jeevan Mission for Wokha District, undertook Awareness Campaign tour to New Riphyim and Thillong villages on October 2. The team conducted interactions with the village functionaries—Gram Panchayat, WATSAN and general public, and shared the details of the vision, mission and policy guidelines of JJM. Topics like formation of Village Water & Sanitation Committee, women participation and other cleanliness activities under Swachh Bharat Mission were also highlighted during the seminars where over a hundred people participated.
A programme for Clean India and celebration of Gandhi Jayanti was held at Tuensang town on October 2. (DIPR Photo)
