Nagaland: News in Picture

In this makeshift shop without a shopkeeper in Nerhema along NH-61, vegetables, fruits and other produce were seen being sold with prices tags attached to each item. (Morung Photo)

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District Level Committee for Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, Mon, organised a wall painting competition with the theme ‘Yes to life, No to substance abuse’ at Mon Town on August 12. (DIPR Photo)

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In commemoration of the 75th Indian Independence Day, District Administration Noklak reached out to senior citizens of Noklak town on August 9 and 10. As a mark of respect, gifts were handed out to 131 senior citizens of Noklak town who are 75 years and above, as stated by EAC HQ, Kathyinla, officer in-charge. The district administration was assisted by the Ward authorities in the noble endeavour. (DIPR Photo) 

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Public Health Engineering Department, Phek observed the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ weeklong campaign, organized by DWSM PHED Phek and sponsored by WSSO, PHED Kohima. During the campaign, more than 50 different tree saplings were planted around Water Treatment Plant. IEC materials on Water Quality Monitoring and Surveillance was produced and distributed at village level. Various other activities were also conducted. 

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Cutting and tailoring training institute under the theme of ‘to empower our special women’ was inaugurated by ADC Pungro, Abhinav Shivam, IAS at rest house ward, Pungro, on August 12. Keynote address was delivered by EAC Pungro, Nuhuta Tunyi, NCS. Short speeches were delivered by Executive Chairman, YTC, Makezho and President, Public Forum, Pungro, V.Kongsu. The programme was chaired by tailoring instructor, Luntsula. (DIPR Photo)

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The PWD Youth Organization, Wokha town conducted a social work within their colony for repairing potholes from PWD junction to Mandir junction on August 10. 

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In celebration of 75 years of India’s Independence, a rally was organized by District Sports & Youth Resources, Mokokchung on August 12. Officials from the District Administration and DSO & YRO, students from FazI Ali College and Jubilee Memorial College Mokokchung took part in the rally. (DIPR Photo)

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District Transport Officer and Traffic Police handing over helmets to riders during the road safety campaign conducted by District Road Safety Committee, Wokha to commemorate the celebration of 75th Years of India’s Independence (Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav) at Wokha Town. Bikers driving without helmets were given free helmets free to sensitize them on the importance of wearing helmets to save lives. Defaulters were cautioned that penalty will be imposed if caught without helmets again. Activities like poster campaign, distribution of pamphlets, leaflets on road safety awareness were distributed to commuters. (DIPR Photo)

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Anusha Project (P) Limited donated an ambulance to Chief Medical Officer, Wokha on August 12. The handing over of the ambulance was held at Deputy Commissioner Office complex. During the short programme, General Manager Anusha Project (P) Limited, Reddy said, the company’s intention in providing the ambulance to the district is to help the people of the district who are need of the ambulance service and also added that through the small gesture, it will benefit the people of the district. DC Wokha, Orenthung Lotha, Lotha Hoho and President Er Mhondamo Ovung also spoke during the programme. (DIPR Photo)

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Fazl Ali College (FAC), Mokokchung was declared as Tobacco Free Educational Institution (ToFEI) on August 12. A certificate was handed over to R Arenla Aier, Vice Principal, FAC by Nukshiwati Longchar, Consultant District Tobacco Control Cell (DTCC) Mokokchung. (Photo Courtesy: CMO office Mokokchung) 

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Janata Dal United (JDU) Nagaland President NSN Lotha, General Secretary, Kitoho S Rotokha and State Executive Hatpha Wangsa felicitated Ramachandran Prasad Singh aka RCP Singh Minister for Steel Government of India at his office in New Delhi on August 12. (Photo Courtesy: JDU Nagaland) 

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A one-week free baking class was organised by the District Level Centre for women: Mahila Shakti Kendra & District Administration under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao from August 11 to 15. (DIPR Photo)