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Nagaland: News in picture
9th February 2019
Advisor Power, Tovihoto Ayemi on February 9 inaugurated Kalibari/Westyard Road, Dimapur constructed by the Dimapur Municipal Council. The road was inaugurated in the presence of Minister, Metsubo Jamir. (Morung Photo)
Reverend Zotuo Kiewhuo, Senior Pastor, Koinonia Baptist Church ministered baptism to 7 believers during the ongoing monthly revival programme at Koinonia Prayer Centre being held from February 8-10 on the theme "revive me, O Lord, according to your word". (Photo Courtesy: Koinonia Media Ministry)St John College’s Literary cum Cultural day was conducted on February 8, displaying cultural outfits and performances incorporated with literary competitions on solo, duet, essay writing, painting, debate and quiz. Professor Janetius, Principal of the college exhorted the students to identify and invest in their talents which will give them a chance to grow in self confidence and develop maturity. (Photo Courtesy: St John College, Dimapur)Long term training for NPSC recruited 11th Batch Junior Divisional Accountants (JDA) concluded with valedictory function on February 8 at Treasuries & Accounts Training Institute, Dimapur. The programme was chaired by Temsuinla Aier, Deputy Director. Kathyinla JDA spoke on behalf of the trainees. MK Chophi exhorted the trainees to share knowledge acquired during the training with other colleagues. Imtimendang, Advisor Training Institute, emphasized the importance of accounts service and urged the trainees to serve the society sincerely.The English Department of Salesian College of Higher Education conducted a seminar on ‘Expression as Representation in English Literature’ on February 8. The topics dealt on representation for identity, psychoanalytic representation, tribal and indigenous voices and representation of the marginalised. (Photo Courtesy: SCHE)Legislators’ Forum on AIDS (LFA-Nagaland) and Nito Mount (SBAK) organised an advocacy on HIV/AIDS with church leaders and theological students on the role of the church in HIV/AIDS prevention care, counselling and support on February 6. (Photo Courtesy: LFA-Nagaland)Farmers’ training on MOVCDNER (Phase 2) 2018-19 was conducted at Lizo cluster and three other clusters by SDAO, Mangkolemba on February 6.A joint visit to Potato field was carried out by ATMA Dimapur Dhansiripar block along with Dr. Lowrence Kithan, Scientist, AICRP-ICAR, SASRD, Medziphema on February 6 at Amaluma village. (Photo Courtesy: ATMA Dimapur)Immanuel College, Dimapur held a short launching programme at the College auditorium on February 2 as part of its silver jubilee celebration. Sharatchandra Singh, Principal Immanuel College spoke at the event, where he gave a brief history of the College and highlighted achievements of the College till date. (Photo Courtesy: Immanuel College)Community Orientation Programme (COP) on health was organized by Christian Institute of Health Science and Research (CIHSR) from February 4 to 8 at GMS, Hazadisa Village. The COP was held to create awareness on health and highlighted different types of diseases to the community and school students in the village.Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany, Christ King Convent, Kohima celebrated golden jubilee on February 6 at Christ King Church, Kohima. The main celebrant of the Holy Eucharist was Bishop Dr. James Thoppil, the Bishop of Kohima Diocese. Priests, nuns and church leaders from various Parish and places joined the celebration, Sr. M.Joy BS, Provincial Superior, North East Province presided over the felicitation function.School of Nursing, District Hospital Dimapur (DHD) conducted the 5th lamp lighting and oath taking ceremony on February 6 at the Chapel Hall, District Hospital Dimapur. Dr Z Kheashito Zhimo, Medical Superintendent, DHD exhorted the gathering. The programme was chaired by Vikhotsono Terhuja Nursing Tutor, while Reverend Yhunlo Thong invoked God’s blessings. Lamp Lighting and oath taking ceremony was conducted by Bendangsangla, Nursing tutor.Tening village in Peren district got its new SDEO office on February 8. Advisor of School Education KT Sukhalu unveiled the stone and graced the inaugural programme as the special guest.Nagaland Minister for Urban Development & Municipal Affairs, Metsubo Jamir attended the 67th Development Authority of Nagaland (DAN), Board of Directors meeting held at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur on February 8. DAN Chairman, DAN Secretary, CEO (DMC), DAN Board members, officials from Urban Development Department and Law and Justice Department were among other attendees.Don Bosco College Kohima (DBCK) felicitated Rüsokhrienuo Chadi, 4th Semester BA Education Honors, NSS volunteer, for marching at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26. She is the first NSS volunteer from DBCK to participate in the parade. Pinky Sagolsem, NSS programme officer called it a big achievement. The DBCK Alumni President Poji, General Secretary Sedivile, Secretary Christian also felicitated Chadi.DEF Peren personnel from Jalukie Police Station on January 30 arrested two persons identified as Paongam and Chungen in Jalukie while allegedly attempting to smuggle large quantity of prescription drugs. 14,000 capsules of spasmo proxyvon and 600 tablets of nitrazepam were recovered from their possession, a press release from the Superintendent of Police, Peren informed. The release added that a case was registered in this connection and the two arrested persons were forwarded to the court. (Photo Courtesy: DEF Peren)