Last date for IGNOU admission extended Kohima, January 14 (MExN): The last date for submission of both Fresh and Re-registration (2nd & 3rd Year Registration) Admission Forms for different programmes at IGNOU for January 2017 Session has been extended up to January 23, 2017 without late fee. The Student Handbook & Prospectus can be obtained from IGNOU Study Centres in Kohima, Dimapur, Mon, Tuensang, Mokokchung, Zunheboto, Longleng, Kiphire, Jalukie, Phek and Wokha or from IGNOU Regional Centre, Kohima. Interested candidates can apply online at www.ignou.ac.in or send their filled in application forms to IGNOU Regional Centre, Kohima. SBI Pungro appealed to issue lower denomination notes Pungro, January 14 (MExN): The Public Forum Pungro Sub-Division (PFPSD) has appealed to the State Bank of India (SBI), Pungro branch to issue lower denomination notes of Rs. 500, Rs. 100 and Rs. 50. A press release from PFPSD stated that the bank has reportedly been issuing Rs. 2000 notes only, “thus causing immense hardship to the people of rural area for their business transaction.” President of PFPSD, S. Kiusumew Yimchunger stated that the currency note of Rs. 2000 has affected the general public of Pungro sub-division, including the business community and public, because of shortage of change. Therefore, the PFPSD on behalf of the general public of Pungro sub-division has requested the SBI branch to issue smaller notes to the general public to ensure smooth transaction of business and other related works. Hindi teachers informed Dimapur, January 14 (MExN): The All Nagaland Hindi Teachers’ Union (ANHTU) has informed all the CSS Hindi teachers to submit their following personal details to their respective district representatives on or before January 18, 2017: Name, posting place, personal contact, DDO, SDEO, HM. A press release from ANHTU president, Rometo Sema and CSS Convenor, Ilika Sumi requested all members to submit the above cited details urgently as it is directed by Ministry of Human Resource Department, Government of India. DC Dimapur informs on Govt vehicles Dimapur, January 14 (MExN): In connection with the ensuing Urban Local Bodies’ Election 2017, all Government officials and departments have been informed to send all the Government vehicles of their respective offices or departments for checking on January 17 at 11:00 am to the State Stadium near DC office junction. Kesonyu Yhome (IAS), Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur in a press release has asked all concerned to note that failure to comply with this order will invite penalties under section 167 of the Representation of People Act 1951. LLRUD condemns Dimapur, January 14 (MExN): The Lower Lotha Range Union, Dimapur (LLRUD) has expressed heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family of the woman who was found killed at the premises of 7th NAP Bn. HQ at Bhandari Town on January 8, 2017. Expressing pain that “such ghastly killing took place in our very own kitchen”, the union in a press release condemned the act of the perpetrator. The release was appended by W. Chenithung Humtsoe, Secretary and Orenyimo Kikon, President of LLRUD. SBCC 13th Children Rally Dimapur, January 14 (MExN): The 13th Children Rally of Secheku Baptist Church Council (SBCC) Children Ministry under the theme ‘Keep looking unto Jesus’ (Hebrew 12:2) began at Chizami Baptist Church on January 13 and will conclude on January 15. Sunday school departments of 15 churches under SBCC are taking part in the Children Rally. Speakers of the rally are Vikuo Rhi, Youth Secretary, NBCC, Edechoi Rose, Director, Children Ministry, CBCC, Keduhuto Dazo, Chairman, SBCC. Participants will compete in the following items: Bible Story Telling, Solo, Duet (Indigenous), Male Voice, Guitar Ensemble, Worship Dance, Painting, Folk Dance, and Theme Song. Fellowship with 44 Assam Rifles Dimapur, January 14 (MExN): A fellowship programme was held between 44 Assam Rifles and social leaders on January 9. The occasion hosted by the Commandant and all officers of 44 Assam Rifles was graced by social leaders headed by Rev. Dr. Mar Atsongchanger, Executive Secretary, ABAM, Impur, an AR press note informed. The fellowship commenced with a musical performance by the Assam Rifles band which was followed by speech from the guests, it said. Points for building a closer tie, mutual co-operation and harmony between paramilitary force and the locals were also discussed at the event, it added. The fellowship concluded with a prayer by Rev. Dr. Mar Atsongchanger.
