DC Dimapur informs parade contingents Dimapur, January 16 (MExN): Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome has informed all the parade contingents, including school contingents, under Dimapur district that the parade rehearsal for the Republic Day celebration 2017 will commence on January 18, 7:00 am onwards at DDSC Stadium. Kohima Police seize drug worth Rs 1.3 lakh Kohima, January 16 (MExN): Kohima Police personnel manning the Phesama check gate recovered 13,000 capsules of banned Spasmo Proxyvon drug worth Rs. 1,30,000/- from the possession of one person identified as Mujibur Rahman (19). The accused was travelling in a Manipur bound Tata Winger bearing registration number MN06L-8071, according to a press release from Atu Zumvü, Sub–Divisional Police Officer (South) & PRO, Kohima. He was taken into police custody for possession and transportation of the banned drug. Meanwhile, a regular case vide Kohima South PS Case No. 004/2017 U/S 21 (c) NDPS Act was registered against the arrested accused before he was remanded into judicial custody. KSON wishes to celebrate Mimkut festival with peace Dimapur, January 16 (MExN): As the Kukis all over Nagaland celebrate Mimkut festival, Kuki Students' Organisation, Nagaland (KSON) has wished all to celebrate the day with peace and bring joy, reconciliation and strengthen “our” rich cultures and traditions. Kuki people celebrate Mimkut, the post harvest festival, on January 17 every year. “The festival adds colors and unity among Kuki society. People enjoy this festival for two days with different cultural activities and performances. Kuki people show their talent and spirit of festival during the event,” stated a press release from Paotinsei, President, KSON. Nagaland Governor lauds Air India Kohima, January 16 (MExN): Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya has appreciated and congratulated Air India Limited and its Chairman and Managing Director, Ashwani Lohani for reserving six seats towards the front of its every domestic flight for women passengers travelling alone with no additional charges. “This move is a respect to women and will ensure safety of women and enhance comfort level for female passengers travelling alone. I hope other Airlines also take a cue and follow this example,” Acharya said in a letter to Lohani. BSF battalion repairs road Zunheboto, January 16 (MExN): 111 Bn BSF repaired the road between the battalion headquarters at Satakha and Kilomi. The Commandant and Coy Commander had surveyed the road and identified the worst patches prone to landslide and water logging requiring immediate repairs and the road maintenance project was undertaken, informed a press release from 111 Bn BSF. It pointed out that the state highway in the unit AOR connecting Zunheboto district with Kohima district has been left to nature’s mercy after the abandonment of the prestigious two lane road expansion project. “In view of the pathetic road condition, Adm and Ops activities of the Unit as well as the movement of the civilians have been greatly hampered specially during the rainy seasons. Moreover, travelling in such a road has not only become risky and dangerous but a challenge for the people,” it added.
