PMAY – GRAMIN to be launched today Kohima, February 28 (MExN): The Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (PMAY) - GRAMIN will be launched on March 1, 11:00 am at Rural Development directorate’s conference hall in Kohima with C.L. John, Minister for RD & REPA as the chief guest. In this regard, all Project Directors, Programme Officers (PMAY), BDOs and Computer Assistants of all the districts have been directed to attend positively. This information was released to the media by Imnukshila, Joint Director, PMAY, Rural Development, Nagaland. AR apprehend one with arms Dimapur, February 28 (MExN): Troops of 41 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) apprehended one person along with one .22 mm pistol and four live rounds of assorted ammunitions during an operation conducted at DC Court, Hill View, Dimapur on February 26. The operation was launched along with police representative, according to a press release from Assam Rifles. The apprehended individual identified as David Sangtam (36), the AR alleged, has been involved in extortion from shopkeepers using identity card and weapons. He was also apprehended earlier for arms dealing in September 2016, it added. The apprehended person along with the recovered arms and ammunition was handed over to Diphupar Police Station for further investigation. NMM/NBCC condoles Dimapur, February 28 (MExN): Nagaland Missions Movement/NBCC has expressed sadness and grief at the demise of Rev. M. Hankiu Joshua, former Church and Mission Secretary, YBBA and NMM Board Member. In his demise, the NBCC has lost a mission leader who loved the Lord and had a heart for the lost soul, stated a message from Rev. Andrew Semp, Director, NMM/NBCC. “Our prayer to God is to let his soul rest in peace,” it said, adding, “May our God, the comforter of all, give His peace and solace to his wife and children at this time of bereavement.” NPGN/NNC (N/A) terminates one Kohima, February 28 (MExN): As per the decision of the NPGN/NNC (N/A) cabinet, Kihoto Chophi, UT-1 Secretary (Former Finance Secretary) has been terminated from the national service for violation of the Azha of the land, informed a press release from MIP Kilonser, NPGN/NNC (N/A). Therefore, all concerned individuals/well wishers have been informed not to deal with him under any circumstances. “In case of failure to comply, the defaulters shall be deemed as doing at their own risk,” the release said. Meanwhile, the NPGN/NNC (N/A) informed that Chenithung Lotha (Tatar) has been appointed as Lotha region caretaker w.e.f. the date of issuing this notice. The NPGN/NNC (N/A) requested all individuals and well wishers to co-operate with Chenithung for the smooth functioning of the government as well as for the common cause of Nagas in general. NSCN (R) informs Dimapur, February 28 (MExN): The NSCN/GPRN (R) has informed all the business establishments and various unions under UT-1 jurisdiction not to entertain any individual without the consent and knowledge of Chairman UT-1 and Secretary. A press release from MIP, NSCN (R) further warned that anyone dealing without knowledge of the authority concerned will be doing so at their own risk. For further queries and clarification, contact 8575188109, 7085605559. NSLA office relocated Kohima, February 28 (MExN): The Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) has informed in a press release that its office was recently relocated to the basement of the Kohima District Court building near Deputy Commissioner’s office complex, Kohima. NSLSA also informed that it will conduct district wise Para Legal Volunteers’ orientation training covering all the 11 districts. Meanwhile, the Authority is mobilizing Master Trainers (TOT) and Legal Aid Counsels to undertake the orientation training along with the respective secretaries of District Legal Services Authority in the month of March.
