
Lerie Panchayat informs Kohima, May 18 (MExN): The Lerie Panchayat has informed that there will be a mass social work in the colony from 6:00 am to 8:00 am on May 20. The work shall be in between National Highway, Lerie Panchayat Gate and Heliport in the Colony. In this regard, no vehicle shall be allowed to ply during the social working hours except emergency case, school going vehicles and buses, a press release informed. Failure to comply with the directive would result in a penalty being imposed, it cautioned. Pensioners of Kohima (South) informed Kohima, May 18 (MExN): All the Pensioners both (Life & Family) drawing pension from Sr. Treasury Office Kohima (South) has been informed that the Physical verification will be held from June 1 to 30 at the Sr. Treasury Office Kohima (South) during office hours. All the Pensioners are to appear for Physical verification along with PPO book, renewed 1/Card and Bank account Passbook, failing which payment will be stopped, a press release issued by Laochuba Pongener, Sr. TReasury Officer, Kohima South Treasury stated. AIDS candlelight memorial on May 21 Kohima, May 18 (MExN): The Network of Naga People Living with HIV/AIDS is all set to observe International AIDS Candlelight Memorial on May 21, 5:00 pm at Naga Hospital Authority Kohima under the theme “Ending AIDS Together.” Dr. Thorhusie Katiri, Medical Superintendent NHAK will be the guest speaker. Significance of the day will be given by Lanu, President NNP+. Ape Venuh elevated to Collective Leadership Dimapur, May 18 (MExN): The Chakhesang Region of the NSCN (IM) has extended “heartiest congratulations” to Lt Col (Retd) Neipfupe (Ape) Venuh, Kilonser, on being elevated to Member of the Collective Leadership. A press release from the Caretaker CAO, Chakhesang Region, Lt Col (Retd) Chelo Mero expressed gratitude to Gen (Retd) Khole, Vice President, and Ato Kilonser Th. Muivah, and all the Collective Leadership Members for elevating Venuh to the “high post” in the government. “The region wishes them and prays that almighty God continues to grant wisdom, good health and long life,” the CAO statement added. CME on ald, pancreatitis on May 20 Kohima, May 18 (MExN): A Continuing Medical Education (CME) on Alcoholic liver disease (ald) and pancreatitis will take place on May 20 at Hotel Japfu Kohima at 5:00 pm under the aegis of Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima. The speakers include: Dr. C. W Nyuthe, MD (Medicine); Dr. Rosemary Thurr, MS (Obs & Gynae); Dr. Mhashevisu Sothu, MS (Surgery); and Dr. Albert Thupitor, MD (Medicine). New PIO, APIO for Dimapur DC office Dimapur, May 18 (MExN): The Additional Deputy Commissioner Sara Jamir Dimapur has been designated as the Public Information Officers (PIO) in the Dimapur DC Office with immediate effect. DC Dimapur Kesonyu Yhome in a press notification informed that the Extra Assistant Commissioner Kemchiyile is also designated as the Assistant PIO. NSBB to celebrate International Biodiversity Day Kohima, May 18 (DIPR): The Nagaland State Biodiversity Board ( NSBB) is celebrating the International Day for Biological Diversity under the theme “Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism” on May 22 at Capital Convention Centre opposite Nagaland Civil Secretariat building, Kohima from 10:00 am. Principal Chief Conservator of Forest & Head of Forest Force, I. Panger Jamir, IFS will grace the celebration as Special Guest. The highlights of the programme will include prize distribution, recitation by winner of the essay competition and special number by The Vineyard School. The programme will be chaired by Chairman NSBB, T. Lotha IFS (Rtd) and will also deliver the keynote address. Words of gratitude will be proposed by KeneizenoSeletsu.