Ape Chakhesang promoted as Collective Leadership Member Dimapur, June 13 (MExN): The CAO Caretaker, Secretary, and staff of UT-I, NSCN (IM) have lauded the Vice President Gen. Retd. Khole Konyak and Ato Kilonser Th. Muivah for promoting Kilonser Lt. Col. Retd. Neipfupe Venuh (Ape Chakhesang) to Collective Leadership Member. “We hope that under the able leaderships of Q. Tuccu and Lt. Col. Retd. Neipfupe Venuh, members Collective Leadership would usher in more progress and achievements,” stated a press statement from Ghokuto Chishi, Secretary, UT-I, NSCN (IM). NSCN (IM) condoles Dimapur, June 13 (MExN): The NSCN (IM) has expressed sadness over the demise of Chingmak Chang, who passed away on June 12. M. Daniel Lotha, Secretary to the GPRN informed that the deceased served the national service since August 6, 2006 and was a Razou Peyu of Chang Region when he breathed his last. “He was a man of dignity and motivation for the younger generation… Today he is no more in our midst but his tireless and effortless sacrifice to the cause will be cherished and respected by all Naga brethren,” it added. The GPRN further conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed to God for eternal peace of the departed soul. NAMK mourns Kohima, June 13 (MExN): The Northern Angami Mereyiemia Krotho (NAMK) has mourned the death of Neisatuo Keditsu on June 11. In his death, the Krotho said it “felt the tremor of losing a dynamic leader who has been a source of inspiration to our community.” A condolence message from NAMK general secretary, Kelhousithie Mere and president, Thekielie Kedistu added, “Your initiative and inner driven force in mobilisation of our community will continue to remain with the people you left.” The president and colleagues of NAMK further shared the sorrow with his wife Margarate Keditsu and children. It prayed to God to grant them solace and give peace to the departed soul. NSCN (IM) Kilo Affairs cautions Dimapur, June 13 (MExN): M. Daniel Lotha, Secretary, Kilo Affairs, NSCN (IM) today stated he has taken serious note of the “unauthenticated schemes framed in the name of Special Team masquerading in and around Dimapur intimidating general public imposing fines in the guise of checking anti-social activities.” The Secretary in a press release officially informed the public that there is no such Special Team in the NSCN (IM) as of now. Meanwhile, he warned against hiking the fixed rate (Rs. 150 only) of Labour work permit card registration. Any official/staff of the Kilo Affairs or authorized persons charging above the fixed registration fee, i.e. Rs. 150, shall be sternly dealt with, the release cautioned. October 10 is Nagaland Disaster Risk Reduction Day Kohima, June 13 (DIPR): The Home Department, NSDMA has informed that as per the decision taken during the SEC meeting held on January 30, 2017 under the Chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, the SEC has decided to observe October 10 as Nagaland Disaster Risk Reduction Day. Special drive to enroll left out electors Mokokchung, June 13 (DIPR): Addl. Deputy Commissioner & Electoral Registration Officer, Mokokchung has notified to all concerned that the schedule for special drive to enroll left out electors giving focus on first time electors in the age group of 18-21 years as per the photo electors w.r.t. 01-01-2017 as the qualifying date would be as follows: Door to door visit by BLOs - July 1 to 31; special campaign - July 8 and 22, publicity campaign - June 1 to July 31; disposal of forms received till July 31 by August 31. YGOA holds general session Tuensang, June 13 (MExN): The Yimchunger Gazetted Officers’ Association (YGOA) held its general session on June 10 at Circuit House, Dimapur. Presidential address was presented by Dr. Punsokiu followed by exhortation from YTC, YAA and Richard Yimto (IPS). Tohanba, Parliamentary Secretary for Municipal Affairs and T Torechu, Parliamentary Secretary for Election & Evaluation also exhorted the YGOA members. Earlier, Er. Suralo chaired the programme, while Pastor Akhum said the invocation.
