Conservation of Black Soft Shell Turtle officials elected Wokha, June 17 (MExN): Officials have been elected for Conservation of Black Soft Shell Turtle, Akuk Village for smooth functioning of the organisation, according to a press release from the newly elected president, Surenthung Enny. Other officials and members of the organisation are: Secretary - Abel M. Lotha; Finance - Khutemo Humtsoe; Spokesperson - Wobemo. Lotha; Executive Member - C. Robin Lotha; Member - Machan Lotha; Member - Moyothung Shitiri; Advisory Board - Akuk Village Council. The organisation will induct more officials, members and Advisory Board Members after organising meeting with the village council, villagers, students’ union, the release said. As of now, the above mentioned officials will function the organisation till further notice, it added. DDADU informs to claim autorickshaw Dimapur, June 17 (MExN): Dimapur District Autorickshaw Drivers’ Union (DDADU) has informed that one Alpha autorickshaw bearing registration number NL-07F-6969, which was registered lost on January 7, 2017, has been recovered. Therefore, the rightful owner has been asked to claim the same from the DDADU office within seven days with original documents. Later, no claim will be entertained, stated a press release from DDADU president, I Vitoshe Kinimi and general secretary, Inito L Shohe. Ollo Students’ Union mourns Dimapur, June 17 (MExN): The Ollo Students’ Union (OSU) has expressed pain over the sudden demise of SS Khaplang, NSCN (K) Chairman on June 9 at Taka. Acknowledging that his death is a great loss to the Naga nation, OSU in a condolence message described him as a legendary leader and freedom fighter, a man of principle who had stood firm without compromising on Naga rights, and dedicated his entire life for the cause of Naga sovereignty. Further, the union conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members, all rank and file of NSCN (K) and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace. The message was issued by OSU general secretary, Yangring Hangmü and president, John Muniak. VBS materials to be ordered from head office Bangalore Dimapur, June 17 (MExN): NEI VBS Director, Dimapur, H Hammei Buchem has informed all the churches that VBS materials this year will be supplied only from VBS Head Office, Bangalore. Therefore, those who would like to have VBS programme and need materials for the same have been asked to order from the Bangalore Head Office only. The address is: VBS National Director, #3, 1st Main Road, Lingayapuram, St Thomas Town Post, Bangalore – 560084, phone number – 08025479336, mobile number – 09448571719. UGC extends schemes under 12th Plan Tening, June 17 (DIPR): The University Grants Commission (UGC) has extended the schemes being implemented during l2th Plan till September 30, 2017. PK Thakur, Financial Advisor issued a notification that the UGC should review, examine and get approved its schemes immediately as six months extension has been granted by the Department of Expenditure to implement the ongoing l2th Plan schemes beyond March 31, 2017. The public notice of even number dated March 29, 2017 reads: “All the ongoing schemes of the UGC under the Plan Head would continue up to 30.09.2017 and expenditure therein would be admitted up to 30.09.2017. Their further continuance beyond 30.09.2017 would depend on the outcome of the review by the UGC.” NSCN (R) relieves Kohima Town Commander Dimapur, June 17 (MExN): The NSCN/GPRN (Reformation) has informed that Maj. Neibu of Angami region has been relieved/ withdrawn from the post of Kohima Town Commander. The NSCN (R) through its MIP has asked Maj. Neibu to report at the Cease Fire Supervisory Board office, Mon within 5 days for his further assignment. NCSU expresses grief Kohima, June 17 (MExN): Nagaland Contractors’ & Suppliers’ Union (NCSU) head office, Kohima has expressed grief to hear of the demise of Yanbenshio Tungoe, father of Ntsenthung Tungoe, NCSU Vice President, on June 16 at Akuk village. The union expressed sorrow and shared sympathy with the bereaved family members. “In his death we have lost such a great father from our family and the vacuum created by him will be difficult to fill, but the legacy he left behind will remain,” stated a condolence note from Imsünok Jamir, NCSU secretary. The deceased leaves behind his wife, nine children, and grandchildren. King’s Welfare Society elects new officials Dimapur, June 17 (MExN): King’s Welfare Society, Dimapur elected a new team of office bearers at its general meeting held on June 10 at the treasurer’s residence. The new team will be led by Yashi Jamir as president, Hanilong Pongen – general secretary, Tareb Jamir – finance secretary, Sunep – information secretary. ADC Pfutsero urges officers to stay in station Pfutsero, June 17 (DIPR): Consequent upon the posting of administrative officers under Pfutsero subdivision, ADC Pfutsero, Zeneikhonuo Vimero convened a coordination meeting of the sub divisional heads of offices, including the 9th Assam Rifles, DEF, 5th NAP C COY, SBI, Cooperative Bank, Post Office, DIET etc on June 16 at the ADC office conference hall. The ADC in her speech urged the officers to stay in station and be more sincere in their works. She also stressed on the importance of team work and called for more coordination among the departments. She thanked the officers for responding to the meeting and requested them to consistently coordinate and work with each other. Various issues and problems were also discussed during the meeting.
