CANSSEA meeting on Feb 26
Kohima, February 22 (MExN): As per the decision during the General Conference of CANSSEA on May 22, 2015 regarding formation of Kohima District CANSSEA unit, a meeting will be held with all Head of Offices of Kohima district on February 26 at Central CANSSEA Office at 3:00 pm. The meeting will discuss on formation of Kohima District CANSSEA unit and election of new office bearers for the same, a press release from CANSSEA President, Takatoba Aier and General Secretary, Dr. R. Elithung Lotha informed. All concerned have been requested to attend the meeting.
Governor Acharya to grace Discover North East Yatra
Kohima, February 22 (DIPR): Department of Art and Culture in collaboration with NEZCC Dimapur is organizing ‘Discover North East Yatra 2016’ on February 23 at State Academy Hall, Kohima. Governor of Nagaland PB Acharya will grace the occasion as the chief guest. The programme will be attended by artists from different parts of the country. In the programme, Director of Art and Culture, Kohima, Vevo Sapuh will deliver the welcome address, while NEZCC official will give the introductory speech.
NSF on birth certificates issue
Kohima, February 22 (MExN): The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) while sharing its concern regarding the recent issue on birth certificates issued by the Government of Nagaland to residents of Assam has appealed to the Government of Nagaland to expedite the clarification process of the documents. In a press statement, NSF Secretary Education and Editor Müphatho Nyuthe impressed upon the Nagaland government to thoroughly investigate and strictly examine the documents received from the Government of Assam and authenticate every single document and nullify/ cancel any forged or illicitly procured documents. The Federation further stated that it will monitor the issue and will not allow any individual or agency to obtain such important document through illegal means.
Angami Sekrenyi festival at Tuophema
Kohima, February 22 (MExN): Angami Sekrenyi (Phousanyi) festival 2016 will be celebrated from February 26 to 27 in Tuophema village, about 41 km away from state capital Kohima. MLA Namri Nchang will grace the occasion as the chief guest. The inaugural function, commencing 10:00 am, will be chaired by Kechangulie Kense. Tuophema Village Council chairman Pfuduolhou Kense will deliver welcome address. Day one (February 26) of the event will be marked by folk tune, folk dance, folk song and mass Tuophema folk dance. Day two (February 27) will be marked by folk song competition, traditional yelling competition, indigenous games competition, top spinning, indigenous catapult, muzzle loading gun shooting and spear kicking. All competitions will have cash awards for the first and second winners. Indigenous games competition is open to both national and international tourists, while entry fee of Rs. 500 will have to be paid for each competition.
DC Kohima notifies on arms license
Kohima, February 22 (DIPR): The Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, Rovilatuo Mor, has notified to all the defaulting arms license holders to produce their license and furnish required particulars in prescribed format latest by March 18, 2016 alongwith a photo copy of the arms license and one recent passport size photo of the license holder (scanned photo not accepted). Forms can be collected and submitted in the office of Deputy Commissioner, Kohima and office of ADC Tseminyu and Chiephobozou. The DC has also informed that the NDAL Project for digitization of the records of arms license and issue of Unique Identification Number (UIN) to all the licenses has been extended till March 31, 2016. Arms license without the UIN will become invalid after March 31, 2016.
Workshop by ASU & Path Finders
Kohima, February 22 (MExN): Angami Students’ Union (ASU) in collaboration with Path Finders will be holding the 7th series of workshop under the one year project "The Morung: Heart of listening and back to one's roots" at ASU office in Kohima on February 27 at 10:30am. The speaker for the series is Visier Sanyü Meyasetsu, who will speak on the topic "Rethinking of a New Angami Identity". The ASU has invited elders, intellectuals and student representatives for the talk. Interested participants can contact and confirm their presence through these numbers: 9402816910 or 9612678999, informed Tsiu Seyie, Education Secretary, ASU.
ZAPO general session on Feb 27
Kohima, February 22 (MExN): The 43rd general session of Zuketsa Area Public Organization (ZAPO) will be held on February 27 at ZAPO Hall, Zuketsa town in Phek. Senowekha K. Kenye, Director, Geology & Mining will be the main speaker. ZAPO has invited all Kuzha Netho Ketshü Gazetted officers, retired gazetted officers, office bearers of ZAPO town units and leaders of various organizations to attend the session.
PMEGP beneficiaries informed
Kohima, February 22 (MExN): All the beneficiaries of PMEGP for the year 2015-2016 under Zunheboto district have been informed that there will be an emergency meeting on February 26, 10:00 am at District Industries office premises. All the beneficiaries have been requested to attend the said meeting without fail to discuss the matter relating to non-sanction of loan. Those who fail to attend the meeting will be liable to a fine of Rs. 500.
KPA students offer condolences
Zunheboto, February 22 (MExN): The 2009-2012 batch of Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu (KPA), Zunheboto has expressed condolences to the bereaved family of Er. Imti, who passed away on February 20 at KPA. Er. Imti was a lecturer in the Electrical Engineering branch at KPA. A condolence message from Aga Rengma on behalf of the KPA ’09-’12 Batch Forum said, “Personally, he was not my branch lecturer but he was always a good friend with the patience to listen to his students’ grievances. He was also behind most of the activities of the students encouraging and as advisor that brought about some changes to the lone Engineering institute in the state.” He shall be remembered as one of the patrons to the students’ community, the note added.
