Wildfire in Tseminyu
Kohima, February 29 (MExN): A devastating wildfire broke out at Tseminyu area today, destroying fauna and flora. A source informed that one side of the area has been doused off, while the other side remains unable to be controlled. Meanwhile, Parliamentary Secretary for Housing Er. Levi Rengma will be visiting the site on March 1.
UNTABA cautions against collecting fund
Dimapur, February 29 (MExN): The United Naga Tribes Association on Border Areas (UNTABA) has informed all public concerned that the Association has never undertaken any step so far to raise fund for its activities, including its trip to Delhi on many occasions. UNTABA Chairman Hukavi T. Yeputhomi and General Secretary Imsumongba Pongen in a press release have therefore informed all concerned not to entertain anybody collecting fund(s) in the name of the UNTABA. It also warned “anybody using the name of the association and collecting funds and tarnishing the good name of the UNTABA.”
NPBCA organise Chaplain Ministry training
Dimapur, February 29 (MExN): Nagaland Police Baptist Churches Association (NPBCA) organized Chaplain Ministry training from February 26-28 at NPBCA Mission Compound. Three resource persons dwelled on the following topics during the training: ‘How to conduct Bible Study’ by Anshely Sumi, Executive Director, Aloino Centre, ‘Learning Counseling Skills’ and ‘Creative Ways to Prepare Sermon’ by Pusuinla Longkumer, Women Secretary, NPBCAWD and ‘Opportunities of Chaplain Ministry’ by Temsu, Pastor, 14th NAP (IR)Bn.
NLA Speaker convenes meeting of BAC members
Kohima, February 29 (MExN): Chotisuh Sazo, Speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly, who is also the Chairperson of Business Advisory Committee (BAC), has convened a meeting on March 3, 11:00 am in the Assembly Committee Room to finalise the Provisional Programme for the ensuing Eleventh Session of the Twelfth Assembly to commence from March 15 ,2016. Therefore, all the BAC members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail, informed a press release from Additional Secretary, NLA, K. Sekhose.
Meeting of Committee on Subordinate Legislation
Kohima, February 29 (MExN): Dr. TM Lotha, MLA and Chairperson, Committee on Subordinate Legislation (2015-2016) has fixed a meeting for consideration and adoption of the 42nd, 43rd, and 45th Report on March 5, 11:00 am in the Committee room of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly Secretariat. Therefore, all the members of the Committee on Subordinate Legislation (2015-16) have been requested to attend the meeting positively.
Former parliamentarians offer condolences
Kohima, February 29 (MExN): The Ex-Parliamentarians Association of Nagaland has expressed shock at the “sudden and untimely” demise of Er. T. Saku Aier, former MLA. The Association remembered Aier as not only a politician, but also an avid social worker and an educationalist who led a simple life. A condolence note issued by the Association President, T Khongo and General Secretary, Medokul Sophie further noted that in his passing away, “the state has lost a leader, creating a vacuum which cannot be filled.” All the members of Ex-Parliamentarians Association conveyed heartfelt condolences to the family members and prayed that his soul rest in peace.
