NSF appeals to Sainik School students Kohima, March 1 (MExN): “Perturbed” by the issue among higher secondary students at Sainik School, Punglwa, Naga Students' Federation (NSF) has appealed to the authority, parents and students of the school to amicably settle the matter at the earliest. “It is uncalled for that such incident could crop up when it is claimed to be manned by reputed faculty and administration,” stated a press release issued by Imtiyapang, Education Secretary, NSF. The Federation further urged all the students to restrain from taking up any course of action on their own stating it will only escalate the issue. SPCCTGJSC general meeting Tseminyu, March 1 (MExN): St. Peter's Catholic Church Tesophenyu Golden Jubilee Steering Committee (SPCCTGJSC) has convened a general meeting on March 12, 10:00 am at the church premises in Tesophenyu. Therefore, all the various committees have been requested to participate positively with creative suggestions, valuable inputs and latest development of the respective committees. PVSU informs govt employees Wokha, March 1 (MExN): Pongidong Village Students’ Union (PVSU) has issued a notification to all the government employees (Medical, Education and Power departments) within Pongidong village to attend to their assigned duties sincerely without fail. A press release from PVSU president, Nzanchumo Humtsoe and general secretary, Benathung E. Tsopoe cautioned that the union will initiate surprise checking at any time, during which, any government employee found absent without proper leave will be dealt sternly. Therefore, the students’ union has requested all the departments concerned to cooperate for the welfare of the students’ community in particular and the public in general. DRFCB selects new team of officials Dimapur, March 1 (MExN): The Dhansiri River Flood Control Board (DRFCB) has selected new team of office bearers, executive members and advisors for the tenure 2016-2020. The new team will be led by Hokheto Kiba as chairman and Hokheto Kiba and Tovishe R. Achumi as vice-chairmen, a press release received here informed. NIC to celebrate ‘A decade of RTI in Nagaland’ Kohima, March 1 (DIPR): The Nagaland Information Commission (NIC) is scheduled to celebrate ‘A decade of RTI in Nagaland’ on March 5, 10:30 am at Capital Convention Centre, Kohima. The daylong programme will have inaugural session in the morning and plenary session in the evening respectively. Chief Minister of Nagaland, TR Zeliang will release the anniversary souvenir followed by inaugural address while the Chief Information Commissioner, Bukchem Phom will deliver welcome and keynote address. Chief Secretary of Nagaland, Pankaj Kumar (IAS) will propose vote of thanks. Assam Rifles apprehend three Dimapur, March 1 (MExN): 32 Assam Rifles apprehended three “key functionaries” of NSCN (K) from Eros Lane, Dimapur along with a weapon and tax collection receipts on February 22, according to a press release from Assam Rifles. “The individuals were planning to extort an amount of Rs. 1 lakh from a hotel owner on behalf of NSCN (K) when they were apprehended from a Black Rio car bearing Registration No NL 07C 3080,” the release said. The apprehended persons along with recovered items have been handed over to East Police Station, Dimapur. HIV awareness campaign in Dimapur Dimapur, March 1 (MExN): Naga Women Hoho Dimapur (NWHD) in collaboration with NSACS is launching HIV awareness campaign from March 3-5 in the following locations: March 3 – New Market from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm; March 4 – The Garden, Supermarket from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm; March 5 – Neingulie Memorial High School, Khermahal from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. A press release from NWHD Secretary has invited all to take part in the awareness campaign. School Education dept mourns Kohima, March 1 (MExN): The Director of School Education and the entire staff have mourned the sudden demise of Zenon Konyak, Sub-Divisional Education Officer (SDEO) of Mon, on February 26. The department prayed to God to grant solace to the bereaved family. CWWS launches weaving training Pfutsero, March 1 (MExN): The Chakhesang Women Welfare Society (CWWS), Pfutsero inaugurated a three months weaving training programme under Government Polytechnic Kohima, CDTP Scheme sponsored by MHRD, Government of India, on March 1. Around 30 women will be trained at the resource centre of CWWS during the three months period. The inaugural function, chaired by Zechete-u, was graced by Rev. Dr. Vezopa Tetseo, Executive Secretary, CBCC. AR level football ground Dimapur, March 1 (MExN): As part of Civic Action Programme, the Assam Rifles Training Centre and School has levelled football ground at Razhaphe village in Dhansiripar sub-division of Dimapur, according to a press release from Assam Rifles. The football ground and sports items were given to the chairperson and people of Razhaphe village by Commandant, Assam Rifles Training Centre and School on February 27. AG Sunday School teachers’ training Dimapur, March 1 (MExN): The Christian Education department of Assemblies of God of East India conducted Sunday School teachers’ training from February 11 to 13 at the Assembly of God Church, Shillong. The training was held under the theme, ‘Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it.’ The resource persons were Pastor Ivan and Jane and team from Australia. About 60 delegates from 7 states attended the training.
