Allotment of BSUP flats kept in abeyance
Kohima, March 4 (MExN): In supersession of its earlier notification, Department of Municipal Affairs has kept in abeyance the allotment of BSUP flats under JnNURM “due to certain technical reasons.” However, the approved list of identified beneficiaries will remain unchanged, stated a press release appended by Dr. Maongwati Aier, Secretary to the Government of Nagaland. Further directives in this regard will be issued in due course, the release added.
DNSU to organize PAN Card Service Camp
Dimapur, March 4 (MExN): Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) is organizing a three-day PAN Card Service Camp in collaboration with the UTIITSL (UTI Infrastructure Technology and Service Limited) from March 7 to 9 at the office of DNSU, near Fire Brigade, Dimapur. DNSU has informed all students above the age of 18 years to avail the service in a government prescribed rate. A press release from DNSU further noted that PAN card has become mandatory for opening bank account, depositing cash (above certain amount), buying property, filling tax returns, getting loans etc. Details regarding documents required for obtaining PAN card can be found on the UTIITSL website.
Meeting of committee on prohibition, gambling
Kohima, March 4 (MExN): A meeting of the Select Committee on Nagaland Prohibition of Gambling and Promotion and Regulation of Online Games of Skill Bill, 2015 has been fixed on March 8, 11:00 am in the Committee room of the Assembly Secretariat for adoption of the Committee’s report. Therefore, all the Committee members have been requested to attend the meeting.
BJP receives application for Rajya Sabha polls
Dimapur, March 4 (MExN): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Nagaland State unit has officially received an application from an aspiring candidate Hurui Zeliang for the lone Rajya Sabha seat. A press release from BJP Nagaland General Secretary, Mathew K Janger informed that Hurui Zeliang was an active member of BJP Nagaland when NC Zeliang was the president. He is presently serving in the following: Member, Human Resource Development (HRD) Nagaland; Advisor, Janjati Vikas Sami ti Nagaland; Patron, Zeliang Heraka Association Nagaland; Visitor, Nagaland University.
NRDSA meeting on March 11
Kohima, March 4 (MExN): The Nagaland Rural Development Service Association (NRDSA) will hold its meeting of Advisors, Executives and Office Bearers with regard to the Association’s forthcoming Silver Jubilee Celebration at the conference hall of the Directorate Office on March 11 at 3 pm. A press note issued by N Kupto Achumi, General Secretary, has requested all to attend the meeting positively.
Rhieo Youth Organization issues ban
Kohima, March 4 (MExN): The Rhieo Youth Organization of Kohima Village has issued a ban on burning of jungle, fishing, and hunting, destroying flora and fauna, “employing/ renting/ harbouring of any illegal immigrants” in its jurisdiction. Anyone found violating the mentioned directives will be penalized according to the village customary law, informed a press note issued by Teisovilie Linyü, Vice President and Seyiekhrietuo Suokhrie, General Secretary.
