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First meeting of CPU Kohima, May 2 (MExN): MLA Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, Chairman, Committee on Public Undertakings (CPU), Nagaland Legislative Assembly has convened the first meeting of the newly constituted CPU for the year 2016-17 on May 6 at 11:00 am in the assembly committee room to take stock of the unfinished business of the Committee and also to chalk out the work programme for the said year. All members of the Committee have been requested to attend the said meeting.     Joint coordination meeting held at Changtongya Changtongya, May 2 (DIPR): Joint Co-ordination meeting of officers and staff of ADC Tuli and SDO (C) Changtongya was held on April 29 at Dobashi customary court, Changtongya. Chumlamo Humtsoe, SDO (C) Changtongya, who chaired the programme, thanked Sentiwapang Aier, ADC Tuli under whose leadership such co-ordination meeting was conceived. He said such meeting will bring understanding and togetherness between the two offices. Sentiyanger said that the main purpose of the meeting was to have proper coordination and cooperation so they will get to know one another in a better way. Interaction session followed after the meeting.     KMC asks public not to dump wastes on roadside Kohima, May 2 (MExN): The Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) has stated that there have been instances in the past wherein the public, in the process of cleaning and clearing drainages, have dumped wastes (both wet & dry) on the road side. "This neither adds to the cleanliness of their surroundings nor to the health of the public,” the KMC stated in a release. In this regard, KMC administrator Kovi Meyase has appealed not to dump such wastes on the roadsides, more particularly so, at this time when repair and maintenance of Kohima town road is being undertaken.  

  SASTA executive meeting on May 3 Kohima, May 2 (MExN): The Southern Angami School Teachers' Association (SASTA) has convened an executive meeting on the May 3 at 1:00 pm, at Vivori Lounge Kigwema. Therefore, all the executive members and well wishers are requested to attend the meeting positively.     Comprehensive plan for development of Coffee in Nagaland prepared Our Correspondent Kohima | May 2 The state’s department of land resources has prepared a five years comprehensive plan for development of coffee in Nagaland for a total area of 5000 Ha. This will cover all districts of Nagaland to be implemented in convergence with the Coffee Board of India. According to the annual administrative report of the department, the department of land resources is taking up coffee plantation in Nagaland in view of the favorable climatic condition and market potential. The report stated that 10,000 household has been identified across the state. District wise household identified includes; Kohima- 1548, Wokha- 888, Peren- 980, Dimapur- 800, Mokokchung- 994, Tuensang- 810, Longleng- 690, Mon- 860, Zunheboto- 900, Phek- 840 and Kiphire- 690. The report stated that during 2015-16, a total of 6,00,000 saplings raised and planted, covering 230 Ha. and 450 household.     Kheshepu Baptist Church celebrates 25 Years Zunheboto, May 2 (DIPR): Kheshepu Baptist Church (KBC), under Zunheboto District celebrates 25 years of its existence on April 29 and 30 under the theme ‘Christ Has Set Us Free.’ Addressing host of congregation as special guest, Parliamentary Secretary, Art & Culture, Eshak Konyak said, jubilee is a time not only for celebration but also to thank the Almighty God for all the blessings He has bestowed upon the believers. Exhorting the congregation to trust God and repose faith as one celebrates jubilee, the Parliamentary Secretary asked the believers to retrospect and introspect for better future and exhorted Kheshepu Baptist Akukuhou to love, respect and help one another through this jubilee. The celebration was also enthralled with special presentation from Aloino Sutsa and SBCZ. Head GB, Lita Old delivered welcome address and was chaired by Associate Pastor, Akaluto. Host of dignitaries who accompanied Parliamentary Secretary includes IPR, Parliamentary Secretary, Khekaho Assumi, ADC, Nungsangmenla Imchen, EAC, Kemciyile, DPRO, Lanuakum and host of officials.



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