News in brief

AR ex-servicemen rally today Kohima, August 31 (MExN): The Assam Rifles ex-servicemen rally will take place on September 1 from 8:30 am onwards at HQ IGAR ground, Kohima. The event will be attended by ex-servicemen Veer Naris, war widows from Kohima, Wokha, Phek and Kiphire districts and all ranks of Assam Rifles fraternity. The event is being organized to honour the sacrifice and patriotism of ex-servicemen and extend gratitude to the veterans. The rally will be marked by CGHS lecturer, open session, stalls, motivational song for veterans etc.     LIC 60th anniv today Kohima, August 31 (MExN): The Life Insurance Corporation of India will be commemorating its 60th anniversary on September 1 at 11 am at LIC Kohima Branch office. MLA and former minister Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu will be the chief guest.  

  IGNOU extends last date for admission Kohima, August 31 (MExN): The last date for submission of filled in admission forms for different programmes (except BCA, MCA, PGDWGS, MAWGS, PGDIS and DBPOFA) offered under Common Prospectus (Masters, Bachelors & Diploma programmes) at IGNOU for July 2016 Session has been extended up to September 15 with a late fee of Rs.300. The Student Handbook & Prospectus can be obtained from IGNOU Study Centres in Kohima, Dimapur, Mon, Tuensang, Mokokchung, Zunheboto, Longleng, Kiphire, Jalukie, Phek and Wokha or from IGNOU Regional Centre, Kohima. Interested candidates may send their filled in application forms to IGNOU Regional Centre, Kohima.