NIIT Dimapur closed from Oct 8-11 Dimapur, October 7 (MExN): NIIT Dimapur center's classes will remain suspended from October 8 to 11 owing to Puja holidays. The centre will reopen on Wednesday, October 12. Informing this in a press release, Ajay Sethi on behalf of the institute wished all the citizens of Nagaland a very happy Durga Puja and Vijaya Dashmi. “May the goddess bring peace & prosperity in every citizen's life,” the release wished. Meanwhile, all interested candidates who need clarifications with regard to the lucky offer for free GNIIT course worth Rs.1.72 lakh were asked to call Daniel Changkiri at 96121-71341. Horticulture department informs Kohima, October 7 (DIPR): The Directorate of Horticulture has informed that the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, GoI has issued Expression of Interest (EOI) inviting proposals from interested applicants to set up 100 integrated Cold Chain Projects with last date of receipt of proposal being October 17. Interested entrepreneurs may contact the Directorate of Horticulture, GoN or can access the website of the Ministry, www.mofpi.nic.in for terms and conditions. Khiamniungans in Myanmar celebrate Tsokum Khamti, October 7 (MExN): Khiamniungan Nagas in Myanmar celebrated Tsokum festival on October 5 at Zephyugone Zingkaling, Khamti, Myanmar. Around 300 delegates from Kachin, Chin, and Shan, besides all the 7 Naga tribes of Myanmar and from Lamkang and Maring from Tamu took part in the celebration, informed a press release. Rev. Dr. Sein Maun, Convener, Steering Committee, Naga Public Organisation and U Aung Thut, President, NLTC and U Hla Tun, former MP spoke on the occasion. Tsokum is week-long festival celebrated by the Khiamniungan to mark the pre-harvest and to seek abundant blessings from God. Scholarship deadline for people with disabilities Kohima, October 7 (MExN): The Directorate of Social Welfare, Nagaland today informed all students with disabilities and institutions dealing with persons with disabilities that the last date of registration for scholarship on National Scholarship portal 2.0 has been extended to October 31, 2016. A press release received here stated that Aadhaar number has been made mandatory for availing the benefit of the scholarship scheme. All applicants have been asked to link their Aadhaar number with bank account. For details, visit www.nsp.gov.in.
