DBA invites frontal organizations to discourse Dimapur, October 20 (MExN): The Dimapur Bar Association (DBA) is organizing a discourse on the topic ‘Uniform Civil Code’ on November 5, 10:00 am at Lotha Hoho Ki, Dimapur. A press release from DBA president, Imti Imsong, and general secretary, A. Hukavi Zhimomi, stated that the Law Commission of India is formulating a Uniform Civil Code covering the entire country and “if it is introduced it shall cause hardship and social disorder to the Nagas which shall infringe Article 371A of the Constitution and rights of the Nagas.” The discourse is being organized to create awareness on the issue, according to the release. Therefore, the Bar has invited all the frontal organizations to send their representatives to participate in the discourse against the implementation of Uniform Civil Code. DC Phek informs DEO & SDEOs Phek, October 20 (DIPR): Deputy Commissioner, Phek has informed the DEO and SDEOs under Phek District not to make any deduction of salaries of any Government employee under them for the purpose of hosting the Veteran Football Tournament to be held at Phek. The earlier order to this effect stands cancelled. KVC social work on October 22 Kohima, October 20 (MExN): The Kigwema Village Council (KVC) is organizing a mass social work in Kigwema jurisdiction on October 22 on account for the forth upcoming Angami Youth Organization (AYO) silver jubilee celebration. All members of Kigwema Village are requested to participate without fail and also bring necessary tools. For more information, contact any of the KVC members. Social work in Common Cemetery Kohima, October 20 (MExN): St. Francis De Sales Church Kohima Town is organizing social work on October 22 in Common Cemetery below BSF Camp, in view of preparation for the celebration of ‘All Souls Day’ on November 2. Therefore, all are welcome to join the social work. CM to inaugurate Pungro Town Council Kohima, October 20 (MExN): Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang will be inaugurating Pungro Town Council and NST Bus Service from Dimapur to Pungro on October 25 at 11:00 am at Public Ground, Pungro Town. Short speech will be delivered by R. Tohanba, Parliamentary Secretary for Municipal Affairs and Economics & Statistics. Welcome address will be delivered by Kiusumew, President Public Forum, Pungro Sub Division while vote of thanks will be proposed by MLA T. Torechu, Chairman NKVIB. Disaster management awareness in Tsg Tuensang, October 20 (DIPR): The 2nd day training on Disaster Management Awareness was held at GHSS Thangjam School, Tuensang on October 19. The training is being organised by Home Guards and Civil Defense, Tuensang. District Commandant, Civil Defense and Home Guards, Tuensang, Nongvai E Phom in his introductory speech emphasized on the importance of such trainings while dealing with disasters. An evacuation drill was conducted by Lichemse, SI, Home Guards and Civil Defense Tuensang and his troops. Emergency method of rescue with proper techniques and utility of first aid tools during and after disaster was demonstrated by H/SI, Lima Ao and his team. Youth Parliament cum Quiz Competition in Tsg Tuensang, October 20 (DIPR): District level Youth Parliament cum Quiz Competition was held at GHSS Tuensang auditorium on October 18 with BDO Noksen Block, Ebou Chang as the chief guest. Students from GHSS Thangjam, GHSS Tuensang, GHSS Shamator, GHSS Noklak and Loyem Memorial College participated in the programme. The chief guest exhorted the students to be determined for success. He also gave career tips, where he stressed on determination, grace, positive thinking and walking on the right path. The quiz competition was held between five GHSS of the district with PGT GHSS Tuensang, Trilichem Sangtam as the quiz master. S. Muno Lame, Senthila, and Reliba H. Sangtam from GHSS Tuensang emerged winners of the quiz competition, while Sentihila of GHSS Tuensang bagged the Youth Parliament competition award. GHS Phüsachodü conduct workshop Kohima, October 20 (MExN): The Government High School (GHS) Phüsachodü organized a workshop with the theme ‘Gender sensitization and Education’ on October 14 at the school premises. The workshop, in the first session was held separately for boys and girls. The need to be honest and hard working rather than discriminate on account of gender was stressed by the resource persons. Personal hygiene and proper grooming as students was also highlighted. The second session which was a combined session of all the students was held in the school auditorium, where the headmaster Mese Kapfo exhorted the students to be obedient and to have a pure heart and a clean soul. He stressed on being a God fearing person so as to succeed in all spheres of life. The programme concluded on the prayers of Huzuyi Chotso, Hindi teacher of the school. ICAR conducts training on mushroom cultivation Medziphema, October 20 (MExN): ICAR Research Complex NEH Region, Nagaland Centre, Medziphema conducted two-day hands on training on mushroom cultivation in collaboration with North East Rural Livelihood Programme (NERLP) in Poilwa Namci village, Peren district. Dr. G. Rajesha, Scientist (Plant Pathology) spoke on ‘importance of mushroom,’ ‘oyster mushroom cultivation: an alternative income source for rural farmers’ and ‘management of pest and diseases of mushroom’ in association with Dr. Azeze Seyie, Scientist (Horticulture), Budhin Kachari, and Bendangsenla (SRF). Practical demonstrations were also conducted. Altogether, 34 farmers from the village attended the training. Inputs like mushroom spawn and polythene bags were purchased by the farmers to continue the mushroom cultivation in the village.
