Chakhesang Sükrünye 2017
Kohima, December 9 (MExN): The Chakhesang Sükrünye Festival Committee under the aegis of the Chakhesang Hoho Kohima will be organising Chakhesang Sükrünye 2017 on January 14 next year at Kohima Local Ground with the theme "Envisioning Unity & Harmony." It is aimed at preserving and promoting the great culture and tradition and in perseverance of belongingness and oneness on the path of growth and progress as a tribe, the committee said in a communiqué. In this regard, the Committee invites all the Chakhesang village units based at Kohima to attend a meeting with two representatives each for deliberation and preparation on December 17 at 1:00 PM in Conclave Hall, LCS Building, Kohima. The press communique issued Theja Therieh, President, Chakhesang Hoho Kohima and Thupukutho Lohe, Member Secy. Chakhesang Sükrünye 2017 Festival Committee informed all the Committee members and concerned leaders/representatives to attend the said meeting positively.
District workshop on RSBY at Wokha
Wokha, December 9 (MExN): The Chief Medical Officer, Wokha along with District Health Society, Department of Health and Family Welfare, NHM conducted District Workshop on Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojna (RSBY) for Wokha district and Chukitong Block at DC conference Hall on December 8. DR. Tumchobeni, Dy Chief Medical Officer Wokha in a press release informed that Tharaseelan (IAS), Additional Deputy Commissioner Wokha District, as the chief guest briefed about the importance of RSBY and Senior Citizens Health Insurance. The resource person was Dr. Kika, Deputy Director, DHFW, Nagaland, Kohima. The workshop was chaired by Suzie Ngully, DCM, the program was address by Dr. Tumchobeni Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Wokha. Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Enrithung Lotha, Chief Medical Officer, Wokha Dr. Abenthung Murry (MO Wokha Sadar), Dr. LT Tsanglao (GD, Wozhuro PHC), Dr. Emmanuel, (SMO, Bhandari) and BACs, ASHA, Chairman, VDB Secretary of Chukitong Block and Reliance co-ordinator and Smart IT were some of the officials present in the workshop.
ATMA Niuland conducts joint visit
Dimapur, December 9 (MExN): ATMA Dimapur (Niuland Block) conducted demonstration programme at Niuland Town on November 2. Resource person Kolom Rabi, SMS (Plant Breeding), KVK-ICAR, Jharnapani spoke on ‘Cultivation practices of garden pea, winter maize and vegetables.’ He elaborated on planting methods, sowing, seed rate, treatment, tillage, nutrient and water management and pests’ management. Further, joint visit was conducted by ATMA and KVK officials at the mango plantation farm and mustard field in Niuland Town and farmers were given technical advice on water, nutrient and pests management. During the programme chaired by Demalu Hasnusa, BTM Niuland Block, vegetable and maize seeds were distributed to the women farmers.
ATMA Dhansiripar block conducts demonstration
Dimapur, December 9 (MExN): ATMA-Dimapur, Dhansiripar block conducted demonstration on Potato cultivation and Land preparation for field pea and Joint visit of ATMA & AICRP, SASRD to potato field at Bade and Dhansiripar village on December 7. Resource person Lawrence Kithan, Scientist (Agronomy), AICRP, SASRD spoke on the important aspects of field pea and potato cultivation starting from soil management, land preparation, spacing, varieties and pest and disease management. He stress on the importance of line sowing and weed management for field pea and good soil tillage and ridging for potato cultivation so as to ensure quick emergence and deep penetration of the roots with good drainage. This was followed by live demonstration in the field. Later on joint field visit was conducted at potato field. Altogether 15 farmers attended the programme. The programme was chaired by Moainla, BTM, Dhansiripar block.
