DDTDWTU condemns attack on driver, handyman
Dimapur, December 9 (MExN): The Dimapur District Truck Drivers’ Welfare Trade Union (DDTDWTU) has condemned the physical manhandling of one driver and handyman, namely Ayush Singh and Md. Sahidul Alam, allegedly by members of the Sand Mahaldar and Suppliers Association on December 4 between Longlit and Notun Basti under Bokalia Police Station, Assam. A press release from DDTDWTU president, H. Kaiho Zhimo stated that the victims who were ferrying sand laden truck bearing vehicle registration number NLO-7A-6917 were “waylaid for illegal taxation/extortion and on refusal to oblige were beaten using iron rod causing serious fracture on the head and as such was hospitalized.” The DDTDWTU therefore appealed to the law enforcing agencies to promptly act on the FIR lodged at Bokalia PS and book the culprit(s) under relevant section of the law.
Dimapur Night Carnival organizing committee informs
Dimapur, December 9 (MExN): The organizing committee of the Dimapur Night Carnival 2016 has informed all the selected individuals/firms/business establishments to collect the stall permit for the carnival latest by December 10 from the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) office between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. A press release from the organizing committee cautioned that the committee will not entertain anyone after December 10. All the stall participants have also been requested to construct the stall in a neat and well organized manner.
NPF Minority Wing Dimapur meets Nicky Kire
Dimapur, December 9 (MExN): The Dimapur division of NPF Minority Wing led by Lepshi Ao, Vice President (Central) & I/C Minority Wing, Nagaland and Asst. In-charge Khai Nikha held a meeting with Ministerial In-charge of Minority Wing, Nagaland & Tseminyu division, Dr. Nicky Kire, Minister for Forest, Environment & Climate Change at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur. The meeting, chaired by Suresh Paira, President, NPF Minority Wing Dimapur division, discussed the status of the minorities for upcoming municipal and town council election, said a press release from Lepshi Ao. The report of 2015-16 was also submitted by Sanjay Dey, Vice President, NPF Minority Dimapur division. In his speech, Lepshi Ao lauded the participation of the minorities in the NPF party. Meanwhile, Dr Nicky shared his views and suggestions and encouraged the party workers to work hard to strengthen the NPF party.
CYF executive council meeting held
Phek, December 9 (MExN): The Chakhesang Youth Front (CYF) held its executive council meeting at Phek Town on November 26 last. Vekhozo Khamo and Thepuphi Kapu were the speakers of the meeting. They dwelt on misuse of local names, illegal immigrants and ILP issue. Meanwhile, the CYF acknowledged all the federating units for attending the meeting and also reaffirming the CYF guidelines.
MGMHSS celebrates pre-Christmas
Dimapur, December 9 (MExN): MGM Hr Sec School observed its pre-Christmas with variety of programmes on December 8 at the school premises. A special programme was organized in the school campus where students of Class 10, 11 and 12 participated. The programme started with invocation prayer by Ani Paira followed by number of programmes including a special choir performance from each class. Christmas message was delivered by Supongsenla Jamir and the programme ended with benediction prayer by Principal, Fr. P.S. Varghese.
