NSCN (IM) mourns Imtilepden Jamir’s demise Dimapur, December 13 (MExN): The NSCN (IM) today mourned the demise of their “comrade” Imtilepden Jamir, Steering Committee Member, on December 12 at Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur. “Even though we acknowledge God's timing to take him to be in His heavenly abode, yet we cannot help but feel the loss in an immense way,” stated a condolence message from G. Robert, Cabinet Secretary, NSCN (IM). The message addressed to S. Akumla, wife of late Imtilepden recounted that Imtilepden joined the national service in 1994 and “had served the nation with utmost sincerity and dedication in various capacities.” Naga nation, it said, will always cherish and appreciate the selfless service he had rendered. “May the Almighty Lord give strength and solace to the bereaved family to bear the great loss. May the soul of Late Imtilepden Jamir be at peace with our heavenly Father,” it further wished. ANIDFSAJF asks not to attend meeting called by ‘unauthorized association’ Dimapur, December 13 (MExN): The All Nagaland Inter-Departmental Field Staffs Association Joint Forum (ANIDFSAJF) has informed all the work-charged employees under the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), Kohima district who have completed 30 years and above and have received regularization order not to attend the meeting called by “unauthorized association” without the knowledge of Legal Counsel and ANIDFSAJF on December 15 at LCS building near Ao Baptist Church Kohima. A press release from ANIDFSAJF Secretary, K Atovi Awomi stated that the Joint Forum is proceeding all the files as per the Guahati High Court judgement and government order. Accordingly, the regularization order is based on January 1, 2015 government order, it said. If any problem arises, the Joint Forum will not take responsibility and it will take legal action, the release cautioned. NCD office closed from Dec 15-Jan 8 Dimapur, December 13 (MExN): The Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) office will remain closed with effect from December 15 on account of Christmas/winter vacation. The office will re-open on January 9, informed a press release from T Bangerloba, president, NCD. In case of emergency, one may contact the following mobile numbers: 9436430370/9856213163. ZBN offers condolences Dimapur, December 13 (MExN): Zeliangrong Baudi Nagaland (ZBN) has expressed pain over the sudden demise of Haizielu Iheilung on December 12 in Dimapur. A condolence message from Meijiang Gonmei, ZBN general secretary remembered Haizielu as a committed, sincere and active social worker who had rendered his services in different capacities for the uplift of Zeliangrong people and for peace, unity and understanding. “We have lost a dedicated leader who has immensely contributed for the Zeliangrong people,” it iterated, adding Zeliangrong people will treasure and value the good legacy left behind by him in the days to come. ZBN further conveyed condolences to the wife of the deceased, Apeina Iheilung, who is the president of Zeliangrong Mothers’ Organization (ZMO) Nagaland, her children, bereaved family members, relatives and prayed that God will grant solace and comfort to all. Governor addresses BSF personnel Kohima, December 13 (MExN): The Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya on December 12 encouraged BSF personnel to have courage to face any eventually for the country and to serve the nation faithfully and devote to their duty sincerely. He was speaking at the 51st Raising Day of Border Security Force (BSF) at the 93 Battalion BSF headquarters Chedema. The Governor also acknowledged the security people for their sacrifice and dedicated life and for standing up to every challenge for the country, according to a press release from PRO, Raj Bhavan. Students and BSF Jawans presented folk dance, ramp walk, dances etc during the event. AR Company Commander interacts with village leaders in Chiephobozou Kohima, December 13 (MExN): Company Commander of Chiephobozou, 9 Assam Rifles held an interaction with the GBs and chairmen of Chiephobozou villages on December 8. The interaction focused on present security situation, issues of forceful taxation and ways to further enhance cooperation between security forces and villagers, informed a press release from Assam Rifles. The release further stated that the local citizens welcomed the ‘No Taxation Drive’ initiated by the Chiephobozou Company of 9 Assam Rifles and decided to support them by promptly reporting the matter in the event of any illegal taxation made within the locality.
