Nagaland: Over 1.90 lakh students in govt institutions Our correspondent Kohima | December 18 There are more than 1.90 lakh students in government institutions in the state. Out of this more than 1.89 lakh students are enrolled in govt schools and 5347 are enrolled in govt colleges. This was revealed in the Nagaland vision document 2030. Approximately, 2.44 lakh students are enrolled in private schools in the state and 17007 students enrolled in private colleges. About 4841 students are studying outside the state. The vision document stated that the state's endeavour in the next 15 years will be to overcome the challenges and weaknesses confronting the system. For this, it stated that the pertinent focus needs to be on improving the learning outcomes and focussing on technical and vocational education. CPO appeals for communal harmony Dimapur, December 18 (MExN): In view of the violent incident which happened in Manipur state today, the Chakhroma Public Organisation (CPO) has appealed to all peace loving citizens of Nagaland to maintain communal harmony within the state. The CPO urged all the constituent villages under its jurisdiction not to be carried away emotionally out of the situation in Manipur state. “Instead, give any possible helps regardless of the community to any of the Manipur bound passengers travelling along National Highway, if they are in need,” stated a press release from Vichütuolie Mere, president, CPO. The organisation further appealed that the Manipur government bring normalcy in all the Naga inhabited areas in their state. At the same time, it conveyed sympathy to all those who have become victims of today’s unfortunate incident. YUTT condemns AR action Tuensang, December 18 (MExN): The Yimchungru Union Tuensang Town (YUTT) has condemned the “ghastly act” of 40th Assam Rifles in searching the house of former vice chairman of Tuensang Town Council Kiumuhean and arresting him on “false allegation” on December 11. In a press release, YUTT further questioned the activities of the Assam Rifles “who are actually supposed to be the protector of public.” Seeing the recent incident, the union lamented, “the so called motto ‘Friends of the hills people’ (of Assam Rifles) does not arise at all.” The union also called upon the right thinking citizens to condemn such activities meted upon the innocent public by the security personnel. DBS wishes Merry Christmas Dimapur, December 18 (MExN): President and members of Dimapur Bengali Samaj (DBS) have wished each and every citizen of Nagaland a merry Christmas and prosperous 2017. “May the birth anniversary of the apostle of peace i.e. Lord Jesus bring peace & prosperity to one & all. May the brotherhood amongst all the communities in Nagaland continue as ever,” wished a press release from KK Paul, President, Dimapur Bengali Samaj. IVR pre-Christmas celebration on Dec 22 Dimapur, December 18 (MExN): The pre-Christmas celebration of Industrial Village Razhüphe (IVR) will be held on December 22, 2:00 pm at the residence of village council chairman cum Head GB, TL Angami. A meeting in this regard and also to discuss various important development issues within the IVR was held on December 17 at TL Angami’s residence. The council has specially invited the pastors and leaders of the three churches, Razhüphe Baptist Church IVR, Hindi-Nagamese Revival Church IVR, and Sumi Baptist Church IVR, to attend the programme. Further, all VCM members, VDB members, all village Vigilance Committee leaders and members, all IVR mother unit leaders and members, all IVR Council Advisors, the School Management Committee (SCM) members along with all teachers of GPS- IVR, and all GBs including VLO & BLOs, all the sick persons, and widows have been invited.
