Old Showuba orgs condemn rape Dimapur, December 19 (MExN): The village council, Women Action Committee, and students' union of Old Showuba have condemned the rape on a minor girl on December 13. The three organizations in a press release further urged the authority concerned to award the most stringent punishment to the accused. Dr. Tezenlo Thong’s books available in Nagaland Kohima, December 19 (MExN): Limited copies of Dr. Tezenlo Thong’s books, published overseas, are available at Variety Book Depot (near Capital Hotel, Kohima) between now and December 28. The books are ‘Progress and Its Impact on the Nagas: A Clash of Worldviews (Routledge/Ashgate 2014)’ and ‘Colonization, Proselytization, Identity: The Nagas and Westernization in Northeast India (Palgrave 2016).’ According to a press release, these scholarly monographs navigate through the complex nuances and multifaceted history of the Nagas from the perspective of the colonized. However, they are rare locally and will be valuable assets to have for researchers, scholars, individuals or institutional/community libraries. Interested individuals or parties may contact the Depot at 9774234348 or 9862736027. MTC Administrator invites claims/objection Medziphema, December 19 (MExN): Consequent upon declaration of Open Defecation Free made by the nine wards under Medziphema Town Council (MTC), Addl. Deputy Commissioner & Administrator, MTC, Sara S Jamir has invited the public to lodge claims/ objection/ feedback, if any, within 15 days from the date of issue of this press release to adopt final resolution to declare Open Defecation Free within the limits of MTC. NPCC office closed from Dec 20-Jan 4 Kohima, December 19 (MExN): The office of Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) will remain closed from December 20 till January 4 on account of Christmas and New Year. The NPCC has wished “Merry Christmas” and “Happy and Prosperous New Year” to all the citizens of the state. Online payment of electricity bills Kohima, December 19 (MExN): The Department of Power, Nagaland in its effort to enhance the services for its consumers has enabled online payment facility for consumers of Dimapur, Chumukedima, and Kohima Town. This has been introduced to ease payment of electricity bills. Customers can login to www.dopn.gov.in and pay the bills at their convenience through Debit/Credit cards and net banking. This was informed in a press release issued by Er. K. Yiese, Nodal Officer, RAPDRP Nagaland.
